Arts & Culture
Inflatable Art Exhibit Expands on Lightweight Form
An exhibition of inflatable art at the Benton Museum explores the many ways an artist can create movable, air-filled sculpture.
June 21, 2016 | Kenneth Best
Musical Comedy Takes Sideways Look at Big Business
Fred Grandy, who stars in 'How to Succeed in Business,' reflects on enduring themes in the musical comedy onstage June 2-13 at the Harriet Jorgensen Theatre.
June 3, 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
English Ph.D. Student Finds Beauty in ‘The Ruin’
A UConn graduate student in English has won the prestigious 2016 Discovery Prize for work that connects ancient poems to modern poetry.
April 22, 2016 | Sydney Lauro '17 (CLAS)
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