Apr 14 Tuesday
Experiences at the Bruce: Documentary film, Always Looking has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Always Looking explores the work of photographer Titus Brooks Heagins and the challenging questions his photos pose about the systemic neglect of society’s most vulnerable communities of color. Humanizing yet confrontational, Titus’ photographs document the overlooked: people who, through some intersection of poverty, race or gender/sexual identity, exist as outsiders.
This film dives into Titus’ world, shedding light on the strength it takes to be a marginalized Black photographer capturing the lives of other marginalized folks.
Join us for an in-depth conversation with filmmaker Olympia Stone and artist Titus Brooks Heagins following the film.
Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.Fee: $10 for Members/Non-Members. Registration is required.
This exhibition examines depictions of the American flag through 75 works by a diverse group of artists, beginning during 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, and challenges viewers to consider who the American flag truly represents and whether justice is available to all.
For Which It Stands… forms part of America250: The Promise and Paradox, an initiative through which Fairfield University Explores 250 Years of the American Experiment.
Curator: Carey Mack Weber, Executive Director, Fairfield University Art MuseumFaculty Liaison: Aaron Weinstein, PhD, Assistant Professor of Politics
Apr 15 Wednesday
The Atelier presents Dr. Frederic Mendelsohn’s picturesque landscape scenes in a solo exhibition, opening Thursday, April 2 and running through Thursday, April 30.
Dr. Mendelsohn’s profound vision transcends a simple landscape view to uncover “unobvious” scenes. By using color symbolism and brushwork to mirror the stillness translates intangible feelings into visual elements. When a viewer engages with the resulting work, they aren't just seeing a scene; they feel the heat of a painted sun or the calm of a silent pond.“I think of myself as a truth seeker. I want to create an original work that emulates Mother Nature in a painterly fashion, rendering art that captures the effects of atmosphere through color and light. My goal is to effortlessly paint what I envision in my mind’s eye.”
Dr. Frederic Mendelsohn, is a modern-day Renaissance man — neurologist, philanthropist, author, musician and artist. He is the holder of both a BA and MA degree as well as a MD, and is predominantly a landscape artist utilizing both oil and egg tempera paints. With over four decades of experience, Frederic has studied extensively with the Art Students League in NYC, The Art League of Long Island, New School University, and Marymount College, and is a proud member of the Long Island Museum Artist Guild as well as the Setauket Artist Group and the North Shore Art Guild.
The opening reception for this amazing solo exhibition is Thursday, April 2, 5:30-7:30PM. Come meet Dr. Mendelsohn and experience the beauty of our local landscape! For more information. call 631-250-9009.
Apr 16 Thursday
Apr 17 Friday
In collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center
April 17, 11 AM - 12 PM
Presented in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center, Art in Action is for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their care partners. Attendees will explore works of art in the Museum’s galleries and participate in hands-on artmaking experiences.
To register, contact Carol Hartmann:carol.hartmann@adrc.org | 631.580.4417
Apr 18 Saturday