“Colors of Life” showcases at the Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives in DC
(Washington, D.C.) — The Exposure Group African American Photographers Association Inc., is pleased to present “Colors of Life,” a new juried members exhibition starting Tuesday, July 21 through Monday, September 4, 2009, at the Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives located at 1201 17th Street, N.W.
“Colors of Life” will showcase the photographic work of the association members which include portrait artists, photojournalists, documentary, and fine art photographers. The exhibition coincides with the release of the Association’s first photography book also entitled “Colors of Life”. Copies of the book will be available for sale during a “Meet the Artists” reception on Thursday, August 20, 2009 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm at the Charles Sumner School. This event is free and open to the public from Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The exhibition is also co-sponsored by Port of Harlem magazine and is dedicated to the late African Cuban photographer and Instructor, Nestor Hernandez Jr. Photographs taken by children at his photography workshops in Washington, D.C.; Accra, Ghana; Pinar del Rio, Cuba; and Gary, Indiana from the “Our Children Our World” exhibit, which was the official event marking Gary, Indiana’s 100th Anniversary, will also be featured.
The Exposure Group is a membership driven, non-profit professional organization open to photographers worldwide since 1978. The mission of the organization is to improve the skills, professionalism, and productivity of its members through information, education, demonstration, and compensation in the photography business. The Charles Sumner School is a historic landmark housing the archives of the District of Columbia Public Schools. The Sumner School is a museum with exhibits curated by local DC community groups. It also serves as a venue for musical concerts, book signings, receptions, cultural activities, and Exposure Group meetings.
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