West Africa's spectacular cultures

Friends of The Foundation for West Africa and the Warwick (R.I.) Center for the Arts (WCA) are hosting an exhibit of photographs, textile and cultural artifacts from West Africa  from Jan. 31  through Feb. 23.

The opening reception will be on Thursday, Feb. 1, 6-8 p.m., at the WCA, 3259 Post Road in Warwick.

The photographs and most of the items on display are from visits to Sierra Leone, Liberia, Senegal and The Gambia over the past 15 years by foundation founder and president Christopher Hamblett.  The Warwick Center for the Arts is a beautiful space for the exhibit  Please stop by the reception this Thursday, or any time during gallery hours.  It's a great way to learn about The Foundation for West Africa's support of community radio stations, and the spectacular cultures of the region.