The numbers tell a story that any prospective student or their parent should hear. Across the College of Fine Arts and its four schools, University of Arizona arts graduates are finding work, building careers and making an impact in some of the most competitive creative industries in the world. And they’re doing it at a […]
read moreArizona Arts Rx, the innovative arts + culture prescription program, in partnership with SocialRx, wrapped its inaugural year with results that exceeded expectations. First-year outcomes include that 91% of students with poor mental health at intake demonstrated improvement in mental health and well-being and 60% of lonely students reported feeling less lonely. This campuswide initiative […]
read moreThe Arizona Arts human resources team has had a busy summer. Three seasoned leaders have joined the college’s senior team: Jeff Beekman as director of the School of Art and Pete Froslie as associate dean of research and graduate studies, both starting July 1, and Lia Uribe, who begins as director of the School of Music on Aug. 10. “The […]
read moreArizona Arts has named Dr. Lia Uribe as director of the University of Arizona School of Music. An arts administrator, bassoonist, and scholar known for her work expanding the reach and representation of music, Uribe joins one of the nation’s leading academic music programs. She begins August 10, 2026. Uribe comes to Arizona from the University of […]
read moreCelebrate the artistry, rhythm, and cultural legacy of Black expression through a one-of-a-kind evening of live music, dynamic movement, and a curated culinary experience. Juneteenth and Beyond: The Art of Black Culture Through Movement is an inspiring evening that brings together performance, music, and food in a single, unforgettable celebration. Theatre of Movement, led by […]
read moreWiley Ross was a treasured member of the University of Arizona School of Music community for more than four decades, serving as director of the Jeffrey Haskell Recording Studio, recording engineer, assistant professor of practice, mentor, and educator. He passed away on April 18. Through his teaching, leadership, and dedication to students, Wiley helped shape generations of musicians, […]
read moreFabiola Mendoza, a third-year student, studies applied biotechnology and biology. She didn’t expect an art class to change how she thinks about science. But by taking a School of Art gen ed course, she found that art and science relate to one another in an unexpected way. “I didn’t find this connection between art and STEM […]
read moreAlexandra (Alex) Demetriades, a second-year graduate student in the School of Dance, was named “Outstanding Graduate” this spring, a demonstration of her genuine commitment to her professional studies. Nominated by Associate Professor Trent D. Williams Jr., Demetriades’ dedication to academic excellence, teaching, research, and artistic practice through a holistic, community-centered approach made her an ideal […]
read moreThe College of Fine Arts will honor seven outstanding students who’ve made a remarkable impact on their school at the CFA Graduation Convocation. Recognized for their artistic, professional, and academic excellence, these students represent what it means to make an honest commitment to the arts. School of Art students, Nuala Gwilliam (Outstanding Senior) and Andrés […]
read moreWe’re excited to share that Arizona Arts and the University of Arizona will be in New York City this May—and we would love to connect with our College of Fine Arts’ alumni! Join us for a series of special events designed to bring together our vibrant community of alumni, artists, and friends. Whether you’re looking to reconnect, […]
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