Calendar of Events
SeptemberWednesday, September 8, 12:15 pmA unique work of art from the Benton's "vault" will be the subject of a 45-minute theme talk by a member of the museum's Docent Program. A time for discussion will follow. Details will be available at www.thebenton.org.
Friday, September 10, 8:30 am-4 pmThe Store's Pay Day Sales are legendary for their one-day deep discounts on great items. This fall the tradition continues!
Tuesday, September 14, 12:15 pmThe Art Around Us: Campus Art Walks
Enjoy a 45-minute walk and docent-led talk about works of art on the Storrs campus. Learn how to look at sculpture. Why is it placed where it is? Who made it? What is the intent? The walks will focus on different areas of campus. If the weather is questionable, please call 860.486.4520 after 11:30 a.m. to learn whether the walk will be conducted or not.
Friday, September 17, 12:15 pmFriday Films
Ansel Adams: A Documentary Film (100 mins.)
Bring your lunch to the Benton Atrium and enjoy a series of films on acclaimed photographers.
Wednesday, September 22, 12:15 pmA unique work of art from the Benton's "vault" will be the subject of a 45-minute theme talk by a member of the museum's Docent Program. A time for discussion will follow. Details will be available at www.thebenton.org.
Friday, September 24, 8:30 am-4 pmThe Store's Pay Day Sales are legendary for their one-day deep discounts on great items. This fall the tradition continues!
Tuesday, September 28, 12:15 pmThe Art Around Us: Campus Art Walks
Enjoy a 45-minute walk and docent-led talk about works of art on the Storrs campus. Learn how to look at sculpture. Why is it placed where it is? Who made it? What is the intent? The walks will focus on different areas of campus. If the weather is questionable, please call 860.486.4520 after 11:30 a.m. to learn whether the walk will be conducted or not.
Thursday, September 30, 12-1 pmLive at The Beanery!
Bring your lunch and your friends. Purchase a beverage in The Beanery and enjoy performances by student musicians. The performers will be announced online in late September.
Hosted by the Student Advisory Board
OctoberFriday, October 1, 12:15 pmFriday Films
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through A Lens (83 mins.)
Bring your lunch to the Benton Atrium and enjoy a series of films on acclaimed photographers.
Friday, October 1, 2-4 pmDrawing Workshops: October Series
Theme: "Inspired by Nature" Drawing will take place at one of the many inspiring sites on campus. Subjects will include interesting trees, farm animals, gardens and more.
These workshops are for anyone who wants to draw regardless of skill level. The format is informal, though assistance is available for anyone who wants it. Bring drawing supplies i.e., large sketchpad, charcoal, graphite, colored pencils or any dry materials. There is a $10 suggested donation for the Museum Education Department. Members and students are free. For more information, contact Tracy Lawlor, 860.486.1711 or
Tracy.Lawlor@UConn.edu.
Saturdays, October 2, 1:30-3:30 pmPhotography Field Trips
Bring your camera for a real hands-on class. The group will visit visually rich settings with Craig Norton to gain practical experience and learn new ways of seeing and composing with your camera.
Saturday, October 2, 10 am–12 noonDigital Camera Basics
Move beyond "Auto."Craig Norton will demystify the baffling settings on your digital camera and show you how to create better pictures and interesting effects.
Wednesday, October 6, 12:15 pmA unique work of art from the Benton's "vault" will be the subject of a 45-minute theme talk by a member of the museum's Docent Program. A time for discussion will follow. Details will be available at www.thebenton.org.
Thursday, October 7, 5:30–7:30 pmSpecial Invitation To Benton Members
Members Only Exhibition Reception
Just because our galleries are closed doesnt mean there won't be a members' reception this fall. The New Britain Museum of American Art has kindly agreed to host a private reception for Benton Museum members to see M.C. Escher: Impossible Reality. A flyer with information about the reception and free bus transportation will be mailed to members with their fall copy of Looking Around. For more information about membership and benefits, please contact Lynn Eriksson at
Lynn.Eriksson@UConn.edu or 860.486.1709.
Friday, October 8, 2-4 pmDrawing Workshops: October Series
Theme: "Inspired by Nature" Drawing will take place at one of the many inspiring sites on campus. Subjects will include interesting trees, farm animals, gardens and more.
These workshops are for anyone who wants to draw regardless of skill level. The format is informal, though assistance is available for anyone who wants it. Bring drawing supplies i.e., large sketchpad, charcoal, graphite, colored pencils or any dry materials. There is a $10 suggested donation for the Museum Education Department. Members and students are free. For more information, contact Tracy Lawlor, 860.486.1711 or
Tracy.Lawlor@UConn.edu.
Friday, October 8, 8:30 am-4 pmThe Store's Pay Day Sales are legendary for their one-day deep discounts on great items. This fall the tradition continues!
Tuesday, October 12, 12:15 pmThe Art Around Us: Campus Art Walks
Enjoy a 45-minute walk and docent-led talk about works of art on the Storrs campus. Learn how to look at sculpture. Why is it placed where it is? Who made it? What is the intent? The walks will focus on different areas of campus. If the weather is questionable, please call 860.486.4520 after 11:30 a.m. to learn whether the walk will be conducted or not.
Thursday, October 14, 12-1 pmLive at The Beanery!
Bring your lunch and your friends. Purchase a beverage in The Beanery and enjoy performances by student musicians. The performers will be announced online in late September.
Hosted by the Student Advisory Board
Friday, October 15, 12:15 pmFriday Films
Edward Butynsky: Manufactured Landscapes (90 mins.)
Bring your lunch to the Benton Atrium and enjoy a series of films on acclaimed photographers.
Friday, October 15, 2-4 pmDrawing Workshops: October Series
Theme: "Inspired by Nature" Drawing will take place at one of the many inspiring sites on campus. Subjects will include interesting trees, farm animals, gardens and more.
These workshops are for anyone who wants to draw regardless of skill level. The format is informal, though assistance is available for anyone who wants it. Bring drawing supplies i.e., large sketchpad, charcoal, graphite, colored pencils or any dry materials. There is a $10 suggested donation for the Museum Education Department. Members and students are free. For more information, contact Tracy Lawlor, 860.486.1711 or
Tracy.Lawlor@UConn.edu.
Wednesday, October 20, 12:15 pmA unique work of art from the Benton's "vault" will be the subject of a 45-minute theme talk by a member of the museum's Docent Program. A time for discussion will follow. Details will be available at www.thebenton.org.
Friday, October 22, 8:30 am-4 pmThe Store's Pay Day Sales are legendary for their one-day deep discounts on great items. This fall the tradition continues!
Tuesday, October 26, 12:15 pmThe Art Around Us: Campus Art Walks
Enjoy a 45-minute walk and docent-led talk about works of art on the Storrs campus. Learn how to look at sculpture. Why is it placed where it is? Who made it? What is the intent? The walks will focus on different areas of campus. If the weather is questionable, please call 860.486.4520 after 11:30 a.m. to learn whether the walk will be conducted or not.
Thursday, October 28, 12-1 pmLive at The Beanery!
Bring your lunch and your friends. Purchase a beverage in The Beanery and enjoy performances by student musicians. The performers will be announced online in late September.
Hosted by the Student Advisory Board
Friday, October 29 , 12:15 pm Friday Films
War Photographer: James Nachtwey (86 mins.)
Bring your lunch to the Benton Atrium and enjoy a series of films on acclaimed photographers.
Saturdays, October 30, 10am-12 noonPhotography Field Trips
Bring your camera for a real hands-on class. The group will visit visually rich settings with Craig Norton to gain practical experience and learn new ways of seeing and composing with your camera.
NovemberWednesday, November 3, 12:15 pmA unique work of art from the Benton's "vault" will be the subject of a 45-minute theme talk by a member of the museum's Docent Program. A time for discussion will follow. Details will be available at www.thebenton.org.
Friday, November 5, 2-4 pmDrawing Workshops: November Series
Theme: "Trials and Tribulations: New Techniques" There's more to drawing than pencil and paper. Try a new drawing medium each week. Medium provided.
These workshops are for anyone who wants to draw regardless of skill level. The format is informal, though assistance is available for anyone who wants it. Bring drawing supplies i.e., large sketchpad, charcoal, graphite, colored pencils or any dry materials. There is a $10 suggested donation for the Museum Education Department. Members and students are free. For more information, contact Tracy Lawlor, 860.486.1711 or
Tracy.Lawlor@UConn.edu.
Friday, November 5, 8:30 am-4 pmThe Store's Pay Day Sales are legendary for their one-day deep discounts on great items. This fall the tradition continues!
Saturdays, November 6, 1:30-3:30 pmPhotography Field Trips
Bring your camera for a real hands-on class. The group will visit visually rich settings with Craig Norton to gain practical experience and learn new ways of seeing and composing with your camera.
Saturday, November 6, 10 am–12 noon Adobe Photoshop Elements
Discover the secrets of creating "the wow factor." Craig Norton will explain the basics of image editing in Photoshop Elements and compare other inexpensive and free photo-editing programs.
Tuesday, November 9, 12:15 pmThe Art Around Us: Campus Art Walks
Enjoy a 45-minute walk and docent-led talk about works of art on the Storrs campus. Learn how to look at sculpture. Why is it placed where it is? Who made it? What is the intent? The walks will focus on different areas of campus. If the weather is questionable, please call 860.486.4520 after 11:30 a.m. to learn whether the walk will be conducted or not.
Thursday, November 11, 12-1 pmLive at The Beanery!
Bring your lunch and your friends. Purchase a beverage in The Beanery and enjoy performances by student musicians. The performers will be announced online in late September.
Hosted by the Student Advisory Board
Friday, November 12, 12:15 pmFriday Films
Richard Avedon: Darkness and Light (90 mins.)
Bring your lunch to the Benton Atrium and enjoy a series of films on acclaimed photographers.
Friday, November 12, 2-4 pmDrawing Workshops: November Series
Theme: "Trials and Tribulations: New Techniques" There's more to drawing than pencil and paper. Try a new drawing medium each week. Medium provided.
These workshops are for anyone who wants to draw regardless of skill level. The format is informal, though assistance is available for anyone who wants it. Bring drawing supplies i.e., large sketchpad, charcoal, graphite, colored pencils or any dry materials. There is a $10 suggested donation for the Museum Education Department. Members and students are free. For more information, contact Tracy Lawlor, 860.486.1711 or
Tracy.Lawlor@UConn.edu.
Wednesday, November 17, 12:15 pmA unique work of art from the Benton's "vault" will be the subject of a 45-minute theme talk by a member of the museum's Docent Program. A time for discussion will follow. Details will be available at www.thebenton.org.
Friday, November 19, 2-4 pmDrawing Workshops: November Series
Theme: "Trials and Tribulations: New Techniques" There's more to drawing than pencil and paper. Try a new drawing medium each week. Medium provided.
These workshops are for anyone who wants to draw regardless of skill level. The format is informal, though assistance is available for anyone who wants it. Bring drawing supplies i.e., large sketchpad, charcoal, graphite, colored pencils or any dry materials. There is a $10 suggested donation for the Museum Education Department. Members and students are free. For more information, contact Tracy Lawlor, 860.486.1711 or
Tracy.Lawlor@UConn.edu.
Friday, November 19, 8:30 am-4 pmThe Store's Pay Day Sales are legendary for their one-day deep discounts on great items. This fall the tradition continues!
DecemberWednesday, December 1, 12:15 pmA unique work of art from the Benton's "vault" will be the subject of a 45-minute theme talk by a member of the museum's Docent Program. A time for discussion will follow. Details will be available at www.thebenton.org.
Friday, December 3, 8:30 am-4 pmThe Store's Pay Day Sales are legendary for their one-day deep discounts on great items. This fall the tradition continues!
Friday, December 17, 8:30 am-4 pmThe Store's Pay Day Sales are legendary for their one-day deep discounts on great items. This fall the tradition continues!