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.

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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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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

Tucson becomes global stage in final year of Center Stage

Tucson becomes global stage in final year of Center StageLEARN MORE

Arizona Arts Live, the University of Arizona’s official performing arts presenter, is proud to announce its participation in the final year of Center Stage. Center Stage is

Arizona Arts Live, the University of Arizona’s official

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Tucson becomes global stage in final year of Center Stage
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