Student artist surprises Bill Walton with repainted chair

January 16, 2023

Student artist surprises TV analyst Bill Walton by repainting his broadcasting the chair Grateful Dead, desert and Tucson imagery.

Art History’s Amanda Lipp named Outstanding Senior

December 16, 2022

Art history’s Amanda Lipp received the fall 2022 Outstanding Senior Award from both the School of Art and College of Fine Arts.

Erika Tenorio wins Indigenous design award, honors grandma

October 7, 2022

Erika Tenorio wins Indigenous People’s Day design award and becomes inaugural scholar for a Latin American Studies program.

Stolen painting returns home to UAMA

September 28, 2022

It’s been a long journey for a painting stolen from the University of Arizona Museum of Art, but “Woman-Ochre” is finally home for good.

Celebrating 70 years of ‘Bear Down, Arizona’

September 21, 2022

This year, the University of Arizona and its marching band, the Pride of Arizona, celebrate the 70th anniversary of “Bear Down, Arizona.”

School of Dance announces 2022-2023 season

September 19, 2022

The University of Arizona School of Dance announces its 2022-2023 season, the first under new Director Duane Cyrus.

Panama inspires grad student Arias in her art, filmmaking

September 14, 2022

Born in Costa Rica, Jacqueline Arias was adopted by American parents and moved to the Panama Canal Zone at age 4. While she only spent three years there before moving to rural Ohio, the experience made a profound impression on the artist, independent filmmaker and educator. Now a University of Arizona School of Art graduate student, Arias […]

Arizona Arts sees the future through an inclusive lens

September 2, 2022

Arizona Arts sees the future through an inclusive lens within the Arizona Arts Master Plan, a gateway to the arts. In 17th century France, salons gave artists from the country’s elite class an opportunity to display their work in a government-sponsored exhibition. In March, the University held its own SALON – the Student Artist Live […]

Arizona Arts Signature Series highlights October events

August 24, 2022

Arizona Arts is proud to present the Arizona Arts Signature Series, highlighting programs from Family Weekend to Homecoming this October.

Ph.D. student Robinson receives Velez Diversity Leadership Scholarship

August 15, 2022

As K. Lynn Robinson explores collective learning in her research, she’s convinced it can help change the art education profession in ways that better represent the nation’s diverse populations and communities. For her efforts, the School of Art doctoral student has been named the recipient of the 2022-23 Dr. Maria Teresa Velez Diversity Leadership Scholarship. The award is given […]