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Opening Reception: Sacred Space – Brandywine Workshop & Archives Exhibition

Join us from 6:30-8:30p.m. on Friday, September 20 in the Walsh Gallery and Quick Center for the Arts’ Lobby for the opening reception of our new exhibition Sacred Space: A Brandywine Workshop and Archives Print Exhibition, which will be on view through December 21 (for more information on the exhibition, click here). In addition to our usual wine and cheese, the opening reception will feature poetry reading by Iyaba Ibo Mandingo. To register for the opening conversation with guest curator…

when

September 20, 2024 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

where

1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824 United States

cost

Free

contact

Fairfield University Art Museum

203.254.4000 ext. 2726

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Join us from 6:30-8:30p.m. on Friday, September 20 in the Walsh Gallery and Quick Center for the Arts’ Lobby for the opening reception of our new exhibition Sacred Space: A Brandywine Workshop and Archives Print Exhibition, which will be on view through December 21 (for more information on the exhibition, click here).
In addition to our usual wine and cheese, the opening reception will feature poetry reading by Iyaba Ibo Mandingo.
To register for the opening conversation with guest curator Juanita Sunday and nico w. okoro, please click here. The lecture will be followed by a movement performance by Lauren Horn.

Image: Mikel Elam, Veil, 2019, offset lithograph, screenprint. Partial gift of the Brandywine Workshop and Archives and Museum Purchase with funds from the Black Art Fund, 2022 (2022.17.13) © Mikel Elam

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American Mural Project Extends Its Family-Day Programming To Weekends throughout September

The American Mural Project (AMP) has extended its Family Day programming to weekends through September 29. Families can now participate in art activities any time during open hours. All art activities are included with admission. This month’s activities include Making Art with Fire: Fire Tiles and making Fire Prevention posters. Fourth and fifth graders can enter their posters in the statewide CT Fire Prevention Poster Recognition Program.  For more information: https://www.americanmuralproject.org/family-days

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Storytime: City Shapes by Diana Murray

Join us for a reading of our story of the month which relates to the Kid’s Art Workshop that follows each story time. This month’s story is City Shapes by Diana Murray. From shimmering skyscrapers to fluttering kites to twinkling stars high in the sky, everyday scenes become extraordinary as a young girl walks through her neighborhood noticing exciting new shapes at every turn. Register Here FREE 

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Kid’s Art Workshop: Paper Cutting Landscapes

Take inspiration from current exhibit, Mary Janacek: Torn & Transformed, and create layered paper landscapes! Each work of art will utilize textures and shapes in innovative ways to design an original work of art. Register Here Cost $5.00 per Adult $10.00 per Child $5.00 per Children 5 and Under  

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