ABout the AFRICAN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS QUILT PAVILION

Africa International House USA, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and preserving African based cultures while educating the public about Africa and its cultural contributions to humanity. Its premier initiative, the African Festival of the Arts celebrates its 33rd anniversary this year during the Labor Day holiday weekend. The Quilt Pavilion, a festival favorite destination, was introduced in the mid 90’s through the efforts of Reneau Diallo and the support of three extraordinary women and who were instrumental festival architects. The late Dee Palmer Woodtor, Linda Murray who garnered support of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in favor of the Quilt Pavilion and AIH Board member Bernice Gardner. This ART & AGENCY symposium and corresponding events are presented in recognition of their contributions.