Music faculty join global research effort with France-Arizona

Music faculty join global research effort with France-ArizonaLEARN MORE

Three School of Music faculty are part of a new international research effort focused on the human dimensions of climate change. A first for College of Fine Arts faculty,

Three School of Music faculty are part of a new

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Music faculty join global research effort with France-Arizona

“Kelli Connell: Pictures for Charis” opens at CCP

“Kelli Connell: Pictures for Charis” opens at CCPLEARN MORE

Over the last 10 years, American photographer Kelli Connell immersed herself in the archives of the Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona,

Over the last 10 years, American photographer Kelli

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“Kelli Connell: Pictures for Charis” opens at CCP

Hasan Elahi named dean of Arizona Arts at the University of Arizona

Hasan Elahi named dean of Arizona Arts at the University of ArizonaLEARN MORE

Artist, educator, and academic leader to oversee one of the nation’s most integrated arts divisions starting July 1, 2025 TUCSON, Ariz. — The University of Arizona has

Artist, educator, and academic leader to oversee one of

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Hasan Elahi named dean of Arizona Arts at the University of Arizona

Ricardo Chavez named Outstanding Graduate for School of Art

Ricardo Chavez named Outstanding Graduate for School of ArtLEARN MORE

Ricardo Chavez has been selected as the “Outstanding Graduate” by the University of Arizona School of Art for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Professor

Ricardo Chavez has been selected as the “Outstanding

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Ricardo Chavez named Outstanding Graduate for School of Art

Six new projects blend creativity and community impact

Six new projects blend creativity and community impactLEARN MORE

This year, six Arts Research + Resilience projects were awarded funding through a continuing partnership between the Arizona Institute for Resilience and the College of Fine

This year, six Arts Research + Resilience projects were

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Six new projects blend creativity and community impact

Student’s time as wildland firefighter shapes exhibition

Student’s time as wildland firefighter shapes exhibitionLEARN MORE

In Alexis Joy Hagestad’s new solo exhibition, viewers can walk through a fictional burned forest, watch a video with a fire map of the western United States and listen to

In Alexis Joy Hagestad’s new solo exhibition,

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Student’s time as wildland firefighter shapes exhibition

Integrative Arts Research Fellows cohort named

Integrative Arts Research Fellows cohort namedLEARN MORE

Nine College of Fine Arts faculty members have been selected as part of the Integrative Arts Research Fellowship cohort, earning funding to support research

Nine College of Fine Arts faculty members have been

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Integrative Arts Research Fellows cohort named

Beihua Guo takes 2nd in Grad Slam with 'Ground Zeros'

Beihua Guo takes 2nd in Grad Slam with 'Ground Zeros'LEARN MORE

University of Arizona School of Art student Beihua Guo captured second place in the campus-wide Grad Slam contest with his presentation, “Designated Ground Zeros: Documenting

University of Arizona School of Art student Beihua Guo

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Beihua Guo takes 2nd in Grad Slam with 'Ground Zeros'

Exhibition brings together science, art and community building

Exhibition brings together science, art and community buildingLEARN MORE

A new series of exhibitions showcases works by STEM graduate students to communicate their scientific findings through artistic expression.

A new series of exhibitions showcases works by STEM

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Exhibition brings together science, art and community building

Medici Mondays: Sarah Greenwell-Scott

Medici Mondays: Sarah Greenwell-ScottLEARN MORE

Sarah Greenwell-Scott did research at the National Anthropological Archives in Washington D.C., thanks to support from the CFA Medici Circle.

Sarah Greenwell-Scott did research at the National

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Medici Mondays: Sarah Greenwell-Scott

Medici Mondays: Gloria Orozco Dorado

Medici Mondays: Gloria Orozco DoradoLEARN MORE

Gloria Orozco Dorado performed and presented – earning two awards – at ClarinetFest® 2024 in Dublin, Ireland.

Gloria Orozco Dorado performed and presented – earning

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Medici Mondays: Gloria Orozco Dorado

Call for Proposals | Arts Research + Resilience Grants

Call for Proposals | Arts Research + Resilience GrantsLEARN MORE

The College of Fine Arts and Arizona Institute for Resilience are seeking proposals for Arts Research + Resilience Grants. Due Nov. 4, 2024.

The College of Fine Arts and Arizona Institute for

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Call for Proposals | Arts Research + Resilience Grants

Apply for Integrative Arts Research Fellowships 

Apply for Integrative Arts Research Fellowships LEARN MORE

Apply to research funding and to become part of the Integrative Arts Research Fellowship cohort. Submission deadline is Oct. 14.

Apply to research funding and to become part of the

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Apply for Integrative Arts Research Fellowships 

Lori Hennessy: Shaping Inclusive Cello Pedagogy

Lori Hennessy: Shaping Inclusive Cello PedagogyLEARN MORE

Lori Hennessy, a 2023-24 University Fellow, is on a path to becoming a leading voice in shaping inclusive cello pedagogy.

Lori Hennessy, a 2023-24 University Fellow, is on a path to

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Lori Hennessy: Shaping Inclusive Cello Pedagogy

Romero, Skyler selected for Udall Center Fellows cohort

Romero, Skyler selected for Udall Center Fellows cohortLEARN MORE

School of Theatre, Film & Television faculty Elaine Romero and Lisanne Skyler were selected for the 2024-25 Udall Center Fellows cohort. 

School of Theatre, Film & Television faculty Elaine Romero

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Romero, Skyler selected for Udall Center Fellows cohort

Prof. Alshaibi joins global luminaries in Bellagio residency

Prof. Alshaibi joins global luminaries in Bellagio residencyLEARN MORE

Invited 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

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Prof. Alshaibi joins global luminaries in Bellagio residency

Art Prof. Romano probes marble portrait of Alexander in new book

Art Prof. Romano probes marble portrait of Alexander in new bookLEARN MORE

Alexander the Great has been popular for over 2,300 years, but University of Arizona Art History Professor Irene Bald Romano explains how the image and myths

Alexander the Great has been popular for over 2,300

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Art Prof. Romano probes marble portrait of Alexander in new book

How can the arts inform future space exploration

How can the arts inform future space explorationLEARN MORE

How can the arts can intersect with space exploration? A four-person all-artist crew undertook a simulated moon mission to find out. 

How can the arts can intersect with space exploration? A

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How can the arts inform future space exploration

University Fellow ties arts research with social justice

University Fellow ties arts research with social justiceLEARN MORE

Savanah 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

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University Fellow ties arts research with social justice
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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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Medici Monday: Bella Ruiz

2025 Creative Achievement Award winners

2025 Creative Achievement Award winnersLEARN MORE

Seven 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

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2025 Creative Achievement Award winners

Medici Monday: Bennett Curran

Medici Monday: Bennett CurranLEARN MORE

Bennett 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

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Medici Monday: Bennett Curran

Arizona Arts selects 2025/26 JustArts cohort

Arizona Arts selects 2025/26 JustArts cohortLEARN MORE

Arizona 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

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Arizona Arts selects 2025/26 JustArts cohort

Medici Mondays: Gia Del Pino

Medici Mondays: Gia Del PinoLEARN MORE

Gia Del Pino earned a certificate in Art and Curatorial Practice this summer, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.  Del Pino, a fifth-year PhD

Gia Del Pino earned a certificate in Art and Curatorial

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Medici Mondays: Gia Del Pino
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