Construction begins on eKhaya eKasi

After 18 months of planning, construction has begun on eKhaya eKasi ("Home in the 'Hood"), Art Aids Art's Education and Microbusiness Center. 

Located in Khayelitsha, just outside of Cape Town, South Africa, the center is designed to serve 400 local women & their families. 

Your support is taking shape, brick by brick!  Help us to complete our next matching challenge goal by the end of June. Click here for details >.

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Upcoming Events

June 6 - Bead by Bead Book Talk
Art Aids Art visits Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena to discuss the stunning new art book by Monkeybiz Bead Project. Details >

June 19 - Big Night in Brooklyn
Madiba Restaurant hosts an entertaining evening featuring a South African meal, movie, music and beadwork sale.  Proceeds fund construction of eKhaya eKasi Center.  Limited seating!  For tickets >

June 28 - Giant Beadwork Exhibit & Book Launch
L.A.’s Pounder-Kone Artspace presents the West Coast premiere of Bead by Bead, Brick by Brick, Art Aids Art’s traveling exhibit showcasing special glass-beaded sculptures made exclusively for the release of Monkeybiz’s new book.  Details >

Art Aids Art promotes education and sustainable economic development through the arts.
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