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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

 

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Dedebe and new painting
owner Susan Huffman

 

 

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Artists Solomon, Alice and Matewos

SILK PAINTING AT HOLLY HALL
Senior Subsidized Housing with artist Clare Graves

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