Medici Mondays: Vanessa Saavedra

Medici Mondays: Vanessa SaavedraLEARN MORE

Vanessa Saavedra completed her border-themed painting, Cruzando Al Otro Lado, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.

Vanessa Saavedra completed her border-themed

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Medici Mondays: Vanessa Saavedra

Medici Mondays: Aubrey Behrens

Medici Mondays: Aubrey BehrensLEARN MORE

Aubrey Behrens created and installed three sculptures in and around Tucson, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle.

Aubrey Behrens created and installed three sculptures in

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Medici Mondays: Aubrey Behrens

Two Arizona Arts projects receive HSI Faculty Seed Grants

Two Arizona Arts projects receive HSI Faculty Seed GrantsLEARN MORE

Two Arizona Arts projects will receive funds from the 2024 HSI Faculty Seed Grant Program from the RII and HSI Initiatives. 

Two Arizona Arts projects will receive funds from the 2024

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Two Arizona Arts projects receive HSI Faculty Seed Grants

Making sense out of the senseless

Making sense out of the senselessLEARN MORE

Marcos Serafim wants to make sense out of the senseless when it comes to processing data and information with his recent art installation.

Marcos Serafim wants to make sense out of the senseless

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Making sense out of the senseless

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

School of Art grabs top 10 Illustration ranking

School of Art grabs top 10 Illustration rankingLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona School of Art’s Illustration, Design and Animation program is ranked 10th in the nation among public schools.

The University of Arizona School of Art’s Illustration,

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School of Art grabs top 10 Illustration ranking

Graduate fellow Caballero tells lucha libre story

Graduate fellow Caballero tells lucha libre storyLEARN MORE

The first time Andrés Caballero entered Arena México, called the “cathedral of lucha libre” professional wrestling, he was hooked. “I remember feeling

The first time Andrés Caballero entered Arena

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Graduate fellow Caballero tells lucha libre story

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

New exhibition explores integrating arts research on campus

New exhibition explores integrating arts research on campusLEARN MORE

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is presenting an arts research-centered exhibition at the Center for Creative Photography.

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is

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New exhibition explores integrating arts research on campus

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

As honors flow, Macias hopes to expand border discourse

As honors flow, Macias hopes to expand border discourseLEARN MORE

University of Arizona art professor Alejandro Macias landed a prestigious three-month CALA Alliance residency this summer for Latinx artists.

University of Arizona art professor Alejandro Macias landed

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As honors flow, Macias hopes to expand border discourse

"Missing in Brooks County" nominated for a Peabody Award

"Missing in Brooks County" nominated for a Peabody AwardLEARN MORE

The film, "Missing in Brooks County," earned a nomination for a Peabody Award in the documentary category, it was announced April 11.

The film, "Missing in Brooks County," earned a nomination

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Mulcahy, Serafim receive RII production seed grants

Mulcahy, Serafim receive RII production seed grantsLEARN MORE

Arts faculty Michael Mulcahy and Marcos Serafim received 2022-23 Production Grants from the Office for Research, Innovation and Impact.

Arts faculty Michael Mulcahy and Marcos Serafim received

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Mulcahy, Serafim receive RII production seed grants

Alumna Varela accepted into UT-Austin career program

Alumna Varela accepted into UT-Austin career programLEARN MORE

Arizona arts alumna Bella Maria Varela has been named a prestigious Early Career Fellow at the University of Texas at Austin.

Arizona arts alumna Bella Maria Varela has been named a

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Alumna Varela accepted into UT-Austin career program

Erika Tenorio wins Indigenous design award, honors grandma

Erika Tenorio wins Indigenous design award, honors grandmaLEARN MORE

Erika Tenorio wins Indigenous People’s Day design award and becomes inaugural scholar for a Latin American Studies program.

Erika Tenorio wins Indigenous People’s Day design award

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Erika Tenorio wins Indigenous design award, honors grandma

Panama inspires grad student Arias in her art, filmmaking

Panama inspires grad student Arias in her art, filmmakingLEARN MORE

Born in Costa Rica, Jacqueline Arias was adopted by American parents and moved to the Panama Canal Zone at age 4. While she only spent three years there before moving

Born in Costa Rica, Jacqueline Arias was adopted

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Panama inspires grad student Arias in her art, filmmaking

CUES Spanning Boundaries Challenge

CUES Spanning Boundaries ChallengeLEARN MORE

School of Art’s Nicole Antebi has been selected for the Center for University Education Scholarship (CUES) 2022 Spanning Boundaries Team.

School of Art’s Nicole Antebi has been selected for the

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CUES Spanning Boundaries Challenge

Ash Dahlke debuts art installation in Southern Arizona

Ash Dahlke debuts art installation in Southern ArizonaLEARN MORE

Ash Dahlke debuts art installation at The Land with No Name, plus a bi-national, collaborative mural in Agua Prieta, Sonora.

Ash Dahlke debuts art installation at The Land with No

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Ash Dahlke debuts art installation in Southern Arizona

Songs of Eagles and Stars

Songs of Eagles and StarsLEARN MORE

Songs of Eagles and Stars is the title of Diana Peralta's research project for her work as a 2021 Mellon-Fronteridades Graduate Fellow.

Songs of Eagles and Stars is the title of Diana Peralta's

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Songs of Eagles and Stars
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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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