Art That Ignites the Senses

Arizona Arts features immersive, interactive art experiences through Arizona Arts Live, School of Art, Center For Creative Photography, and UAMA. These exhibits put you front and center in the middle of the action, creating a hands-on arts experience perfect for Instagramming or just savoring.

'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.

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

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

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

Reading one poem 1,000 times to strangers in Berlin

Reading one poem 1,000 times to strangers in BerlinLEARN MORE

Art alumnus Martin Krafft's artist-in-residency project goal: Reading one poem to 1,000 strangers in Berlin. 

Art alumnus Martin Krafft's artist-in-residency project

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Reading one poem 1,000 times to strangers in Berlin

How can the arts inform future space exploration

How can the arts inform future space explorationLEARN MORE

How can the arts can intersect with space exploration? A four-person all-artist crew undertook a simulated moon mission to find out. 

How can the arts can intersect with space exploration? A

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How can the arts inform future space exploration

Sewing in Space

Sewing in SpaceLEARN MORE

Ivy Wahome is set to embark on a space simulation in Biosphere 2 for the Imagination 1 all-artist crew, March 10-15.

Ivy Wahome is set to embark on a space simulation in

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Sewing in Space

All-artist crew to undertake a six-day simulated moon mission

All-artist crew to undertake a six-day simulated moon missionLEARN MORE

An all-artist crew from the University of Arizona, a writer, dancer, poet and textile artist, will undertake a six-day simulated moon mission.

An all-artist crew from the University of Arizona, a

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All-artist crew to undertake a six-day simulated moon mission

Arizona Arts at TEDxUArizona 2023

Arizona Arts at TEDxUArizona 2023LEARN MORE

Arizona Arts was well represented at TEDxUArizona: Spirit of Wonder on Nov. 1 at Centennial Hall. Now you can watch all of the talks here.

Arizona Arts was well represented at TEDxUArizona: Spirit

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Arizona Arts at TEDxUArizona 2023

Jeremy Denk to launch new artist residency for piano

Jeremy Denk to launch new artist residency for pianoLEARN MORE

Jeremy Denk to launch the inaugural Sandra F. Lai Residency in Piano at the University of Arizona School of Music, Oct. 27-29.

Jeremy Denk to launch the inaugural Sandra F. Lai Residency

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Jeremy Denk to launch new artist residency for piano

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

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

Meet Peter Torpey of Live and Immersive Arts

Meet Peter Torpey of Live and Immersive ArtsLEARN MORE

Peter Torpey is the Live and Immersive Arts program director, which includes a new interdisciplinary degree in the College of Fine Arts.

Peter Torpey is the Live and Immersive Arts program

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Meet Peter Torpey of Live and Immersive Arts

New opportunities for cultivating arts research

New opportunities for cultivating arts researchLEARN MORE

New opportunities for cultivating arts research are available to College of Fine Arts faculty, like RII seed grants and Udall Fellowships.

New opportunities for cultivating arts research are

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New opportunities for cultivating arts research

Free student tickets for dance, music, theatre and Arizona Arts Live

Free student tickets for dance, music, theatre and Arizona Arts LiveLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts is excited to share that this semester, college and high school students are eligible to attend many performances for free!

Arizona Arts is excited to share that this semester,

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Free student tickets for dance, music, theatre and Arizona Arts Live

Ripple Effect takes Dorsey Kaufmann to Venice

Ripple Effect takes Dorsey Kaufmann to VeniceLEARN MORE

Dorsey Kaufmann’s immersive installation, “Ripple Effect,” was exhibited in Venice, Italy, at the ACM Conference on Creativity and Cognition.

Dorsey Kaufmann’s immersive installation, “Ripple

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Ripple Effect takes Dorsey Kaufmann to Venice

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

Arizona Arts Live Announces 2022-23 Season

Arizona Arts Live Announces 2022-23 SeasonLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts Live launches its second season this fall with the world’s best Grammy-winning performances with Oscar-nominated artists.

Arizona Arts Live launches its second season this fall with

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Arizona Arts Live Announces 2022-23 Season

Arizona alumna Alex! Jimenez creates a sound experience

Arizona alumna Alex! Jimenez creates a sound experienceLEARN MORE

Arizona alumna Alex! Jimenez completed her partnership with Tucson Water with a celebration of water with immersive monsoon soundscapes.

Arizona alumna Alex! Jimenez completed her partnership with

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Arizona alumna Alex! Jimenez creates a sound experience
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Taryn Williamson launches 'Fit to Perform'

Taryn Williamson launches 'Fit to Perform'LEARN MORE

Taryn Williamson, a 2024-25 JustArts Fellow, is launching "Fit to Perform," a project promoting inclusivity and body positivity in the arts.

Taryn Williamson, a 2024-25 JustArts Fellow, is launching

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Taryn Williamson launches 'Fit to Perform'

'Medici Mondays' | 2024 Fall Summary

'Medici Mondays' | 2024 Fall SummaryLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts brought the inspiring work of Medici Scholars to life with 18 social posts and web stories in the ‘Medici Mondays’ series.

Arizona Arts brought the inspiring work of Medici Scholars

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'Medici Mondays' | 2024 Fall Summary

Jocelyn Markeson: A Classroom Trailblazer

Jocelyn Markeson: A Classroom TrailblazerLEARN MORE

Jocelyn Markeson has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the School of Theatre, Film & Television and College of Fine Arts.

Jocelyn Markeson has been selected as the “Outstanding

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Jocelyn Markeson: A Classroom Trailblazer

Mo Casorla: Mastering Music and Motion

Mo Casorla: Mastering Music and MotionLEARN MORE

Muhamed “Mo” Casorla was named the “Outstanding Senior” by the University of Arizona School of Music for the 2024 fall semester.

Muhamed “Mo” Casorla was named the “Outstanding

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Mo Casorla: Mastering Music and Motion

Jordan Shomper: Leading through music

Jordan Shomper: Leading through musicLEARN MORE

Jordan Shomper was named the “Outstanding Graduate Student” by the University of Arizona School of Music for the 2024 fall semester.

Jordan Shomper was named the “Outstanding Graduate

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Jordan Shomper: Leading through music

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

Dr. Joan Ashcraft to deliver fall graduation keynote

Dr. Joan Ashcraft to deliver fall graduation keynoteLEARN MORE

Dr. Joan Ashcraft, a three-time graduate of the School of Music, will deliver the keynote address at the CFA Fall Graduation Convocation.

Dr. Joan Ashcraft, a three-time graduate of the School of

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Dr. Joan Ashcraft to deliver fall graduation keynote

Exploring hidden histories through art: Beihua Guo's journey

Exploring hidden histories through art: Beihua Guo's journeyLEARN MORE

From Shanghai to the sweeping landscapes of the American West, Beihua Guo’s journey is as transformative as his art. 

From Shanghai to the sweeping landscapes of the American

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Exploring hidden histories through art: Beihua Guo's journey
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