Workshop & Discussion: A History of Altars across the AfroDiaspora

Artist and visual storyteller Arvia Walker, whose altar entitled “Sacred” is on view in the exhibition, will lead a discussion on the history and significance of altar-making in AfroDiasporic cultures, followed by a hands-on workshop. Space is limited, and supplies will be provided!

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when

November 23, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

where

200 Barlow Rd
Fairfield, CT 06824 United States

cost

Free

contact

Fairfield University Art Museum

203.254.4000 ext. 2726

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Artist and visual storyteller Arvia Walker, whose altar entitled “Sacred” is on view in the exhibition, will lead a discussion on the history and significance of altar-making in AfroDiasporic cultures, followed by a hands-on workshop. Space is limited, and supplies will be provided!

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The Onera Foundation

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Presented on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the United States and the 40th anniversary of the Foundation for Art and Preservation in Embassies (FAPE), the exhibition offers rare public access to artworks typically seen only at US embassies—spaces not generally open to the public—and explores how art and architecture have shaped the United States’ diplomatic presence abroad from the Cold War to today. It draws from FAPE’s Site-Specific, Print, and Photography collections and includes maquettes of sculptures commissioned…

The Onera Foundation

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