Creative family activities inspired by art and history will take place on Saturday, March 28 and Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Fairfield University Art Museum, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. Each event includes two sessions, from 12:30 pm to 2 pm and from 2:30 pm to 4 pm. Designed for children ages ... Read more
A series of curator-led tours exploring the exhibition For Which It Stands… will take place throughout the spring at the Fairfield University Art Museum, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. Led by Carey Weber, curator of the exhibition and executive director of the Fairfield University Art Museum, these tours offer an in-depth look at ... Read more
A powerful moment in American history will be explored during a lecture on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Fairfield University Art Museum, 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. Historian Louis P. Masur, Distinguished Professor of American Studies and History at Rutgers University, will discuss Stanley Forman’s iconic ... Read more
Art takes center stage in an engaging online conversation series presented by the Fairfield University Art Museum. Virtual Art in Focus invites participants to explore a single artwork featured in the exhibition For Which It Stands… through an informal, discussion-based format led by Curator of Education and Academic Engagement Michelle DiMarzo. Each one-hour virtual session ... Read more
The Fairfield University Art Museum will host an opening reception for the exhibition For Which It Stands… in Bellarmine Hall. Visitors can explore both the Bellarmine Hall Galleries and Walsh Gallery during the event. The reception will take place on January 22, 2026, from 5:30–6:30 pm at Fairfield University Art Museum, 1073 North Benson Road, ... Read more
The Artful Evening Series offers a relaxed, creative night at the Fairfield University Art Museum. Guests can enjoy hands-on art activities designed to spark creativity and provide an engaging way to unwind at the end of the day. Each session highlights a different artistic theme or technique, giving participants a chance to explore new approaches ... Read more
Guests can take part in an informal online conversation exploring Paolo Fiammingo’s Adoration of the Shepherds, a notable Venetian Renaissance painting. This virtual session offers a chance to reflect on the work’s composition, themes, and artistic significance from the comfort of home. The program will take place on December 11, 2025, from 1 pm to ... Read more
Guests can take part in an informal conversation centered on Paolo Fiammingo’s Adoration of the Shepherds (ca. 1577–1582), a striking example of Venetian Renaissance painting. This discussion offers an opportunity to look closely at the artwork’s details, themes, and historical context while exploring the artist’s role within the vibrant artistic culture of the period. The ... Read more
Guests can observe a live quilting demonstration led by members of the Piece by Piece Quilt Guild during this hands-on community event. Attendees are welcome to contribute stitches to an ongoing collaborative quilting project while learning about techniques, patterns, and the traditions that inspire the guild’s work. The session takes place on December 6 from ... Read more
Families can enjoy a creative afternoon at Family Day: Snow and Songbirds, a seasonal program featuring bright, bird-inspired crafts designed to warm up the early days of winter. Children can explore hands-on activities that celebrate the colors and songs of feathered friends while discovering connections to art and nature. This drop-in event takes place on ... Read more
