The Promega Fall Art Showcase presents ‘African Connections: A Common Thread’ featuring three artists who present their unique work in painting and sculpture, showing how their use of the same elements produces varied, intriguing results. Artists will tell the stories of their creative process and the inspiration behind their work during a symposium on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm, followed by a reception from 4:30 - 6:30 pm at the Promega BioPharmaceutical Technology Center, 5445 E Cheryl Parkway in Fitchburg. Both events are open to the public.