Art fell into the picture by chance for Niko Sanchez, a member of the 2025-26 JustArts Fellows cohort. Biking through his old stomping grounds of San Diego, Sanchez stumbled across an array of murals in a Chicano park– and along with them, a muralist stood. “There was this old man standing under three levels of scaffolding […]
read moreTwo graduate students from the College of Fine Arts were selected for the 2026 AI Horizons 2.0 – Fronteridades Fellows program, an interdisciplinary initiative led by the Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry supporting creative, ethical and community-centered explorations of artificial intelligence in the U.S.–Mexico borderlands. Alexis Joy Hagestad and Andrés Caballero, both School of Art graduate students, join eight other fellows […]
read moreThrough a series of line breaks and stanzas, powerful diction and a purposeful rhyme scheme, an important message rises to the surface. For poet Nagasriya Ramisetty, a member of the 2025-26 JustArts Fellows cohort, poems are a means of creating awareness for a cultural stigma that resonates with her. Ramisetty is a junior in the W.A. Franke […]
read moreJoin us for Admitted Student Days at the University of Arizona College of Fine Arts – an exciting opportunity for newly admitted Wildcats to experience campus life, connect with future classmates, connect with their academic college, and get a firsthand feel for the Wildcat spirit! This special event is designed to help you imagine your […]
read moreJoin Arizona Arts for the JustArts Fellows Presentation & Celebration on Friday, Feb 27, 2026, at the Stevie Eller Dance Theatre. The current cohort will share their projects and experiences followed by a Q&A panel. A reception with refreshments will follow the presentation and a chance to meet the Fellows. The JustArts Fellowship for Student Leaders in […]
read moreOver the past decade, School of Dance alumnus Brandon Coleman has cultivated a multifaceted career– both on stage and off. From performing and choreographing on New York City stages to educating up-and-coming dancers, Coleman’s diverse skillset provides an exceptional example of alumni success to students across the College of Fine Arts. Now, his stellar career […]
read moreAn all-star artist panel will discuss “Preserving the Legacy of Black Storytelling Through Art” at ALIVE! on Feb. 6 at the Marroney Theatre, in collaboration with the Black Faculty Speaker Series. Join us for an inspiring evening that celebrates the power and legacy of Black storytelling. ALIVE! brings together artists, educators, and performers across spoken […]
read more“El Pueblo 50,” a historic exhibition sharing the stories of resilience from the living heart of Tucson’s Southside, ends Feb.7 with a closing peña, dreaming toward the next 50 years. Feb. 7 | El Pueblo Neighborhood Center101 W. Irvington Road. Tucson, AZ4–5p – Music & Conversation: A Tribute to Radio Rebelde5–6p – Pop-up Teatro & Final Reflection The event […]
read moreWhen you start a music degree, it can feel like there’s only one “right” outcome: performing, teaching, or doing music full‑time forever. But as many creatives sometimes learn, some careers don’t always follow a straight line, and that doesn’t mean you’ve failed, often times, it means you’re growing! Thomas McDonald’s journey began in the University of Arizona School of Music with a clear plan; he had entered the program as a music education major, fully expecting to become a band […]
read moreFor Ashley Martin-Casler, music is more than performance—it is a public health tool. A doctoral student in the Applied Intercultural Arts Research Graduate Interdisciplinary program, Martin-Casler’s research explores how music can function as a mental health intervention, particularly for communities that lack access to traditional therapeutic resources. Her work sits at the intersection of music, […]
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