School of Fine Arts
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.
July 11, 2016 | Kenneth Best
‘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.
July 8, 2016 | Kenneth Best
Fine Arts Alums Return for Roles in Summer Musical
Two UConn alums star in a 'grownup’s prequel to Peter Pan,' that flips the classic story of how an orphan boy became Peter Pan. Now onstage at CRT.
June 24, 2016 | Kenneth Best
UConn Puppets Take the Pops
Follow the collaboration between UConn's Puppet Arts program and 'America's Orchestra,' from concept to dress rehearsal.
May 19, 2016 | Kenneth Best
A Glimpse into the Life of the Professional Artist
Master of fine arts students learn to 'sell, schmooze, and network' through a tour of studios and private galleries in New York City.
May 13, 2016 | Kenneth Best
‘Be Not Afraid of Greatness:’ Shakespeare’s First Folio Coming to UConn
The exhibition, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death, will be on campus in September, accompanied by many other cultural events.
April 25, 2016 | Kenneth Best
Acting Alum Debuts as Director of Musical Comedy
'Monty Python’s Spamalot,' based on the British comedy troupe’s send-up of the King Arthur legend, is onstage at UConn April 21-May1.
April 21, 2016 | Kenneth Best
MFA Exhibition Explores Aspects of Self-Discovery
The themes represented in this year’s Master of Fine Arts exhibition include racial identity and rural upbringing.
April 20, 2016 | Kenneth Best
UConn Musician Instrumental in Grammy Win
UConn string bass instructor Gregg August played bass on a track that earned a 2016 Grammy Award.
April 15, 2016 | Kenneth Best
Intuition, Measuring, Math Underlie Artist’s Work
Minimalist Jong Oh tailors his installations to the exhibition space. His work is on display at the Contemporary Art Galleries.
April 8, 2016 | Kenneth Best