EVENTS

ETHIOPIAN ARTISTS

Art For The People organized an extensive show of local painters of Ethiopian heritge, in partnership with the Takoma Park Community Action Group and the Takoma Park Arts & Humanities Commission. The show was curated by Dilip Sheth. Food was donated by a local restaurant, Abol Ethiopian Cuisine, and there was a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony provided by Langano Restaurant. There was also an exhibition of local Ethiopian children's art, and traditional Ethiopian music.

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This was a large event for the Takoma Park Community Center, enjoyed by many members of our diverse community.

Artists included:

Andarge Asfaw
Solomon Asfaw
Kelemua H. Desta
Matewos Legesse
Martha Mengistu
Dedebe Tesfaye

far left: cover of the Takoma Voice

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Dedebe and new painting
owner Susan Huffman

alice & painters
Artists Solomon, Alice and Matewos

Mural for the Silver Spring-Takoma Park Food Cooperative
Community members of all ages decorated 4" bisque tiles with underglaze pencils, at a festival held by the co-op, They were covered with a clear glaze, fired and prepared for hanging outdoors at the Co-op. The project was made possible by AFTP and the Co-op.

Community Festivals
Art for the People maintains a presence at many community events, including Magical Montgomery and the Takoma Park Jazz festival.