Adera, Lije; Adera Lijen: a promise to protect

Opening July 27 in Public Functionary’s Main Gallery, Emerging Curator Institute’s 2023-24 Curatorial Fellow, Makeda Tadesse, presents her fellowship exhibition: Adera, Lije; Adera Lijen: a promise to protect. This group exhibition delves into the cultural dissonance experienced by second-generation East African diaspora communities in the United States featuring work by Elsa Lakew, Bereket Adamu, Nafyar, and addisalem alemu.Public Functionary, 1500 Jackson St. NE, Studio 144, through Aug. 27.  Opening reception: Saturday, July 27, 6-10 pm. Artist conversation: Thursday, Aug. 15, 7 pm.