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.

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

Arizona Arts Events and Activities Expectations

Arizona Arts Events and Activities ExpectationsLEARN MORE

Keeping with the university’s core values, Arizona Arts strives for inclusive excellence and seeks the highest standard of ethical conduct.

Keeping with the university’s core values, Arizona Arts

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Arizona Arts Events and Activities Expectations

TFTV faculty selected for Udall Center Fellows program

TFTV faculty selected for Udall Center Fellows programLEARN MORE

Film faculty Yuri Makino and Michael Mulcahy were selected for Udall Center Fellows program to support films on healthcare and climate change.

Film faculty Yuri Makino and Michael Mulcahy were

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TFTV faculty selected for Udall Center Fellows program

Mulcahy, Serafim receive RII production seed grants

Mulcahy, Serafim receive RII production seed grantsLEARN MORE

Arts faculty Michael Mulcahy and Marcos Serafim received 2022-23 Production Grants from the Office for Research, Innovation and Impact.

Arts faculty Michael Mulcahy and Marcos Serafim received

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Mulcahy, Serafim receive RII production seed grants

McCartney reception officially welcomes Linda back to Tucson

McCartney reception officially welcomes Linda back to TucsonLEARN MORE

‘The Linda McCartney Retrospective’ exhibition opened with a weekend of events on Feb. 24-25 at the Center for Creative Photography.

‘The Linda McCartney Retrospective’ exhibition opened

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McCartney reception officially welcomes Linda back to Tucson

Student artist surprises Bill Walton with repainted chair

Student artist surprises Bill Walton with repainted chairLEARN MORE

Student artist surprises TV analyst Bill Walton by repainting his broadcasting the chair Grateful Dead, desert and Tucson imagery.

Student artist surprises TV analyst Bill Walton by

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Student artist surprises Bill Walton with repainted chair

Alumna Molina works to remove barriers to music

Alumna Molina works to remove barriers to musicLEARN MORE

University of Arizona alumna Dr. Marcela Molina wants to remove barriers to music for schoolchildren in Southern Arizona. 

University of Arizona alumna Dr. Marcela Molina wants to

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Alumna Molina works to remove barriers to music

Panama inspires grad student Arias in her art, filmmaking

Panama inspires grad student Arias in her art, filmmakingLEARN MORE

Born in Costa Rica, Jacqueline Arias was adopted by American parents and moved to the Panama Canal Zone at age 4. While she only spent three years there before moving

Born in Costa Rica, Jacqueline Arias was adopted

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Panama inspires grad student Arias in her art, filmmaking

Arizona Arts Signature Series highlights October events

Arizona Arts Signature Series highlights October eventsLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts is proud to present the Arizona Arts Signature Series, highlighting programs from Family Weekend to Homecoming this October.

Arizona Arts is proud to present the Arizona Arts Signature

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Arizona Arts Signature Series highlights October events

Ph.D. student Robinson receives Velez Diversity Leadership Scholarship

Ph.D. student Robinson receives Velez Diversity Leadership ScholarshipLEARN MORE

As K. Lynn Robinson explores collective learning in her research, she’s convinced it can help change the art education profession in ways that better represent the

As K. Lynn Robinson explores collective learning

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Ph.D. student Robinson receives Velez Diversity Leadership Scholarship
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Medici Mondays: Margo Bartlett

Medici Mondays: Margo BartlettLEARN MORE

Margo Bartlett participated in a cultural exchange tour of Japan and China, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.

Margo Bartlett participated in a cultural exchange tour of

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Medici Mondays: Margo Bartlett

Medici Mondays: Ling-Yu Chou

Medici Mondays: Ling-Yu ChouLEARN MORE

Medici Scholar Ling-Yu Chou presented at the United States Society for Education through Art Conference, thanks to the CFA Medici Circle.

Medici Scholar Ling-Yu Chou presented at the United States

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Medici Mondays: Ling-Yu Chou

CCP hires Kappy Mintie as Head of Collections

CCP hires Kappy Mintie as Head of CollectionsLEARN MORE

Katherine "Kappy" Mintie has joined the University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography as Head of Collections.

Katherine "Kappy" Mintie has joined the University of

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CCP hires Kappy Mintie as Head of Collections

López releases moody, magical 'Soledad' video 

López releases moody, magical 'Soledad' video LEARN MORE

Brian López (BA ’06, Music) has released a moody, magical music video for his song, “Soledad,” shot at Hotel Congress in downtown Tucson.

Brian López (BA ’06, Music) has released a moody,

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López releases moody, magical 'Soledad' video 

Introducing the new faculty in the College of Fine Arts 

Introducing the new faculty in the College of Fine Arts LEARN MORE

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is excited to welcome five new faculty members for the 2024-2025 academic year.  These accomplished educators, artists, and

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is excited

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Introducing the new faculty in the College of Fine Arts 

Lori Hennessy: Shaping Inclusive Cello Pedagogy

Lori Hennessy: Shaping Inclusive Cello PedagogyLEARN MORE

Lori Hennessy, a 2023-24 University Fellow, is on a path to becoming a leading voice in shaping inclusive cello pedagogy.

Lori Hennessy, a 2023-24 University Fellow, is on a path to

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Lori Hennessy: Shaping Inclusive Cello Pedagogy

Two Arizona Arts projects receive HSI Faculty Seed Grants

Two Arizona Arts projects receive HSI Faculty Seed GrantsLEARN MORE

Two Arizona Arts projects will receive funds from the 2024 HSI Faculty Seed Grant Program from the RII and HSI Initiatives. 

Two Arizona Arts projects will receive funds from the 2024

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Two Arizona Arts projects receive HSI Faculty Seed Grants

Making sense out of the senseless

Making sense out of the senselessLEARN MORE

Marcos Serafim wants to make sense out of the senseless when it comes to processing data and information with his recent art installation.

Marcos Serafim wants to make sense out of the senseless

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Making sense out of the senseless
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