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Art 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

Through 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

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

Nicolette “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, 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

Dr. 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,

From 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

Drs. 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

The 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

Arizona 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

In 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

Race/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

Arizona 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