Sixteen talented young Roma and non-Roma artists were recruited to join the “Colorful Bridges” project, part of the Roma Integration Program’s sub-granting program. The children received training and support from their experienced instructor and produced paintings for an exhibition held recently at the Gallery at the Sitting Angel in Kežmarok, Slovakia. The exhibition opening event was widely publicized and attendance was high. In fact, a second event was organized to accommodate those who could not be at the first opening.

These children previously had little access to trained instructors or expensive art supplies, but will now likely go on to study in more advanced art schools. For photos and more information (in Slovak), please visit www.galeriauanjela.sk/farebnemosty.

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