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Sacred Space, organized by guest curator Juanita Sunday, draws on the rich history of the Brandywine Workshop and Archives, founded in Philadelphia in 1972 by artist Allan Edmunds. As of 2023, FUAM is home to a Brandywine “satellite collection,” joining other institutions including Harvard Art Museums, RISD Museum, and the University of Delaware Museums. This exhibition features works from FUAM’s own collection as well as loans from Brandywine itself.
Sacred Space encourages a deep exploration of spiritual connection, inviting viewers to reflect on the ancestral wisdom and memory passed down through generations. The exhibition serves as a portal into the interconnected realms of spirituality, time, space, memory, and culture. The artists pay homage to their forebears, drawing upon cultural traditions, rituals, and sacred practices to honor and preserve, as well as question, the invaluable heritage that shapes our identities.
“My belief is that art is best as the articulation of spiritual ideas or transformative intention. It can be an agent of spiritual inspiration or personal and social transformation.” - Michael D. Harris
About the Curator
Juanita Sunday is a curator and cultural producer with a passion for Afrofuturism. With her background in digital media & design (BA) from the University of Connecticut School of Fine Arts, she bridges the gap between traditional and digital media to create immersive and thought-provoking experiences with a keen focus on amplifying Black narratives. Juanita has worked on various projects ranging from art exhibitions to festivals, and her expertise lies in creating dynamic experiences that engage and inspire audiences. She is dedicated to using her skills to uplift Black culture, always.
Curator:
Juanita Sunday
Faculty Liaison:
Matthew Shelley (Studio Art Program)
Image: Martin Payton, Portal, 1990, offset lithograph. Partial gift of the Brandywine Workshop and Archives and Museum Purchase with funds from the Black Art Fund, 2024 (2024.0601) © Martin Payton
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Events listed below with a location are live, in-person programs. When possible, those events will also be streamed on thequicklive.com and the recordings posted to our YouTube channel.
Opening Conversation: Guest Curator Juanita Sunday and niko w. okoro, with performance by Lauren Horn
Friday, September 20, 5:30 p.m.
Quick Center for the Arts, Kelley Theatre and thequicklive.com
Opening Reception with Performances by Iyaba Ibo Mandingo
Friday, September 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Quick Center for the Arts, Walsh Gallery and Lobby
Lecture: To See Is to Know: Children of Middle Passage
Tuesday, October 8, 5 p.m.
Arturo Lindsay, artist
Quick Center for the Arts, Kelley Theatre and streaming on thequicklive.com
Lecture: Unveiling Creativity: The Impact of the Brandywine Workshop
Thursday, October 10, 5 p.m.
Halima Taha, Independent Curator and Educator
Quick Center for the Arts, Kelley Theatre, and streaming on thequicklive.com
Part of
the Edwin L. Weisl, Jr. Lectureships in Art History, funded by the Robert Lehman Foundation
Lecture: Conserving Contemporary Works on paper
Thursday, November 21, 5 p.m.
Clara Rojas-Sebesta, Ellsworth Kelly Conservator of Works on Paper, Whitney Museum of American Art
Part of the Edwin L. Weisl, Jr. Lectureships in Art History, funded by the Robert Lehman Foundation
Quick Center for the Arts, Kelley Theatre, and streaming on thequicklive.com
Discussion and Workshop: A History of Altars across the AfroDiaspora
Saturday, November 23, 4-5:30 p.m.
Artist Arvia Walker will discuss the history and significance of altar-making in AfroDiasporic cultures and then lead an altar-making workshop. Registration limited and required. Materials will be provided.
Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Thursday until 8 p.m.) - We are closed for national and university holidays and during inclement weather.
Location:
For GPS please use the following address: 200 Barlow Road, Fairfield, CT, 06824, or click on the map image at right for directions.
Parking:
Free parking available at the lot in front of the Quick Center, including handicap parking.
Admission:
The museum is open to the public and admission is free.
Tours:
Private tours with a curator are available for a fee; please contact museum@fairfield.edu or 203-254-4046.
Reach Us By train:
Take Metro-North, New Haven Line, to Fairfield Station (approximately 70 minutes from Grand Central Station).
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For further information or to schedule a visit or tour, please contact
Fairfield University Art Museum
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
(203) 254-4046
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