Art has the capacity to enrich our experience of a moment, of one another, and of the world. It can serve as an object of intensive contemplation, of spirited discussion, and as a window onto other cultures, times, and places. As Connecticut’s state art museum located in the heart of a university campus, the William Benton Museum of Art engages our academic, local, and state communities by fostering meaningful learning experiences and creativity through encounters with original works of art. We invite you to explore the following pages to learn more about the Museum’s offerings in support of K-12, university, and lifelong learning.
Amanda Douberley
University Learning Amanda Douberley, Curator & Academic Liaison, is responsible for connecting the Benton’s collections and exhibitions with teaching in departments across the university. She has curated numerous exhibitions at the museum, often in collaboration with faculty and other campus partners. Amanda holds a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin with a focus on 20th-century American sculpture and public art. Before coming to UConn in 2018, she taught in the Department of Art History, Theory, and Criticism at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
Matthew Marshall
K-12 Schools and Community Matthew Marshall, Curator of Education, oversees learning and engagement for K-12 and community audiences. He has spent over twenty years in the museum field with additional professional experience in parks and recreation. A firm believer that museums should be welcoming environment for everyone, Matthew has been certified as an ADA site coordinator by the ADA Coalition of Connecticut. Matthew holds a B.A. in art history with a certificate in museum studies from Connecticut College and a A.A. in graphic arts from Mitchell College. In 2022 the New England Museum Association honored Matthew with an Excellence Award for his many contributions to the New England museum community.