February 25 – May 20, 2023 This annual exhibition showcases the creativity and artistic achievement of high school artists across Tucson and Pima County. What unique artistic practices have teachers and student artists developed in classrooms across Southern Arizona? What ideas do young artists want to express, and how do they do it through art? Artworks are chosen […]
read moreWhile the UAMA celebrates a joyful conclusion to its Woman-Ochre saga, Anthony Amore – Director of Security and Chief Investigator at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum – hopes for a similarly happy ending. He is responsible for the ongoing efforts to recover 13 works stolen from the Gardner Museum on March 18, 1990 – the single largest property theft in the world! […]
read moreIn the spirit of “Woman-Ochre” – the UAMA’s stolen, recovered, restored and now returned painting by pioneer Abstract Expressionist Willem de Kooning – the Museum is thrilled to host this talk by Modern and Contemporary Art expert Dr. Paul Ivey. Applauded by critics and discovered by the emerging art market, Abstract Expressionism was viewed as […]
read moreIf you haven’t had a chance to see “Woman-Ochre” – the UAMA’s stolen, recovered, restored and now returned painting – Fall Community Day is a great time! Oct. 22 | Noon – 4p | Free Admission Enjoy pay-what-you-wish admission, artmaking activities, the latest exhibitions, and a day at the Museum with friends and family. Kindness […]
read moreA monumental piece of art history returns to its rightful home at the University of Arizona Museum of Art. Save your front row seat at a free screening of “The Thief Collector.” Willem de Kooning’s “Woman-Ochre” is one of the most valuable paintings of the 20th century. In 1985, it vanished into the Arizona desert […]
read moreApril is Earth Month, so the works featured in this round will celebrate the natural beauty of our planet and remind us why it deserves protecting. As usual, the multiple choice questions will be fun for all trivia lovers (no art or ecological knowledge needed) and answers will be anonymous. Register below and join us […]
read moreAn annual tradition since 1970, the UAMA is proud to host the 2022 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition along with the UArizona School of Art’s Joseph Gross Gallery. This exhibition is the culmination of the Master of Fine Arts studio degree and is presented during a graduate student’s final semester in the program. Celebrate the 2022 Master […]
read moreCreated by the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, VOICES documents the everyday hardships, triumphs and inspirations of people in our community. Featuring the voices of clients, volunteers, donors, staff and community partners, this exhibition brings many hidden food stories to light. While we all must consume food to live, VOICES reminds us that our access to food and […]
read moreIn 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and following the murder of George Floyd, Tucson-based photographer Kathleen Dreier began to document the Tucson community and the social issues it was grappling with. Each participant from these photo essays shared their personal story of how the year 2020 had impacted them, how their family […]
read moreAlright, sports fans. In the spirit of March Madness, this round’s theme is for you! As usual, the multiple choice questions will be fun for all trivia lovers (no art or sports knowledge needed) and answers will be anonymous. So grab the seven-layer dip and throw on your team’s colors, then join us on Zoom at […]
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