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Jorgensen thrives through the generosity of its supporters — from dedicated volunteers and donors to arts enthusiasts who give their time, talent, and resources. Programs like the CoStars, Circle of Friends, Lenard Chamber Music Endowment Fund, JOY! Outreach, and the Director’s Fund help sustain performances, educational outreach, and facility growth. Opportunities such as Endowed Sponsorships, the Legacy Circle, and Volunteer Ushers invite everyone to play a meaningful role in preserving and enriching the arts at UConn.

A Steinway & Sons grand piano sits on stage under warm lighting in an empty concert hall, with rows of seats visible in the background.
Collage of rock and roll images with the title “Eight Days a Week: An Illustrated Record of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” The design features photos of musicians performing live and a painted portrait of a woman, representing different eras of rock music.

Jorgensen Gallery

Exhibition Dates:
August 25 – December 13, 2025

Fall 2025 Gallery Hours:
Mon to Wed, 10 am – 4 pm
Thu, 1 pm – 4 pm
Fri, 10 am – 4 pm
Prior to performances and during most intermissions

Enjoy this unique exhibition of rock music memorabilia from the archive of editor, journalist, and radio disc jockey Ken Best. This personal collection features decades of iconic photos, album covers, posters, and promotional materials that Best has amassed while writing about music for newspapers in New Jersey and Connecticut, and interviewing musicians and authors.

The exhibition also includes work by Connecticut photographer Joseph Sia, featuring his famous image of Jimi Hendrix at Woolsey Hall in New Haven (1968), known as “The Shadow.” This photo was originally featured in Best and Sia’s 1992 book, Eight Days a Week: An Illustrated Record of Rock ‘n’ Roll (Pomegranate Books).

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JOY! Conservatory Program

Now in its eighteenth year, the JOY! Conservatory Program offers scholarships and exceptional educational opportunities to talented, highly motivated young musicians— both vocalists and instrumentalists—through a competitive application and audition process.

During the academic year, students accepted into the JOY! Conservatory Program participate in a rigorous course of study that may include:

  • Weekly instrumental/vocal lessons with private teacher of choice for one school year.
  • Opportunities, when available, to participate in master classes and ensemble coachings.
  • A chance to perform in a JOY! Conservatory recital.

Additionally, students in the JOY! Conservatory Program receive complimentary access to select professional performances, concerts, recitals, and master classes at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts and the UConn School of Fine Arts in Storrs.

Coming soon: Application for the 2026-2027 JOY! Conservatory Program

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