1. Arts Hero: Duane Cyrus, inspiring tomorrow’s dancers

    The breadth of Duane Cyrus’ career as an artist, producer, curator and educator is kaleidoscopic – always changing, reflective and fascinating. His current post, as Director of the University of Arizona School of Dance since 2022, is as chromatic. Cyrus has made impressive strides in helping students learn and succeed. “I’m committed to building a […]

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  2. Arizona Arts on AZPM

    For years, Arizona Public Media (AZPM) has showcased the creativity and talent emerging from Arizona Arts and the College of Fine Arts. Through in-depth features, artist profiles, and event coverage, these videos capture the passion, innovation, and impact of our students, faculty, and alumni across art, dance, music, theatre, and film. Highlighting inspirational people, performances, […]

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  3. Arizona Arts Live welcomes Silkroad Ensemble for “Uplifted Voices”

    TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Arts Live, the University of Arizona’s performing arts series, and the Tucson Desert Song Festival are proud to welcome the groundbreaking Silkroad Ensemble to Tucson for Uplifted Voices, a one-night-only performance at Centennial Hall on April 6, 2025. Led by six boundary-breaking musicians, Uplifted Voices is a global musical journey that shines a light on underrepresented voices from around the […]

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  4. Broadway in Tucson announces 20th season

    Broadway in Tucson celebrates its 20th anniversary with its 2025 / 2026 season, featuring “Back to the Future,” “The Wiz,” and Moulin Rouge!, winner of 10 Tony Awards, including ‘Best Musical,’ all performed at Centennial Hall on the campus of the University of Arizona. Since the Broadway series launched, nearly 1.7 million guests have enjoyed over […]

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  5. Inspiring a Community with Niko Gomez

    Nicolette “Niko” Gomez never expected to be an inspiration.  “I’m definitely grateful that my community sees me as someone that they’re able to come to with questions,” she said.  An entrepreneur and member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Gomez spent 10 years working at Casino Del Sol before realizing that there are more opportunities for […]

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  6. Broadway in Tucson: Spring 2025

    Broadway in Tucson has added two new shows to their spring 2025 line-up, including STOMP (Feb. 4-5) and Alton Brown: Last Bite (April 9) performed at Centennial Hall on the campus of the University of Arizona. The season ends this summer with SHUCKED (Aug. 5-10), the Tony Award-winning musical comedy. For more information, visit Broadway […]

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  7. Current openings with the College of Fine Arts

    Arizona Arts and its College of Fine Arts is seeking talented individuals to join our vibrant community of artists, educators, and scholars.  Whether you’re an experienced professional or an emerging leader in your field, our open faculty positions offer the chance to inspire the next generation of creators and innovators. Check out the opportunities below […]

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  8. Message from the Dean: String Project

    I thought I’d take this opportunity to highlight the work of Prof. Ted Buchholz in founding and directing the School of Music String Project, one of our signature community engagement initiatives in the Arts. A recent article in The Daily Wildcat highlighted the impact of the String Project under Ted’s leadership. Here’s a brief excerpt: “Working […]

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  9. New arts study reveals strong support for the arts

    The results are in, and the message is clear: Americans view the arts as essential to their personal lives, their communities, and the nation’s future, according to a new arts study from Americans for the Arts. Yet, despite its undeniable value, only half (51%) of Americans believe everyone in their community has equal access to […]

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  10. Spring Arts Preview from Arizona Arts

    Arizona Arts presents a 2025 spring semester of arts experiences to engage audiences on campus at the University of Arizona and in the community.  This spring we will celebrate milestone anniversaries for “I Dream in Widescreen” (20th), the Center for Creative Photography (50th) and the Martha Graham Dance Company (100th). Arizona Arts and its units produce […]

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