New York, NY—- This evening the ASA Manhattan Campus played host to the opening ceremony of the Jewish Folk Arts Guild’s International Arts Exhibit.  The opening remarks were given by ASA Associate Vice President of Education, Helen Polynsky.  Ms. Polynsky thanked everyone for coming to the event, the artists of the works being displayed, and representatives from the Jewish Folk Craft Guild(JFCG) and COJECO.  ASA Senior Vice-President, Dr. Alexander Agafonov, would follow explaining the unique ten-year relationship ASA has had with COJECO and the JFCG, and ASA’s appreciation for the arts.  Following Dr. Agafonov would be representatives from COJECO and the JFCG, and an art expert all explaining the significance of ASA hosting such an event.  The closing was given by ASA Vice President of Government and Community Relations, Roberto Dumaual, who reiterated on ASA’s appreciation for the arts and made an interesting point of art being a form of communication that can break through all boundaries.

Following the speeches, all of the artists and guests were welcomed to a viewing of all of the pieces on hand and refreshments.

The exhibit will be open to the public at the Manhattan Campus (1 Herald Square, 3rd Floor) until June 30th.