U.S. Embassy Co-Sponsors Group Art Exhibition

U.S. Ambassador Ron McMullen and French Ambassador Pierre Coulont with the group of artists

U.S. Ambassador Ronald McMullen and French Ambassador Pierre Coulont opened an art exhibition at The Gallery with a ribbon cutting on Friday, June 6, 2008. This group exhibition showcases the diverse works of nine local artists:  Mr. Yosief Abraha, Mr.  Mesfun Tekleghiorghis, Ms. Mbrak Ghirmatsion, Mr. Mussie Estifanos, Ms. Senait Fisshaye, Mr. Berhane Tsegeyowhannes,  Mr. Biniam Tekle, Mr. Abraham Hailemichael, and Mr. Abraham Fisshaye.

Artist Yosief Abraha made welcome remarks at the opening and expressed the artists gratitude for the sponsorship from the U.S. Embassy and Alliance Francaise, which made the exhibition a reality.

The exhibition will be open to public at The Gallery through Friday, June 13.