A Circle of Artists

The arts create strong communities by encouraging all stakeholders to celebrate their unique cultures while exposing them to new experiences. Arizona Arts develops the artists of tomorrow in the classroom, while supporting the artists and arts organizations in the community through partnerships and collaborations.

Arts students join Fronteridades internship cohort

Arts students join Fronteridades internship cohortLEARN MORE

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

Two College of Fine Arts students are among nine selected

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Arts students join Fronteridades internship cohort

Artist alumna grows into a farmer

Artist alumna grows into a farmerLEARN MORE

What does an artist have in common with a farmer?  Alex Atkin (BA ’08, Studio Art) says it’s the ability to make something beautiful come from nothing.  Atkin

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Artist alumna grows into a farmer

Fall Arts Preview 2025 from Arizona Arts

Fall Arts Preview 2025 from Arizona ArtsLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts presents a 2025 fall semester of arts experiences to engage audiences on campus at the University of Arizona and in the community. Arizona Arts and its units

Arizona Arts presents a 2025 fall semester of arts

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Fall Arts Preview 2025 from Arizona Arts

Arizona Arts on AZPM

Arizona Arts on AZPMLEARN MORE

For 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

For years, Arizona Public Media (AZPM) has showcased the

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Arizona Arts on AZPM

Linda Garcia Escobar: A dynamic, emerging educator

Linda Garcia Escobar: A dynamic, emerging educatorLEARN MORE

Linda Garcia Escobar was named the "Outstanding Senior" by the University of Arizona School of Art for the 2024 fall semester.

Linda Garcia Escobar was named the "Outstanding Senior" by

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Linda Garcia Escobar: A dynamic, emerging educator

'boundary migratory' connects U of A dance with arts scene

'boundary migratory' connects U of A dance with arts sceneLEARN MORE

On Nov. 2, the Blue Lotus Artist Collective in downtown Tucson came alive with 'boundary migratory,' a unique performance curated by Cyrus.

On Nov. 2, the Blue Lotus Artist Collective in downtown

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'boundary migratory' connects U of A dance with arts scene

Art alumnus named 'Legendary Teacher' in Tucson

Art alumnus named 'Legendary Teacher' in TucsonLEARN MORE

Graphic design teacher Mike Srsen, School of Art alumnus, is the 2024 Pima JTED Central Campus Legendary Teacher! 

Graphic design teacher Mike Srsen, School of Art alumnus,

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Art alumnus named 'Legendary Teacher' in Tucson

Student creators embrace new online marketplace

Student creators embrace new online marketplaceLEARN MORE

Fifteen University of Arizona School of Art students have joined Student-Made Arizona, a new online marketplace.

Fifteen University of Arizona School of Art students have

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Student creators embrace new online marketplace

Fall Arts Preview 2024 from Arizona Arts

Fall Arts Preview 2024 from Arizona ArtsLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts presents a 2024 fall semester of experiences to engage audiences on campus at the University of Arizona and in the community.

Arizona Arts presents a 2024 fall semester of experiences

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Fall Arts Preview 2024 from Arizona Arts

Father inspires Art alum's Oppenheimer exhibit

Father inspires Art alum's Oppenheimer exhibitLEARN MORE

Even before the Oscar-winning film “Oppenheimer” hit theaters, University of Arizona School of Art alum Ernesto A. Trujillo created a striking collection of

Even before the Oscar-winning film “Oppenheimer” hit

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Father inspires Art alum's Oppenheimer exhibit

Graduate fellow Caballero tells lucha libre story

Graduate fellow Caballero tells lucha libre storyLEARN MORE

The first time Andrés Caballero entered Arena México, called the “cathedral of lucha libre” professional wrestling, he was hooked. “I remember feeling

The first time Andrés Caballero entered Arena

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Graduate fellow Caballero tells lucha libre story

Internships give art students professional insight

Internships give art students professional insightLEARN MORE

Linda Garcia Escobar wants to be an art educator after growing up in a family of teachers and artists. Marcelino Flores hopes to expand his hobby of creating

Linda Garcia Escobar wants to be an art educator

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Internships give art students professional insight

Arizona Arts Challenges for 2024 Giving Day

Arizona Arts Challenges for 2024 Giving DayLEARN MORE

Show your love for the arts by supporting Arizona Arts on Feb. 14 for Fuel Wonder Giving Day, a 24-hour campaign at the University of Arizona.

Show your love for the arts by supporting Arizona Arts on

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Arizona Arts Challenges for 2024 Giving Day

Art students paint mural at housing complex for older adults

Art students paint mural at housing complex for older adultsLEARN MORE

Giving back to the community, students from the University of Arizona School of Art painted an 80-foot-long Sonoran Desert mural at a Tucson HUD-funded affordable housing

Giving back to the community, students from

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Art students paint mural at housing complex for older adults

Campos named Outstanding Art Senior for fall 2023

Campos named Outstanding Art Senior for fall 2023LEARN MORE

Alexis Campos found her passion as a teaching artist and gallery assistant in the University of Arizona’s Art and Visual Culture Education program, where “everywhere I

Alexis Campos found her passion as a teaching artist

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Campos named Outstanding Art Senior for fall 2023

2023-24 VASE lineup features four top artists, scholars

2023-24 VASE lineup features four top artists, scholarsLEARN MORE

Marking its 16th season, the University of Arizona School of Art’s Visiting Artists and Scholars Endowment series will feature acclaimed artists and educators Vincent Valdez,

Marking its 16th season, the University of Arizona School

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2023-24 VASE lineup features four top artists, scholars

Fall Arts Preview 2023 from Arizona Arts

Fall Arts Preview 2023 from Arizona ArtsLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts proudly presents a 2023 fall semester of art, dance, music, theatre, comedy, spectacle and more at the University of Arizona.

Arizona Arts proudly presents a 2023 fall semester of art,

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Fall Arts Preview 2023 from Arizona Arts

Pride of Arizona’s annual Band Camp open to the public

Pride of Arizona’s annual Band Camp open to the publicLEARN MORE

The Pride of Arizona Marching Band's annual Band Camp, Aug. 12-18, with all-day rehearsals and performances is free and open to the public.

The Pride of Arizona Marching Band's annual Band Camp, Aug.

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Pride of Arizona’s annual Band Camp open to the public

Arizona Arts Live announces 2023-24 year

Arizona Arts Live announces 2023-24 yearLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts Live presents its 2023-24 year, featuring an extraordinary array of world-class artists and captivating new experiences.

Arizona Arts Live presents its 2023-24 year, featuring an

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Arizona Arts Live announces 2023-24 year
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Dance selects Alex Demetriades as 'Outstanding Graduate'

Dance selects Alex Demetriades as 'Outstanding Graduate'LEARN MORE

Alexandra (Alex) Demetriades, a second-year graduate student in the School of Dance, was named “Outstanding Graduate” this spring, a demonstration of her genuine commitment

Alexandra (Alex) Demetriades, a second-year graduate

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Dance selects Alex Demetriades as 'Outstanding Graduate'

CFA honors its outstanding 2026 spring graduates 

CFA honors its outstanding 2026 spring graduates LEARN MORE

The College of Fine Arts will honor seven outstanding students who’ve made a remarkable impact on their school at the CFA Graduation Convocation.  Recognized for their

The College of Fine Arts will honor seven outstanding

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CFA honors its outstanding 2026 spring graduates 

Scott Stuber to receive honorary Doctor of Fine Arts

Scott Stuber to receive honorary Doctor of Fine ArtsLEARN MORE

Scott Stuber (’92) will receive an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree from the College of Fine Arts at the University of Arizona’s Commencement ceremony, May 15,

Scott Stuber (’92) will receive an honorary

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Scott Stuber to receive honorary Doctor of Fine Arts

Bill Arms skipped graduation for Paris, now he’s coming back 

Bill Arms skipped graduation for Paris, now he’s coming back LEARN MORE

In 1962, William “Bill” Arms missed his own graduation. He was 22 and he left Tucson on his way to Paris to study with one of Picasso's engravers. Graduation could wait. The

In 1962, William “Bill” Arms missed his own

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Bill Arms skipped graduation for Paris, now he’s coming back 

Childhood museum visits led to an art degree, then Christie's

Childhood museum visits led to an art degree, then Christie'sLEARN MORE

The two-hour childhood drive from Connecticut to New York City meant one thing for Michelle Carpanzano. Museums. “I loved everything about history– you just couldn't

The two-hour childhood drive from Connecticut to New York

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Childhood museum visits led to an art degree, then Christie's

Two arts alumni are shaping the U of A brand

Two arts alumni are shaping the U of A brandLEARN MORE

At University of Arizona, brand isn’t just a logo or a tagline—it’s a shared language spoken across hundreds of departments, initiatives and experiences. And at the

At University of Arizona, brand isn’t just a logo

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Two arts alumni are shaping the U of A brand

Broadway in Tucson unveils its 2026-27 season

Broadway in Tucson unveils its 2026-27 seasonLEARN MORE

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

Broadway in Tucson has announced its 2026–27 season, and

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Broadway in Tucson unveils its 2026-27 season
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