From Graffiti to Coloring Books

February 16, 2021

Aaron Coleman’s early art took the form of graffiti art on trains. The assistant professor is now uses art to communicate about race.

Arizona Arts Studio Series … masked figure drawing

December 16, 2020

Find out how students at the University of Arizona School of Art are learning figure drawing through flex in-person class. Hear from artist and Assistant Professor Alex Macias, and student Bennett Tolar as they discuss the benefits of working in the studio. Arizona Arts Studio Series takes you inside the studios, labs and rehearsal halls […]

Arizona Arts Studio Series … 3D scenic design modeling

December 11, 2020

Hear how scenic design students are learning how to create sets with computer-based 3D modeling and design software! Assistant Professor Joe C. Klug and students Kensey Coleman, Dustin Bielich and Rebekah Clark discuss how they are adapting to the challenges of learning design tech outside of the workshop. Arizona Arts Studio Series takes you inside […]

Arizona Arts Studio Series … inside the flute studio

October 13, 2020

What’s it like inside the flute studio at the Fred Fox School of Music … during COVID. Hear professor Brian Luce and students Kaissy Yau and Melissa Requist discuss reentry and playing on stage at Centennial Hall; and see what role kinesiology and biomechanics has with improving flute performance. Arizona Arts Studio Series takes you […]

Milbauer broadens horizons at Harvard Kennedy School

October 12, 2020

Dr. John Milbauer earned a Master’s in Public Administration in 2020 from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government as a JFK Fellow.

Gary Setzer selected as Provost Award recipient

October 6, 2020

School of Art professor Gary Setzer was selected as recipient of the Provost Award for Innovation in Teaching at the University of Arizona.

Macias featured in four Texas exhibitions

September 29, 2020

Alejandro Macias, assistant professor at the School of Art, currently has his work showcased in four exhibitions in time for Hispanic Heritage Month all in Texas. Macias grew up in Brownsville, Texas, along the U.S./Mexico border. His work focuses on what it means to identify with more than one culture and how that can affect […]

Music and the Brain

September 28, 2020

Molly Gebrian’s “What Musicians Can Learn About Practicing from Current Brain Research,” offers on how to efficiently practice for success.

Kay He explores light painting in the Wild West

August 14, 2020

Music assistant professor Kay He explores ight painting photography with stunning results.

The importance of arts in the time of lockdown

May 19, 2020

As the lockdown continued in the spring, arts of all types took center stage for millions of Americans while isolating, working and educating at home. Arizona Arts leaders spoke about the importance of arts in the time of lockdown.