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Discover the transformative power of the arts with Arizona Arts at the University of Arizona. Explore an extraordinary range of events and experiences—from innovative performances to curated exhibitions—that inspire and connect. Glimpse into the creative campus life with stories showcasing the talent of our students, faculty, and alumni

January 17

Bailey Doogan: Ways of Seeing

University of Arizona Museum of Art
The exhibition will
The exhibition will
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Venue: University of Arizona Museum of Art
Start Time: 10:00am

Bailey Doogan: Ways of Seeing

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January 10

THE WIZ

Broadway in Tucson
The Tony®
The Tony®
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Venue: Centennial Hall
Start Time: 7:30pm

THE WIZ

THE WIZLEARN MORE THE WIZ
January 15

Dead Man’s Wire

School of Theatre, Film & Television
Join the School of
Join the School of
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Venue: Marroney Theatre
Start Time: 7:00pm

Dead Man’s Wire

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January 31

Making a Life in Photography: Rollie McKenna

Center for Creative Photography
The Center for Creative
The Center for Creative
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Venue: Center for Creative Photography
Start Time: 10:00am
Tickets:

Free Admission

Making a Life in Photography: Rollie McKenna

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January 27

Víkingur Ólafsson in Recital

School of Music
The second annual
The second annual
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Venue: Crowder Hall
Start Time: 7:30pm

Víkingur Ólafsson in Recital

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January 18

Tucson Bass Jam 2026

School of Music
The Tucson Bass Jam is
The Tucson Bass Jam is
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Venue: 1017 N. Olive Road
Start Time: 12:30pm

Tucson Bass Jam 2026

Tucson Bass Jam 2026LEARN MORE Tucson Bass Jam 2026
January 17

Young Artist Competition Concert, featuring Scott Krijnen

School of Music
The Tucson Cello
The Tucson Cello
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Venue: Crowder Hall
Start Time: 3:30pm

Young Artist Competition Concert, featuring Scott Krijnen

Young Artist Competition Concert, featuring Scott KrijnenLEARN MORE Young Artist Competition Concert, featuring Scott Krijnen

CCP receives commendation from Gov. Hobbs

CCP receives commendation from Gov. HobbsLEARN MORE

Governor Katie Hobbs has issued a commendation to the University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography in recognition of its 50th Anniversary. “For five decades, the

Governor Katie Hobbs has issued a commendation to the

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CCP receives commendation from Gov. Hobbs
January 19

Nice to Meet You

School of Art
Featuring new work
Featuring new work
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Venue:
Start Time: 10:00am

Nice to Meet You

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January 22

Emmet Cohen Presents: Miles and Coltrane at 100

Arizona Arts Live
Pianist Emmet Cohen
Pianist Emmet Cohen
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Venue: The Rialto Theatre
Start Time: 7:30pm

Emmet Cohen Presents: Miles and Coltrane at 100

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January 9

Garrison Keillor Tonight

Arizona Arts Live
An evening of stand-up,
An evening of stand-up,
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Venue: The Rialto Theatre
Start Time: 7:30pm

Garrison Keillor Tonight

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January 13

A Love Letter to This Bridge Called My Back

School of Art
“A Love Letter to
“A Love Letter to
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Venue: Joseph Gross Gallery, 1031 N. Olive Road
Start Time: 10:00am
Info:

Reception: Thursday, Feb. 12, 4-7 p.m.

A Love Letter to This Bridge Called My Back

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January 28

Dance Visions: Mentorship & Community

School of Dance
Dance Visions showcases
Dance Visions showcases
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Venue: Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
Start Time: 7:00pm
Tickets:

Free admission.

Dance Visions: Mentorship & Community

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Arts students join “Roots for Resilience,’ building data science skills

Arts students join “Roots for Resilience,’ building data science skillsLEARN MORE

Graduate art students Lori Hennessy and Andrés Cabellero joined the “Roots for Resilience” cohort to build capacity in data science and AI skills at the University of

Graduate art students Lori Hennessy and Andrés Cabellero

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Arts students join
January 16

Sergio Mendoza & Friends and Tucson Latin Jazz Orchestra Feat. Justo Almario, Luis Torres-Conductor/Arranger & special guest-Katherine Byrnes

Arizona Arts Live
Opening night of the
Opening night of the
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Venue: The Rialto Theatre
Start Time: 7:30pm

Sergio Mendoza & Friends and Tucson Latin Jazz Orchestra Feat. Justo Almario, Luis Torres-Conductor/Arranger & special guest-Katherine Byrnes

Sergio Mendoza & Friends and Tucson Latin Jazz Orchestra Feat. Justo Almario, Luis Torres-Conductor/Arranger & special guest-Katherine ByrnesLEARN MORE Sergio Mendoza & Friends and Tucson Latin Jazz Orchestra Feat. Justo Almario, Luis Torres-Conductor/Arranger & special guest-Katherine Byrnes

Medici Mondays: Veronica Panteluk

Medici Mondays: Veronica PantelukLEARN MORE

Veronica Panteluk attended a dance intensive this past summer in New York City, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.  Panteluk, fourth-year BFA

Veronica Panteluk attended a dance intensive this past

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Medici Mondays: Veronica Panteluk

CFA Outstanding Seniors: Defining the Class of 2025

CFA Outstanding Seniors: Defining the Class of 2025LEARN MORE

Arizona Arts will celebrate the Class of 2025 on Dec. 18 at Crowder Hall, honoring students whose work has shaped the creative life of the College of Fine Arts. Selected for

Arizona Arts will celebrate the Class of 2025 on Dec. 18

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CFA Outstanding Seniors: Defining the Class of 2025

Shiloe Fontes: Sparking curiosity through creativity

Shiloe Fontes: Sparking curiosity through creativityLEARN MORE

School of Art alumna Shiloe Fontes has always loved science and art, so she decided to combine the two at the Flandrau Science Center.  “The art and science connection

School of Art alumna Shiloe Fontes has always loved

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Shiloe Fontes: Sparking curiosity through creativity

Artist alumna grows into a farmer

Artist alumna grows into a farmerLEARN MORE

What does an artist have in common with a farmer?  Alex Atkin (BA ’08, Studio Arts) says it’s the ability to make something beautiful come from

What does an artist have in common with a

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Artist alumna grows into a farmer

Sasha Schick reflects on her years with the jazz showcase

Sasha Schick reflects on her years with the jazz showcaseLEARN MORE

Seven years ago, 15-year-old high school student Sasha Schick attended her first Arizona Jazz Dance Showcase.  “I was nervous going into the weekend as I didn’t know

Seven years ago, 15-year-old high school student Sasha

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Sasha Schick reflects on her years with the jazz showcase
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