Global Lounge Batik Apprenticeship Program. In partnership with Idaho Commission on the Arts and Amiri Osman ~ The Artist

We were happy to have an opportunity for an African student or person of African heritage 18 years or older interested in an immersive experience to learn this great African art. There was no cost for the student, however the program required commitment for 2 hours every Sunday for 10 weeks.

Global Lounge Featured Artist and former artist in residence Amiri Osman is a mentor who was passing on the Batik art cultural Tradition to Meridian Negilski a mentee at the Global Lounge Commons through the Traditional Arts Apprenticeship grant program from Idaho commission on the arts.

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Testimonials:

Meridian’s Testimony

Thank you Dayo! Such a great experience, I'm very happy too. I'm grateful to you and GL and to Amiri! 🙏🏾

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Amiri Osman’s Testimony

Thanks Dayo, I got a member to my Batik family! After spending time with the apprentice, Meridian shows a lot of humility and energy, I am very excited! Thanks, Global Lounge, for kindly making space for us 🙏