Film and public dialogue come together in this special screening and conversation examining the American flag as a cultural symbol of shared meaning. Reclaim the Flag (2025) explores how national symbols evolve over time, with particular focus on unity and representation within the LGBTQ+ community. Through interviews with artists, activists, and cultural thinkers, the documentary ... Read more
Jeffrey Greene of the Community Partners in Action’s Prison Arts Program will give the opening night lecture for the paired exhibitions Stitching Time and Give Me Life. This program will offer insight into the themes and creative work featured in the exhibitions, highlighting the role of the arts in fostering dialogue and transformation. The lecture ... Read more
The Fairfield University Art Museum will offer a docent-led tour of the exhibition Famous & Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann on Thursday, June 26, from 1 pm to 2 pm. This guided tour provides visitors with insight into the work of renowned Austrian photographer Trude Fleischmann, whose portraits captured both prominent public figures ... Read more
Loretto Leary will present a compelling lecture on the history of Irish Famine immigrants buried on Staten Island, offering insights into their experiences and legacy. This program is held in conjunction with the exhibition currently on view at the Fairfield University Art Museum. The lecture will take place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, from 6:30 ... Read more
Elizabeth Cronin, author of Heimat Photography in Austria (2015), will present a virtual lecture exploring the work of Trude Fleischmann in the context of Heimat photography. This genre, rooted in Austrian cultural identity, will be examined through Fleischmann’s lens and artistic contributions. The event takes place online on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 5:00 pm ... Read more
The Fairfield University Art Museum invites guests to a docent-led tour of the exhibition Famous & Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 4:00 pm. This exhibition offers a compelling look at the work of Austrian-American photographer Trude Fleischmann, known for her striking portraits of both prominent cultural figures ... Read more
Visitors can take a closer look at the compelling photography of Trude Fleischmann during a docent-led tour of the exhibition Famous & Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann at the Fairfield University Art Museum. This special tour will take place on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 1:00 pm. The exhibition offers an in-depth view ... Read more
Visitors are invited to explore the exhibition Famous & Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann during a docent-led tour on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at 6:00 pm at the Fairfield University Art Museum. This insightful tour offers a closer look at the life and work of Viennese photographer Trude Fleischmann, whose portraiture captured some ... Read more
Visitors can explore the compelling photography of Trude Fleischmann during a docent-led tour of Famous & Family: Through the Lens of Trude Fleischmann on Thursday, May 15 at 1 p.m. at the Fairfield University Art Museum in Fairfield, Connecticut. This engaging tour offers insights into Fleischmann’s celebrated portraits, which capture both public figures and intimate ... Read more
Experience a moment of calm and reflection during Meditation and Mindfulness in the Museum, taking place in the peaceful setting of the Bellarmine Hall Galleries at Fairfield University Art Museum. This in-person class offers participants a chance to slow down, center themselves, and engage in mindful practices surrounded by art. The session will take place ... Read more
