Craig 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 […]
read moreGia Del Pino is taking on a new assignment at Arizona Arts as the Student Programs Coordinator for the JustArts Fellows, after nearly two years as the marketing specialist at the Center for Creative Photography. Del Pino earned her MFA at the University of Florida in art and technology and is currently working on her […]
read moreFor years, Arizona Public Media (AZPM) has showcased the creativity and talent emerging from Arizona Arts and the College of Fine Arts. Through in-depth features, artist profiles, and event coverage, these videos capture the passion, innovation, and impact of our students, faculty, and alumni across art, dance, music, theatre, and film. Highlighting inspirational people, performances, […]
read moreTUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Arts Live, the University of Arizona’s performing arts series, and the Tucson Desert Song Festival are proud to welcome the groundbreaking Silkroad Ensemble to Tucson for Uplifted Voices, a one-night-only performance at Centennial Hall on April 6, 2025. Led by six boundary-breaking musicians, Uplifted Voices is a global musical journey that shines a light on underrepresented voices from around the […]
read moreDylan Cook was named the 2024-2025 Presser Scholar at the University of Arizona School of Music, one of the most prestigious awards for undergraduate music students. The Presser Foundation was created by Theodore Presser in 1939. The Presser Foundation helps support music schools and departments at universities across the country. Award recipients must demonstrate a high […]
read moreAfter evacuating his home during the Palisades Fire, online film student Bennett Curran was compelled to return and start filming the effects. When he saw the Hollywood Hills go up in flames, he knew what he needed to do. “I just had this feeling that I needed to get back and start documenting the effects,” […]
read moreTENWEST 2025 returns to downtown Tucson from March 25-30, bringing together thought leaders, creatives, and entrepreneurs for a dynamic mix of professional development and community connection, organized by Startup Tucson. Arizona Arts Live is co-presenting the featured keynote, Guy Raz; the featured performer, Reggie Watts; and an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., highlighting […]
read moreJosh Barbre, a PhD student in musicology at the University of Arizona School of Music, completed a nine-month research residency in France last summer as a Fulbright Fellow. “It is truly an honor for one of our School of Music doctoral students to be selected for the Fulbright Scholar Program,” said School of Music Director […]
read moreThe University of Arizona Alumni Association has named Dr. Joan Ashcraft (BM ’74, MM ’76, Ph.D. ’86) the College of Fine Arts 2025 Alumni of the Year. “As a distinguished three-time graduate of our School of Music, Dr. Ashcraft has made an extraordinary impact on the arts landscape in Tucson and beyond,” said Andy Schulz, […]
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