Turath Institute for Arab Arts and Culture is an independent, community-based, non-for-profit organization that was established to foster the public understanding and appreciation of Arab and Arab-American history and culture. Turath will bring the realm of Arab culture within reach through creative presentations and displays; provide resources and facilities; collaborate with other communities and engage everyone, especially youth and children, in creative work, teaching, and learning. Turath will embrace progress, diversity, and unity and will maintain positive leadership and a standard of excellence.