Artist alumna grows into a farmer

Artist alumna grows into a farmerLEARN MORE

What does an artist have in common with a farmer?  Alex Atkin (BA ’08, Studio Arts) says it’s the ability to make something beautiful come from

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Artist alumna grows into a farmer

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
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Medici Monday: Kate Eid

Medici Monday: Kate EidLEARN MORE

Kate Eid attended a dance intensive in Paris, France, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle Eid, a junior majoring in dance and creative writing,

Kate Eid attended a dance intensive in Paris, France,

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Medici Monday: Kate Eid

Artist alumna grows into a farmer

Artist alumna grows into a farmerLEARN MORE

What does an artist have in common with a farmer?  Alex Atkin (BA ’08, Studio Arts) says it’s the ability to make something beautiful come from

What does an artist have in common with a

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Artist alumna grows into a farmer

Arts students join "Roots for Resilience,' building data science skills

Arts students join "Roots for Resilience,' building data science skillsLEARN MORE

Graduate art students Lori Hennessy and Andrés Cabellero joined the “Roots for Resilience” cohort to build capacity in data science and AI skills at the University of

Graduate art students Lori Hennessy and Andrés Cabellero

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Sasha Schick reflects on her years with the jazz showcase

Sasha Schick reflects on her years with the jazz showcaseLEARN MORE

Seven years ago, 15-year-old high school student Sasha Schick attended her first Arizona Jazz Dance Showcase.  “I was nervous going into the weekend as I didn’t know

Seven years ago, 15-year-old high school student Sasha

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Sasha Schick reflects on her years with the jazz showcase

Medici Monday: Andrés Caballero

Medici Monday: Andrés CaballeroLEARN MORE

Andrés Caballero attended a photography workshop in Snowmass, Colorado, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.  Caballero is a third-year MFA student

Andrés Caballero attended a photography workshop in

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Medici Monday: Macy Halverson

Medici Monday: Macy HalversonLEARN MORE

Macy Halverson attended an ‘opera scenes’ program this summer in Vicenza, Italy, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle. Halverson, a fourth-year

Macy Halverson attended an ‘opera scenes’ program this

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Medici Monday: Macy Halverson

Arizona Arts honors 2025 Excellence Award recipients

Arizona Arts honors 2025 Excellence Award recipientsLEARN MORE

The Arizona Arts Excellence Award recognizes an undergraduate student, graduate student, staff, and faculty who use their research, creative activity, leadership, and service to

The Arizona Arts Excellence Award recognizes an

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Arizona Arts honors 2025 Excellence Award recipients

Medici Monday: Bella Ruiz

Medici Monday: Bella RuizLEARN MORE

Bella Ruiz attended a dance intensive program in Moncalvo, Italy, this summer, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.  Ruiz, a fourth-year student

Bella Ruiz attended a dance intensive program in Moncalvo,

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