Brooklyn Nonprofit CAMBA Showcases South African Shona Sculptures at Benefit Reception Exhibition and Sale

Brooklyn-based nonprofit organization CAMBA showcased an extensive collection of sculptures from Zimbabwe South Africa and honored their dedicated volunteers and supporters as part of their 40th anniversary celebration - at a four-day exhibition and public sale at their Prospect Heights-Lefferts Gardens-based Shona Gallery on April 6-9 2017. The festivities began with a benefit cocktail reception on Thursday, April 6th and the exhibition / sale showcased original, affordable stone carvings created by some of the top sculptors in the world. Zimbabwe, a southern African country whose name literally means "the house of stone," is known for its remarkable stone sculptors and the Shona people are the largest ethnic group in the country. Started in 1977, CAMBA is a nonprofit agency that connects people with opportunities to enhance their quality of life by offering integrated services and programs in: Economic Development, Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Health, Housing and Legal Services. Connect with CAMBA at www.camba.org./ 718-287-2600 / info@camba.org /

SCAN0853- Brooklyn City Councilman Mathieu Eugene (D) second from left congratulated CAMBA members, Valerie Barton-Richardson, Executive Vice President, President and CEO Joanne M. Oplustil,(second from right) and Board Chairwoman Katherine O'Neill (right) on their 40th anniversary during the April 6th benefit cocktail reception / kickoff event for their 2017 Shona Sculpture Exhibit / Sale. Eugene represents the 40th district which includes portions of Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Flatbush, Kensington, Midwood, Prospect Park and Prospect Lefferts Gardens. CAMBA proudly curates the largest and most diverse gallery of Shona sculptures in the U.S and purchases from the sale helped the multiservice agency to continue providing services for 45,000 New Yorkers in need. For more information, go to: www.camba.org.

PHOTO CREDIT: Anthony Collins Photography