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Arts students can take their studies abroad

Arts students can take their studies abroadLEARN MORE

Studying abroad can sound like a major undertaking. Students have to consider where they want to go, how courses will apply to their degrees, what the program will cost and how

Studying abroad can sound like a major undertaking.

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Arts students can take their studies abroad

Masks, euphoniums, treadmills and the Time Warp, Oct. 10-11

Masks, euphoniums, treadmills and the Time Warp, Oct. 10-11LEARN MORE

The University of Arizona Museum of Art opens a new exhibition “Staged: The Art of Performance” on Oct. 10, a date filled with arts experiences. Maskmaker Zarco

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Masks, euphoniums, treadmills and the Time Warp, Oct. 10-11

Medici Mondays | Marcus Xavier Chormicle

Medici Mondays | Marcus Xavier ChormicleLEARN MORE

Marcus Xavier Chormicle made progress on his ongoing photography project, “Say Uncle,” this summer, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts’ Medici

Marcus Xavier Chormicle made progress on his ongoing

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Medici Mondays | Marcus Xavier Chormicle

Arizona Arts presents the 2026 fall season of events for Tucson

Arizona Arts presents the 2026 fall season of events for TucsonLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts presents a 2026 fall semester of arts experiences to engage audiences on campus at the University of Arizona and in the Tucson community. Arizona Arts and

Arizona Arts presents a 2026 fall semester of arts

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Arizona Arts presents the 2026 fall season of events for Tucson

A century of looking at animals and ourselves

A century of looking at animals and ourselvesLEARN MORE

When "Animality: 100 Years of Photographs" opens at the University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography (CCP) on Aug. 8, visitors will meet a menagerie: sea lions saluting,

When "Animality: 100 Years of Photographs" opens at the

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A century of looking at animals and ourselves

What Gen Ed students are discovering in museums

What Gen Ed students are discovering in museumsLEARN MORE

Fabiola Mendoza, a third-year student, studies applied biotechnology and biology. She didn't expect an art class to change how she thinks about science. But by taking a

Fabiola Mendoza, a third-year student, studies applied

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What Gen Ed students are discovering in museums

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 

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

CCP announces acquisition of nine photography archives

CCP announces acquisition of nine photography archivesLEARN MORE

The Center for Creative Photography (CCP) at the University of Arizona has announced the acquisition of nine significant photography archives, marking one of the most substantial

The Center for Creative Photography (CCP) at the

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CCP announces acquisition of nine photography archives

Two art students selected as 'AI Horizons 2.0 Fellows'

Two art students selected as 'AI Horizons 2.0 Fellows'LEARN MORE

Two graduate students from the College of Fine Arts were selected for the 2026 AI Horizons 2.0 – Fronteridades Fellows program, an interdisciplinary initiative led by

Two graduate students from the College of Fine Arts were

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Two art students selected as 'AI Horizons 2.0 Fellows'

Message from the Dean | Farrar appointed UAMA director

Message from the Dean | Farrar appointed UAMA directorLEARN MORE

I am delighted to announce that Chelsea Farrar has been appointed Director of the University of Arizona Museum of Art, effective February 16, 2026. Chelsea is an accomplished

I am delighted to announce that Chelsea Farrar has been

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Message from the Dean | Farrar appointed UAMA director

Spring 2026 arts preview from Arizona Arts

Spring 2026 arts preview from Arizona ArtsLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts presents a 2026 spring semester of arts experiences to engage audiences on campus at the University of Arizona and in the community.  Arizona Arts and

Arizona Arts presents a 2026 spring semester of arts

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Spring 2026 arts preview from Arizona Arts

UAMA reopens with major exhibition, free admission for all

UAMA reopens with major exhibition, free admission for allLEARN MORE

After completing installation of a new, state-of-the-art HVAC system, the University of Arizona Museum of Art (UAMA) reopens on Jan. 17 with a major survey of work by celebrated

After completing installation of a new, state-of-the-art

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UAMA reopens with major exhibition, free admission for all

CCP receives commendation from Gov. Hobbs

CCP receives commendation from Gov. HobbsLEARN MORE

Governor Katie Hobbs has issued a commendation to the University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography in recognition of its 50th Anniversary. “For five decades, the

Governor Katie Hobbs has issued a commendation to the

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CCP receives commendation from Gov. Hobbs

CFA Senator Joclyn Flynn is a leader with an eye for creativity

CFA Senator Joclyn Flynn is a leader with an eye for creativityLEARN MORE

Joclyn Flynn has always been a leader with an eye for creativity. The sophomore majoring in 3D and extended media at the School of Art now brings that leadership to student

Joclyn Flynn has always been a leader with an eye for

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CFA Senator Joclyn Flynn is a leader with an eye for creativity

CFA Outstanding Seniors: Defining the Class of 2025

CFA Outstanding Seniors: Defining the Class of 2025LEARN MORE

Arizona Arts will celebrate the Class of 2025 on Dec. 18 at Crowder Hall, honoring students whose work has shaped the creative life of the College of Fine Arts. Selected for

Arizona Arts will celebrate the Class of 2025 on Dec. 18

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CFA Outstanding Seniors: Defining the Class of 2025

Shiloe Fontes: Sparking curiosity through creativity

Shiloe Fontes: Sparking curiosity through creativityLEARN MORE

School of Art alumna Shiloe Fontes has always loved science and art, so she decided to combine the two at the Flandrau Science Center.  “The art and science connection

School of Art alumna Shiloe Fontes has always loved

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Shiloe Fontes: Sparking curiosity through creativity

Mars Science Plus Scholars combine science and art

Mars Science Plus Scholars combine science and artLEARN MORE

A dozen College of Science students, intending to minor in the arts, received the 2025-2026 Mars Science Plus Scholarship, which promotes exploration and helps offset the

A dozen College of Science students, intending to minor in

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Mars Science Plus Scholars combine science and art
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Medici Mondays | Chelsea Cannon

Medici Mondays | Chelsea CannonLEARN MORE

Chelsea Cannon participated in a choral workshop and performed in Italy, this summer, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts’ Medici Circle. Cannon, a senior

Chelsea Cannon participated in a choral workshop and

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Medici Mondays | Chelsea Cannon

Arts students can take their studies abroad

Arts students can take their studies abroadLEARN MORE

Studying abroad can sound like a major undertaking. Students have to consider where they want to go, how courses will apply to their degrees, what the program will cost and how

Studying abroad can sound like a major undertaking.

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Arts students can take their studies abroad

Medici Mondays | Gavin Michaels

Medici Mondays | Gavin MichaelsLEARN MORE

Gavin Michaels attended a two-week intensive training program in New York City this summer, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts’ Medici Circle.  Michaels is in

Gavin Michaels attended a two-week intensive training

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Medici Mondays | Gavin Michaels

Medici Mondays | Marcus Xavier Chormicle

Medici Mondays | Marcus Xavier ChormicleLEARN MORE

Marcus Xavier Chormicle made progress on his ongoing photography project, “Say Uncle,” this summer, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts’ Medici

Marcus Xavier Chormicle made progress on his ongoing

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Medici Mondays | Marcus Xavier Chormicle

A full-circle endowment for Daryl and Lois Durran

A full-circle endowment for Daryl and Lois DurranLEARN MORE

Two University of Arizona School of Music alumni are giving back to the program that gave them their start. Daryl Durran (BM '78, bassoon) and Lois Durran (BM

Two University of Arizona School of Music alumni are

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A full-circle endowment for Daryl and Lois Durran

Fellows turn bold ideas into high-impact arts experiences

Fellows turn bold ideas into high-impact arts experiencesLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts is proud to announce the 2026–27 JustArts Fellowship cohort of five students, using the arts as a vehicle for meaningful change at the

Arizona Arts is proud to announce

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Fellows turn bold ideas into high-impact arts experiences

Excellence in service, teaching and new talent recognized at 2026 Plenary

Excellence in service, teaching and new talent recognized at 2026 PlenaryLEARN MORE

Staff and faculty from College of Fine Arts gathered for the 2026 Plenary and Breakfast on Aug. 19 at the Tucson Marriott University Park hotel to honor exceptional teaching,

Staff and faculty from College of Fine Arts gathered for

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Excellence in service, teaching and new talent recognized at 2026 Plenary

Arizona Arts presents the 2026 fall season of events for Tucson

Arizona Arts presents the 2026 fall season of events for TucsonLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts presents a 2026 fall semester of arts experiences to engage audiences on campus at the University of Arizona and in the Tucson community. Arizona Arts and

Arizona Arts presents a 2026 fall semester of arts

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Arizona Arts presents the 2026 fall season of events for Tucson
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