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Bringing people together with the art of upcycling
Bringing people together with the art of upcyclingLEARN MOREArt fell into the picture by chance for Niko Sanchez, a member of the 2025-26 JustArts Fellows cohort. Biking through his old stomping grounds of San Diego, Sanchez
Art fell into the picture by chance for Niko Sanchez, a
'bit-ter-sweet' poetry collection, art exhibition addresses mental health stigma
'bit-ter-sweet' poetry collection, art exhibition addresses mental health stigmaLEARN MOREThrough a series of line breaks and stanzas, powerful diction and a purposeful rhyme scheme, an important message rises to the surface. For poet Nagasriya Ramisetty, a
Through a series of line breaks and stanzas, powerful
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
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Chris Zatarain takes an interdisciplinary approach to art
Chris Zatarain takes an interdisciplinary approach to art LEARN MOREPhotographer, musician and environmentalist, Chris Zatarain is interested in how art and music enter into dialogue with people and the planet. He is a first-year PhD student
Photographer, musician and environmentalist, Chris
Bringing people together with the art of upcycling
Bringing people together with the art of upcyclingLEARN MOREArt fell into the picture by chance for Niko Sanchez, a member of the 2025-26 JustArts Fellows cohort. Biking through his old stomping grounds of San Diego, Sanchez
Art fell into the picture by chance for Niko Sanchez, a
Two art students selected as 'AI Horizons 2.0 Fellows'
Two art students selected as 'AI Horizons 2.0 Fellows'LEARN MORETwo graduate students from the College of Fine Arts were selected for the 2026 AI Horizons 2.0 – Fronteridades Fellows program, an interdisciplinary initiative led by
Two graduate students from the College of Fine Arts were
'bit-ter-sweet' poetry collection, art exhibition addresses mental health stigma
'bit-ter-sweet' poetry collection, art exhibition addresses mental health stigmaLEARN MOREThrough a series of line breaks and stanzas, powerful diction and a purposeful rhyme scheme, an important message rises to the surface. For poet Nagasriya Ramisetty, a
Through a series of line breaks and stanzas, powerful
Message from the Dean | Farrar appointed UAMA director
Message from the Dean | Farrar appointed UAMA directorLEARN MOREI am delighted to announce that Chelsea Farrar has been appointed Director of the University of Arizona Museum of Art, effective February 16, 2026. Chelsea is an accomplished
I am delighted to announce that Chelsea Farrar has been
Brandon Coleman: 2026 CFA Alumni of the Year
Brandon Coleman: 2026 CFA Alumni of the YearLEARN MOREOver the past decade, School of Dance alumnus Brandon Coleman has cultivated a multifaceted career– both on stage and off. From performing and choreographing on New York City
Over the past decade, School of Dance alumnus Brandon
Music training shapes leadership skills for future Chief of Staff
Music training shapes leadership skills for future Chief of StaffLEARN MOREWhen you start a music degree, it can feel like there’s only one “right” outcome: performing,
When you start a music degree, it can feel like there’s
Ashley Martin-Casler’s research into community health with music
Ashley Martin-Casler’s research into community health with musicLEARN MOREFor Ashley Martin-Casler, music is more than performance—it is a public health tool. A doctoral student in the Applied Intercultural Arts Research Graduate Interdisciplinary
For Ashley Martin-Casler, music is more than
