As the smoke from fireworks displays settles and the last of leftover barbeque is consumed, Art Trivia Happy Hour will mark our nation’s independence with a look at its history. Whether you’re a history buff or your heart beats true for “the red, white and blue,” you’re sure to find this round fascinating — and […]
read moreWith its dramatic coastlines, majestic mountains and enchanting deserts, the American West has an undeniable lure. And that’s before factoring in its rich cultural heritage! Is it any wonder that countless artists have ventured West, seeking inspiration, serenity or both? This round of Art Trivia Happy Hour will explore a sampling of those artists and […]
read moreLet’s eat, drink and be scary! Celebrate Halloween by trick-or-treating yourself to some spooky art trivia. With artworks ranging from mysterious to downright macabre, this round will have you shrieking with delight — or fright! As usual, the multiple choice trivia questions will be fun for all attendees and answers will be anonymous. So pour […]
read morePhung Huynh is a Los Angeles-based artist and educator whose work explores how cultural ideas are “imported, disassembled, and then reconstructed” within the American landscape. Huynh will give a gallery talk at the University of Arizona Museum of Art. She will discuss how her artworks investigate cultural identity from a “kaleidoscopic perspective,” challenging beauty standards and […]
read moreThe University of Arizona Museum of Art’s “Mapping Q” program marks its 10-year anniversary with a special exhibition celebrating the creative resilience of LGBTQ+ youth artists, both present and past. “Mapping Q 2024: Still Queer After All These Years” Mapping Q invites LGBTQ+ youth ages 14-24 to explore identity through artmaking workshops on topics like self-care, community […]
read moreVisit the University of Arizona Museum of Art from 11a-2p to view a special pop-up exhibition of botanical works from the UAMA collection in advance of our Virtual Art Trivia Happy Hour on May 16!
read moreThe sun, with all those planets revolving around it and dependent on it, can still ripen a bunch of grapes as if it had nothing else in the universe to do. Attributed to Galileo, this quote says it all — our sun is really just the best. So this round of Art Trivia Happy Hour […]
read more“The Return of Rothko” is a reading of John Logan’s play “Red” — a dramatic account of the life and work of American abstract painter Mark Rothko (1903-1970). The performance celebrates the return of UAMA’s Rothko, titled “Green on Blue,” from Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris where it was featured in the largest exhibition of […]
read moreThe University of Arizona Museum of Art collection is composed of approximately 7,000 works of art spanning multiple centuries and cultures. The Vault Show creates an opportunity for artworks to come out of storage and into the galleries, showcasing our permanent collection in new and invigorating ways. This iteration features new acquisitions that were purchased by […]
read moreSpring has officially sprung! This round of Art Trivia Happy Hour is dedicated to May flowers and all of their botanical brethren. As usual, the multiple choice trivia questions will be fun for all attendees (no green thumb necessary) and answers will be anonymous. So pour your favorite beverage and prepare your favorite snack, then […]
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