The Sacred Art of Ethiopia Exhibition Opening Celebrates 50 Years

Bryn Athyn's Cathedral Road hosts anniversary celebration for local natural foods co-op

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Sacred Art of Ethiopia exhibition is opening at the Bryn Athyn Cathedral, marking a significant cultural event for the local community. Meanwhile, Rainbow Grocery Cooperative in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a weekend-long celebration featuring live music, food, games, giveaways, and more than 25 vendor booths.

Why it matters

The Sacred Art of Ethiopia exhibition highlights the rich cultural heritage of Ethiopia and provides an opportunity for the community to engage with and appreciate diverse artistic traditions. In San Francisco, the 50-year milestone for Rainbow Grocery Cooperative is a testament to the resilience of mission-driven, community-focused businesses in the face of rapid urban change.

The details

The Sacred Art of Ethiopia exhibition will feature a curated collection of religious artifacts, textiles, and paintings that showcase the unique artistic expressions of Ethiopia's Orthodox Christian tradition. In San Francisco, Rainbow Grocery Cooperative has remained a fixture in the SoMa neighborhood by embracing values-based and hard-to-find items in product categories such as homeopathic bath and beauty products, herbal medicines, organic produce, specialty vegan, and goods from environmentally conscious brands.

  • The Sacred Art of Ethiopia exhibition is opening on March 6, 2026.
  • Rainbow Grocery Cooperative is celebrating its 50th anniversary this weekend (March 8-10, 2026).

The players

The Sacred Art of Ethiopia

An exhibition featuring a curated collection of religious artifacts, textiles, and paintings that showcase the unique artistic expressions of Ethiopia's Orthodox Christian tradition.

Rainbow Grocery Cooperative

A local natural foods grocery store in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood, organized as an employee-owned co-op and born out of a 1970s grassroots natural food movement calling for access to nutritious and organic food.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, Grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The Sacred Art of Ethiopia exhibition and Rainbow Grocery Cooperative's 50th anniversary celebration showcase the enduring value of cultural institutions and community-driven businesses that prioritize local engagement, diverse offerings, and mission-driven values over short-term profits.