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SUMMARY:60th Anniversary Silent Auction Starts Today at The Benton Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Benton Museum of Art’s 60th anniversary during the opening of its Online Silent Auction Fundraiser on Thursday\, September 10\, 2026\, at 5 pm. The event coincides with the opening reception for three new exhibitions and offers visitors the opportunity to view silent auction items in person. \nThe fundraiser supports the museum’s long-standing tradition of providing free admission and helps ensure continued public access to its collections and exhibitions. Guests can enjoy light hors d’oeuvres\, music\, and a cash bar while browsing auction items and learning more about the museum’s anniversary celebration. \nAdmission is free\, with a suggested donation of $5. Everyone is welcome\, and RSVPs are appreciated but not required. \nThe Benton Museum of Art is located at 245 Glenbrook Road\, Storrs\, CT 06269. For additional information\, visit https://events.uconn.edu/benton/event/2207267-60th-anniversary-silent-auction-starts-today.
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LOCATION:William Benton Museum of Art\, 245 Glenbrook Road\, Storrs\, 06269\, United States
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening Reception & 60th Birthday Celebration at The Benton Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Benton Museum of Art’s 60th birthday during a special Exhibition Opening Reception on Thursday\, September 10\, 2026\, from 5 to 7 pm. The evening marks the debut of three new exhibitions while launching the museum’s online Silent Auction Fundraiser. \nGuests can explore With Gratitude: Highlights from a Decade of Gifts\, Colors in the Dark: Ellen Carey\, and Encounters with the Collection: Reframing America at 250. The celebration also includes a preview of silent auction items\, light hors d’oeuvres\, music\, and a cash bar. \nAdmission is free\, with a suggested donation of $5. Everyone is welcome\, and RSVPs are appreciated but not required. Guests may register in advance or on-site to participate in the silent auction. \nThe Benton Museum of Art is located at 245 Glenbrook Road\, Storrs\, CT 06269. For additional information\, visit https://events.uconn.edu/benton/event/2207264-exhibition-opening-reception-60th-birthday-celebrati.
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LOCATION:William Benton Museum of Art\, 245 Glenbrook Road\, Storrs\, 06269\, United States
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