History
Iranian Arts and Cultural Society of Ottawa (PACSO) is a non-profit organization. PACSO serves the Iranian community in Ottawa by providing arts, cultural, and educational events. The mission of PACSO is to fulfill and foster the creation and production of art for the benefit of all Ontarian, in accordance with the mission of the Ontario Arts Council.
Vision, Mission and Values
Objectives:
The main objectives of PACSO can be summarized as follows:
- Improving a good understanding of Iranian culture and identity for the benefit of the public
- Providing cultural and educational events that encourage tolerance, mutual understanding, as well as dialogue within Iranian-Canadian community and other communities across Canada
- Initiating various short courses and exhibitions in visual arts for dissemination of Iranian culture
- Organizing seminars, workshops, and social gatherings to preserve and promote Iranian intellectual background, literature, and artistic heritage
- Providing the most current information and services for Iranian newcomers to Canada
Mission:
To provide cultural, artistic and educational programs for Iranian community in Ottawa by organizing activities to enrich Iranian arts and culture and empower the community’s future generations.
Vision:
To create a nurturing cultural hub for Iranian community in Ottawa.
Board Members
Mehdi Mahdavi
PresidentEmail: president@pacso.ca Phone: (613) 240 -7327
Iraj Sedghi
TreasurerEmail: treasurer@pacso.ca
Phone: (613) 240 -7327
Phone: (613) 240 -7327
Behzad Shadzic
SecretaryEmail: secretary@pacso.ca
Phone: (613) 240 -7327
Phone: (613) 240 -7327
Homayoun Rastan
Director of ProgrammingEmail: programing@pacso.ca
Phone: (613) 240 -7327
Phone: (613) 240 -7327
Kayvan Pezeshki
Public RelationsEmail: info@pacso.ca
Phone: (613) 240 -7327
Phone: (613) 240 -7327
Norooz Dordari
Auditor/InspectorEmail: inspector@pacso.ca
Phone: (613) 240 -7327
Phone: (613) 240 -7327
Annual Reports and Statements
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