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With its awe-inspiring landscapes and unique culture, Southern Arizona has long been a haven for visual artists. Visit and view the very best in visual arts in the galleries of the University of Arizona Museum of Art, School of Art, University of Arizona Museum of Art, and the world-renowned Center for Creative Photography, home to the archival collections of 270 master photographers, including Ansel Adams. Explore our visual art experiences and make your life more colorful.

Alumnus Mata Ruda creates art installation in NYC

Alumnus Mata Ruda creates art installation in NYCLEARN MORE

Karlito Miller Espinosa (MFA ‘19, Studio Art) AKA Mata Ruda unveiled a new art installation “Esta Tierra es Nuestra Tierra” in New York City.

Karlito Miller Espinosa (MFA ‘19, Studio Art) AKA Mata

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Alumnus Mata Ruda creates art installation in NYC

New exhibition explores integrating arts research on campus

New exhibition explores integrating arts research on campusLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is presenting an arts research-centered exhibition at the Center for Creative Photography.

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New exhibition explores integrating arts research on campus

Mellon recipient Cordova hopes art project adds to border discourse

Mellon recipient Cordova hopes art project adds to border discourseLEARN MORE

Nathan Cordova, an MFA candidate in the School of Art, is one of eight University of Arizona students to receive the 2023 Mellon Fellowship.

Nathan Cordova, an MFA candidate in the School of Art, is

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Mellon recipient Cordova hopes art project adds to border discourse

Jeehey Kim’s book on 'Photography and Korea,' called ‘pioneering’

Jeehey Kim’s book on 'Photography and Korea,' called ‘pioneering’LEARN MORE

Nearly five years in the making, Jeehey Kim‘s new book is the first history of Korean photography in English.

Nearly five years in the making, Jeehey Kim‘s new book

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Jeehey Kim’s book on 'Photography and Korea,' called ‘pioneering’

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

Marking its 16th season, the University of Arizona

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2023-24 VASE lineup features four top artists, scholars

Fall Arts Preview from Arizona Arts

Fall Arts Preview 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 from Arizona Arts

Art alumna Smith earns early-career fellowship from Wellesley

Art alumna Smith earns early-career fellowship from WellesleyLEARN MORE

University of Arizona School of Art MFA grad Kaitlyn Jo Smith received a prestigious early-career artist fellowship from Wellesley College.

University of Arizona School of Art MFA grad Kaitlyn Jo

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Art alumna Smith earns early-career fellowship from Wellesley

As honors flow, Macias hopes to expand border discourse

As honors flow, Macias hopes to expand border discourseLEARN MORE

University of Arizona art professor Alejandro Macias landed a prestigious three-month CALA Alliance residency this summer for Latinx artists.

University of Arizona art professor Alejandro Macias landed

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As honors flow, Macias hopes to expand border discourse

Todd Tubutis selected as CCP director

Todd Tubutis selected as CCP directorLEARN MORE

Todd Tubutis has been named director of the Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona, beginning mid-July.

Todd Tubutis has been named director of the Center for

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Todd Tubutis selected as CCP director

Olivia Miller appointed UAMA director

Olivia Miller appointed UAMA directorLEARN MORE

Olivia Miller has been appointed the director of the University of Arizona Museum of Art (UAMA), effective immediately.

Olivia Miller has been appointed the director of the

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Olivia Miller appointed UAMA director

He, Kim to receive "Early Career Scholar Awards"

He, Kim to receive "Early Career Scholar Awards"LEARN MORE

Yuanyuan (Kay) He and Jeehey Kim were awarded “Early Career Scholar Awards,” the University of Arizona announced on April 25.

Yuanyuan (Kay) He and Jeehey Kim were awarded “Early

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He, Kim to receive

Creating art in senior Danielle Hunt’s DNA

Creating art in senior Danielle Hunt’s DNALEARN MORE

As the youngest in a family of musicians, dancers, artists and storytellers, Danielle Hunt was a perfect fit for the College of Fine Arts.

As the youngest in a family of musicians, dancers, artists

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Creating art in senior Danielle Hunt’s DNA

Celebrating the Outstanding Seniors, GTAs for spring 2023

Celebrating the Outstanding Seniors, GTAs for spring 2023LEARN MORE

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts celebrates its "Outstanding Seniors" and "Outstanding GTA" at the 2023 Spring Graduation.

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts celebrates

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Celebrating the Outstanding Seniors, GTAs for spring 2023

Calista Olander named School of Art's top senior for spring 2023

Calista Olander named School of Art's top senior for spring 2023LEARN MORE

Calista Olander traded one canvas — the ballet floor — for another in art history when enrolling at the University of Arizona School of Art.

Calista Olander traded one canvas — the ballet floor —

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Calista Olander named School of Art's top senior for spring 2023

Senior's documentary 'brings Tucson's water story to life'

Senior's documentary 'brings Tucson's water story to life'LEARN MORE

When Tia Stephens needed a local issue to explore for her honors capstone documentary film project, the School of Art graduating senior picked a topic we sometimes take

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Senior's documentary 'brings Tucson's water story to life'

Alumnus Camden Hardy connects with students with postcards

Alumnus Camden Hardy connects with students with postcardsLEARN MORE

Alumus Camden Hardy is using a storytelling postcard project to connect with PhD students at the University of Arizona School of Art.

Alumus Camden Hardy is using a storytelling postcard

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Alumnus Camden Hardy connects with students with postcards

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

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

Mosley showcases social justice storytelling

Mosley showcases social justice storytellingLEARN MORE

Before bringing her storytelling skills to the School of Art, Semoria Mosley found out just how impactful her photography could be.

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Mosley showcases social justice storytelling

UAMA Spring Lecture Series 2023

UAMA Spring Lecture Series 2023LEARN MORE

The University of Arizona Museum of Art’s Spring 2023 Lecture Series draws inspiration from Restored: The Return of Woman-Ochre.

The University of Arizona Museum of Art’s Spring 2023

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UAMA Spring Lecture Series 2023
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Medici Mondays: Ivy Wahome

Medici Mondays: Ivy WahomeLEARN MORE

Ivy Wahome did community service for the Rovy Youth Academy near her hometown in Kenya, thanks to support from Medici Circle donors.

Ivy Wahome did community service for the Rovy Youth

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Medici Mondays: Ivy Wahome

Arizona Arts selects second JustArts cohort

Arizona Arts selects second JustArts cohortLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts is pleased to announce the second cohort of JustArts Fellows 2023-24. The program advances diversity and inclusion in the arts.

Arizona Arts is pleased to announce the second cohort of

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Arizona Arts selects second JustArts cohort

Three CFA students join University Fellows 2023-24 cohort

Three CFA students join University Fellows 2023-24 cohortLEARN MORE

Three College of Fine Arts students are among the University Fellows Cohort for 2023-2024 from the Graduate Center.

Three College of Fine Arts students are among the

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Three CFA students join University Fellows 2023-24 cohort

CFA to honor top achieving students at Convocation

CFA to honor top achieving students at ConvocationLEARN MORE

The College of Fine Arts will recognize top achieving students on Sept. 29 for their academic success at the Achievement Award Convocation.

The College of Fine Arts will recognize top achieving

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CFA to honor top achieving students at Convocation

Alumnus Mata Ruda creates art installation in NYC

Alumnus Mata Ruda creates art installation in NYCLEARN MORE

Karlito Miller Espinosa (MFA ‘19, Studio Art) AKA Mata Ruda unveiled a new art installation “Esta Tierra es Nuestra Tierra” in New York City.

Karlito Miller Espinosa (MFA ‘19, Studio Art) AKA Mata

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Alumnus Mata Ruda creates art installation in NYC

New exhibition explores integrating arts research on campus

New exhibition explores integrating arts research on campusLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is presenting an arts research-centered exhibition at the Center for Creative Photography.

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is

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New exhibition explores integrating arts research on campus
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