Gilgamesh Arts & Culture Foundation

History: The Gilgamesh Arts & Culture Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded by Honiball Joseph in 2015, is located 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. 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 organization 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 the world, and strive to create an artistic community that embraces everyone.