School of Fine Arts

James Keth ‘19 (SFA) working on his senior project in his studio at the School of Fine Arts, Art Building on March 25, 2019. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

James Keth ’19, Painting and Biology

UConn has not only allowed me to develop my skills as an interdisciplinary artist but also a well-rounded student, says James Keth.

Kimberly Bryant, founder and executive director of Black Girls Code, gives the address at the School of Engineering Commencement ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on May 5, 2018. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

2019 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients

Editor’s Note: The University of Connecticut will begin to use walk-through metal detectors at Gampel Pavilion this month as part of an ongoing commitment to safety and security. The new technology will be in place for the commencement exercises held in Gampel on Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12.  Whether arguing a case before […]

Aaliyah Habeeb (King Henry) and Sebastian Nagpal (Hal) in Shakesepeare’s HENRY IV onstage at Connecticut Repertory Theatre through May 5. (Gerry Goodstein for UConn)

‘When a Woman Can Be King’: CRT’s Production of Henry IV

Aaliyah Habeeb plays King Henry and Michele Tauber Falstaff in Shakespeare's epic coming-of-age story of privilege, politics, and power, at the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre April 25-May 5.

Bart Roccoberton

‘It’s Always Pandemonium’ at The Ballard

The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry will present the grand opening of its new exhibition It’s Always Pandemonium: The Puppets of Bart Roccoberton, on Saturday, April 27, 2019, with refreshments at noon followed by a free tour of the new exhibition at 12:30 p.m. It’s Always Pandemonium celebrates the ongoing puppetry career of Bart. P. Roccoberton, […]

Janet Pritchard in the field in northern England, working on a project about Hadrian's Wall, which was built by the Romans as the northwest frontier of their empire. (Judith Thorpe Photo)

Photography Professor Janet Pritchard Wins Prestigious Guggenheim Award

Pritchard, a landscape photographer, will pursue a project on the Connecticut River Watershed during the period of her fellowship.

Isabella Saracena, SFA '19, is researching forgotten women artists from the past and recognizing their contribution through her own original works. (Tiffany Taylor/UConn Photo)

Meet the Researcher: Isabella Saraceni ’19, Fine Arts

Wandering through the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy, Isabella Saraceni was initially captivated by the work of the great masters of art that surrounded her: Botticelli, Da Vinci, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Raphael. But after a few visits to the gallery, Saraceni eventually began to notice a conspicuous absence in the displayed collection: where were the women […]

Isabella Saracena, SFA '19, is researching forgotten women artists from the past and recognizing their contribution through her own original works. (Tiffany Taylor/UConn Photo)

Meet the Researcher: Isabella Saraceni, SFA ’19

Isabella Saracena, SFA '19, is researching forgotten women artists from the past and recognizing their contribution through her own original works.

From left, Eilis Garcia (The Pregnant One), Elizabeth Jebran (The Bleeding One), Adrianna Simmons (The One with Dwindling Dignity), Pearl Matteson (The Young One), and Willow Giannotti-Garlinghouse (The Pious One) in Connecticut Repertory Theatre’s production of ‘If We Were Birds’ by Erin Shields, onstage in the Studio Theatre through April 7. (Gerry Goodstein for UConn)

‘If We Were Birds’ Reflects Long History of Sexual Violence

The Connecticut Repertory Theatre’s modern adaptation of a story from Greek mythology shows that sexual violence has been chronicled for centuries.

'Armchair Gardener,' by Mitch Ryerson (2000), one of the works on display at the Benton Museum in an exhibit inspired by this year's UConn Reads book selection, Game of Thrones. (Courtesy of the artist)

Exploring Furniture as Art

Inspired by this year's UConn Reads book, 'A Game of Thrones,' an exhibition at the Benton Museum presents chairs as sculpture.

From left, Kelly Dennis, professor of art and art history; Megan Scholtz, ’19 (SFA), a photography major; and Deanna LaVoie ’20 (SFA), graphic design major, reviewing an updated biography in preparation for this year’s Art + Feminism Edit-a-thon during a History of Photography class in Oak Hall. (Kenneth Best/UConn Photo)

Women in the Arts: Setting the Record Straight

During a day-long event at two UConn campuses on April 1, students, faculty, and staff edited Wikipedia to ensure the inclusion of female artists.