VFOM and the Centre Culturel Kore have partnered to ensure participation of Segou students in the annual Young Artist and Author Showcase of Sister Cities International. VFOM is sponsoring the annual workshop facilitated by staff at the Kore Center. Co-sponsors are welcome. This year there are nine submissions, three each in painting, photography and poetry. […]
All 3rd Graders in Virginia learn about the Lion King, the medieval Empire of Mali and the mythical city of Timbuktu – where gold was traded for salt ….. sometimes ounce-for-ounce! Here is a photo of VFoM volunteers in Richmond VA teaching young children about Malian art and design. DID YOU KNOW THE LION KING […]
VFOM occasionally posts links to articles we think may help illuminate what is happening in Mali at this moment. We do not claim to endorse the content of these essays but share them for your information. First is a link to our monthly newsletter, The Richmond Chiwara, where we cover topics about people from Mali […]
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts hosted its free Family Day 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, celebrating the art and culture of Mali. Storytelling and Mudcloth activities with Virginia Friends of Mali, dancing, performances by musician Cheick Hamala Diabate and DJ Mikemetic & the Afro Beta Drummers were featured, along with […]
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