In many respects Black History Month takes on new meaning in 2009--with a historic Presidential inauguration setting the stage, and the 100th anniversary of the founding of the NAACP serving as symbolic anchor to this annual celebration.   In recognition of a legacy rich in struggle and triumph, we are pleased to present “Renewing America: Pictures of Promise”. The Scurlock images portray a vivid documentation of 20th Century black society in the nation’s capital, and are a part the Smithsonian Institution’s Black History Month exhibit at the National Museum of African-American History and Culture Gallery in Washington, DC. These Scurlock images create a compelling and sweeping portrait of Black America.

COMMUNITY OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, Feb. 12, University of Connecticut (UCONN) Art Gallery, One University Place, Stamford, CT, from 5PM to 8PM.  A guided tour will be provided by a descendant of the Scurlock family, George Scurlock, Jr., of Hartford, CT.  George is the son of George Scurlock, Sr. and the grandson of Addison Scurlock, the founder of the Scurlock Family photography business.  The event is free and open to the public.

“Renewing America” can be viewed at the venues below:

UCONN Art Gallery, Stamford, CT
On display from February 6 – February 28, 2009
Gallery hours are Mon – Thurs, 9AM – 7PM, Friday until 5PM and Sat until 1PM.

General Electric Cultural Fine Art Gallery, Fairfield, CT
On display from January 5 – February 28, 2009.  Gallery Hours by Appointment.

This is the 6th year that General Electric has proudly sponsored Fairfield County's African American Fine Art Exhibition. For more information, contact 203-977-8203. View Press Release for Additional Details.