PlanetScape is an immersive multimedia piece synthesizing music, science, visual art, and technology. The performance includes live musicians, electronic music, and dancers, collaborating with interactive cinematography–fusing kinesthetic and acoustic sensing with cosmic simulation, in real time. This convergence research collaboration is catalyzed by the powerful union of concepts at the confluence of astronomy, humanity, and […]
read moreJoin us in the troposphere for December’s cloud-themed round of Virtual Art Trivia Happy Hour with the University of Arizona Museum of Art! Clouds are captivating. They are the accessories of the sky — adding drama and individuality to storms, sunsets and full moons alike. Our imaginations are ignited by the infinite forms they take, and we find calm in their […]
read moreThis annual exhibition at the University of Arizona Museum of Art showcases the creativity and artistic achievement of high school artists across Tucson and Pima County. What unique artistic practices have teachers and student artists developed in classrooms across Southern Arizona? What ideas do young artists want to express, and how do they do it through […]
read moreAnnie Lopez is a storyteller. Informed by family history, remedies, and lived experiences as both a Mexican-American and fourth-generation Phoenician, her stories are told with text and images through her signature cyanotype prints. Origin Story highlights two main bodies of the artist’s work: her dress forms and the Storybook series. Lopez’s striking dresses are fashioned from tamale wrappers, printed on in […]
read moreMuseums themselves are often as impressive as the objects they house. This round of Virtual Art Trivia Happy Hour celebrates the art of museum architecture, taking a look at some iconic edifices from around the globe. And, with the campaign to build UAMA a state-of-the-art new home just announced, this theme could not be more timely! As usual, the multiple choice […]
read moreJoin us in the troposphere for December’s cloud-themed round of Virtual Art Trivia Happy Hour! Clouds are captivating. They are the accessories of the sky — adding drama and individuality to storms, sunsets and full moons alike. Our imaginations are ignited by the infinite forms they take, and we find calm in their curves and swirls. It’s no wonder they’re a […]
read moreUniversity of Arizona Opera Theater presents Dido and Aeneas by Henry Purcell and Nahum Tate (1688). Can Dido’s love for Aeneas prevail against a wicked sorceress determined to ruin their happiness? The opera is based on Virgil’s story of the Trojan Aeneas and his beloved Dido, Queen of Carthage. Performances Nov. 16 … 7:30pNov. 17 … 7:30pNov. 18 […]
read moreFive students from the University of Arizona School of Music guitar program will compete for a $15,000 grand prize and a custom-built guitar by Stephan Connor on Nov. 4 in the Beeston Guitar Competition Finals at Holsclaw. The guitarists all study at the world-class Bolton Guitar Studies program, which features some of the best guitarists […]
read moreStep into the captivating world of Contemporary Korean society, where tradition meets rapid modernization and Western influence. Wonders and Witness: Contemporary Photography from Korea is an exhibition that invites you to explore the diverse facets of Korean life– its desires, anxieties, frustrations, and mysteries. It delves into pressing issues such as urbanization, the intricacies of […]
read moreJoin art activist Dr. Kim Cosier for a Mini Art Build Workshop on Friday, Nov. 3 from 9:30a – 12p at the School of Art Lobby. A creative collective action and community building workshop sponsored in partnership with School of Art’s VASE Lecture Series and the Racial Justice Studio. Learn about art activism, support local movements, and amplify their messages. During […]
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