Lloyd Gite’s gallery in the Third Ward features art from Africa and the African diaspora. Since October 2015, his collection has included a large number of paintings from Cuba. That year, the Obama administration loosened restrictions on trade and travel within the Communist island state. Gite went with a travel group for “educational activities.” But
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The Gite Gallery recently held a fundraiser for Dr. Maureen Poux and her mother, Marie Jose Poux’s organization, Hope For Haitian Children Foundation Inc. About two dozen of Dr. Poux’s personal friends, many of them medical doctors, attended the event. They walked away with lots of information on the foundation, and several newcomers to the
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With gorgeous beaches, stunning architecture, and a colorful landscape, Cuba is a fascinating place. The people are friendly, the food is delicious, and the music is intoxicating. Lloyd Gite and photographer Marguerite Siebenhoven spent a few days in Cuba capturing the beauty of the island nation. Enjoy these photos and music by Cuban artist Alex Cuba (view full
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The Gite Gallery owner, Lloyd Gite, recently visited Cuba and brought back over 70 paintings on canvas and paper by some of the most respected artists in Cuba. Below you will find a few of our favorites from the collection. Stop by the gallery and see full our collection, but you’d better hurry because these incredible
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The Santa Sistahs set up shop at The Gite Gallery on Friday October 7 and Saturday October 8 to showcase their custom made Christmas decorations. Their beautiful decorations and live demonstrations on tree trimming got everyone into the Christmas spirit. _______________________________ If you’d like to schedule an event at The Gite Gallery, call us at (713) 523-3311,
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Friends and supporters of Dr. Austin Lane held a reception for the newly appointed TSU president at The Gite Gallery. _______________________________ If you’d like to schedule an event at The Gite Gallery, call us at (713) 523-3311, e-mail us at info@thegitegallery.com, or visit our website. Follow The Gite Gallery on Twitter and Instagram. Like
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Visit The Gite Gallery October 1-2 for a HUGE African artifact sale. Selected masks, statues, and wooden furniture will be discounted up to 90% to make way for new art that is coming for the holidays. Come early for the best selection. No reasonable offer will be turned down. _______________________________ If you’d like to learn more about The Gite
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Join us Saturday July 23rd as we welcome Maria Nhambu to the gallery for a special book signing and pop-up shop for her new book called Africa’s Child. Africa’s Child is told through the eyes of a biracial girl growing up in an orphanage in East Africa. When we meet her at age five, she
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Nina Greer, the owner of Historical Dream, recently held a pop-up shop at The Gite Gallery. She sells t-shirts, tote bags, jewelry, and mugs with the images of historical figures printed on them. Some of the historical figures are Phyllis Wheatley, Chief Sitting Bull, Frederick Douglass, Wong Chin Foo, and Crispus Attucks. CLICK HERE FOR
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