The Fairfield University Art Museum invites visitors to a casual and thought-provoking discussion of Tong Yin Yee Shung Gun, Chinese Laundry, 1899, part of the exhibition Monuments: Commemoration and Controversy. This Art in Focus session offers an opportunity to explore the themes, historical context, and artistic significance of this work in a welcoming, conversational format. ... Read more
The Fairfield University Art Museum will host a special screening of Pakachoag: Where the River Bends on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. The documentary explores the Indigenous history—and ongoing presence—of the land on which the College of the Holy Cross stands. Created through collaboration between Holy Cross faculty and members of ... Read more
The Fairfield University Art Museum will host a screening of We Were Here – The Untold History of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe (2024), directed by Fred Kuwornu. This thought-provoking documentary explores the overlooked presence and influence of Black Africans during the Renaissance, shedding light on stories often left out of mainstream historical narratives. The ... Read more
Fairfield University Art Museum will host a Faculty Roundtable on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 5 to 6:30 pm. This discussion will feature Fairfield University faculty sharing perspectives on the complex issues surrounding incarceration in the United States. The program aims to explore social, cultural, and policy-related aspects of the prison system, encouraging thoughtful dialogue ... Read more
Fairfield University Art Museum will host an in-person meditation and mindfulness class in the Bellarmine Hall Galleries on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 5 to 5:30 pm. Participants will be guided through a calming session designed to encourage reflection, relaxation, and a deeper connection with the art around them. This peaceful experience offers a restorative ... Read more
Relax and recharge with a calming virtual mindfulness and meditation session hosted by the Fairfield University Art Museum. This 30-minute online class, taking place on Monday, October 20, 2025, from 5 to 5:30 pm, invites participants to slow down and focus on the present moment through guided breathing and gentle meditation techniques. Designed to help ... Read more
The Fairfield University Art Museum will open its fall 2025 Art in Focus series with a virtual program highlighting a work by Johannes Adam Simon Oertel from the exhibition Monuments: Commemoration and Controversy. This online session offers participants the chance to look closely at a single artwork and consider its historical and cultural significance in ... Read more
The Fairfield University Art Museum will launch its fall 2025 Art in Focus series with a program dedicated to a work by Johannes Adam Simon Oertel from the exhibition Monuments: Commemoration and Controversy. This informal, lunchtime talk offers visitors the opportunity to look closely at a single work of art while exploring its themes and ... Read more
Art historian Marisa Lerer, PhD, will present a lecture on Latinx monuments in the United States. This program highlights the cultural importance of these monuments and their role in shaping public memory and identity. The lecture will take place on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 5 pm to 6 pm at the Fairfield University Art ... Read more
Art historian Marisa Lerer, PhD, will present a livestream lecture on Latinx monuments in the United States. This program offers insight into the significance and cultural impact of these monuments, exploring their role in shaping narratives of history and identity. The lecture will take place on Monday, October 6, 2025, from 5 pm to 6 ... Read more
