School of Fine Arts
Opening January 26th at the Benton Museum: UConn Reads: Sacred Ground & 50th Art Faculty Exhibition
January 26 – March 12, 2017 Opening Reception: Thursday, February 2, 2017 4:30 – 6:30pm UConn Reads: Sacred Ground Inspired by this year’s UConn Reads selected book, Sacred Ground: Pluralism, Prejudice, and the Promise of America by Eboo Patel, this exhibition features artists and subjects connected by a shared history, ideals, and identity that serve […]
UConn Winter Puppet Slam to be presented on Friday, February 3
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry and the UConn Puppet Arts Program will present the 2017 UConn Winter Puppet Slam on Friday, February 3, 2017 at 8:00 p.m. in UConn’s Studio Theatre. The UConn Winter Puppet Slam will feature short works by professional puppeteers and performers, including Lone Wolf Tribe, Dana Samborski, Better than […]
University Of Hartford Names New President, UConn Alum Gregory Woodward, B.M. ’77
By Kathleen Megan, Hartford Courant The University of Hartford Board of Regents has appointed Gregory S. Woodward, a Midwest college president with roots in West Hartford, as the university’s next president. Woodward, who will take office July 1, has been president of Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis., since 2012. He will succeed Walter Harrison, who […]
MESTIZX NATION: Gonzalez and Menchaca at Contemporary Art Galleries, January 26 – March 10
The Contemporary Art Galleries will present an exhibition of artworks including paintings, prints and videos by Texas-based artists Suzy Gonzalez and Michael Menchaca. Prior to the artists’ reception, Gonzalez and Menchaca will present a public talk on their artwork at 5pm in UConn’s Art Building. This event is open to the public, and free of […]
Professor of Art Emeritus, painter and photographer, Roger L. Crossgrove passes away at age 95.
Roger Lynn Crossgrove, Professor of Art Emeritus, painter and photographer, passed away peacefully at the age of 95, on December 14, 2016, in Storrs, CT. Roger was predeceased by his brother Dale, sister Ardyce, his former wife, Wynona, and a son, Cory. He is survived by his children; Chris and his wife Shoshana Levinson, Cathy, […]
Old Sturbridge Hires Tinsel The Talking Christmas Tree Built by UConn Puppeteers
Visitors to Old Sturbridge Village this month can meet and talk with Tinsel the Talking Christmas Tree, a puppet designed by puppeteers from the UConn Puppetry program.
Students Design Ornaments for National Christmas Tree Display
Twelve ornaments created by UConn students will adorn the Connecticut tree that is part of this year's National Christmas Tree display in Washington, D.C.
Checking in with Alumna Jackie Burns, Star of ‘If/Then’
Jackie Burns ’02 (SFA) got her first big break as Elphaba in 'Wicked' on Broadway. Last fall she was on Broadway again, as Menzel’s standby in 'If/Then.' Now she has a star role in the touring production.
Student Project Probes Role of Fear in 2016 Election
IDEA Grant recipient Raeanne Nuzzo ‘17 uses art to examine the influence of fear in the 2016 presidential election. Her posters are currently on display at the Art Building.
‘Nuevo California’ Explores Immigration, Borders, and Building Walls
The CRT production, which opens Oct. 27, is a futuristic play that is highly relevant to today's political climate.