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Molas, Textile Designs of the Kuna Indians of Panama

Arpillera: Sewing for Resistance

The Work of Ellen Emmet Rand

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Watch the April 6th Guerrilla Girls Gig:

 THE LURE OF CUBA: Reginald Marsh's Tropical Watercolors, 1924-1930:

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Upcoming Events

  1. Jun 30 Summer Art Academy - It’s A Jungle In Here: Animals In Art9:30am

    Summer Art Academy - It’s A Jungle In Here: Animals In Art

    Thursday, June 30th, 2022

    09:30 AM - 12:30 PM

    Storrs Campus
    The William Benton Museum of Art

    Summer Art Academy - It’s A Jungle In Here: Animals In Art
    June 27 - July 1
    It’s a Jungle in Here: Animals in Art
    (Ages 5-7)

    $150 non-member/$140 museum member (cost for the week)

    Learn about the layers of the rainforest and the creatures who call this place home. Participants will enter a tropical realm and sculpt poison dart frogs, build jungle treehouse sculptures, paint spirit animals, and design pastel toucans.

    Space is limited for each session; reserve your place today by contacting Mollie Sixsmith, Curator of Education,
    at 860-486-1711 or mollie.sixsmith@uconn.edu.

    Contact Information: benton@uconn.edu

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  2. Jul 1 Summer Art Academy - It’s A Jungle In Here: Animals In Art9:30am

    Summer Art Academy - It’s A Jungle In Here: Animals In Art

    Friday, July 1st, 2022

    09:30 AM - 12:30 PM

    Storrs Campus
    The William Benton Museum of Art

    Summer Art Academy - It’s A Jungle In Here: Animals In Art
    June 27 - July 1
    It’s a Jungle in Here: Animals in Art
    (Ages 5-7)

    $150 non-member/$140 museum member (cost for the week)

    Learn about the layers of the rainforest and the creatures who call this place home. Participants will enter a tropical realm and sculpt poison dart frogs, build jungle treehouse sculptures, paint spirit animals, and design pastel toucans.

    Space is limited for each session; reserve your place today by contacting Mollie Sixsmith, Curator of Education,
    at 860-486-1711 or mollie.sixsmith@uconn.edu.

    Contact Information: benton@uconn.edu

    More
  3. Jul 5 Summer Art Academy - ArtVenture: Painting, Printing And Pastels12:00pm

    Summer Art Academy - ArtVenture: Painting, Printing And Pastels

    Tuesday, July 5th, 2022

    12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

    Storrs Campus
    The William Benton Museum of Art

    Summer Art Academy - ArtVenture: Painting, Printing And Pastels
    July 5 - July 8
    ArtVenture: Painting, Printing and Pastels
    (ages 8-11)

    $120 non-member/$112 museum member (cost for the week)

    Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get messy! Participants will paint larger-than-life portraits, design pastel landscapes, marble paper, and print with unexpected items like bubbles, fish, seashells, and leaves. *Please note: this camp will not meet on Monday, July 4 and the fee is prorated accordingly.

    Space is limited for each session; reserve your place today by contacting Mollie Sixsmith, Curator of Education,
    at 860-486-1711 or mollie.sixsmith@uconn.edu.

    Contact Information: Benton@uconn.edu

    More
  4. Jul 6 Summer Art Academy - ArtVenture: Painting, Printing And Pastels12:00pm

    Summer Art Academy - ArtVenture: Painting, Printing And Pastels

    Wednesday, July 6th, 2022

    12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

    Storrs Campus
    The William Benton Museum of Art

    Summer Art Academy - ArtVenture: Painting, Printing And Pastels
    July 5 - July 8
    ArtVenture: Painting, Printing and Pastels
    (ages 8-11)

    $120 non-member/$112 museum member (cost for the week)

    Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get messy! Participants will paint larger-than-life portraits, design pastel landscapes, marble paper, and print with unexpected items like bubbles, fish, seashells, and leaves. *Please note: this camp will not meet on Monday, July 4 and the fee is prorated accordingly.

    Space is limited for each session; reserve your place today by contacting Mollie Sixsmith, Curator of Education,
    at 860-486-1711 or mollie.sixsmith@uconn.edu.

    Contact Information: Benton@uconn.edu

    More
  5. Jul 7 Summer Art Academy - ArtVenture: Painting, Printing And Pastels12:00pm

    Summer Art Academy - ArtVenture: Painting, Printing And Pastels

    Thursday, July 7th, 2022

    12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

    Storrs Campus
    The William Benton Museum of Art

    Summer Art Academy - ArtVenture: Painting, Printing And Pastels
    July 5 - July 8
    ArtVenture: Painting, Printing and Pastels
    (ages 8-11)

    $120 non-member/$112 museum member (cost for the week)

    Get ready to roll up your sleeves and get messy! Participants will paint larger-than-life portraits, design pastel landscapes, marble paper, and print with unexpected items like bubbles, fish, seashells, and leaves. *Please note: this camp will not meet on Monday, July 4 and the fee is prorated accordingly.

    Space is limited for each session; reserve your place today by contacting Mollie Sixsmith, Curator of Education,
    at 860-486-1711 or mollie.sixsmith@uconn.edu.

    Contact Information: Benton@uconn.edu

    More
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