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Arizona Arts is your gateway to extraordinary arts experiences at the University of Arizona.

Arizona Arts brings together the highly-regarded academic programs of the College of Fine Arts with world-renowned offerings from Arizona Arts Live, Center for Creative Photography, and the University of Arizona Museum of Art. The division, established in 2019, aims to bring the transformative power of the arts to all through an accessible platform for finding new and engaging arts experiences on this website.

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University of Arizona Land Acknowledgment

“We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. The University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.”

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Arizona Arts Rx

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Latest News

‘bit-ter-sweet’ poetry collection, art exhibition addresses mental health stigma

02/26/26
Through a series of line breaks and stanzas, powerful diction and a purposeful rhyme scheme, an important message rises to the surface.  For poet
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Message from the Dean | Farrar appointed UAMA director

02/19/26
I am delighted to announce that Chelsea Farrar has been appointed Director of the University of Arizona Museum of Art, effective February 16, 2026. Chelsea
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Brandon Coleman: 2026 CFA Alumni of the Year

02/03/26
Over the past decade, School of Dance alumnus Brandon Coleman has cultivated a multifaceted career– both on stage and off. From performing and
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Music training shapes leadership skills for future Chief of Staff

01/21/26
When you start a music degree, it can feel like there’s only one “right” outcome: performing,
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Ashley Martin-Casler’s research into community health with music

01/20/26
For Ashley Martin-Casler, music is more than performance—it is a public health tool. A doctoral student in the Applied Intercultural Arts Research
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Spring 2026 arts preview from Arizona Arts

01/15/26
Arizona Arts presents a 2026 spring semester of arts experiences to engage audiences on campus at the University of Arizona and in the
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UAMA reopens with major exhibition, free admission for all

01/12/26
After completing installation of a new, state-of-the-art HVAC system, the University of Arizona Museum of Art (UAMA) reopens on Jan. 17 with a major survey of
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CCP receives commendation from Gov. Hobbs

12/16/25
Governor Katie Hobbs has issued a commendation to the University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography in recognition of its 50th Anniversary. “For
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