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Arizona Arts names Lia Uribe director of the School of Music
Arizona Arts names Lia Uribe director of the School of MusicLEARN MOREArizona Arts has named Dr. Lia Uribe as director of the University of Arizona School of Music. An arts administrator, bassoonist, and scholar known for her work
Arizona Arts has named Dr. Lia Uribe as director
What Gen Ed students are discovering in museums
What Gen Ed students are discovering in museumsLEARN MOREFabiola Mendoza, a third-year student, studies applied biotechnology and biology. She didn't expect an art class to change how she thinks about science. But by taking a
Fabiola Mendoza, a third-year student, studies applied
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
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Fellows turn bold ideas into high-impact arts experiences
Fellows turn bold ideas into high-impact arts experiencesLEARN MOREArizona Arts is proud to announce the 2026–27 JustArts Fellowship cohort of five students, using the arts as a vehicle for meaningful change at the
Arizona Arts is proud to announce
Excellence in service, teaching and new talent recognized at 2026 Plenary
Excellence in service, teaching and new talent recognized at 2026 PlenaryLEARN MOREStaff and faculty from College of Fine Arts gathered for the 2026 Plenary and Breakfast on Aug. 19 at the Tucson Marriott University Park hotel to honor exceptional teaching,
Staff and faculty from College of Fine Arts gathered for
Arizona Arts presents the 2026 fall season of events for Tucson
Arizona Arts presents the 2026 fall season of events for TucsonLEARN MOREArizona Arts presents a 2026 fall semester of arts experiences to engage audiences on campus at the University of Arizona and in the Tucson community. Arizona Arts and
Arizona Arts presents a 2026 fall semester of arts
Arizona Arts students are landing where it counts
Arizona Arts students are landing where it countsLEARN MOREThe numbers tell a story that any prospective student or their parent should hear. Across the College of Fine Arts and its four schools, University of Arizona arts graduates are
The numbers tell a story that any prospective student or
Arizona Arts Rx completes landmark first year
Arizona Arts Rx completes landmark first yearLEARN MOREArizona Arts Rx, the innovative arts + culture prescription program, in partnership with SocialRx, wrapped its inaugural year with results that exceeded
Arizona Arts Rx, the innovative arts + culture
A century of looking at animals and ourselves
A century of looking at animals and ourselvesLEARN MOREWhen "Animality: 100 Years of Photographs" opens at the University of Arizona Center for Creative Photography (CCP) on Aug. 8, visitors will meet a menagerie: sea lions saluting,
When "Animality: 100 Years of Photographs" opens at the
Film festivals select 32 TFTV student films to screen
Film festivals select 32 TFTV student films to screenLEARN MORESchool of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) students are finding audiences around the world as their films earn selections and awards at respected festivals, reflecting the
School of Theatre, Film & Television (TFTV) students
Arizona Arts welcomes three new leaders
Arizona Arts welcomes three new leadersLEARN MOREThe Arizona Arts human resources team has had a busy summer. Three seasoned leaders have joined the college's senior team: Jeff Beekman as director of the School of
The Arizona Arts human resources team has had a busy
