Slavery North is pleased to announce the exhibition, A Time, a Place, Our Gaze: Re-framing the Subaltern, curated by Kenneth Scott.
Exhibition dates: Thursday, January 29 – Sunday, April 12, 2026
Reception: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 5-7 PM
Panel Discussion with the Curator: Thursday, February 26, 2026 5-7 PM
Location: 50 Arrow Gallery, Eastworks, 116 Pleasant St Suite 136, Easthampton, MA 01027
Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 6 PM, Sunday, 10 AM to 2 PM
Free and open to the public. Free parking available on site.
About the Exhibition:
A Time, a Place, Our Gaze: Re-framing the Subaltern showcases a collection of rare twentieth-century portraits, snapshots, and vernacular photographs of black people in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. These life-affirming images, taken by unknown black photographers, bring renewed visibility to the struggles, successes, and everyday interactions of Saint John’s black community from the 1920s to the early 1960s. This exhibition celebrates the profound impact of photographic self-representation for black communities by remembering the deep roots of black populations in an overlooked region of the diaspora.
About the Curator:
Kenneth Scott was born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, and spent his formative years living and learning in the city’s south end. As a recently retired elementary school teacher, author, amateur photographer, and history enthusiast, he remains a passionate advocate for culturally relevant pedagogy, anti-oppressive education, and inquiry-based learning. Kenneth currently spends his time researching and engaging in several personal Black History “restoration projects.” A time, A place, Our gaze: Re-framing the Subaltern, which debuted at the Saint John Arts Centre in 2024, is making its first international appearance with the generous support of 50 Arrow Gallery and the Slavery North Initiative.
