French Cultural Garden Ribbon Cutting April 7, 2024
The French American Chamber of Commerce - Ohio Chapter is one of the multiple Chapters of the French American Chamber of Commerce founded in May 1993. The FACC network was created in 1896, making it the oldest bilateral chamber of commerce in the USA. The FACC is also the driving force behind the French Cultural Garden, one of almost 40 ethnic heritage gardens in Cleveland Ohio.
FACC president Larry Miller
FACC president Larry Miller said, "We are putting the finishing touches on the first phase of the garden, including a terrace that is in the shape of France, a flagpole, and a sign." Friends and supporters gathered at the Cleveland Museum of Art for a special presentation in conjunction with the opening of a new exhibit, "Monet in Focus" which includes five Monet paintings. The presentation was given by Heather Lemonedes Brown, CMA curator of modern European art. See more from the Monet in Focus exhibit and presentation.
Then the group gathered for updates on the Garden's progress. Watch the video of the presentations.
Cédric Le Rouge - Consul honoraire de France à Cleveland and FACC Executive Director
Dr. Wael Khoury, president of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation
Heather Lemonedes Brown, CMA curator of modern European art
French Garden architect Richard Levitz
French Cultural Garden architect Richard Levitz and landscape architect Jayme Schwartzberg
Cedric Le Rouge and Larry Miller
After that, FACC board members and other guests visited the site of the French Cultural Garden for an official ribbon cutting ceremony. Here is the video of the French Cultural Garden ribbon cutting.
French Cultural Garden official ribbon cutting
Enjoy these other images from the French Cultural Garden ribbon cutting events.
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