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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.

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

CCP photographer, educator Joan Liftin dies

CCP photographer, educator Joan Liftin diesLEARN MORE

The Center for Creative Photography is saddened to share the news of the passing of photographer, educator Joan Liftin on January 15, 2023. 

The Center for Creative Photography is saddened to share

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CCP photographer, educator Joan Liftin dies

John F. Meyer: 2023 CFA Alumnus of the Year

John F. Meyer: 2023 CFA Alumnus of the YearLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona Alumni Association has named John Meyer (BFA '82, Studio Art) the College of Fine Arts’ 2023 Alumnus of the Year. Meyer is an award-winning

The University of Arizona Alumni Association has named

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John F. Meyer: 2023 CFA Alumnus of the Year

Richard Avedon, Truman Capote and the brutality of photography

Richard Avedon, Truman Capote and the brutality of photographyLEARN MORE

In' Richard Avedon, Truman Capote and the brutality of photography,' CCP Chief Curator Rebecca Senf considers portrait photography.

In' Richard Avedon, Truman Capote and the brutality of

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Richard Avedon, Truman Capote and the brutality of photography

Student artist surprises Bill Walton with repainted chair

Student artist surprises Bill Walton with repainted chairLEARN MORE

Student artist surprises TV analyst Bill Walton by repainting his broadcasting the chair Grateful Dead, desert and Tucson imagery.

Student artist surprises TV analyst Bill Walton by

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Student artist surprises Bill Walton with repainted chair

'Seeds of Wonder' finds a new home

'Seeds of Wonder' finds a new homeLEARN MORE

The Jessica Gonzales mural, 'Seeds of Wonder,' has found a new home in the Mission Integration Lab, at the UArizona Tech Park at The Bridges.

The Jessica Gonzales mural, 'Seeds of Wonder,' has found a

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'Seeds of Wonder' finds a new home

Art History's Amanda Lipp named Outstanding Senior

Art History's Amanda Lipp named Outstanding SeniorLEARN MORE

Art history's Amanda Lipp received the fall 2022 Outstanding Senior Award from both the School of Art and College of Fine Arts.

Art history's Amanda Lipp received the fall 2022

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Art History's Amanda Lipp named Outstanding Senior

CCP's "Richard Avedon Relationships" in Milan

CCP's "Richard Avedon Relationships" in MilanLEARN MORE

CCP's 'Richard Avedon Relationships' place the University of Arizona at the center of the fashion world kicking off Fashion Week in Milan.

CCP's 'Richard Avedon Relationships' place the University

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CCP's

Alumna Varela accepted into UT-Austin career program

Alumna Varela accepted into UT-Austin career programLEARN MORE

Arizona arts alumna Bella Maria Varela has been named a prestigious Early Career Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin.

Arizona arts alumna Bella Maria Varela has been named a

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Alumna Varela accepted into UT-Austin career program

Erika Tenorio wins Indigenous design award, honors grandma

Erika Tenorio wins Indigenous design award, honors grandmaLEARN MORE

Erika Tenorio wins Indigenous People’s Day design award and becomes inaugural scholar for a Latin American Studies program.

Erika Tenorio wins Indigenous People’s Day design award

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Erika Tenorio wins Indigenous design award, honors grandma

Panama inspires grad student Arias in her art, filmmaking

Panama inspires grad student Arias in her art, filmmakingLEARN MORE

Born in Costa Rica, Jacqueline Arias was adopted by American parents and moved to the Panama Canal Zone at age 4. While she only spent three years there before moving

Born in Costa Rica, Jacqueline Arias was adopted

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Panama inspires grad student Arias in her art, filmmaking

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
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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

Wonder House returns to SXSW 2023

Wonder House returns to SXSW 2023LEARN MORE

The University of Arizona Wonder House returns to Austin, Texas, March 11-14 for the 2023 South by Southwest Conference and Festivals.

The University of Arizona Wonder House returns to Austin,

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Wonder House returns to SXSW 2023

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

In Memoriam: Paula Fan

In Memoriam: Paula FanLEARN MORE

Regents Professor Emerita Paula Fan, who taught piano at the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music for 40 years, died on Feb. 23.

Regents Professor Emerita Paula Fan, who taught piano at

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In Memoriam: Paula Fan

Olivia Bustos named Presser Scholar for Fred Fox School of Music

Olivia Bustos named Presser Scholar for Fred Fox School of MusicLEARN MORE

Olivia Bustos earned the prestigious 2022-23 Presser Scholar award at the University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music.

Olivia Bustos earned the prestigious 2022-23 Presser

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Olivia Bustos named Presser Scholar for Fred Fox School of Music

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

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.

Before bringing her storytelling skills to the School of

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Mosley showcases social justice storytelling
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