Poe Park Visitor Center Exhibits Black History Month Artists

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The Poe Park Visitor Center held an opening reception for its Black History Month Art Exhibition on Wednesday, February 6.

(l-r) Exhibited artists James Deliard, Nelson Host Santiago, Lovie Pignata, Dennis Shelton, Patrice Payne and Ghislaine Sabiti welcomed everyone to their opening reception.
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The artists exhibited were Ernesto Camacho, James Deliard, Julia Justo, Patrice Payne, Love Pignata, Ghislaine Sabiti, Tracy Sagalow, Nelson Santiago and Dennis Shelton.

Nelson Host Santiago discussed one of his works inspired by the death of Eric Garner.
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James Deliard explained his work depicting African-inspired geometric patterns.
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Dennis Shelton (c) explained his imaginative works to a group of excited viewers.
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Lovie Pignata proudly displayed one of her creative works at the exhibit.
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