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Current Exhibitions

Mar 5 FIRST THURSDAY AT THE BENTON4:30pm

FIRST THURSDAY AT THE BENTON

Thursday, March 5th, 2020

04:30 PM - 08:00 PM

Storrs Campus
The William Benton Museum of Art

FREE and FUN for everyone!

Open house in partnership with the Beanery, WHUS & SHaW.

5:00–8:00
WHUS DJ's live in the galleries (DJ Kalabi Yau and others)

5:00-7:30
Visit with cute Therapy Dogs

4:30–8:00 in the Museum Galleries
• Giveaways
• Hands-on activities - Get your polaroid portrait and decorate a frame
• Scavenger Hunts
• See new art
• Get a new sticker
• Enjoy Live DJ music

4:30–8:00 in the Beanery
• 25% off coffee & espresso drinks
• Open Mic

Bring your dorm mates, friends, co-workers, or family.

Contact Information: Karen Sommer x5084
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Mar 9 Meditation Monday with SHaW - UConn Students only4:00pm

Meditation Monday with SHaW - UConn Students only

Monday, March 9th, 2020

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
The William Benton Museum of Art

Students only. Join us for Meditation Mondays with Nishelli Ahmed of Student Health and Wellness Services in the Benton Museum galleries for a guided meditation.

All levels are welcome to foster your wellbeing and enjoy meditating among the art.

This program is open to students only.
First come, first serve with a maximum of 30 participants.

Please arrive between 3:45 and 4pm to check in at the front desk.
Late arrivals will not be granted access. **Please note that all beverages, food, and bags will be stowed at the reception desk.

This event is In collaboration with Student Health and Wellness.

Doors open at 3:45pm. Come early because this event is limited to the first 30 people.

Contact Information: Karen Sommer 860-486-5084
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Mar 23 Meditation Monday in the Galleries 4:30pm

Meditation Monday in the Galleries

Monday, March 23rd, 2020

04:30 PM - 05:30 PM

Storrs Campus
The William Benton Museum of Art

Join us on Meditation Mondays in the Benton Museum galleries for a guided meditation. All levels are welcome to foster your wellbeing and enjoy meditating among the art.
This program is open to students, staff, faculty, and the community.

First come, first serve with a maximum of 30 participants. Please arrive between 4:15 and 4:30pm to check in at the front desk. Late arrivals will not be granted access.

Please note that all beverages, food, and bags will be stowed at the reception desk.

Contact Information: Karen Sommer x5084
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Mar 26 Opening Reception4:30pm

Opening Reception

Thursday, March 26th, 2020

04:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Storrs Campus
The William Benton Museum of Art

Join us for an Opening Reception at The Benton Museum for "Noble Simplicity and Quiet Grandeur: Ancient Art at the Benton".

FREE. Open to everyone.
Cash Bar; Light hors d'oeuvres

The reception will be followed by an illustrated lecture at 6pm on Alexander Liberman by Amanda Douberley. Liberman’s sculpture, Arc (1968) was installed on the museum’s grounds in December 2019.

RSVP appreciated to benton@uconn.edu or 860-486-4520.

More information about the exhibition coming soon.

Contact Information: benton@uconn.edu 860-486-5084
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Mar 27 Critical Looking: A Gallery Dialogue12:15am

Critical Looking: A Gallery Dialogue

Friday, March 27th, 2020

12:15 AM - 12:45 AM

Storrs Campus
The William Benton Museum of Art

Learn to look with a critical eye
Friday, March 27th,
12:15–12:45pm

Tap your powers of observation and
investigate a single work of art through
close looking and discussion with
Amanda Douberley, Assistant Curator/
Academic Liaison.

The focus of this month's subject is (coming soon)

Develop your critical thinking skills by learning to look at objects in detail. This skill is useful in navigating everyday life, your job or studies.

Contact Information: Benton Museum Visitor Services 486-4520
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