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 Arts. Each project uses the tools of artistic inquiry to build more connected, creative, and resilient communities—whether through public exhibitions, experimental filmmaking, or trapeze-based theatre. Projects were selected based on […]
read moreGia 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 Center for Creative Photography. Del Pino earned her MFA at the University of Florida in art and technology and is currently working on her […]
read moreFor years, Arizona Public Media (AZPM) has showcased the creativity and talent emerging from Arizona Arts and the College of Fine Arts. Through in-depth features, artist profiles, and event coverage, these videos capture the passion, innovation, and impact of our students, faculty, and alumni across art, dance, music, theatre, and film. Highlighting inspirational people, performances, […]
read moreCFA students, join us on March 28 for the Arts Administration Internship Fair, 12:30-2p. Meet local arts organizations to learn more about internship opportunities, get info about the Arts Administration minor and eat free PIZZA! Learn about the Arts Administration Minor.
read moreJoin Dr. Jamie A. Lee for an engaging presentation that explores archives not just as collections of documents but as living, evolving spaces filled with emotion and history. AIAR Speaker SeriesFriday, March 282-3pSlonaker House Through stories and records from community archives they founded, Dr. Lee will examine how archives shape and are shaped by the […]
read 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 Fellow. “It is truly an honor for one of our School of Music doctoral students to be selected for the Fulbright Scholar Program,” said School of Music Director […]
read moreThe University of Arizona Alumni Association has named Dr. Joan Ashcraft (BM ’74, MM ’76, Ph.D. ’86) the College of Fine Arts 2025 Alumni of the Year. “As a distinguished three-time graduate of our School of Music, Dr. Ashcraft has made an extraordinary impact on the arts landscape in Tucson and beyond,” said Andy Schulz, […]
read moreNine College of Fine Arts faculty members have been selected as part of the Integrative Arts Research Fellowship cohort, earning funding to support research projects. The Fellows were selected based on their ongoing projects which build resilient individuals and communities through practice-based arts research methods. Each will receive a stipend and pilot project funding to […]
read moreThe 2024-25 JustArts Fellows cohort will present their interdisciplinary projects addressing social issues through the arts. Each presentation will showcase their creative work, from visual arts and performances to community initiatives, aimed at fostering social change. “Digital Art Inspired by Indigenous Tradition” “Tucson Zines Online — Creating a Digital Archive of Tucson Zines Throughout the Years” “Harmonizing Movement: […]
read 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 questions,” she said. An entrepreneur and member of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, Gomez spent 10 years working at Casino Del Sol before realizing that there are more opportunities for […]
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