Fairfield University remounts U.N. refugee art exhibition

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Fairfield University’s Center for Social Impact is proud to present an international art exhibition that made its global debut at United Nations Headquarters on World Refugee Day 2024. In partnership with Artolution and Fairfield University’s Center for Arts & Minds, and Humanities Institute, this landmark presentation marks the first time a U.S. university will host the show.

Opening Tuesday, September 16, the exhibition, Artolution: Collaborative Public Art by Refugee Communities Worldwide features works created by refugees around the world and underscores the power of collaborative art to give voice to communities affected by displacement. The opening reception will be held at Fairfield University’s newest downtown location at 1720 Post Road (5–6:30 p.m.), followed by a panel discussion at 7 p.m. at Fairfield Theatre Company’s StageOne venue. The exhibition will remain on view by appointment only through Dec. 12, 2025. For questions or to schedule a visit please contact: socialimpact@fairfield.edu.

The exhibition and accompanying discussion provide a unique platform for the community to reflect on the ongoing global refugee crisis and engage with pathways to advocacy, action, and support. Panelists will include representatives from Artolution, as well as Fairfield University alumni working with humanitarian NGOs, offering both global insights and local connections to urgent issues of displacement and resilience.

“Fairfield is honored to be the first University to remount this powerful exhibition. We see this moment as more than a showcase — it’s an invitation to understand, reflect, and respond,” said Melissa Quan, EdD, Director of Fairfield University’s Center for Social Impact. “The refugee crisis is one of the most pressing global challenges of our time, and this program brings that reality into a shared civic space where informed reflection and meaningful action can take root.”

Artolution, a global nonprofit organization, creates collaborative public art with communities experiencing crisis and trauma. Their work in refugee camps and conflict zones spans continents and cultures, using art as a tool for healing, empowerment, and connection.

Event Details

Artolution Exhibition Opening & Reception
Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Reception: 5–6:30 p.m., 1720 Post Road, Fairfield University
Panel Discussion: 7 p.m., Fairfield Theatre Company, StageOne, 70 Sanford, St. in Fairfield.

Presented by Fairfield University’s Center for Social Impact
In partnership with Artolution, Fairfield Theatre Company, the Center for Arts & Minds, and the Humanities Institute.

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