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Upcoming Events
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Apr
4
Homeschool Program: Build-a-Bird: Paper Weaving10:30am
Homeschool Program: Build-a-Bird: Paper Weaving
Tuesday, April 4th, 2023
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Storrs Campus The William Benton Museum of Art
The Museum’s homeschool programs, designed for aspiring artists ages 6-12, are the perfect opportunity to view special exhibitions, try new art techniques, and explore creative writing activities.
To register for a program please contact Mollie Sixsmith, Curator of Education, at 860-486-1711 or via email mollie.sixsmith@uconn.edu.
Build-a-Bird: Paper Weaving
$10 per student
After drawing inspiration from birds and other creatures in the Celebrating Art by Women exhibition, students will try their hand at paper weaving to create their own avian artwork.Contact Information: benton@uconn.edu
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Apr
4
Art Encounters: Celebrating Art by Women6:30pm
Art Encounters: Celebrating Art by Women
Tuesday, April 4th, 2023
06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Other via Zoom
Join Benton educators for an interactive two-part workshop exploring Encounters with the Collection: Celebrating Art by Women. Learn more about self-portraits in the exhibition through close looking and discussion. Then try your hand at designing a split self-portrait; beginner and experienced artists welcome. Materials kit available at the front desk one week before the program. Free for UConn students and Museum members, $5 for non-members.
Register in advance for this Zoom meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpf-ytrzwsHNZx0kmga_WNs-J1z9PrOMri
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting and picking up your materials kit.Contact Information: benton@uconn.edu
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Apr
6
FIRST THURSDAY Open House4:30pm
FIRST THURSDAY Open House
Thursday, April 6th, 2023
04:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Storrs Campus The William Benton Museum of Art
FREE and FUN for everyone!
Open house in partnership SHaW, WHUS, The Beanery Cafe and Student Alumni Association
For details: https://benton.uconn.edu/first-thursday-at-the-benton/Contact Information: benton@uconn.edu
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Apr
11
April Vacation Program for Children10:30am
April Vacation Program for Children
Tuesday, April 11th, 2023
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Storrs Campus The William Benton Museum of Art
Celebrate the colors of spring and get ready for hands-on art making fun!
These workshops, designed for children ages 6-11, include a guided eye-spy tour, gallery scavenger hunt, and an art project.
Space is limited for each session and
reservations are required; please contact: Mollie Sixsmith, Curator of Education, at 860-486-1711 or email mollie.sixsmith@uconn.edu to reserve your place.
$15 per student/class.
SKETCH IT: LANDSCAPE PASTELS
Step into the role of an artist and sketch en plein air (outdoors) in the museum’s sculpture garden with both chalk and oil pastels. After learning about light, color, and sketching from nature, students will create original works of art which will be transformed into a 3-D landscape collage.Contact Information: Mollie.sixsmith@uconn.edu
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UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
April 1 – May 7, 2023