Ms. Tchaco has established herself as a prominent figure in the realm of African arts, bringing her rich cultural heritage from the Ivory Coast to the forefront of her work in the United States.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA, May 23, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Fely Tchaco has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Tchaco has established herself as a prominent figure in the realm of African arts, bringing her rich cultural heritage from the Ivory Coast to the forefront of her work in the United States. With a career spanning nearly 20 years, she currently serves as the president of the African Arts Academy, a role she undertook upon launching the organization in 2012. Ms. Tchaco's leadership at the academy underscores her deep commitment to promoting African culture through arts education and community engagement.
In addition to her executive role at the African Arts Academy, Ms. Tchaco has excelled as the executive producer of ModVation Diversity Ventures since 2016. She also manages her own enterprise, Fely Productions/ZEWP, which she founded in 2002; through this creative venture, Ms. Tchaco has secured a signature reputation as a talented singer-songwriter, performer and fashion designer, and she exhibits her deep versatility and entrepreneurial acumen.
Ms. Tchaco's academic background includes a certificate in web design from the Bay Area Video Coalition, which she completed in 2002, and a certificate in graphic design from the City College of San Francisco, which she earned in 2006. Ms. Tchaco further cites her unwavering perseverance, resilience and faith as being instrumental in overcoming challenges throughout her career.
Ms. Tchaco's exceptional talents have been recognized by distinct honors. She was included as one of the 100 most influential women in the Ivory Coast during the mid-nineties and has since accepted numerous accolades for her work. Notably, she won the Independent Music Awards in the worldbeat category and was among the top ten in the American Songwriting Competition in 2012. Ms. Tchaco's artwork was also selected by the city of San Francisco to be displayed in one of the new buildings of the San Francisco Bayview Southeast Community Center. She is also a founding member of the San Francisco African American Arts and Cultural District and an active voting member and a board director.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Ms. Tchaco is deeply committed to civic service. She has served as a stage manager for Vator since 2013, teaches in various organizations, and performs free of charge at various fundraising events. Ms. Tchaco also donates her artwork to fundraising efforts, reflecting her commitment to supporting causes that align with her values.
Looking toward the future, Ms. Tchaco envisions creating a specialized arts institution in San Francisco dedicated to African art forms. With plans to establish a permanent office through a fundraising campaign, she aims to promote and preserve African culture for future generations, a vision driven by Ms. Tchaco's passion for sharing the continent's diverse artistic heritage with a global audience.
Ms. Tchaco has one daughter and has been married to Gerald Martin also known as "Jerry Martin," a former Audio Director at Electronic Arts USA, for 18 years.
Upcoming Event:
AFRICAN ARTS ACADEMY presents SF MODEFA SF and Juneteenth Forum 2024
San Francisco Modern Ethnic Fashion Week, short for SF MODEFA, is a global marketplace that blends arts and technology with a haute couture fashion show, panel discussion, startup competition, art exhibit, live music, and business networking.
Happening on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Lodge at the Regency Center located at 290 Sutter Street in San Francisco, California.
Voted the finest San Francisco fashion show, MODEFA, short for Modern Ethnic Fashion, is a benefit event on behalf of the African Arts Academy's education and performing arts initiatives. We commemorate Juneteenth and International Ethnic Day by displaying the diverse cultural splendors of the world.
African Arts Academy's MODEFA program, reputable for community engagement and cultural enrichment, goes beyond the event's charitable benefits. It not only enhances the academy's outreach efforts, but it will also help young entrepreneurs and local minority indigenous artists and craftspeople showcase their work on a prestigious stage, improving the lives of underserved communities.
African Arts Academy, a non profit 501(c)3, tax ID: 813494218, has the mission to provide San Franciscans with an institution for the study and practice of arts and crafts with roots in Africa and the African diaspora, based on the spirit of cultural diversity, sustainability, and social justice, bridging the traditional way of ancient wisdom via new technology, and empowering our community through cultural preservation for future generations.
We are happy to note that this event is partially supported by the San Francisco Arts Commission Cultural Equity Grant. For any inquiries, please call Founder Fely Tchaco (Leye Martin) at (415) 230-2239, visit https://africanartsacademy.org/modefa or modefasf.com
WHAT: African Arts Academy Presents SF MODEFA 2024
WHEN: Saturday June 15 4PM to 9PM
WHERE: THE LODGE at the Regency Center, 1290 Sutter Street, SF, CA 94109
Register from Eventbrite: https://aaa-presents-sf-modefa-juneteenth-forum.eventbrite.com
Register from Eventbee: https://modefa-sf-2024.eventbee.com
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