Meet Gia Del Pino, new JustArts programs coordinator

Meet Gia Del Pino, new JustArts programs coordinatorLEARN MORE

Gia Del Pino is taking on a new assignment at Arizona Arts as the Student Programs Coordinator for the JustArts Fellows, after nearly two years as the marketing specialist at the

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Meet Gia Del Pino, new JustArts programs coordinator

Josh Barbre’s Hip Hop Odyssey

Josh Barbre’s Hip Hop OdysseyLEARN MORE

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

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Josh Barbre’s Hip Hop Odyssey

Inspiring a Community with Niko Gomez

Inspiring a Community with Niko GomezLEARN MORE

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

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Inspiring a Community with Niko Gomez

Taryn Williamson launches 'Fit to Perform'

Taryn Williamson launches 'Fit to Perform'LEARN MORE

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

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Taryn Williamson launches 'Fit to Perform'

Race/Remix with Kim Cosier

Race/Remix with Kim CosierLEARN MORE

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,

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Race/Remix with Kim Cosier

New JustArts Fellows are all about change

New JustArts Fellows are all about changeLEARN MORE

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

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New JustArts Fellows are all about change

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

The benefits and impact of the diversity event grants

The benefits and impact of the diversity event grantsLEARN MORE

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

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The benefits and impact of the diversity event grants

Five JustArts Fellows answer five questions

Five JustArts Fellows answer five questionsLEARN MORE

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

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Five JustArts Fellows answer five questions

Inclusive Excellence Award winners announced

Inclusive Excellence Award winners announcedLEARN MORE

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

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Inclusive Excellence Award winners announced

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

Sama Alshaibi is the new Racial Justice Studio director

Sama Alshaibi is the new Racial Justice Studio directorLEARN MORE

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

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Sama Alshaibi is the new Racial Justice Studio director

Racial Justice Studio launches Race/Remix podcast

Racial Justice Studio launches Race/Remix podcastLEARN MORE

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

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Racial Justice Studio launches Race/Remix podcast

Art student Agrella receives UArizona Centennial Award

Art student Agrella receives UArizona Centennial AwardLEARN MORE

School 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

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Art student Agrella receives UArizona Centennial Award

Arizona Arts selects second JustArts cohort

Arizona Arts selects second JustArts cohortLEARN MORE

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

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Arizona Arts selects second JustArts cohort

Alumnus Mata Ruda creates art installation in NYC

Alumnus Mata Ruda creates art installation in NYCLEARN MORE

Karlito 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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Alumnus Mata Ruda creates art installation in NYC

Mellon recipient Cordova hopes art project adds to border discourse

Mellon recipient Cordova hopes art project adds to border discourseLEARN MORE

Nathan 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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Mellon recipient Cordova hopes art project adds to border discourse

2023-24 VASE lineup features four top artists, scholars

2023-24 VASE lineup features four top artists, scholarsLEARN MORE

Marking 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

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2023-24 VASE lineup features four top artists, scholars

Art alumna Smith earns early-career fellowship from Wellesley

Art alumna Smith earns early-career fellowship from WellesleyLEARN MORE

University 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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Art alumna Smith earns early-career fellowship from Wellesley
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Why Do the Arts Matter?

Why Do the Arts Matter?LEARN MORE

At the 2025 College of Fine Arts Convocation, Dean Andy Schulz took the stage for one final keynote address before stepping down from his dual role as Vice President for the Arts

At the 2025 College of Fine Arts Convocation, Dean Andy

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Why Do the Arts Matter?

Class of 2025

Class of 2025LEARN MORE

The College of Fine Arts was proud to celebrate the Class of 2025 by bestowing 361 degrees at the CFA Graduation Convocation on May 18 to a sellout audience at Centennial

The College of Fine Arts was proud to celebrate the Class

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Class of 2025

The Lives of Pictures

The Lives of PicturesLEARN MORE

In 2015, AZPM's Andrew Brown produced an outstanding video feature, "The Lives of Pictures" about the history of the Center for Creative Photography at the time of the 40th

In 2015, AZPM's Andrew Brown produced an outstanding video

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The Lives of Pictures

CFA faculty honors, promotions and milestones 

CFA faculty honors, promotions and milestones LEARN MORE

College of Fine Arts faculty are earning major recognition across disciplines, including honors, promotions and new leadership roles. Nicole Antebi (art) received

College of Fine Arts faculty are earning major recognition

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CFA faculty honors, promotions and milestones 

Art prescriptions to aid student mental health

Art prescriptions to aid student mental healthLEARN MORE

For many college students, navigating academic demands, social changes, and the transition to adulthood can take a toll on emotional well-being. At the University of

For many college students, navigating academic demands,

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Art prescriptions to aid student mental health

Dean Schulz to deliver CFA keynote address

Dean Schulz to deliver CFA keynote addressLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is pleased to announce that Dean Andy Schulz, vice president for the arts, will serve as the keynote speaker for this year’s

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is pleased

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Dean Schulz to deliver CFA keynote address

Dylan Cook is the Outstanding Senior for CFA, School of Music

Dylan Cook is the Outstanding Senior for CFA, School of MusicLEARN MORE

Dylan Cook has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts and the School of Music for the 2025 spring

Dylan Cook has been selected as the “Outstanding

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Dylan Cook is the Outstanding Senior for CFA, School of Music

Nikki Martin selected as Outstanding Senior for the School of Dance

Nikki Martin selected as Outstanding Senior for the School of DanceLEARN MORE

Nikki Martin has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the University of Arizona School of Dance for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Assistant

Nikki Martin has been selected as the “Outstanding

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Nikki Martin selected as Outstanding Senior for the School of Dance
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