1. Broadway in Tucson unveils its 2026-27 season

    Broadway in Tucson has announced its 2026–27 season, and the lineup is headlined by “The Outsiders” — winner of four 2024 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The season draws heavily from beloved American storytelling: “The Outsiders,” “The Notebook,” and “The Great Gatsby” all began as iconic books, became celebrated films, and are now smash musical […]

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  2. TFTV named to Variety’s 2026 ‘Education Impact Report’

    The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) has been named to Variety’s 2026 Education Impact Report, marking the School’s debut in the publication’s annual list of top film and entertainment programs across the United States and Canada. Published April 22, the report highlights institutions that are adapting to a rapidly changing entertainment landscape, with […]

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  3. CCP announces acquisition of nine photography archives

    The Center for Creative Photography (CCP) at the University of Arizona has announced the acquisition of nine significant photography archives, marking one of the most substantial expansions of its holdings in recent years. The donated archives, which have been in the planning stages for years, represent an extraordinary cross-section of 20th- and 21st-century photographic practices, […]

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  4. TFTV professor, playwright Elaine Romero awarded Guggenheim Fellowship

    Elaine Romero, playwright and professor in the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV), has been awarded a 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship, one of the nation’s most prestigious and competitive honors supporting exceptional achievement in the arts and humanities.  Granted by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, the fellowship is awarded following a […]

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  5. Arts students join Fronteridades internship cohort

    Two College of Fine Arts students are among nine selected for the Fronteridades Undergraduate Internship Program from the Confluencenter of Creative Inquiry. This program places students with local nonprofit and grassroots organizations serving communities across Tucson and the borderlands. The program connects students with community arts and advocacy organizations, offering hands-on professional experience while building […]

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  6. Chad Herzog named Provost Fellow for community engagement

    Chad Herzog, executive and artistic director of Arizona Arts Live and associate vice president of Arizona Arts, has been selected as one of nine inaugural Provost Fellows for Academic Success Goals — a new university-wide program launched in fall 2025 to advance the University of Arizona’s strategic priorities. “I encourage you to engage with them […]

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  7. Jeff Beekman selected as new School of Art director

    Jeff Beekman will take over as director of the University of Arizona School of Art on July 1, bringing nationally recognized leadership and “energy” as the school nears its centennial. Coming from Florida State University, Beekman has chaired the Department of Art in Tallahassee since 2023 and held other leadership roles since 2013, including associate chair […]

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  8. Pete Froslie: New leadership at the intersection of Art and AI

    The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts has announced the appointment of Pete Froslie as the new associate dean for research and graduate studies. Froslie, a scholar and artist recognized for his work at the vanguard of technology and culture, will officially join the campus community July 1. “We are thrilled to welcome Pete […]

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  9. Kronos Quartet to premiere new commission in Tucson before Carnegie Hall

    Arizona Arts Live, at the University of Arizona, presents the Grammy Award-winning Kronos Quartet and composer Laura Ortman for the world premiere of GROUND, on Wednesday, April 1, at 7:30 p.m. at La Rosa. The performance marks Arizona Arts Live’s fourth Kronos Quartet commission in six years. The Kronos Quartet – David Harrington (violin), Gabriela Díaz (violin), Ayane Kozasa […]

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  10. Four new AIR projects connect arts, community and resilience

    This year, four Arts Research + Resilience projects were awarded funding through a continuing partnership between the Arizona Institute for Resilience and the College of Fine Arts. Each project uses the tools of arts research to address pressing challenges in Tucson and beyond—from reimagining how we prepare future healthcare workers to listening for resilience in the city’s arid […]

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