Youth Visual Artists are Nurtured in Brooklyn Through Their Own Exhibit and Reception

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Brooklyn, New York - April 27, 2012 Ifetayo (e-fay-tie-yo) Cultural Arts Academy hosts our 5th Annual Children's Visual Arts Exhibition "House of Stories." House of Stories reflect the historical and aesthetic characteristics of the Caribbean as seen through the lens of children's perceptions and stories of the Caribbean interpreted through their paintings, sculptures, jewelry making, masks and beading. In the Painting, Drawing and Sketching Foundation class at Ifetayo students examined the importance of folktales within the Haitian culture. They shared Anansi stories in class and responded to the folktales with painted illustrations. Students collaborated on a mural and assembled painted bottles and natural objects. This installation piece is presented as an altar or sacred space which honors the spirit of the story teller.

This year's Visual Arts Exhibition is in partnership with Cumbe Center for African & Diaspora Dance.

Date: Friday, April 27, 2012
Afro-Caribbean Dance Class: 6:00 pm (Special Class Price: $8.00)
Reception: 7:30 pm
Location: CUMBE Center for African & Diaspora Dance
558 Fulton Street 2nd Floor near Flatbush Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Transportation:
Train - #2, 3, 4 or 5 to Nevins
Bus - B-25, B-26, B-41 to Fulton & Flatbush
(Click here for map.)

For more information or to RSVP, please contact us via phone at (718) 856-1123 ext 20 or to arts@ifetayo.org.


About Ifetayo
Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy, Inc. utilizes arts and culture as a means to heal and develop communities of the African Diaspora. For 23 years, Ifetayo has offered African-centered programming to develop cultural awareness, provide arts instruction, strengthen academic support, and to enhance health and well being. Our mission is to prepare young people and their families for all aspects of their lives through comprehensive and holistic programs that help to empower them to become self-sufficient and productive adults who are actively engaged in the improvement of their communities.

For more information about Ifetayo go to: www.ifetayo.org