Gallery at New World Stages To Exhibit The Art of Hope, Opens 4/29

Gallery at New World Stages, the two floor exhibition space at New York's preeminent home for Off-Broadway productions in the heart of the theater district, will present The Art of Hope, spotlighting magical handcrafted treasures from Africa brought to the U.S. by Simunye Trust, an organization dedicated to supporting pediatric healthcare around the world, focused initially in Africa. The exhibition will be on display from April 29th through June 5th, with an Opening Reception on Friday, April 29th, from 5 to 8 PM.

Among the pieces on view in The Art of Hope is a menagerie of beaded animals. From cheetah to elephant and zebra, they range in size from miniature to virtually life-size and can adorn the home or safely be placed outdoors in garden or yard, or "on the terrace." These creatures enchant adults and children alike, and each tells a story of hope, compassion and unity. (Simunye is Zulu for "We are one.") The Simunye collection encompasses pieces representative of a variety African cultures, from traditional to contemporary. Also included in The Art of Hope are: elegant, intricately woven containers made of recycled copper wire; delightful patchwork teddy bears, each embellished with 20 different fabrics; and handmade vintage textiles, some of which have traditionally been used for ceremonial purposes. The exhibition is designed by Bernard J. Stote.
Simunye Trust is an IRS Section 501 [c][3] tax-exempt charitable organization. The Trust aids African artisans in need by purchasing their work while also benefiting healthcare for African children through sales in the U.S. All net proceeds will benefit The Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, the only pediatric hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Gallery at New World Stages will be open to the public Monday through Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, as well as on display for audiences one hour prior to and after performances at New World Stages. The Gallery entrance is located at 343 West 49th Street.

In addition to this exhibition in New York, Simunye Trust will also hold a special sale event in Santa Monica, California, at The Wellness Living Store, from May 6-26. For more information, please visit: www.simunyetrust.org.
For information about Gallery at New World Stages: newworldstages@hangingart.org.