Joan Ashcraft: 2025 CFA Alumni of the Year

Joan Ashcraft: 2025 CFA Alumni of the YearLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona Alumni Association has named Dr. Joan Ashcraft (BM ’74, MM ’76, Ph.D. ’86) the College of Fine Arts 2025 Alumni of the Year. “As a

The University of Arizona Alumni Association has named Dr.

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Joan Ashcraft: 2025 CFA Alumni of the Year

Utz earns Sundance award in directorial debut

Utz earns Sundance award in directorial debutLEARN MORE

Alumna Lindsay Utz in her directorial debut earned a World Cinema Documentary Audience Award for "Prime Minister" at the Sundance Film Festival on Jan. 31. Utz

Alumna Lindsay Utz in her directorial debut earned a World

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Utz earns Sundance award in directorial debut

Dr. Joan Ashcraft to deliver fall graduation keynote

Dr. Joan Ashcraft to deliver fall graduation keynoteLEARN MORE

Dr. Joan Ashcraft, a three-time graduate of the School of Music, will deliver the keynote address at the CFA Fall Graduation Convocation.

Dr. Joan Ashcraft, a three-time graduate of the School of

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Dr. Joan Ashcraft to deliver fall graduation keynote

Art alumnus named 'Legendary Teacher' in Tucson

Art alumnus named 'Legendary Teacher' in TucsonLEARN MORE

Graphic design teacher Mike Srsen, School of Art alumnus, is the 2024 Pima JTED Central Campus Legendary Teacher! 

Graphic design teacher Mike Srsen, School of Art alumnus,

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Art alumnus named 'Legendary Teacher' in Tucson

López releases moody, magical 'Soledad' video 

López releases moody, magical 'Soledad' video LEARN MORE

Brian López (BA ’06, Music) has released a moody, magical music video for his song, “Soledad,” shot at Hotel Congress in downtown Tucson.

Brian López (BA ’06, Music) has released a moody,

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López releases moody, magical 'Soledad' video 

Reading one poem 1,000 times to strangers in Berlin

Reading one poem 1,000 times to strangers in BerlinLEARN MORE

Art alumnus Martin Krafft's artist-in-residency project goal: Reading one poem to 1,000 strangers in Berlin. 

Art alumnus Martin Krafft's artist-in-residency project

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Reading one poem 1,000 times to strangers in Berlin

Father inspires Art alum's Oppenheimer exhibit

Father inspires Art alum's Oppenheimer exhibitLEARN MORE

Even before the Oscar-winning film “Oppenheimer” hit theaters, University of Arizona School of Art alum Ernesto A. Trujillo created a striking collection of

Even before the Oscar-winning film “Oppenheimer” hit

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Father inspires Art alum's Oppenheimer exhibit

Barbara Grygutis: 2024 CFA Alumni of the Year

Barbara Grygutis: 2024 CFA Alumni of the YearLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona Alumni Association has named Barbara Grygutis (’68, ’71) the College of Fine Arts 2024 Alumni of the Year.

The University of Arizona Alumni Association has named

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Barbara Grygutis: 2024 CFA Alumni of the Year

Fundraising goal met for new Pride of Arizona uniforms

Fundraising goal met for new Pride of Arizona uniformsLEARN MORE

Fundraising goal was met for new uniforms for the Pride of Arizona Marching Band members, who will don the new uniforms next fall.

Fundraising goal was met for new uniforms for the Pride of

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Fundraising goal met for new Pride of Arizona uniforms

Arizona Arts at TEDxUArizona 2023

Arizona Arts at TEDxUArizona 2023LEARN MORE

Arizona Arts was well represented at TEDxUArizona: Spirit of Wonder on Nov. 1 at Centennial Hall. Now you can watch all of the talks here.

Arizona Arts was well represented at TEDxUArizona: Spirit

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Arizona Arts at TEDxUArizona 2023

Art alumnus John Flint to give CFA keynote address

Art alumnus John Flint to give CFA keynote addressLEARN MORE

John Flint (BFA '72, Studio Art) will be the keynote speaker for the Fall 2023 Graduation Convocation for the College of Fine Arts Dec. 14.

John Flint (BFA '72, Studio Art) will be the keynote

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Art alumnus John Flint to give CFA keynote address

Arizona Arts earns PRSA 'Award of Excellence'

Arizona Arts earns PRSA 'Award of Excellence'LEARN MORE

Arizona Arts won the “Award of Excellence” from the Southern Arizona PRSA for the State of the Arts | Impact Report 2022.

Arizona Arts won the “Award of Excellence” from the

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Arizona Arts earns PRSA 'Award of Excellence'

Alumnus Mata Ruda creates art installation in NYC

Alumnus Mata Ruda creates art installation in NYCLEARN MORE

Karlito Miller Espinosa (MFA ‘19, Studio Art) AKA Mata Ruda unveiled a new art installation “Esta Tierra es Nuestra Tierra” in New York City.

Karlito Miller Espinosa (MFA ‘19, Studio Art) AKA Mata

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Alumnus Mata Ruda creates art installation in NYC

Art alumna Smith earns early-career fellowship from Wellesley

Art alumna Smith earns early-career fellowship from WellesleyLEARN MORE

University of Arizona School of Art MFA grad Kaitlyn Jo Smith received a prestigious early-career artist fellowship from Wellesley College.

University of Arizona School of Art MFA grad Kaitlyn Jo

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Art alumna Smith earns early-career fellowship from Wellesley

Olivia Miller appointed UAMA director

Olivia Miller appointed UAMA directorLEARN MORE

Olivia Miller has been appointed the director of the University of Arizona Museum of Art (UAMA), effective immediately.

Olivia Miller has been appointed the director of the

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Olivia Miller appointed UAMA director

University of Arizona awards Linda McCartney an honorary degree

University of Arizona awards Linda McCartney an honorary degreeLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona bestowed an honorary degree of Doctor of Fine Arts to Linda McCartney at Commencement on May 12 at Arizona Stadium.

The University of Arizona bestowed an honorary degree of

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University of Arizona awards Linda McCartney an honorary degree
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Meet Gia Del Pino, new JustArts programs coordinator

Meet Gia Del Pino, new JustArts programs coordinatorLEARN MORE

Gia Del Pino is taking on a new assignment at Arizona Arts as the Student Programs Coordinator for the JustArts Fellows, after nearly two years as the marketing specialist at the

Gia Del Pino is taking on a new assignment at Arizona Arts

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Meet Gia Del Pino, new JustArts programs coordinator

Arizona Arts on AZPM

Arizona Arts on AZPMLEARN MORE

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

For years, Arizona Public Media (AZPM) has showcased the

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Arizona Arts on AZPM

Arizona Arts Live welcomes Silkroad Ensemble for "Uplifted Voices"

Arizona Arts Live welcomes Silkroad Ensemble for "Uplifted Voices"LEARN MORE

TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Arts Live, the University of Arizona’s performing arts series, and the Tucson Desert Song Festival are proud to welcome the

TUCSON, Ariz. – Arizona Arts Live, the

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Arizona Arts Live welcomes Silkroad Ensemble for

Dylan Cook named 2024-25 Presser Scholar

Dylan Cook named 2024-25 Presser ScholarLEARN MORE

Dylan Cook was named the 2024-2025 Presser Scholar at the University of Arizona School of Music, one of the most prestigious awards for undergraduate music students.  The

Dylan Cook was named the 2024-2025 Presser Scholar at the

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Dylan Cook named 2024-25 Presser Scholar

Student’s time as wildland firefighter shapes exhibition

Student’s time as wildland firefighter shapes exhibitionLEARN MORE

In Alexis Joy Hagestad’s new solo exhibition, viewers can walk through a fictional burned forest, watch a video with a fire map of the western United States and listen to

In Alexis Joy Hagestad’s new solo exhibition,

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Student’s time as wildland firefighter shapes exhibition

Josh Barbre’s Hip Hop Odyssey

Josh Barbre’s Hip Hop OdysseyLEARN MORE

Josh Barbre, a PhD student in musicology at the University of Arizona School of Music, completed a nine-month research residency in France last summer as a Fulbright

Josh Barbre, a PhD student in musicology at the University

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Josh Barbre’s Hip Hop Odyssey

Joan Ashcraft: 2025 CFA Alumni of the Year

Joan Ashcraft: 2025 CFA Alumni of the YearLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona Alumni Association has named Dr. Joan Ashcraft (BM ’74, MM ’76, Ph.D. ’86) the College of Fine Arts 2025 Alumni of the Year. “As a

The University of Arizona Alumni Association has named Dr.

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Joan Ashcraft: 2025 CFA Alumni of the Year

Integrative Arts Research Fellows cohort named

Integrative Arts Research Fellows cohort namedLEARN MORE

Nine College of Fine Arts faculty members have been selected as part of the Integrative Arts Research Fellowship cohort, earning funding to support research projects.  The

Nine College of Fine Arts faculty members have been

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Integrative Arts Research Fellows cohort named
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