Arizona Arts at SXSW 2022, a look back

March 31, 2022

The Arizona Wonder House was a hit at SXSW 2022, in large part thanks to the students, staff, faculty and alumni of Arizona Arts.

Tucson legend, folklore icon Big Jim Griffith remembered

February 28, 2022

Beloved Tucson legend and folklore icon Big Jim Griffith died peacefully at his home in December. He was 86.

Tamika Lawrence stuns in “Black No More”

February 28, 2022

Tamika Lawrence (BFA ’10, Musical Theatre) was called “a stunning singer” by the New York Times theatre critic in a “Black No More” review.

Arizona Arts in Austin

February 25, 2022

Arizona Arts students, faculty, and alumni will show SXSW the quality and diversity of the arts, artists, and creative inquiry in Tucson.

Christian Paris Blue is on fire

February 14, 2022

Christian Paris Blue (BFA ’20) danced in the historic production of “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” for the Metropolitan Opera this past fall.

Dr. Molina will conduct 2022 Youth Honor Choir

February 11, 2022

Dr. Marcela Molina will conduct the 2022 Youth Honor Choir conductor at the Western American Choral Directors Association Conference.

Dr. Cherise Smith recognized for distinguished scholarship

February 4, 2022

School of Art alumna Dr. Cherise Smith (MA ‘97/BA ‘91, Art History) received the Eldredge Prize for Distinguished Scholarship in American Art by the Smithsonian American Art Museum for her book “Michael Ray Charles: A Retrospective.” The book is the first in-depth examination of the artist’s provocative paintings that sample images of racism from consumer […]

Arizona film program ranks No. 7 by The Wrap

November 17, 2021

The University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television was ranked No. 7 for public universities in the latest rankings from The Wrap.

Wonder Makes Me Move

November 16, 2021

‘Wonder Makes Me Move’ tells the story of University of Arizona School of Dance alumnus Taylor Bradley, animated by a School of Art student.

Polsky follows her dance dreams to Italy

November 8, 2021

Jessica Polsky came to the University of Arizona School of Dance to pursue a career on Broadway, but an experience abroad in Italy, caused her to take a 90-degree turn into something new.