Paul G. Altidor, Ambassador of Haiti to the United States, paid a visit as guest of honor at the Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) to Syracuse (New York) for the opening of the exhibition "Philippe Dodard : The Idea of Modernity in Haitian Contemporary Art", which showcases the rich history and vibrant art scene in Haiti. "We're trying to promote Haiti in a different way, so the idea of Haitian art is a way of showcasing a different side of Haiti," declared Ambassador Altidor.

The exhibition is held at 805 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13210, every week from Tuesday to Saturday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, until December 7, 2013. Free admission for the community.

Learn more about the CFAC :

Community Folk Art Center, Inc. (CFAC), is a vibrant cultural and artistic hub committed to the promotion and development of artists of the African Diaspora. The mission of the center is to exalt cultural and artistic pluralism by collecting, exhibiting, teaching and interpreting the visual and performing arts. It is supported in part with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts.

Learn more about Philippe Dodard :

Philippe Dodard (born 1954) is a Haitian graphic artist and painter. Born in Port-au-Prince, Dodard worked as an advertising illustrator. His works have been exhibited throughout Europe and the Americas. He received the first prize in drawing at the Junior Seminary of St-Martial's College in 1966. He studied at the PotoMitan Art School with Jean-Claude "Tiga" Garoute, Patrick Vilaire and Frido Casimir. In 1973, he entered the Academy of Fine Arts. Then he worked as layout artist and founded a studio of audiovisual graphic arts. In 1978, he received a scholarship to the International School in Bordeaux, France, enabling him to specialize in Pedagogic Graphic Design. Two years later he received a scholarship from the Rotary International Foundation and left on tour with the Group Study Exchange of Haiti to give conferences on Haitian culture. His artwork has evolved to include large sculptures, fine iron works and fine jewelry design.

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