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Why Do the Arts Matter?

Why Do the Arts Matter?LEARN MORE

At the 2025 College of Fine Arts Convocation, Dean Andy Schulz took the stage for one final keynote address before stepping down from his dual role as Vice President for the Arts

At the 2025 College of Fine Arts Convocation, Dean Andy

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Why Do the Arts Matter?

Class of 2025

Class of 2025LEARN MORE

The College of Fine Arts was proud to celebrate the Class of 2025 by bestowing 361 degrees at the CFA Graduation Convocation on May 18 to a sellout audience at Centennial

The College of Fine Arts was proud to celebrate the Class

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Class of 2025

The Lives of Pictures

The Lives of PicturesLEARN MORE

In 2015, AZPM's Andrew Brown produced an outstanding video feature, "The Lives of Pictures" about the history of the Center for Creative Photography at the time of the 40th

In 2015, AZPM's Andrew Brown produced an outstanding video

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The Lives of Pictures

CFA faculty honors, promotions and milestones 

CFA faculty honors, promotions and milestones LEARN MORE

College of Fine Arts faculty are earning major recognition across disciplines, including honors, promotions and new leadership roles. Nicole Antebi (art) received

College of Fine Arts faculty are earning major recognition

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CFA faculty honors, promotions and milestones 

Art prescriptions to aid student mental health

Art prescriptions to aid student mental healthLEARN MORE

For many college students, navigating academic demands, social changes, and the transition to adulthood can take a toll on emotional well-being. At the University of

For many college students, navigating academic demands,

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Art prescriptions to aid student mental health

Dean Schulz to deliver CFA keynote address

Dean Schulz to deliver CFA keynote addressLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is pleased to announce that Dean Andy Schulz, vice president for the arts, will serve as the keynote speaker for this year’s

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is pleased

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Dean Schulz to deliver CFA keynote address

Dylan Cook is the Outstanding Senior for CFA, School of Music

Dylan Cook is the Outstanding Senior for CFA, School of MusicLEARN MORE

Dylan Cook has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts and the School of Music for the 2025 spring

Dylan Cook has been selected as the “Outstanding

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Dylan Cook is the Outstanding Senior for CFA, School of Music

Nikki Martin selected as Outstanding Senior for the School of Dance

Nikki Martin selected as Outstanding Senior for the School of DanceLEARN MORE

Nikki Martin has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the University of Arizona School of Dance for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Assistant

Nikki Martin has been selected as the “Outstanding

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Nikki Martin selected as Outstanding Senior for the School of Dance

Gloria Orozco Dorado: Outstanding Graduate for School of Music

Gloria Orozco Dorado: Outstanding Graduate for School of MusicLEARN MORE

Gloria Orozco Dorado has been selected as the “Outstanding Graduate” by the University of Arizona School of Music for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of

Gloria Orozco Dorado has been selected as the

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Gloria Orozco Dorado: Outstanding Graduate for School of Music

Julia Franco selected as TFTV's Outstanding Senior

Julia Franco selected as TFTV's Outstanding SeniorLEARN MORE

Julia Franco has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a

Julia Franco has been selected as the “Outstanding

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Julia Franco selected as TFTV's Outstanding Senior

Ricardo Chavez named Outstanding Graduate for School of Art

Ricardo Chavez named Outstanding Graduate for School of ArtLEARN MORE

Ricardo Chavez has been selected as the “Outstanding Graduate” by the University of Arizona School of Art for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Professor

Ricardo Chavez has been selected as the “Outstanding

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Ricardo Chavez named Outstanding Graduate for School of Art

Aracely Rodriguez named Outstanding Senior for School of Art

Aracely Rodriguez named Outstanding Senior for School of ArtLEARN MORE

Aracely Rodriguez has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the University of Arizona School of Art for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Professor

Aracely Rodriguez has been selected as the “Outstanding

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Aracely Rodriguez named Outstanding Senior for School of Art

Frances Gateward to lead School of Theatre, Film & Television

Frances Gateward to lead School of Theatre, Film & TelevisionLEARN MORE

Dr. Frances Gateward has been appointed as the next director of the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television. She will begin her appointment this

Dr. Frances Gateward has been appointed as the next

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Frances Gateward to lead School of Theatre, Film & Television

Illustrator Pooja Venkatachalam Kumar was drawn to visual thinking

Illustrator Pooja Venkatachalam Kumar was drawn to visual thinkingLEARN MORE

From the ancient temples of Tirupati to the vibrant classrooms of the University of Arizona, Pooja Venkatachalam Kumar’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of

From the ancient temples of Tirupati to the vibrant

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Illustrator Pooja Venkatachalam Kumar was drawn to visual thinking

CCP's Brito receives national AAM Museum Impact Award

CCP's Brito receives national AAM Museum Impact AwardLEARN MORE

Denisse Brito, learning and engagement manager at the Center for Creative Photography (CCP), has received the 2025–2026 Museum Impact Award from the American Alliance of

Denisse Brito, learning and engagement manager at the

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CCP's Brito receives national AAM Museum Impact Award

CCP at 50: Center celebrates with 'Picture Party'

CCP at 50: Center celebrates with 'Picture Party'LEARN MORE

The Center for Creative Photography (CCP) at the University of Arizona is celebrating its 50th anniversary with “Picture Party: Celebrating the Collection at 50,” an

The Center for Creative Photography (CCP) at the

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CCP at 50: Center celebrates with 'Picture Party'

Six new projects blend creativity and community impact

Six new projects blend creativity and community impactLEARN MORE

This year, six Arts Research + Resilience projects were awarded funding through a continuing partnership between the Arizona Institute for Resilience and the College of Fine

This year, six Arts Research + Resilience projects were

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Six new projects blend creativity and community impact

Arts Hero: Duane Cyrus, inspiring tomorrow's dancers

Arts Hero: Duane Cyrus, inspiring tomorrow's dancersLEARN MORE

The breadth of Duane Cyrus' career as an artist, producer, curator and educator is kaleidoscopic - always changing, reflective and fascinating. His current post, as Director

The breadth of Duane Cyrus' career as an artist, producer,

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Arts Hero: Duane Cyrus, inspiring tomorrow's dancers

Meet Gia Del Pino, new JustArts programs coordinator

Meet Gia Del Pino, new JustArts programs coordinatorLEARN MORE

Gia 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

Gia Del Pino is taking on a new assignment at Arizona Arts

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Meet Gia Del Pino, new JustArts programs coordinator

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
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Why Do the Arts Matter?

Why Do the Arts Matter?LEARN MORE

At the 2025 College of Fine Arts Convocation, Dean Andy Schulz took the stage for one final keynote address before stepping down from his dual role as Vice President for the Arts

At the 2025 College of Fine Arts Convocation, Dean Andy

Learn More
Why Do the Arts Matter?

Class of 2025

Class of 2025LEARN MORE

The College of Fine Arts was proud to celebrate the Class of 2025 by bestowing 361 degrees at the CFA Graduation Convocation on May 18 to a sellout audience at Centennial

The College of Fine Arts was proud to celebrate the Class

Learn More
Class of 2025

The Lives of Pictures

The Lives of PicturesLEARN MORE

In 2015, AZPM's Andrew Brown produced an outstanding video feature, "The Lives of Pictures" about the history of the Center for Creative Photography at the time of the 40th

In 2015, AZPM's Andrew Brown produced an outstanding video

Learn More
The Lives of Pictures

CFA faculty honors, promotions and milestones 

CFA faculty honors, promotions and milestones LEARN MORE

College of Fine Arts faculty are earning major recognition across disciplines, including honors, promotions and new leadership roles. Nicole Antebi (art) received

College of Fine Arts faculty are earning major recognition

Learn More
CFA faculty honors, promotions and milestones 

Art prescriptions to aid student mental health

Art prescriptions to aid student mental healthLEARN MORE

For many college students, navigating academic demands, social changes, and the transition to adulthood can take a toll on emotional well-being. At the University of

For many college students, navigating academic demands,

Learn More
Art prescriptions to aid student mental health

Dean Schulz to deliver CFA keynote address

Dean Schulz to deliver CFA keynote addressLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is pleased to announce that Dean Andy Schulz, vice president for the arts, will serve as the keynote speaker for this year’s

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is pleased

Learn More
Dean Schulz to deliver CFA keynote address

Dylan Cook is the Outstanding Senior for CFA, School of Music

Dylan Cook is the Outstanding Senior for CFA, School of MusicLEARN MORE

Dylan Cook has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts and the School of Music for the 2025 spring

Dylan Cook has been selected as the “Outstanding

Learn More
Dylan Cook is the Outstanding Senior for CFA, School of Music

Nikki Martin selected as Outstanding Senior for the School of Dance

Nikki Martin selected as Outstanding Senior for the School of DanceLEARN MORE

Nikki Martin has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the University of Arizona School of Dance for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Assistant

Nikki Martin has been selected as the “Outstanding

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Nikki Martin selected as Outstanding Senior for the School of Dance
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