Verso University: A Curator's Tour of 'For Which It Stands...' at Fairfield University Art Museum

Celebrate America 250 with Verso University in this special curator's tour of the Fairfield University Art Museum's Exhibit, For Which It Stands...

About the Exhibit

This exhibition examines depictions of the American flag through more than 70 works by a diverse group of artists, beginning in WWI with Childe Hassam’s Italian Day, May 1918 and continuing to the present day, including a textile sculpture commissioned for the show from Maria de Los Angeles.

The exhibition includes work in a variety of media by artists including Jasper Johns, Faith Ringgold, Robert Rauschenberg, Shepard Fairey, and Julie Mehretu, challenging viewers to consider who the American flag truly represents and whether justice is available to all.

Please note: This tour will take place at two separate locations, Bellarmine Hall Galleries and Walsh Gallery. We have included travel time to allow for visits to both locations. Participants who register will receive confirmation emails with logistical information.

About the Curator

Carey Mack Weber is the Executive Director of the Fairfield University Art Museum. She was integral to the creation of the Museum in 2010 and was named the Frank and Clara Meditz Executive Director in 2019.

Carey also currently serves as the President of the Connecticut Art Trail, is the CT State Representative for the Association of Academic Art Museums and Galleries, sits on the Advisory Board of the Maguire Museum at St. Joseph’s University, and serves as a board member of the Connecticut League of Museums.

About Verso University

Verso University is the Library’s lifelong learning and education initiative, serving up year-round offerings of classes, workshops, and lectures designed to further education and learning. Offerings run the gamut of educational opportunities, ranging from one-time lectures to ongoing courses to classes that meet weekly or perhaps monthly.

Verso University programs are made possible by the generous support of the Nancy J. Beard Lifelong Learning and Education Fund. 

Refund Policy

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