Julia Franco has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Assistant Professor Orquidea Morales’ nomination letter: Julia will graduate this May with a BA in Film and Television, a minor in Studio Art, and a 4.00 […]
read moreRicardo Chavez has been selected as the “Outstanding Graduate” by the University of Arizona School of Art for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Professor Irene Bald Romano’s nomination letter: Ricardo Chavez is a gifted art historian and one of the most outstanding graduate students in the Art History program. His research is […]
read moreAracely Rodriguez has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the University of Arizona School of Art for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Professor Irene Bald Romano’s nomination letter: Aracely is an exceptional student—the only undergraduate in a graduate-level IDA course—engaged, serious, creative, and always contributing in thoughtful and profound ways. A […]
read moreDr. Frances Gateward has been appointed as the next director of the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television. She will begin her appointment this summer. Gateward currently serves as professor and chair of the Department of Communication, Culture, and Media Studies at Howard University. Previously, she was professor of cinema and television arts at California […]
read moreFrom the ancient temples of Tirupati to the vibrant classrooms of the University of Arizona, Pooja Venkatachalam Kumar’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of art. Born and raised in the culturally rich town of Tirupati, India, Pooja’s early exposure to art and architecture shaped her creative sensibilities. However, her path to becoming […]
read moreDenisse Brito, learning and engagement manager at the Center for Creative Photography (CCP), has received the 2025–2026 Museum Impact Award from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). This national award recognizes individuals, programs, and institutions making a significant difference—internally through museum culture and policies and externally through audience and community engagement. Brito is one of eight […]
read moreThe Center for Creative Photography (CCP) at the University of Arizona is celebrating its 50th anniversary with “Picture Party: Celebrating the Collection at 50,” an exhibition featuring more than 100 iconic images, recent acquisitions and archival objects from its world-renowned collection. Opening May 3, the exhibition offers a fresh, dynamic experience that invites visitors to explore photography […]
read moreThis year, six 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 artistic inquiry to build more connected, creative, and resilient communities—whether through public exhibitions, experimental filmmaking, or trapeze-based theatre. Projects were selected based on […]
read moreCraig T. Nelson and Doria Cook-Nelson are establishing an endowment to support scholarships for undergraduate students in the School of Theatre, Film & Television at the University of Arizona. The Craig T. Nelson and Doria Cook-Nelson Scholarship Endowment, established with an initial gift of $100,000, along with a significant seven-figure estate commitment, is intended to support […]
read moreThe breadth of Duane Cyrus’ career as an artist, producer, curator and educator is kaleidoscopic – always changing, reflective and fascinating. His current post, as Director of the University of Arizona School of Dance since 2022, is as chromatic. Cyrus has made impressive strides in helping students learn and succeed. “I’m committed to building a […]
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