Todd Tubutis selected as CCP director
05/22/23
Following a national search, Todd Tubutis has been named director of the Center for Creative Photography at the University of
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Olivia Miller appointed UAMA director
05/19/23
Olivia Miller has been appointed the director of the University of Arizona Museum of Art (UAMA), effective immediately. Miller becomes the first woman to
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University of Arizona awards Linda McCartney an honorary degree
05/16/23
The University of Arizona announced an honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts to Linda McCartney at Commencement on May 12 at Arizona Stadium.
McCartney
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He, Kim to receive “Early Career Scholar Awards”
05/15/23
Yuanyuan (Kay) He and Jeehey Kim will receive “Early Career Scholar Awards,” the University of Arizona announced on April 25.
The Early Career Scholars
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Lisitte Mora: 2023 CFA Spring Outstanding Senior
05/12/23
While Lisitte Mora (they/she) knew they wanted to pursue theater at a young age, their career path became crystal clear when they saw productions
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Celebrating the Outstanding Seniors, GTAs for spring 2023
05/11/23
The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts celebrates its “Outstanding Seniors” and “Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistants” at the Spring 2023
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Calista Olander named School of Art’s top senior for spring 2023
05/10/23
Calista Olander traded one canvas — the ballet floor — for another in Art History when she enrolled in the University of Arizona School of Art.
But her
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Molomot, Bricca receive Peabody Award
05/09/23
Two University of Arizona faculty members have earned a Peabody Award for their work on “Missing in Brooks County,” a documentary about migrants who go
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Jess Scott: “I really like art that does not hold back”
04/25/23
Before she was into theatre, Jess Scott played football.
Scott, a senior at the School of Theatre, Film & Television, was interested in theatre, but
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Sabin supports ‘arts and environment’ projects with grant
04/21/23
The College of Fine Arts is excited to announce a new endowment established to fund a student-driven interdisciplinary arts project, empowering students to
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Alejo appointed music’s associate director of equity and inclusion
04/16/23
Dr. Philip Alejo has been appointed the associate director of equity and inclusion for the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music.
Alejo is an
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“Missing in Brooks County” nominated for a Peabody Award
04/16/23
The film, “Missing in Brooks County,” earned a nomination for a Peabody Award in the documentary category, it was announced April 11. This is the highest
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Mulcahy, Serafim receive RII production seed grants
04/16/23
College of Fine Arts faculty Michael Mulcahy and Marcos Serafim were selected for 2022-2023 Production Grants by the University of Arizona Office for
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Chris Zatarain: Creating music to tell environmental stories
04/14/23
Fred Fox School of Music senior Chris Zatarain is one of three University of Arizona student finalists in the annual Planet Forward Storyfest
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Promoting health, inspiring ‘awe’ in aging adults
04/01/23
The University of Arizona Health Sciences is promoting healthy living habits for aging adults through a wellness practice known as “awe-walking.”
By
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Meet Peter Torpey of Live and Immersive Arts
03/30/23
Peter Torpey is the director of the Live and Immersive Arts program, which includes a new interdisciplinary degree in the College of Fine Arts. The program is
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Dietitian provides nutrition info, tips for CFA students
03/27/23
The College of Fine Arts provides their students with the best learning environment possible. A major part of that is providing them resources to keep them at
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Carranza, Hoffbauer support equity in the arts
03/23/23
Reuben Carranza and Jim Hoffbauer both grew up with the arts.
Carranza taught himself to play the guitar, played in a mariachi group, before
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Lance Guzman selected for MFA acting program at CalArts
03/22/23
Prolific actor Lance Guzman (BA Theatre Studies ’17) has been accepted into the highly competitive MFA Acting Program at CalArts School of Theater
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Arts, humanities, resilience projects selected for grants
03/22/23
Five interdisciplinary projects using arts-based research were selected to receive funding from the TRIF Water, Environment, and Energy Solutions
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New opportunities for cultivating arts research
03/12/23
Faculty members in the College of Fine Arts have four new opportunities to cultivate arts research, including the University of Arizona Office of Research
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Wonder House returns to SXSW 2023
03/10/23
The University of Arizona Wonder House returns to Austin, Texas, March 11-14 for the 2023 South by Southwest Conference and Festivals, offering
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Dance alumna returns to inspire next generation
03/10/23
The University of Arizona School of Dance welcomed back alumna, Alex Yonkovich (BFA ’15, Dance), as a guest teacher for a two–week visit.
Yonkovich
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McCartney reception officially welcomes Linda back to Tucson
03/08/23
The North American premiere of ‘The Linda McCartney Retrospective’ exhibition opened at the University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography with a
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In Memoriam: Paula Fan
03/08/23
Regents Professor Emerita Paula Fan, who taught piano at the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music for 40 years, died in Australia on Feb. 23. She
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Olivia Bustos named Presser Scholar for Fred Fox School of Music
03/08/23
Olivia Bustos was named the 2022-23 Presser Scholar at the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music, one of the most prestigious awards for
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CCP photographer, educator Joan Liftin dies
01/30/23
The Center for Creative Photography is saddened to share the news of the passing of photographer, photo editor, and educator Joan Liftin on January 15,
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Music projects created by Fred Fox faculty are getting noticed
01/30/23
Music projects created by Fred Fox School of Music faculty inspired by tree-ring data and an 1930s ultra modernist female composer are getting
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Music to purchase instruments, thanks to Provost Fund
01/29/23
The Fred Fox School of Music will be purchasing nearly $200,000 in musical instruments, thanks to funding approved by the Provost’s Investment Fund.
The
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John F. Meyer: 2023 CFA Alumnus of the Year
01/26/23
The University of Arizona Alumni Association has named John Meyer (BFA ’82, Studio Art) the College of Fine Arts’ 2023 Alumnus of the Year.
Meyer is an
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JustArts Fellow looks ‘Beyond Europe’ for classical music
12/22/22
University of Arizona music major Dorthea Stephenson has a passion for making standard classical music repertoire more inclusive for all.
Stephenson is one
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Hank Stratton: ‘The arts saved my life’
12/21/22
Hank Stratton, head of acting and musical theatre at the School of Theatre, Film & Television, gave the keynote address at the 2022 College of Fine Arts
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‘Seeds of Wonder’ finds a new home
12/19/22
‘Seeds of Wonder’ finds a new home.
The Jessica Gonzales mural, created for the Arizona Wonder House at the 2022 South by Southwest, will inspire
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Black Faculty Speaker Series: Afrofuturism
11/28/22
A new speaker series starting this month aims to highlight the experiences, expertise and creativity of Black people to the University and Tucson communities
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Alumna Molina works to remove barriers to music
11/17/22
As the Executive Director of the Tucson Girls Chorus, University of Arizona alumna Dr. Marcela Molina wants to engage with the community to remove barriers to
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Double major Talia Hintermeister tries two careers in Minnesota
11/16/22
What’s it like standing on the sidelines of an NFL football game? University of Arizona School of Dance grad Talia Hintermeister can tell you. As a Vikings
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CCP’s “Richard Avedon Relationships” in Milan
11/14/22
The University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography was at the center of the fashion world as CCP Chief Curator Rebecca Senf led fashion designer
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The Wrap ranks TFTV’s film program No. 6
11/12/22
The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television is ranked No. 6 among public film schools by The Wrap, which released its annual
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Four things you might not know about ‘Woman-Ochre’
11/12/22
Willem de Kooning’s painting “Woman-Ochre” has been in the international spotlight, thanks to its return to the University of Arizona Museum of
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Hank Stratton earns teaching excellence award
11/01/22
Hank Stratton, head of acting and musical theatre at the School of Theatre, Film & Television, earned the Gerald J. Swanson Prize for Teaching Excellence
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The Power to Choose
10/31/22
Fátima Corona del Toro grew up in Tepic, Mexico—a small town where there wasn’t much to do until her parents asked Fátima and her sisters if they’d
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‘The Linda McCartney Retrospective’ is coming to CCP
10/20/22
The University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography will host the North American premiere of “The Linda McCartney Retrospective” from Feb. 25
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2022 Creative Achievement Award winners announced
10/07/22
The College of Fine Arts has recognized eight undergraduate and graduate students across the four CFA schools for their talent and success as Creative
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Stolen painting returns home to UAMA
09/28/22
It’s been a long journey for a painting stolen from the University of Arizona Museum of Art 37 years ago. But Willem de Kooning’s “Woman-Ochre” is finally
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Celebrating 70 years of ‘Bear Down, Arizona’
09/21/22
This year, the University of Arizona and its marching band, the Pride of Arizona, celebrate the 70th anniversary of “Bear Down, Arizona,” the song that
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School of Dance announces 2022-2023 season
09/19/22
The University of Arizona School of Dance announces its 2022-2023 season, the first under new Director Duane Cyrus.
Cyrus is only the second director
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JustArts Fellows named for student-driven equity projects
09/06/22
Five students were selected as the inaugural JustArts Fellows, an Arizona Arts equity initiative to advance diversity and inclusion in the arts by asking
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Kray wins Centennial Award for nightmare project
09/02/22
What began as a way of understanding her nightmares has turned into an art project that Emily Kray hopes will act as “a portal” to help others
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Arizona Arts sees the future through an inclusive lens
09/02/22
Arizona Arts sees the future through an inclusive lens within the Arizona Arts Master Plan, a gateway to the arts.
In 17th century France, salons gave
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Telling the stories behind ancient objects
09/02/22
Telling the stories behind ancient objects is the task for a University of Arizona archaeologist and art history professor. Take a look inside the career of
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Ripple Effect takes Dorsey Kaufmann to Venice
09/01/22
Dorsey Kaufmann’s multimedia installation, “Ripple Effect,” was exhibited in Venice, Italy, at the ACM Conference on Creativity and Cognition, June
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Arizona Arts Signature Series highlights October events
08/24/22
For the second year, Arizona Arts is proud to present this fall’s Arizona Arts Signature Series, highlighting programs and experiences from Family
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Arizona Arts Live Announces 2022-23 Season
08/10/22
TUCSON, Ariz. – August 9, 2022 – Arizona Arts Live announces its 2022-23 season with more opportunities to experience more unexpected moments of
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Graduate Wind Quintet performs in castle for Festival Musica Malicrone
07/15/22
The Fred Fox Graduate Wind Quintet traveled to the city of Le Mans, France, to perform for the Festival Musica Malicorne, June 30-July 4.
The quintet from
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TFTV announces 2022-2023 theatre season
07/11/22
The School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) has announced its 2022-2023 theatre season, which includes mythologically inspired play, two award-winning
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The future of Arizona Arts takes shape as the master plan progresses
07/11/22
The Arizona Arts Master Plan was approved in March of 2020. That same month, of course, the COVID-19 pandemic shut down most activities on campus. It also
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Arizona Arts Master Plan creates a gateway to the arts
06/30/22
Over the fall, students and employees alike delighted in taking a turn on a large, bright red swingset that appeared out of nowhere in front of the Modern
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CUES Spanning Boundaries Challenge
06/08/22
School of Art’s Nicole Antebi has been selected for the Center for University Education Scholarship (CUES) 2022 Spanning Boundaries Team. Faculty and staff
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Choreographer Joe Tremaine given honorary degree
06/07/22
The University of Arizona bestowed choreographer Joe Tremaine with an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree during the University Commencement ceremony at
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For Katie Baird falling into music was a happy accident
06/06/22
Everyone falls into their passion their own way. Maybe an early trip to an art museum or a concert provides a spark of inspiration. For senior violist Katie
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‘Woman-Ochre’ to go on view at the Getty Museum
06/06/22
More than 30 years after it was cut from its frame, ripped from its backing, rolled up, and stolen from the University of Arizona Museum of Art (UAMA), Willem
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Duane Cyrus appointed School of Dance director
06/01/22
Duane Cyrus has been appointed the director for the University of Arizona School of Dance, beginning July 1.
Cyrus has served as a professor of
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CFA faculty awarded RII production seed grants
06/01/22
The University of Arizona Office for Research, Innovation and Impact (RII) has awarded its 2021-2022 production seed grants to five group projects involving
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2022 student awards announced at CFA spring graduations
05/17/22
The College of Fine Arts Spring Graduation Ceremonies were in-person on May 12 at Crowder Hall for graduate students and May 13 at Centennial Hall
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CFA arts faculty earn outreach, scholarship, teaching awards
05/10/22
Beverly Seckinger, Molly Gebrian and Hank Stratton joined a list of more than 25 faculty members honored with awards for outreach, scholarship, and teaching
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ABOR confirms Sama Alshaibi as Regents Professor
05/02/22
On April 7, the Arizona Board of Regents voted to confirm the appointment of School of Art Professor Sama Alshaibi as a Regents Professor.
Alshaibi, a
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Anupam Singh’s Socially Engaged Art
04/28/22
Last winter, Anupam Singh was teaching English in rural communities in the Himalayas, with a caveat: “I’m an artist, so my ways of teaching English had to
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Arts students join University Fellows 2021-2022 cohort
04/28/22
Every year, the University of Arizona selects the most distinguished graduate students from around the world to be a part of the prestigious University
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Antebi’s animations help explain viruses, vaccines, COVID
04/20/22
Assistant Professor Nicole Antebi’s animations help explain viruses, vaccines and COVID, working on an animation team for the American Museum of Natural
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I Dream in Widescreen 2022 returns to the Fox Theatre
04/15/22
The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television presents the 17th edition of I Dream in Widescreen, the annual showcase of senior
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Two graduate art students selected for Border Lab fellowship
04/14/22
Two School of Art graduate students, Jacqueline Arias and Mariel Miranda, were selected by the Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry as awardees for
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Alanna Airitam’s powerful portraits of symbolic saints
04/12/22
The Center for Creative Photography will feature the work of Tucson-based fine arts photographer Alanna Airitam in its next exhibition, April
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Ellen McMahon: Addressing climate change through the arts
04/07/22
During Woman’s History Month, University of Arizona News is spotlighting some of the many women on campus who are working on climate change-related issues in
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StellarScape awarded Sensor Lab seed grant
03/31/22
Yuanyuan “Kay” He has been awarded a University of Arizona Health Sciences’ Sensor Lab seed grant for her immersive, multimedia production, StellarScape;
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StellarScape tells an immersive, multimedia story of a star
03/13/22
StellarScape tells the story of a massive star, the piece is an unprecedented combination of music, dance, and cinematography, blended with state-of-the-art
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de Kooning documentary drops at SXSW 2022
03/11/22
It was one of the most audacious and puzzling crimes of a generation.
In 1985, Willem de Kooning’s “Woman-Ochre,” one of the most valuable
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Creative Encounters in Awe Walking
03/11/22
Recent neuroscience research shows that going on walks, while looking for things that inspire childlike wonder, can promote wellness and decrease
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Emerging Conversations: Reimagining Waterbearers
03/10/22
Emerging Conversations is an annual art education symposium organized by graduate students in the Art & Visual Culture Education program at the University
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Amber Coleman sheds light
03/10/22
Amber C. Coleman co-presented three sessions at the National Art Education Association’s national conference, March 3-5.
Coleman is a fourth-year Ph.D.
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Melissa Lowe and Jory Hancock Dance Studio
03/01/22
Studio 301 in the Stevie Eller Dance Theatre at the University of Arizona is now officially named in honor of our two School of Dance visionaries … the
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Medici Mondays: Sinamar Respicio
02/28/22
Last summer Sinamar Respicio attended a virtual choral conductor intensive workshop at Rider University, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts’
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Tucson legend, folklore icon Big Jim Griffith remembered
02/28/22
Beloved Tucson legend and folklore icon Big Jim Griffith died peacefully at his home in December. He was 86.
“I love getting people together and I love
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Tamika Lawrence stuns in “Black No More”
02/28/22
Tamika Lawrence (BFA ’10, Musical Theatre) was called “a stunning singer” by the New York Times chief theatre critic in a Feb. 16 review of the
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Arizona Arts in Austin
02/25/22
Arizona Arts will be centerstage at the University of Arizona’s Wonder House at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, March 11-13.
Artists including our
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The ‘Wonder House’ makes its debut at SXSW
02/24/22
The University of Arizona is bringing “Wonder” to Austin.
The University’s “Wonder House” will make its long-awaited debut at the 2022 South by
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Medici Mondays: Sasha Reist
02/21/22
Last summer Sasha Reist attended Earl Mosley’s Institute of the Arts dance intensive to train under the noted choreographer, thanks to support from the
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Korean photography is the subject of School of Art series
02/15/22
The University of Arizona School of Art launches a new virtual symposium series examining Asian photography, beginning with “Photography and Korea: History
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Dr. Molina will conduct 2022 Youth Honor Choir
02/11/22
Dr. Marcela Molina (MM ’04, DMA ’13) will serve as the 2022 Youth Honor Choir conductor at the Western American Choral Directors Association Conference in
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Medici Mondays: Katie Baird
02/07/22
This past summer Katie Baird purchased a BOSS RC-300 loop pedal station – the most powerful looper on the market – thanks to support from the College of
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Dr. Cherise Smith recognized for distinguished scholarship
02/04/22
School of Art alumna Dr. Cherise Smith (MA ‘97/BA ‘91, Art History) received the Eldredge Prize for Distinguished Scholarship in American Art by the
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Medici Mondays: Hannah Hutchins
01/31/22
This past summer Hannah Hutchins took virtual lessons from master drummers in Ghana, West Africa, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts’ Medici
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Medici Mondays: Gyselle Cuevas
01/24/22
This past spring and summer Gyselle Cuevas served as a production assistant on the set of an independent film, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts
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Valerie Tapia credits First Cats with her academic pursuit
01/12/22
University of Arizona junior Valeria Tapia was first inspired by a class in music technology she took in high school. Soon she was parlaying what she learned
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A woman’s dying wish leads to repatriation of artifacts
01/12/22
Speaking English with a French accent, the woman in the voicemail said she had a collection of artifacts she acquired from the African country of Mauritania
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UAMA’s The Art of Food
01/12/22
Olivia Miller ’05, curator at the University of Arizona Museum of Art, is the mastermind behind The Art of Food, a popular — and provocative —
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Gonzales adds her touch to Tucson’s mural explosion
01/12/22
Painter Jessica Gonzales ’12 uses a bit of magic to design her murals.
“I have ideas that come to me in a dream, in my waking moments,
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Arts Gateway
01/12/22
On a sunny day in October 2021, the usual quiet shuffling and murmuring of students and visitors admiring art at the Center for Creative Photography was
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Setzer discusses his experience at Biennale Architettura
11/22/21
School of Art Professor Gary Setzer discusses his experience of having a project accepted and exhibited at the recent Biennale Architettura 2021, a
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Arizona film program ranks No. 7 by The Wrap
11/17/21
The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television film program ranked No. 7 among public universities and moved up to No. 25 overall in the
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Wonder Makes Me Move
11/16/21
For the past two years, the University of Arizona has told the story of students, faculty and alumni in a marketing campaign based on the concept of
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Ash Dahlke debuts art installation in Southern Arizona
11/07/21
Ash Dahlke (MFA ’19, Painting) recently completed two major projects, a site-specific sculpture at The Land With No Name and a bi-national collaborative
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Lindsay Utz: 2021 Alumna of the Year
11/04/21
The University of Arizona Alumni Association named Lindsay Utz (BA ’03, Media Arts) the College of Fine Arts’ 2021 Alumna of
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CFA, Eller collaborate on Arts Administration minor
11/01/21
What do the College of Fine Arts and the Eller College of Management have in common? You might think that the arts world and the business world have little to
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Arizona Arts was well represented in Tucson Weekly 2021 awards
10/27/21
Arizona Arts was well represented in the annual Tucson Weekly “Best of Tucson® 2021” announced this week; many award winners from the Arizona Arts
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‘The Art of Food’ explores the universal subject of food
10/20/21
Fitting for Tucson, the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the United States, “The Art of Food: From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His
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24 Caprices for Solo Violin
10/13/21
Dr. Immanuel T. Abraham (DMA ’18, Violin Performance) has produced “24 Caprices for Solo Violin,” a collection of advanced repertoires for
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UA Dance returns with in-person concerts this fall
09/28/21
The School of Dance returns with live performances at the Stevie Eller Dance Theatre this fall with two concerts: ‘Premium Blend’ and ‘Comeback –
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‘Race and Art Education’
09/28/21
‘Race and Art Education,’ a new book by Arizona Art’s Dr. Amelia Kraehe, provides art educators strategies to sustain constructive conversations about
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Alumna earns Emmy nominations for editing ‘Mare of Easttown’
09/20/21
When Amy E. Duddleston, ACE, was studying at the University of Arizona as a fine arts student, she got a job in the editing room for a film being shot on
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Arizona Arts launches Signature Series 2021
09/14/21
Arizona Arts Signature Series 2021 is launching this fall at the University of Arizona. With this series, Arizona Arts will showcase the division’s most
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Arizona Arts Live launches 2021-22 season
09/02/21
TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Arts Live launches its second season this fall ushering in the best in live performance from around the world to Southern Arizona
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Patterson begins 41st year directing Bolton Guitar Studies
09/01/21
Did you know the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music is home to one of the world’s finest guitar programs?
That’s right. If you want to
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School of Art renovations underway, thanks to $6M gift
08/30/21
Construction has begun on University of Arizona School of Art renovations, including a new entrance and patio.
These improvements are thanks to a generous
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Coleman earns Provost Award for ‘Innovation in Teaching’
08/10/21
School of Art Associate Professor Aaron Coleman was selected as the recipient of the Provost Award for Innovation in Teaching. Coleman earned the honor after
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TFTV announces 2021-22 theatre season
08/07/21
The School of Theatre, Film & Television’s 2021/2022 theatre season, the return of live, in-person performances, will open in October with the Arizona
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Milbauer appointed CFA Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs
07/28/21
Arizona Arts announces the appointment of John Milbauer as Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs at the College of Fine Arts, beginning Aug.
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Whitney Herr-Buchholz joins Arizona Arts development team
07/27/21
Whitney Herr-Buchholz has joined Arizona Arts as Director of Development, beginning July 26.
“It is a great pleasure welcoming Whitney as the
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Kraehe joins Arizona Arts as first AVP for Equity in the Arts
07/27/21
Dr. Amelia (Amy) Kraehe has been appointed the inaugural Associate Vice President for Equity in the Arts for Arizona Arts at the University of Arizona,
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UAMA earns highest national recognition; 40 years of AAM accreditation
07/23/21
The University of Arizona Museum of Art (UAMA) has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded
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CCP receives Luce Foundation grant
07/23/21
The Center for Creative Photography (CCP) has received a $255,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation to fund an exhibition featuring the work of Louis
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Philip Zimmermann selected by AIGA for one of the year’s best designed books
07/19/21
School of Art Professor Philip Zimmermann (Illustration + Design) was a winner in the AIGA ‘50 Books | 50 Covers’ competition for the best designed books
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Bringing a bird back to life in 2D, 3D art forms
07/02/21
Yes, you read that right. Artist Mariel Miranda, second-year Master of Fine Arts candidate in the Photography, Video and Imaging program, will bring a dead
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Nolan Veneklasen to document the Tucson Chinese Lion Dance Troupe
06/29/21
What do martial arts, filmmaking, and the University of Arizona all have in common? The answer is Nolan Veneklasen, 2019 BFA Film & Television
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Antebi, Taylor participating in the ‘Digital Borderlands’ storytelling project
06/18/21
Two University of Arizona School of Art faculty, Assistant Professor Nicole Antebi and Professor David Taylor, are members of collaborative
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‘Tangencies’ brings people together at Biosphere 2
06/17/21
Recent MFA graduate Benjamin Dearstyne Hoste brought his interactive art installation “Tangencies” to Biosphere 2 in late May.
Over the course of one
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Lee O’Rourke joins Arizona Arts as Deputy Senior Director of Development
06/13/21
Lee O’Rourke has been appointed Deputy Senior Director of Development for Arizona Arts. O’Rourke has worked in the College of Education development office
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Film by graduate Faye Ruiz garners national distribution deal
06/10/21
The senior thesis film by Faye Ruiz, a School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) graduate, has been acquired for national distribution and will be
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Farbrook’s “Soul Crushing Machine” now on view at Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart
05/21/21
University of Arizona School of Art’s Joseph Farbrook’s interactive art installation, “Soul Crushing Machine,” is featured as a permanent
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Gia Del Pino selected for Crossing Latinidades fellowship
05/19/21
Gia Del Pino, doctoral student in Art & Visual Culture Education, was selected as Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Crossing Latinidades Creative
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Q&A with music’s Kaissy Yau, Spring 2021 Outstanding Senior
05/18/21
Kaissy Yau graduated last Sunday summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Music – Flute Performance from the Fred Fox School of Music, under the direction of Dr.
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A Message from Andrew Schulz, Vice President for the Arts
05/18/21
As we approach the final days of the semester and the end of another academic year, I wanted to pause and offer my gratitude for everything that each of you
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College of Fine Arts names spring 2021 ‘Outstanding Senior, GTAs’
05/11/21
As the academic year comes to a close, we recognize and applaud the Class of 2021 for their hard work, resilience, and dedication to their craft and
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Arizona Arts launches BIPOC ARTS, a virtual space for creators, scholars
05/07/21
Arizona Arts launches BIPOC ARTS, an initiative that opens a virtual space for creators, performers, visual artists, and scholars who identify as Black,
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Stuber discusses his road to Original Films at Netflix
04/27/21
Netflix has been the most nominated studio at the Academy Awards by far with 60 nominations in the past two years, winning seven Oscars won last Sunday, April
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UArizona’s Sama Alshaibi awarded 2021 Guggenheim Fellowship
04/26/21
University of Arizona School of Art Professor Sama Alshaibi is among 184 artists, writers, scholars and scientists to receive a 2021 Guggenheim
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Alex Jimenez partners with Tucson Water on national initiative
04/26/21
University of Arizona School of Art alumna Alexandra (Alex!) Jimenez (BFA ’14, Visual Communications) was selected by Tucson community leaders to
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Tucson Folk Festival returns with 75 performances across three stages, April 10-11
04/06/21
The Tucson Folk Festival returns for its 36th year, April 10-11, with a range of new ways to enjoy the festival, including over 75 socially-distanced
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Filling a documentary film gap
03/22/21
Herb Stratford ’88 ’95 and his wife, Kerry ’87, have always admired American Arts and Crafts furniture and interiors. They’re now sharing that passion in
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Jory Hancock, Melissa Lowe retiring from School of Dance
03/19/21
Architects of the University of Arizona School of Dance, the husband-and-wife team of Jory Hancock and Melissa Lowe are retiring after 34
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Tilghman Moyer joins Arizona Arts as Executive Director of Development
03/05/21
Arizona Arts announces that Tilghman H. Moyer IV will assume the role of Executive Director of Development, beginning on March 29.
Since 2018,
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Research, Innovation and Impact awards new production seed grants
02/25/21
The University of Arizona Office for Research, Innovation and Impact (RII) has awarded its first round of production seed grants to four faculty members in
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Wonder makes me tell the story
02/23/21
When renowned documentary filmmakers Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert finished shooting their movie “American Factory” three years ago, they had some
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Finding new ways of expression
02/23/21
Bringing new light to the mundane is the work of 3D artist and graduate student Trent Pechon.
Pechon’s teaching style and art have both changed
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Graceful Resilience
02/23/21
Straps around their heads tighten with a toggle, and nose wires pinch in place. They move within 12-by-15-foot rectangular zones, their masks secured amid
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Five Fellows launch new Arizona Arts research program
02/23/21
Arizona Arts has selected five Fellows for the Arizona Arts Interdisciplinary Research Fellows program, led by Ellen McMahon, the Associate Dean for Research
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Students to pursue border-engaged arts research
02/23/21
Graduate artists Mariel Miranda and Bella Maria Varela from the School of Art and Diana Peralta from the Fred Fox School of Music
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The Most Dangerous Instrument
02/23/21
Flutist Kaissy Yau fell in love with playing in an ensemble. Now, she dreams of one day performing professionally in a symphony orchestra.
“Being
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Racial Justice Studio to promote understanding of anti-racism
02/23/21
Arizona Arts launches the Racial Justice Studio with a new course to be offered in the fall, “Rehearsals in Anti-Racism,” taught by Drs. Amelia (Amy)
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University is No. 16 on Forbes’ list of best employers
02/23/21
The University of Arizona made its inaugural appearance on the Forbes Magazine’s annual list of America’s Best Large Employers, placing No. 16 out of 500
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CCP announces new innovative Alice Chaiten Baker Interdisciplinary Gallery
02/23/21
This Fall the Center for Creative Photography (CCP) completed construction on the Alice Chaiten Baker Interdisciplinary Gallery, a groundbreaking space for
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Emmy Tisdel, Mariel Miranda join 2020-21 University Fellows cohort
02/23/21
An accomplished violinist and an international visual artist from Arizona Arts, Emmy Tisdel and Mariel Miranda, have joined the prestigious 2020-21 University
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From Graffiti to Coloring Books
02/16/21
Aaron Coleman’s early art took the form of graffiti art on trains. The assistant professor is now a printmaker whose work has been displayed in collections
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Karlito creates new mural on Speedway
11/05/20
The School of Art is getting a new mural. Recent alumnus and internationally renowned muralist Karlito Miller Espinosa, aka Mata Ruda, is creating a mural on
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Arts and humanities ranks 10th in nation
11/02/20
The University of Arizona’s arts and humanities programs move up to No. 10 among public universities and No. 26 among all U.S. institutions in the 2021
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Better Together: University Pen Pals
11/02/20
As a winner of the #BearDownMaskUp Challenge, dance major Christina Calden hopes to keep students connected via the University Pen Pals. This new program aims
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Milbauer broadens horizons at Harvard Kennedy School
10/12/20
Dr. John Milbauer made the most of his recent leave of absence, earning a Master’s in Public Administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of
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Gary Setzer selected as Provost Award recipient
10/06/20
School of Art professor Gary Setzer was selected as the recipient of the Provost Award for Innovation in Teaching. This award was established to acknowledge
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UA Presents reimagined with a new name, new direction
10/05/20
For 25 years UA Presents has presented performing arts programming for Southern Arizona.
But in the past year, there have been profound shifts
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Faculty find creative ways to stay creative
10/05/20
Artists who have chosen careers in education shape their lives and careers through creativity, resourcefulness and adaptability. Those skills are being put to
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Macias featured in four Texas exhibitions
09/29/20
Alejandro Macias, assistant professor at the School of Art, currently has his work showcased in four exhibitions in time for Hispanic Heritage Month all in
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Kay He explores light painting in the Wild West
08/14/20
Yuanyuan “Kay” He and Daniel Linder, both assistant professors in the Fred Fox School of Music, teamed up for an unusual art project combining long-exposure
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Photographer Alex Turner Featured in Lenscratch
07/09/20
Congratulations to photographer Alex Turner (MFA ’20, PVI), whose project Blind River was published in Lenscratch!
Turner says, “I’ve
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Arizona Arts stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter
06/19/20
Our nation, our city, our university, and our communities are grieving the continued violent murders of Black people like George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud
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The importance of arts in the time of lockdown
05/19/20
Art of all types has proven to be a key outlet for millions of Americans looking for entertainment and fulfillment while isolating, working and educating at
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Sadie Shaw creates neighborhood oral history project
05/18/20
Sadie Shaw (BFA ’19, Art & Visual Culture Education) is the neighborhood president and creator of the Sugar Hill Oral History Project. A conversation
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‘Art Interrupted’ during COVID-19, an AZPM feature
05/18/20
This feature looks at how the pandemic interrupted thesis projects and the BFA/MFA exhibitions at the School of Art, including interviews
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Music alumna Dr. Lori Wiest appointed school director
05/13/20
Dr. Lori Wiest, who received her doctorate in Choral Conducting from Arizona 30 years ago this spring, begins her duties as the next Director of the
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Sophomore cellist Levi Powe performs on NPR
05/12/20
Sophomore Levi Powe performed on the NPR show, “From the Top,” which aired on April 26, across the country. Powe, 19, studies cello with
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150 Southern Arizona students get free theatre classes
05/09/20
Joe Klug, who teaches scenic design at the University of Arizona, has spent some of his isolation time watching webinars put together by theater
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Arizona Arts in Schools now available in homes
04/15/20
Arizona Arts in Schools has taken its in-class and on-campus programs online, creating at-home learning modules for its four disciplines: Lead
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Chad Herzog: Investing in the Arts in Tucson
03/31/20
Chad Herzog, executive director of UA Presents, spoke to the community group, CreativeMornings, at Centennial Hall on Feb. 21. The month’s theme was
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TURN UP festival pivots to virtual concert
03/27/20
Like all events at the University of Arizona, the anticipated TURN UP Multimedia Festival for Equality was canceled in light of the novel coronavirus. But in
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Costume designers make masks for healthcare workers
03/26/20
When the pandemic hit, Arizona MFA theatre students and costume designers immediately began making masks for healthcare workers and first responders in Tucson
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MFA photography program ranked third in the nation
03/26/20
The University of Arizona School of Art’s photography program ranks No. 3 in the nation among graduate schools according to the latest U.S. News and World
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Dr. Jennie Gubner discusses new intercultural research program
03/26/20
Who says a visual artist can’t lend their expertise to science? And vice versa?
The University of Arizona Graduate College has a long-standing tradition
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Other TARGET/s exhibition addresses border issues
03/23/20
The online art publication Hyperallergic featured the University of Arizona Museum of Art’s Other TARGET/s, a group exhibition in which artists condemn
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Alshaibi revives classic story for contemporary times
03/04/20
Elements from “Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves” come together to comment on current sociopolitical realities in Sama Alshaibi’s sculptural installation
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Dan Asia tapped for National Council on the Arts
02/18/20
President Donald Trump has nominated Daniel Asia, a professor in the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music, to serve a six-year term as
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AVCE faculty recognized with national awards
02/17/20
Visual culture is all around us. We are constantly scrolling through and posting on various social media, creating short videos to share, enjoying movies, and
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Beauty beyond bars: UAMA exhibition showcases inmates’ art
02/13/20
For those who are incarcerated, creating artwork is a privilege. This summer, University Museum of Art staff and members of the Department of English’s
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Two Americans in Paris (and London)
01/17/20
Hank Stratton, artistic director for Arizona Repertory Theatre, traveled to Paris and London in November with School of Theatre, Film &
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School of Dance opens new PT / Pilates studio
01/17/20
University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins was on hand for the opening of the new Physical Therapy and Pilates studio at the School of Dance on Jan.
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The story of the unicorn sculpture
01/06/20
The unicorn sculpture in the School of Dance wellness garden is a welcomed reminder of former Professor of Modern Dance David Berkey’s legacy of grace,
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‘Spring Awakening’ sweeps musical theatre awards
01/02/20
The Arizona Repertory Theatre’s production of Spring Awakening swept the major categories for musicals in the 2019 Mac Awards from the Arizona Daily Star,
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Arizona Athletics leader gives arts keynote address
12/16/19
Derek van der Merwe grew up on a mission station in South Africa with a musical family.
Everyone in his family played an instrument … mom, dad and two
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Center for Creative Photography acquires Kennerly Archive
10/10/19
The University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography has acquired the archive of Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Hume
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Murals, public art will become a ‘defining feature’ of University identity
09/30/19
The University of Arizona campus is getting some color.
School of Art alumnus and local artist Danny Martin recently splashed his paint on the southeast
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John Matter wins Emmy for work on ‘Game of Thrones’
09/19/19
School of Theatre, Film & Television alumnus John Matter earned an Emmy Award for his work on the ground-breaking HBO hit series, Game of Thrones,
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School of Dance is the ultimate prep for a pro dance career
08/20/19
Dance Magazine explains why the School of Dance at the University of Arizona is the ultimate prep for company life.
“If you’re looking to get a
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Film festival celebrates indigenous world cinema
07/19/19
A partnership between Northern Arizona University and The University of Arizona, the festival features four filmmakers who are Wildcat alumni/
FOR
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CCP partners with Poetry Center for exhibition, ‘A Portrait of Poetry’
07/14/19
B.A. Van Sise explored photography and poetry’s relationship with the image in his show, “A Portrait of Poetry” at the Center for Creative Photography,
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Master violinist inspired by Itzhak Perlman on Sesame Street
06/17/19
Immanuel Abraham (DMA ’19) was inspired to play the violin when he saw Itzhak Perlman play on a children’s show, Shalom Sesame, the Israeli version of
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Composer aims to give audiences sounds with meaning
03/27/19
If 9-year-old Daniel Asia had gotten his way, his music career would have started by learning clarinet. But his two front teeth stuck out too much, so
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Investing in the Arts: Arizona hires first-ever VP for the Arts
01/17/19
In concert with the University of Arizona strategic plan, Andrew Schulz, dean of the College of Fine Arts, has been named the inaugural vice president
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International scholar Andrew Schulz named Dean of the College of Fine Arts
06/28/18
Andrew Schulz, a visionary leader in the arts and one of the foremost scholars on 18th- and 19th-century Spanish art, has been named as dean of the
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One dream leads to another for Tammy Dyke-Compton
02/19/18
Tammy Dyke-Compton’s senior year at The Juilliard School wasn’t going as planned.
It was spring 2003, and Dyke-Compton was coming to the end of her time as
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After 31 years, stolen ‘Woman-Ochre’ returns
08/11/17
On a routine Thursday afternoon at the University of Arizona Museum of Art, staffers were preparing for next season’s exhibitions when the phone rang.
A
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