1. AAF Fairfield County Chapter A Virtually Celebration of Black History Through Art February 23, 2011

2. 2 Agenda WelcomeDeb Elam Introduction of ArtistsValerie Cooper Artists PresentationDavid Wilson Dane Tilghman Larry Poncho-Brown Q&AAll Closing RemarksJanine Rouson

3. 3 A Celebration of Black History Through Art Deb Elam, VP Chief Diversity Officer, GE Welcome!

4. 4 A Celebration of Black History Through Art Valerie Cooper - President of Picture That, LLC

5. 5 http://www.picture-that.com/gegallery/africanamerican

6. 6 Featured Art Work All in the Family by David Wilson Medium: Digital Collage Size: 18 x 24 in.

7. 7 David Wilson Featured Artist "I wish to produce art that focuses on the experiences of my culture and ancestral heritage. There’s a pure beauty within the African American experience that is manifested outwardly in our characteristic hues, features and mannerisms. My art serves an entry point into a greater understanding of self and my rich heritage. Not only am I awakened to the artistic advancements that my Egyptian ancestors provided; I am also filled with pride when my artistic journeys broaden my knowledge of African/African American advancements to the world. It is during the process of creation that I realize my ability to stop time and shape reality into my own personal and universal metaphors. While these metaphors manifest in black, I create for interpretation by all. My goal is to inspire introspection, education and communication."

8. 8 Featured Art Work Beginning Hope by David Wilson Medium: Digital Collage Size: 20 x 16 in.

9. 9 Featured Art Work Wash Woman by David Wilson Medium: Digital Collage Size: 16 x 20 in.

10. 10 Dane Tilghman Featured Artist "Using paint and pencil I create full color narratives calibrating the common moments of humanity chronicled thru nostalgic black and white photography"

11. 11 Featured Art Work Sunday by Dane Tilghman Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 41 x 63 in.

12. 12 Featured Art Work Pool Hall by Dane Tilghman Medium: Acrylic Canvas Size: 30 x 40 in.

13. 13 Featured Art Work Alone in Brooklyn by Dane Tilghman Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 48 x 32 in.

14. 14 Larry PONCHO Brown Featured Artist " My work is a fusion of past and present art stylizations, which capture a sense of realism, mysticism, and beauty. I love depicting positive images that represent the many aspects of everyday African American life and culture. My afrocentric creations are a reflection of my personal values and pay homage to ongoing themes of unity, family, and spirituality".

15. 15 Featured Art Work Street Songs by Larry PONCHO Brown Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 30 x 40 in.

16. 16 Featured Art Work Transcendence by Larry PONCHO Brown Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 30 x 40 in.

17. 17 Featured Art Work Heavy Burdens by Larry PONCHO Brown Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 30 x 40 in.

18. 18 A Celebration of Black History Through Art Janine Rouson, Executive Compensation, GE Thank You!

19. 19 http://www.picture-that.com/gegallery/africanamerican