Celebrating Black History Month

Artist Shanna Melton of Bridgeport tonight shows “Esperanza,” an acrylic, one of her six entries in the art exhibit “Celebrating Color,” organized by the Saugatuck Church’s Arts Committee in commemoration of Black History month. Curated by the Rene Soto Gallery, One Wall Street, Norwalk the exhibit features six Fairfield County artists. In addition to Melton they include Jeffrey Nelson, Amir Hines, Clyde Theophilus McLaughlin, Michael Brinkley, and Lesley Koenig. The exhibit runs through March 10. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com