HNGD recognizes and appreciates the below sponsors who contributed to the success of Bel Bagay Lakay.

OUR PARTNER

https://www.madonna.edu/

NÈGRE MARON LEVEL –

Pierre Paul Art Gallery Custom Framing, Art Gallery, Interior Design, Gifts www.pierrepauldesign.com	http://www.stjohnprovidence.org/
Superior Family Medicine, Jira G. Coumarbatch, MD 22250 Providence Dr, Ste 205,, Southfield, MI 48075 (248) 443-6911

PALAIS SANS-SOUCI LEVEL

MedCart Specialty Pharmacy www.medcartpharmacy.com	Christine Greig www.electchrisgreig.com
New Light Recovery Center www.nlrc.net	Reny Picotwww.oldeuropecheese.com
Guérin Montilus, PhDProfessor of Anthropology,Wayne State University, College of Liberal Arts & Scienceshttp://clas.wayne.edu/Anthropology/	Caribbean Cultural & Carnival Organization CCCO www.myccco.org

FORT JACQUES LEVEL

Pearson & Balmir Families	Carmina Mevs http://carminamevs.com/
Corkery Appraisal Services Conventional, FHA, condo, 2-family, 203k 734-516-3621	Metro Vein http://metroveincenters.com/
Jean Alcé, MD	Emmanuel Lamitier WGP Real Estate Investment, LLC – Property Management

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Kola Restaurant & Ultra Lounge http://www.kolalounge.com/

Fokal: Fondasyon Konesans Ak Libète / Fondation Connaissance et Liberté www.fokal.org

A special Thank you to

The City of Farmington

Consulate General of the Republic of Haiti in Chicago

Michael Brudent

Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti this talented artist embraced his calling into decorative art at a very early age and attended L’Ecole des beaux Arts.  He learned the basics of design and acrylics from well renowned contemporary Haitian Master, Dorcely. Michael Brudent has proven himself to be an exceptional artist and is known by the Haitian Nationals at large for the mastery of his brush strokes and colors. www.solfimi.com

Her artwork explores human experiences of strength, resilience, and renewal through expressive portraits, depictions of the human figure and abstractions of line and color, seeking to capture a fleeting mood or emotion. Using oil, acrylic or watercolor she creates figurative and semi-abstract paintings and collages to explore social consciousness, community life, rituals and the cultural legacy of the African Diaspora, particularly in her jazz-inspired series.  unitedhaitianartists.com

Jacques Auguste Toussaint

Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, at a very young age he became interested in painting. A Current resident of Quebec, he has participated in many art expositions in Canada, the United States, and Europe and Haiti. He draws his inspiration from his home country using the people and scenery. Complete stories are told in the oil paintings that he creates, mostly by the purity of color and the realistic nature captured in the eyes of his subjects. The paintings of Jacques Toussaint pay homage to man and womankind; always smiling, and optimistic, willing to share his inner joy with the world. This artist takes it upon himself to find wonderment in everything. We can look upon his work as a therapy for the soul.

Click below to read articles and view pictures:

• C&G News covers HNGD Festival

• Haitian Festival comes to downtown Farmington this weekend – Farmington Voice

• Haitian festifal will bring food, music, and more to downtown Farmington in july — Farmington Voice

Haitian Art and Craft Festival /
Foire Artisanale   
presented by
The Haitian Network Group of Detroit
a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.

DATES:  July 11, 2015
(6:00pm -11:00pm)
&  July 12, 2015 (10:00am – 11:00pm)

LOCATION:   Farmington Riley Park and Sundquist Pavilion,
33314 Grand River, Farmington, MI 48336

Join us for Bèl Bagay Lakay (Beautiful Things from Home in Haitian Creole), our Haitian Art and Craft Festival scheduled to take place on July 11 & 12, 2015 in the Sundquist Pavilion and Riley Park in Downtown Farmington. This 2-day outdoor event will give the Metro Detroit residents an opportunity to sample and experience the uniqueness of the Haitian culture. The event will feature several well-known Haitian artists and artisans in the US and Haiti.

Click here to view brochure / program for the event.

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