Rocking the Clarinet: Gloria Orozco

September 20, 2023

How does one make a clarinet sound like an electric guitar? This was the question that Gloria Orozco, DMA candidate, had to answer.

Medici Mondays: Ivy Wahome

September 18, 2023

Ivy Wahome did community service for the Rovy Youth Academy near her hometown in Kenya, thanks to support from Medici Circle donors.

Student Spotlight on Alicia Damian

June 6, 2023

Alicia Damian (24’) is an ambitious and resourceful student at the University of Arizona with a passion for creating community in the arts.

Lisitte Mora: 2023 CFA Spring Outstanding Senior

May 12, 2023

Lisitte Mora (they/she) knew they wanted to pursue theater at a young age. The path became crystal clear after seeing Kinky Boots and Gloria.

Creating art in senior Danielle Hunt’s DNA

May 12, 2023

As the youngest in a family of musicians, dancers, artists and storytellers, Danielle Hunt was a perfect fit for the College of Fine Arts.

Celebrating the Outstanding Seniors, GTAs for spring 2023

May 11, 2023

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts celebrates its “Outstanding Seniors” and “Outstanding GTA” at the 2023 Spring Graduation.

Calista Olander named School of Art’s top senior for spring 2023

May 10, 2023

Calista Olander traded one canvas — the ballet floor — for another in art history when enrolling at the University of Arizona School of Art.

Senior’s documentary ‘brings Tucson’s water story to life’

May 2, 2023

When Tia Stephens needed a local issue to explore for her honors capstone documentary film project, the School of Art graduating senior picked a topic we sometimes take for granted in the desert. Water. “Every day I interact with water in the most intimate of ways and yet I had no idea where this water came from […]

Alumnus Camden Hardy connects with students with postcards

April 27, 2023

Alumus Camden Hardy is using a storytelling postcard project to connect with PhD students at the University of Arizona School of Art.

Jess Scott: “I really like art that does not hold back”

April 25, 2023

Jess Scott changed her major from computer science to theatre at the University of Arizona. Now she’s writing, acting and directing.