School of Fine Arts

'Se Siente El Miedo,' acrylic paint on wood by Michelle Angela Ortiz (2016).

Stamford Race and Revolution Exhibition May Prompt Strong Reactions

UConn Stamford director Terrence Cheng says the exhibit is part of an important discussion about history, race, diversity, culture, and justice.

Christine Goss ’18 (SFA), playing the harpsichord, and soprano Sarah Himmelstein ’17 (SFA) are members of UConn’s Collegium Musicum who will perform 'Shakespeare’s Songbook' music from the plays of William Shakespeare at 8 p.m., on Friday, Sept. 23 at the William Benton Museum of Art. (Photo by Matthew Pugliese.)

Singing Shakespeare Style

“Shakespeare’s Songbook” will be performed by the UConn Collegium Musicum on Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. in the William Benton Museum of Art.

Water Works: Exhibit and Film on the Danube River

The documentary has been shown in Oryahovo, Bulgaria, and Vienna, Austria

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Exhibit Recalls 35 Years of HIV/AIDS

Three exhibitions at UConn trace the progression of HIV/AIDS from diagnosis to death sentence to manageable disease.

The more than 60 antique campaign flags on exhibit at the Benton convey messages crafted by moneymaking businesses rather than by the presidential candidates themselves. They also feature a variety of stars and stripes, because they date before the country adopted an official flag design.

Presidential Campaign Flags Reflect Times, If Not Views, of Candidates

More than 60 antique flags on display at the Benton convey messages crafted by moneymaking businesses rather than by the candidates.

First Folio, Works by William Shakespeare on display at the Benton Museum on Sept. 1, 2016. (Ryan Glista/UConn Photo)

First Folio Exhibit Opens at UConn

UConn is also presenting a variety of related academic and cultural programs to complement the exhibition.

From left, long, color-blocked five-button blazer with gold, purple, and black pieced rayon crepe; matching black and purple skirt by Nichole Miller, 1987; turquoise suede power suit with long ‘80s lapels, with polyester jacquard blouse with jewel-toned paisley overprint by Hastings and Smith, 1985; fuchsia silk jacquard dress by Arnold Scaasi, 1988; green and yellow plaid skirt suit, with pink red and purple mohair, with matching Kelly green tweed skirt by Mary Ann Restivo, 1982; deep violet crepe de chine sheath gown by Maggy of London, 1983;

Eighties Exhibit Makes Fashion Statement

An exhibition of 'theatrical' 1980s fashions is on display at Jorgensen Gallery.

Photo of Zach Dorn puppetry production 'Moon City,' from his website.

Alum to Learn Traditional Puppet Arts in Japan

Zach Dorn '10 (SFA) will spend a year studying with Japanese theater artists, thanks to a travel fellowship.

Production photo, Androcles and the Lion, Harlem Negro Unit. (Public Domain)

Arts and Activism: Harlem’s Community Theaters

A UConn historian's new book shows how Harlem's theaters of the '20s and '30s helped pave the way for the civil rights movement.

Julia Estrada (Maria) and Luke Hamilton (Tony) in WEST SIDE STORY onstage at Connecticut Repertory Theatre July 7-17, 2016. (Gerry Goodstein for UConn)

‘West Side Story’ Rounds Out Nutmeg Summer Series

The popular musical about a clash of cultures remains as topical as ever in the political climate of 2016 America.