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Columbia Art Center hosting Ghanaian art exhibit from May 8 through May 18, opening reception on May 10
Columbia Association (CA) is proud to present “The Art of Ghana: A Contemporary and Traditional Exhibition,” which will be hosted at the Columbia Art Center from Thursday, May 8 through Sunday, May 18.
An opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Saturday, May 10, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Art Center, which is located at 6100 Foreland Garth in the Long Reach Village Center. Guests are invited to speak with the artists and to enjoy a fun afternoon of Ghanaian art, music and finger foods. African dress is encouraged.
The exhibition will introduce our community to Ghanaian artists and artwork in celebration of Columbia’s new sister city, Tema. Artwork will include paintings, sculptures, photography, textiles and jewelry. Tema, a planned city of more than 160,000 people on the coast of Ghana, is located just east of the country’s capital, Accra. It is Columbia’s third sister city.
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Columbia Art Center’s hours are Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. For more information, call 410-730-0075.
“The Art of Ghana: A Contemporary and Traditional Art Exhibition” is presented in collaboration with CA’s International Exchange and Multicultural Programs, which foster international understanding and celebrate the diverse cultures of Columbia.
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The goals of the International Exchange Program include coordinating exchanges with Columbia’s sister cities, and creating new Sister City relationships in other cities and nations. CA also develops multicultural programs for the community, such as the World Languages Café, Culture Fests and the International Book Club. For more information, email International@ColumbiaAssociation.org or call 410-715-3162.
The Tema Sister City Committee is focusing on connecting Columbia Rotary clubs and churches in both towns; showcasing Ghanaian art and music programs; and developing adult and youth exchanges between Columbia and Tema.
About Columbia Association
Columbia Association (CA) is a nonprofit service corporation that manages Columbia, MD, a planned community that is home to approximately 100,000 people and several thousand businesses. Additional information about CA is available at ColumbiaAssociation.org.
