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19th Annual Chrysler Financial African Festival of the Arts
Africa International House presents The 19th Annual Chrysler Financial African Festival of the Arts, Labor Day weekend August 29 - September 1 in Washington Park located at 5100 S. Cottage Grove. This year's Festival theme, Nuah Woo, is from the Kpelle language of Liberia and translates as, Voice of the Community, holds special meaning as the African Diaspora community arrives closer to fully integrating culturally and socially in the larger scheme of society, while maintaining and celebrating its own unique contributions. Produced by Africa International House, Inc. the African Festival of the Arts is the only one of its kind in the city.
The Festival is the place to be for those who wish to expand their collection of African fine art or for the beginner who seeks to purchase their first original art piece and importantly for those collectors who desire to add on their collections. Those looking to soak up the sun and celebrate African culture and traditions cultivated throughout the African Diaspora will be delighted with the complete Festival offerings from the extravagant art to the spectacular entertainment.
More than 250,000 attendees can explore the Festival grounds of Chicagos renowned Washington Park, which becomes a virtual African village featuring pavilions where participants can enjoy interactive experiences with artists and artisans sharing their gifts and talents, or engage in community forums and village meetings to discuss social and cultural issues. The Festival also highlights a virtual marketplace of over 300 vendors selling their wares. Shoppers will discover amazing treasures including fine sculpture; beaded furniture; jewelry and gem stones; fashions; health and skin care products; hand woven fabrics and textiles; museum-quality African art; original fine art and more. The cultural specific pavilions present educational, engaging and entertaining programs. Much like a bona fide African marketplace, the savvy shopper always negotiates until the price is right!
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LocationWashington Park
5100 South Cottage Grove
Chicago, IL
United States
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