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.

'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

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
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Unlock your Arizona Arts experience at little or no cost

Unlock your Arizona Arts experience at little or no costLEARN MORE

Did you know that as a University of Arizona student, you have access to incredible arts events, often at little to no cost?

Did you know that as a University of Arizona student, you

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Unlock your Arizona Arts experience at little or no cost

Medici Mondays: Everton Maia

Medici Mondays: Everton MaiaLEARN MORE

Everton Maia got certified in the video game sfa/music software, Wwise, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.

Everton Maia got certified in the video game sfa/music

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Medici Mondays: Everton Maia

Medici Mondays: Kalanit-Liat Chalstrom

Medici Mondays: Kalanit-Liat ChalstromLEARN MORE

Kalanit-Liat Chalstrom conducted dissertation research in the Library of Congress, thanks to support from the Medici Circle.

Kalanit-Liat Chalstrom conducted dissertation research in

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Medici Mondays: Kalanit-Liat Chalstrom

Medici Mondays: Piper Northburg

Medici Mondays: Piper NorthburgLEARN MORE

Piper Northburg participated in Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s ‘Explore Intensive,’ last summer, thanks to support from the Medici Circle.

Piper Northburg participated in Hubbard Street Dance

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Medici Mondays: Piper Northburg

Medici Mondays: Charles Palmer Jr.

Medici Mondays: Charles Palmer Jr.LEARN MORE

Charles Palmer Jr. took classes at many major dance studios in New York City, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.

Charles Palmer Jr. took classes at many major dance studios

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Medici Mondays: Charles Palmer Jr.

Medici Mondays: Vanessa Saavedra

Medici Mondays: Vanessa SaavedraLEARN MORE

Vanessa Saavedra completed her border-themed painting, Cruzando Al Otro Lado, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.

Vanessa Saavedra completed her border-themed

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Medici Mondays: Vanessa Saavedra

Asia becomes member of American Academy of Sciences, Letters

Asia becomes member of American Academy of Sciences, LettersLEARN MORE

Daniel Asia, professor emeritus of music, was named a member of the American Academy of Sciences and Letters.

Daniel Asia, professor emeritus of music, was named

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Asia becomes member of American Academy of Sciences, Letters

Medici Mondays: Eliza Hitch

Medici Mondays: Eliza HitchLEARN MORE

Eliza Hitch spent a week as a performance apprentice at Broadway Dreams, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.

Eliza Hitch spent a week as a performance apprentice at

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Medici Mondays: Eliza Hitch
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