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Sefah-Twerefour and Wife flanked by Michael Attipoe and Pastor<\/p>\n
Sefah-Tee Sculpture Works Limited, a leading Ghanaian arts and crafts company in Ghana, over the weekend opened its new gallery at a brief but colorful ceremony.<\/p>\n
The event, which was held at the forecourt of the gallery located near Mount Olives Presby Church, Tantra Hills, Accra, brought together a number of dignitaries in the arts and crafts industry and students offering visual arts in some Senior High Schools (SHSs) in the Eastern and Greater Accra regions.<\/p>\n
The CEO of Sefa-Tee Sculpture Works Limited, Alex Sefah-Twerefour, said plans to establish a studio for arts and crafts were mooted two decades ago.<\/p>\n
Alex Sefah-Twerefour stated that the studio would promote cultural tourism and serve as hub for training visual arts students.<\/p>\n
The CEO, who is a former director of the Centre for National Culture, Greater Accra and has over the years built a track-record for local and international exhibitions, said his passion for the arts and crafts industry started during childhood.<\/p>\n
He noted that his creations had been described by giants in the industry as unique.<\/p>\n
Michael Attipoe, Director of Finance at the National Commission on Culture, who represented the Minister for Tourism, Elizabeth Ofosu-Agyare, paid glowing tribute to the artist Sefah-Twerefour for his creations.<\/p>\n
The minister said that the time has come for industry players to add value to the productions so as to attract international buyers.<\/p>\n
She also urged parents and students not to denigrate the arts and crafts industry.<\/p>\n
Michael Attipoe hinted that the Japanese government had approved a grant for Ghana to promote the local arts and crafts industry.<\/p>\n
The Resident Minister of Mount Olives Presby Church, Joshua Bossman Ohene, reiterated the importance of arts and crafts to the development of the nation.<\/p>\n
Some of the students at the function were optimistic about applying to do internships during their long vacations.<\/p>\n
By Solomon Ofori
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