Annual Black Artists Ornament Show features holiday ornaments from the U.S., Haiti and Africa

WASHINGTON - Nov. 22, 2022 - PRLog -- .Zawadi African Gallery and Boutique host its Annual Black Artists Ornaments Show, which features hand-crafted ornaments from African American artists and the Diaspora. The show kicks off on November 26th until the end of the year. Featured artists and businesses include world-renowned sculptor artist Paula Whaley, glass artist Steve Hazard, doll makers Carole Brothers and Daisy Carr, Haitian Boutique Bien Abye, and Zawadi ornaments from Africa and Haiti. Zawadi will also host a talk on African Holiday Traditions on Sunday, November 27th, at 2 p.m. The discussion will feature Chef Roberta Brown (Liberia), Edith Michelle, and MEM (Haiti). Light refreshments will be served.

"Zawadi has hosted this ornament showcase to celebrate and reflect the diverse cultures and traditions during the holiday season. For over 30 years, Zawadi has held space on U Street for Black artists in D.C. and around the world, creating a community for our supporters, and connecting with the next generation," stated Irene Whalen, founder and owner of Zawadi.

Zawadi's Annual Black Artists Show pays homage and continues a tradition started by artist Karl Graham. For years, Graham coordinated an African ornament show at Belmont Arts. Named after the building's street, 1800 Belmont Rd, NW, in the Adams-Morgan community, Belmont Arts was the center of art, culture, enterprise, and community.  From 1991 to 2002, Belmont Arts was an incubator, community gathering space, and laboratory for innovation and imagination across disciplines and media.

About Zawadi African Art Gallery and Boutique

Zawadi, in Kenyan, African origin, means "gift" in Kiswahili. Zawadi African Art Gallery and Boutique opened on U St. in Washington, D.C., 30 years ago in 1992 and has grown and evolved along with the street, which is now a major attraction for diverse and well-traveled visitors. The owner, Irene T. Whalen, lived and worked in East, West, and Southern Africa, bringing Zawadi the continent's knowledge and a strong commitment to small-scale entrepreneurs and the environment. Zawadi features contemporary and traditional African art focusing on home goods. Textiles, accessories, and traditional art pieces change frequently and are often one of a kind. There is always something special to be found in Zawadi.

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