TODAY's TOPIC: Conceptual & Contemporary

Want to learn a little about looking at art? The Museum Docents will teach you small bites of art history and a sample of the artworks inside the Benton Museum of Art. Perfect for lunchtime! Bring your colleagues or friends!

Each talk will be approximately a half hour long from 12:15PM - 12:45 PM.

Please meet at the front desk in the William Benton Museum of Art next to The Beanery by 12:15pm.

The Artist's Studio: From Solitary Genius to the Studio System.

5 pm Reception with cash bar
5:30 Talk

Kevin Conley gives a witty and thought provoking observation of artists and their studios.

How much should the hand of artist be involved in the production of the actual objects of art? Can artists be happy having their sculptures made by fabricators in another state? Must they paint every inch of the canvas or can studio assistants fill in the busy background patterns, saving the more complex passages for the artists to do themselves?

Kevin Conley is a writer and editor who has covered contemporary art for The New Yorker, Vogue, New York Times Magazine, Wall Street Journal, and Town & Country, for many years.

RSVP recommended to benton@uconn.edu

TODAY's TOPIC: Selections from the MFA exhibition

Want to learn a little about looking at art? The Museum Docents will teach you small bites of art history and a sample of the artworks inside the Benton Museum of Art. Perfect for lunchtime! Bring your colleagues or friends!

Each talk will be approximately a half hour long from 12:15PM - 12:45 PM.

Please meet at the front desk in the William Benton Museum of Art next to The Beanery by 12:15pm.

Artist Talks: UConn Studio Art MFA Thesis Exhibition 2018

UConn Studio Art MFA Class of 2018 discuss their work.

Participating artists:
Kelsey Miller
Jelena Prljević
Kaleigh Rusgrove
Erin Koch Smith
Claire Stankus

Close Third Person: UConn Studio Art MFA Thesis Exhibition is on view April 3 through May 6, 2018.

Opening Reception follows, 5:00-7:30pm.

Opening Receptions for the exhibitions:
Close Third Person: Master of Fine Arts Group Exhibition 2018
On view April 3 to May 6, 2018
AND
A Print Sampler: Explore Printmaking Techniques Through Polish Prints 1960-1990
On view March 22 through May 25, 2018

The Museum Docents will give you just a sample of the the art, sculpture and architecture around UConn's campus. Perfect for lunchtime! Bring your co-workers and friends.

Get up from your desk and walk while you learn!
Each walk will be different so do all four.

Each talk will be approximately a half hour long from 12:15PM - 12:45 PM.

Please meet at the front desk in the William Benton Museum of Art next to The Beanery by 12:15pm.

This walk is outdoors so wear comfortable shoes. It will only be cancelled in case of heavy rain. For light rain, bring an umbrella

The Museum Docents will give you just a sample of the the art, sculpture and architecture around UConn's campus. Perfect for lunchtime! Bring your co-workers and friends.

Get up from your desk and walk while you learn!
Each walk will be different so do all four.

Each talk will be approximately a half hour long from 12:15PM - 12:45 PM.

Please meet at the front desk in the William Benton Museum of Art next to The Beanery by 12:15pm.

This walk is outdoors so wear comfortable shoes. It will only be cancelled in case of heavy rain. For light rain, bring an umbrella