Celebrating African Grandmothers: HEROES OF THE CONTINENT
Juried Art Exhibit and Craft Sale
Thursday May 9 - Sunday May 12 - 10 am - 6pm
River Market
New Westminster Quay
Royal City Gogos invite you to attend Celebrating
African Grandmothers, Juried Art Exhibit and Craft Sale. An independent jury selected 40 pieces for the art show display.
With almost no support, grandmothers have stepped forward to care for millions of children orphaned by AIDS,
sometimes as many as ten to fifteen in one household. They display astonishing reserves of love, courage and emotional
resilience, even while grieving the loss of their own adult children.
Save the Date: May 9 - 12 and visit this exhibit of exquisite art.
The touring art show Celebrating African Grandmothers will go on tour and grandmother groups across Western Canada will host this show over the next year. The show returns to New Westminster in time to celebrate International Women's Day 2014. With a gala dinner and auction on March 7.
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About Royal City Gogos
The Royal City Gogos is a group of almost 50 women ranging in age from 50 - 80 plus. We are united by our concern
for African grandmothers and the children in their care and we want to make a difference. We host several fundraising events each
year. These events involve everything from growing sunflower seedlings to hosting home parties, textile shows, or a Scrabble game.
Royal City Gogos are part of a regional network of 25 groups that make up the Greater Van Gogos. The region stretches from Powell
River to Chilliwack. You will find a group in your area! Visit www.greatervangogos.org
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