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WORK STUDY POSITIONS
We are looking for experienced retail/coffee shop associates for the fall. Must have work study funds available. Tuesday - Friday, need AM in particular (8am - noon).
Apply at The Benton front desk. Tuesday - Friday 8:30 - 3.

Summer Hours
The Store & The Beanery are open
Tuesday–Friday through August 6, 8:30 am–3 pm.

The galleries are closed.

Closed for Independence Day Weekend, July 2­–6.

July Today! July 29, 12:15 pm
Thursday Talk: Treasures from the Vault
"Off the Boardwalk: Lesser Known Locales by Reginald Marsh"¯
Docent Arthur Rovozzo.
A special piece of art from the Benton's "vault" will be the subject of a 45 minute talk by a member of the museum's docent program.
July 30, 12:15 pm
Andy Goldsworthy's Rivers and Tides (2001) This portrait of the revered Scottish sculptor known for his rock walls, icicle assemblages and other intricate, druidic masterpieces is a study of the fragile relationship between man, art and nature. [90 min.]
AugustFriday, August 20, 2010
Tanglewood Trip
Enjoy classical music under the stars, listening to soprano Dawn Upshaw and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The bus leaves Storrs at 3:30 pm and returns about 1 am. The cost is $55 for members / $62 for non-members. For information about this trip and membership, please call Lynn Eriksson at 860.486.1709 or visit our website for a pdf version of the trip flyer. More Info. (PDF)
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Photography Workshop
Calling All Shutterbugs! Stay "focused" for details on a Summer Digital Photography Workshop that will begin with a session with a professional photographer who will talk about digital camera basics and what makes a good picture. There will be several field trips, concluding with a final critique of each participant’s work and an online exhibition on the Benton website. A modest fee will be charged. The format is for would-be and experienced photographers alike, ages 8 and up. Call Lynn Eriksson at 860.486.1709 for a workshop flyer.

 Art Walks
June 9 & 23, July7 & 21, 12:15 pmEnjoy a 45-minute walk and docent-led talk about some of the art you see on the Storrs campus. Weather permitting. Courtyard Concerts
These free outdoor concerts are a summertime tradition at the Benton. Stop by The Beanery for a drink and a sweet treat or bring your lunch plus your friends and family to enjoy performances by local musicians in the shade of the Benton Courtyard. If it rains, they’ll be held in The Beanery.  
Schedule » Thursday Talks
A special piece of art from the Benton's "vault" will be displayed on an easel in the Atrium and will be the subject of a 45-minute talk by a member of the museum’s Docent Program.  
Schedule » Drawing Workshops
July 14 and July 28, 1–4 pm Inspired by Nature: Drawing Workshops for Young Adults in Grades 7-12. Education Coordinator Tracy Lawlor will conduct drawing sessions around the UConn campus where themes will include special trees of interest, farm animals, gardens and stone walls. Pre-registration is required. Maximum of 12 students. $20 per session for members / $30 per session for non-members. To register, please contact Karen Sommer at 860.486.5084 or Karen.Sommer@uconn.edu

 Friday Films
Bring your lunch to the Benton Atrium on Fridays in June and July and enjoy these films about art and artists of note. Schedule » Publication
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Video Contest Winners
Check out the winning videos for the Benton museum video contest. Virtual Tour
Virtual Tour360° Tour & Video Tour Museum Hours The galleries are closed.
The Store & The Beanery are open Tuesday–Friday through August 6, 8:30 am–3 pm.
Closed for Independence Day Weekend, July 2­–6.

 

 Academic Plan The goal of the University's new academic plan is to create an outstanding educational environment for undergraduate and graduate study and to extend the research, scholarship, and values of this environment to as broad a specialist and public audience as possible. The William Benton Museum of Art can contribute substantially to the University’s academic mission through the intersection of scholarship, teaching, and outreach from among its many activities... Read More