Felicia Zhang hopes community members will do more than look at her art. She hopes they’ll add to it, talk with one another, and consider how healing takes shape across cultures. Zhang, a University of Arizona junior studying physiology and medical sciences, is developing “Rooted in Wellness” as part of the 2026-27 JustArts Fellowship. The […]
read moreAn alum now dancing professionally in Chicago and a senior studying in Barcelona this semester found that time abroad did not pull them away from dance. It changed why they dance. Ask a dance major about studying abroad and the first answer is usually a worry: what happens to my training if I leave the […]
read moreSeven University of Arizona students were selected for the 2026 Creative Achievement Awards in recognition of their artistic excellence, innovation, dedication and contributions to the College of Fine Arts community. Presented annually by the College of Fine Arts, the awards honor undergraduate and graduate students whose creative work demonstrates exceptional achievement in the arts and […]
read moreDeeDee DuPlessis experienced 15 days of photographic experimentation in Barcelona this past July, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts’ Medici Circle. DuPlessis, a senior pursuing a BFA in studio art with a Photography, Video and Imaging emphasis, was invited to attend the International Experimentation Residency in Barcelona. The 10-day residency consisted of eight artists […]
read moreStudying abroad can sound like a major undertaking. Students have to consider where they want to go, how courses will apply to their degrees, what the program will cost and how to handle applications and travel arrangements. From art in Barcelona to music in Rome, College of Fine Arts students can explore creative fields in programs around […]
read moreThe numbers tell a story that any prospective student or their parent should hear. Across the College of Fine Arts and its four schools, University of Arizona arts graduates are finding work, building careers and making an impact in some of the most competitive creative industries in the world. And they’re doing it at a […]
read moreArizona Arts Rx, the innovative arts + culture prescription program, in partnership with SocialRx, wrapped its inaugural year with results that exceeded expectations. First-year outcomes include that 91% of students with poor mental health at intake demonstrated improvement in mental health and well-being and 60% of lonely students reported feeling less lonely. This campuswide initiative […]
read moreSchool of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) students are finding audiences around the world as their films earn selections and awards at respected festivals, reflecting the creativity, ambition and dedication of the school’s emerging filmmakers. As Director of Outreach and Industry, Kerryn Negus leads TFTV’s festival strategy, working individually with filmmakers to develop customized campaigns […]
read moreFabiola Mendoza, a third-year student, studies applied biotechnology and biology. She didn’t expect an art class to change how she thinks about science. But by taking a School of Art gen ed course, she found that art and science relate to one another in an unexpected way. “I didn’t find this connection between art and STEM […]
read moreAlexandra (Alex) Demetriades, a second-year graduate student in the School of Dance, was named “Outstanding Graduate” this spring, a demonstration of her genuine commitment to her professional studies. Nominated by Associate Professor Trent D. Williams Jr., Demetriades’ dedication to academic excellence, teaching, research, and artistic practice through a holistic, community-centered approach made her an ideal […]
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