A unique work of art from the Benton's "vault" will be the subject of a 45-minute theme talk by a member of the museum's Docent Program. A time for discussion will follow. Details will be available at www.thebenton.org.

The Store's Pay Day Sales are legendary for their one-day deep discounts on great items. This fall the tradition continues!

The Art Around Us: Campus Art Walks
Enjoy a 45-minute walk and docent-led talk about works of art on the Storrs campus. Learn how to look at sculpture. Why is it placed where it is? Who made it? What is the intent? The walks will focus on different areas of campus. If the weather is questionable, please call 860.486.4520 after 11:30 a.m. to learn whether the walk will be conducted or not.

Friday Films
Ansel Adams: A Documentary Film (100 mins.)
Bring your lunch to the Benton Atrium and enjoy a series of films on acclaimed photographers.

A unique work of art from the Benton's "vault" will be the subject of a 45-minute theme talk by a member of the museum's Docent Program. A time for discussion will follow. Details will be available at www.thebenton.org.

The Store's Pay Day Sales are legendary for their one-day deep discounts on great items. This fall the tradition continues!

The Art Around Us: Campus Art Walks
Enjoy a 45-minute walk and docent-led talk about works of art on the Storrs campus. Learn how to look at sculpture. Why is it placed where it is? Who made it? What is the intent? The walks will focus on different areas of campus. If the weather is questionable, please call 860.486.4520 after 11:30 a.m. to learn whether the walk will be conducted or not.

Live at The Beanery!
Bring your lunch and your friends. Purchase a beverage in The Beanery and enjoy performances by student musicians. The performers will be announced online in late September.
Hosted by the Student Advisory Board

Friday Films
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through A Lens (83 mins.)
Bring your lunch to the Benton Atrium and enjoy a series of films on acclaimed photographers.

Drawing Workshops: October Series
Theme: "Inspired by Nature" Drawing will take place at one of the many inspiring sites on campus. Subjects will include interesting trees, farm animals, gardens and more.
These workshops are for anyone who wants to draw regardless of skill level. The format is informal, though assistance is available for anyone who wants it. Bring drawing supplies i.e., large sketchpad, charcoal, graphite, colored pencils or any dry materials. There is a $10 suggested donation for the Museum Education Department. Members and students are free. For more information, contact Tracy Lawlor, 860.486.1711 or Tracy.Lawlor@UConn.edu.

Photography Field Trips
Bring your camera for a real hands-on class. The group will visit visually rich settings with Craig Norton to gain practical experience and learn new ways of seeing and composing with your camera.

Digital Camera Basics
Move beyond "Auto."Craig Norton will demystify the baffling settings on your digital camera and show you how to create better pictures and interesting effects.

Membership

An exciting schedule of changing exhibitions and installations drawn from the permanent collection presents work in a wide range of media by artists from far in the past to the present day. Three times per year, you will receive at the Benton, our members' newsletter, along with Looking Around, a quarterly calendar of exhibitions at museums in New England, New York, and Washington, DC.

$20 Student/Senior/Educator One membership card, free admission to the museum, discount in the Store at the Benton, discount for one to museum events, invitations for one to special members' programs and opening receptions, receive at The Benton and Looking Around, and enjoy the opportunity to participate in members' trips. $30 Individual All of the above $40 Dual/Family Two adults (residing at the same address) and any dependents
All of the above, plus: Two membership cards, invitations for two to special members' programs and opening receptions, discount for two. $75 Supporting All of the above, plus: Complimentary copies of all museum publications,
Parking Card for validated parking for four 2-hour visits. $125 Contributing All of the above, plus: Enrollment in the NARM reciprocal museum exchange program ( 2007 North American Reciprocal Museums), Parking Card for validated parking for six 2-hour visits, two one-time-use guest passes for members' events. $250 Sustaining All of the above, plus: Name in recognition in at the Benton, invitation to an annual event with the curator. $500 Patron All of the above, plus: Four guest passes, Parking Card for validated parking for ten 2-hour visits. $1,000 Director's Circle All of the above, plus: Complimentary tickets for two to all museum concerts, an annual event with the Director, recognition on Foyer wall. $5,000 Benton Circle All of the above, plus: Unlimited validated parking, unlimited guest passes, invitation to participate in an annual Director's excursion. For further membership information, please e-mail questions to lynn.eriksson@uconn.edu
or phone 860-486-1709.