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Arizona Arts selects 2025/26 JustArts cohort
Arizona Arts selects 2025/26 JustArts cohortLEARN MOREArizona Arts has selected six student leaders from across campus for the 2025/26 JustArts Fellowship cohort, who will design projects that expand access to the arts and
Arizona Arts has selected six student leaders from across
Josh Barbre’s Hip Hop Odyssey
Josh Barbre’s Hip Hop OdysseyLEARN MOREJosh 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
Inspiring a Community with Niko Gomez
Inspiring a Community with Niko GomezLEARN MORENicolette “Niko” Gomez never expected to be an inspiration. “I’m definitely grateful that my community sees me as someone that they're able to come to with
Nicolette “Niko” Gomez never expected to be an
Taryn Williamson launches 'Fit to Perform'
Taryn Williamson launches 'Fit to Perform'LEARN MORETaryn Williamson, a 2024-25 JustArts Fellow, is launching "Fit to Perform," a project promoting inclusivity and body positivity in the arts.
Taryn Williamson, a 2024-25 JustArts Fellow, is launching
Race/Remix with Kim Cosier
Race/Remix with Kim CosierLEARN MOREDr. Kim Cosier, a leader in social justice art education, discusses art’s impact on educational reform on the Race/Remix podcast.
Dr. Kim Cosier, a leader in social justice art education,
New JustArts Fellows are all about change
New JustArts Fellows are all about changeLEARN MOREFrom technology to science and dance, the 2024-2025 JustArts Fellows aims to create a space for groups who have been overlooked.
From technology to science and dance, the 2024-2025
Prof. Alshaibi joins global luminaries in Bellagio residency
Prof. Alshaibi joins global luminaries in Bellagio residencyLEARN MOREInvited to the prestigious Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center residency program, University of Arizona School of Art Regents Professor Sama Alshaibi joined other
Invited to the prestigious Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio
The benefits and impact of the diversity event grants
The benefits and impact of the diversity event grantsLEARN MOREDrs. Daniel Linder and Elizabeth Schauer discuss how the Diversity & Inclusion Event Grants have benefited their program and students.
Drs. Daniel Linder and Elizabeth Schauer discuss how the
Five JustArts Fellows answer five questions
Five JustArts Fellows answer five questionsLEARN MOREThe second cohort of the JustArts Fellows will be giving their final presentations on March 25 at the University of Arizona Museum of Art.
The second cohort of the JustArts Fellows will be giving
Inclusive Excellence Award winners announced
Inclusive Excellence Award winners announcedLEARN MOREArizona Arts will recognize the four recipients of the inaugural Inclusive Excellence Award at the Tornabene Theatre on Feb. 29.
Arizona Arts will recognize the four recipients of the
University Fellow ties arts research with social justice
University Fellow ties arts research with social justiceLEARN MORESavanah Pennell is a PhD student studying art history and education at the School of Art, focusing on Southwest and contemporary Latinx art.
Savanah Pennell is a PhD student studying art history and
Sama Alshaibi is the new Racial Justice Studio director
Sama Alshaibi is the new Racial Justice Studio directorLEARN MOREIn August of 2023, Regents Professor and Guggenheim Fellow Sama Alshaibi became the new director of the Racial Justice Studio.
In August of 2023, Regents Professor and Guggenheim
Racial Justice Studio launches Race/Remix podcast
Racial Justice Studio launches Race/Remix podcastLEARN MORERace/Remix, a new podcast produced by the Racial Justice Studio of Arizona Arts, launched with its first two episodes of Season 1 on Dec. 1.
Race/Remix, a new podcast produced by the Racial Justice
Art student Agrella receives UArizona Centennial Award
Art student Agrella receives UArizona Centennial AwardLEARN MORESchool of Art's Grayson Agrella was given the Centennial Achievement Award, one of the highest student honors at the University of Arizona.
School of Art's Grayson Agrella was given the Centennial
Arizona Arts selects second JustArts cohort
Arizona Arts selects second JustArts cohortLEARN MOREArizona Arts is pleased to announce the second cohort of JustArts Fellows 2023-24. The program advances diversity and inclusion in the arts.
Arizona Arts is pleased to announce the second cohort of
Alumnus Mata Ruda creates art installation in NYC
Alumnus Mata Ruda creates art installation in NYCLEARN MOREKarlito 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
Mellon recipient Cordova hopes art project adds to border discourse
Mellon recipient Cordova hopes art project adds to border discourseLEARN MORENathan Cordova, an MFA candidate in the School of Art, is one of eight University of Arizona students to receive the 2023 Mellon Fellowship.
Nathan Cordova, an MFA candidate in the School of Art, is
2023-24 VASE lineup features four top artists, scholars
2023-24 VASE lineup features four top artists, scholarsLEARN MOREMarking its 16th season, the University of Arizona School of Art’s Visiting Artists and Scholars Endowment series will feature acclaimed artists and educators Vincent Valdez,
Marking its 16th season, the University of Arizona School
Art alumna Smith earns early-career fellowship from Wellesley
Art alumna Smith earns early-career fellowship from WellesleyLEARN MOREUniversity 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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Sasha Schick reflects on her years with the jazz showcase
Sasha Schick reflects on her years with the jazz showcaseLEARN MORESeven 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
Medici Monday: Andrés Caballero
Medici Monday: Andrés CaballeroLEARN MOREAndrés 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
Medici Monday: Macy Halverson
Medici Monday: Macy HalversonLEARN MOREMacy 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
Arizona Arts honors 2025 Excellence Award recipients
Arizona Arts honors 2025 Excellence Award recipientsLEARN MOREThe 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
Medici Monday: Bella Ruiz
Medici Monday: Bella RuizLEARN MOREBella 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,
2025 Creative Achievement Award winners
2025 Creative Achievement Award winnersLEARN MORESeven students will receive Creative Achievement Awards at the Arizona Arts’ Fall Celebration during the University of Arizona Fall Family Weekend on Oct. 10 at
Seven students will receive Creative Achievement
Medici Monday: Bennett Curran
Medici Monday: Bennett CurranLEARN MOREBennett Curran enhanced his senior thesis film, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle. Curran, a senior pursuing his BA in Film & Television
Bennett Curran enhanced his senior thesis film, thanks to
Arizona Arts selects 2025/26 JustArts cohort
Arizona Arts selects 2025/26 JustArts cohortLEARN MOREArizona Arts has selected six student leaders from across campus for the 2025/26 JustArts Fellowship cohort, who will design projects that expand access to the arts and
Arizona Arts has selected six student leaders from across
