About

• History 
  Gilgamesh Art & Culture Foundation is a nonprofit organization established in 2015 in Orange County, California. 
   
• Name  
  Gilgamesh is an Akkadian (ancient Mesopotamian) epic poem that is considered the first great work of literature in the world.
   
• Belief  
  We strongly believe in the power of art to bring joy, depth, intelligence, wisdom, and a new perspective to life.
   
• Vision  
  Our vision is to inspire passion for art and culture while focusing on building a community with a better appreciation for the arts and artists., wisdom, and a new perspective to life.
   
• Mission  
  We educate and enlighten the community by holding high-quality artistic events and publishing creative works. We invite people from every cultural background to enjoy art and value artists. Our current emphasis is on empowering and representing the rich Iranian and Assyrian heritage.
   
• Racial Equity Statement  
  Gilgamesh Arts & Culture Foundation strives to be an organisation where everyone feels welcomed regardless of their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, or class. We recognize that structural racism is entrenched throughout U.S. culture and institutions, but also worldwide, and strive to create an artistic community that embraces everyone.