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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.

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

Barbara Grygutis: 2024 CFA Alumni of the Year

Barbara Grygutis: 2024 CFA Alumni of the YearLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona Alumni Association has named Barbara Grygutis (’68, ’71) the College of Fine Arts 2024 Alumni of the Year.

The University of Arizona Alumni Association has named

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Barbara Grygutis: 2024 CFA Alumni of the Year

University Fellow ties arts research with social justice

University Fellow ties arts research with social justiceLEARN MORE

Savanah Pennell is a PhD student studying art history and education at the School of Art, focusing on Southwest and contemporary Latinx art.

Savanah Pennell is a PhD student studying art history and

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University Fellow ties arts research with social justice

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

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

Art alumnus John Flint to give CFA keynote address

Art alumnus John Flint to give CFA keynote addressLEARN MORE

John Flint (BFA '72, Studio Art) will be the keynote speaker for the Fall 2023 Graduation Convocation for the College of Fine Arts Dec. 14.

John Flint (BFA '72, Studio Art) will be the keynote

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Art alumnus John Flint to give CFA keynote address

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

Art student Agrella receives UArizona Centennial Award

Art student Agrella receives UArizona Centennial AwardLEARN MORE

School of Art's Grayson Agrella was given the Centennial Achievement Award, one of the highest student honors at the University of Arizona.

School of Art's Grayson Agrella was given the Centennial

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Art student Agrella receives UArizona Centennial Award

After a successful career, student finds Arizona Online

After a successful career, student finds Arizona OnlineLEARN MORE

After 24 years in TV news, Lori Bentley Law decided to make a change. She found the Digital Arts and Practices degree on Arizona Online.

After 24 years in TV news, Lori Bentley Law decided to make

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After a successful career, student finds Arizona Online

Centennial Prize winner Blanchette creates living sculpture

Centennial Prize winner Blanchette creates living sculptureLEARN MORE

Growing up in Maine, Claire Fall Blanchette often tagged along with a landscaper — her mom. “I spent a lot of time outside,” the School of Art graduate student

Growing up in Maine, Claire Fall

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Centennial Prize winner Blanchette creates living sculpture

Medici Mondays: Jenna Green

Medici Mondays: Jenna GreenLEARN MORE

Jenna Green participated in the 2023 Mind & Life Summer Research Institute, thanks to support from the Medici Circle donors.

Jenna Green participated in the 2023 Mind & Life Summer

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Medici Mondays: Jenna Green

Great universities have great art museums

Great universities have great art museumsLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona is raising funds to build a new art museum as part of its Fuel Wonder capital campaign.

The University of Arizona is raising funds to build a new

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Great universities have great art museums

Romano edits, co-authors ‘Fate of Antiquities in the Nazi Era’

Romano edits, co-authors ‘Fate of Antiquities in the Nazi Era’LEARN MORE

For University of Arizona Art History Professor Irene Bald Romano, a five-year journey with 15 other international scholars culminated last month when the authors saw their

For University of Arizona Art History Professor Irene

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Romano edits, co-authors ‘Fate of Antiquities in the Nazi Era’

Jenna Green's journey to integrate art and wellbeing

Jenna Green's journey to integrate art and wellbeingLEARN MORE

Jenna Green’s goal is to integrate art, meditation, and movement into museum programs and other community art spaces. “That can be mindfulness, meditation, beholding or

Jenna Green’s goal is to integrate art, meditation, and

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Jenna Green's journey to integrate art and wellbeing

Medici Mondays: Galen Dara Smith

Medici Mondays: Galen Dara SmithLEARN MORE

Galen Dara Smith participated in a five-week illustration residency at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, thanks to the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle

Galen Dara Smith participated in a five-week illustration

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Medici Mondays: Galen Dara Smith

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

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

Medici Mondays: Deborah Ruiz

Medici Mondays: Deborah RuizLEARN MORE

Deborah Ruiz went to the Penland School of Craft to hone in on her typography skills, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle donors. Ruiz is a MFA

Deborah Ruiz went to the Penland School of Craft to hone

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Medici Mondays: Deborah Ruiz
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Tiffany Fraser, the maestro behind the curtains of Sweeney Todd

Tiffany Fraser, the maestro behind the curtains of Sweeney ToddLEARN MORE

"Sweeney Todd," the iconic Broadway musical, is ready for its final weekend of performances, under the care of stage manager Tiffany Fraser.

"Sweeney Todd," the iconic Broadway musical, is ready for

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Tiffany Fraser, the maestro behind the curtains of Sweeney Todd

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

Dancing in Space

Dancing in SpaceLEARN MORE

Associate Dance Professor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ George is among the four artists participating in Imagination 1, a six-day simulated moon mission.

Associate Dance Professor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ George is

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Dancing in Space

Kylie Baird named 2023-24 Presser Scholar

Kylie Baird named 2023-24 Presser ScholarLEARN MORE

Kylie Baird was named the 2023-2024 Presser Scholar at the University of Arizona School of Music, a prestigious award for music majors. 

Kylie Baird was named the 2023-2024 Presser Scholar at the

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Kylie Baird named 2023-24 Presser Scholar

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

Inclusive Excellence Award winners announced

Inclusive Excellence Award winners announcedLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts will recognize the four recipients of the inaugural Inclusive Excellence Award at the Tornabene Theatre on Feb. 29.  

Arizona Arts will recognize the four recipients of the

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Inclusive Excellence Award winners announced

Renovated Marroney reopens with the Craig T. Nelson Stage

Renovated Marroney reopens with the Craig T. Nelson StageLEARN MORE

Thanks to generous donors, Arizona Arts will celebrate the reopening of the Marroney Theatre on Feb. 29, following extensive renovations.

Thanks to generous donors, Arizona Arts will celebrate the

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Renovated Marroney reopens with the Craig T. Nelson Stage
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