Cultural Art Imbizo

This August, Women’s Initiative for Self Empowerment will host the third annual Cultural Art Imbizo!Jimmy Longoria painting a mural 

This event is based on the rich Zulu “Imbizo” tradition of communities coming together  to celebrate friendship, soul & spirit. Immigrant and refugee girls who were a part of the GGAL Summer Arts Program will be displaying their work along with local cultural artists who can exhibit and sell their work or perform for the members of the Twin Cities community. 

There will be fun games, local ethnic food, music, resource booths from local community organizations, and a silent auction. The proceeds from the Imbizo will help to support GGAL’s Summer Arts Program, where underrepresented immigrant and refugee girls in high school have the opportunity to learn about the fundamentals of art. There will be dance performances from Titambe West African Drum & Dance Ensemble and dancers from the American Oromo Community of Minnesota & Karen Organization of Minnesota. 

Interested in being a part of our celebration? You can help out by:

  • ~Donating a work of art for our silent auction (tax deductible),
  • ~Hosting a table at the event for $25 to show and/or sell your artwork (Check out our Imbizo Artist Invite 2010 and Imbizo Table Registration),
  • ~Spreading the word about WISE & the Cultural Art Imbizo
  • ~Bringing family and friends to the event and come help us celebrate WISE & artwork in the community,
  • 2010 Imbizo Flyer

     

    ~Volunteering at the event

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  • If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering or having a table at our event, please contact WISE at 651-646-3268 or womenofwise@gmail.com. Thank you for your time and consideration.

 

eaturing Titambe West African Drum & Dance Ensemble and dancers from the American Oromo Community of Minnesota & Karen Organization of Minnesota