Stolen painting returns home to UAMA

September 28, 2022

It’s been a long journey for a painting stolen from the University of Arizona Museum of Art, but “Woman-Ochre” is finally home for good.

ABSTRACT PERSPECTIVES IN MID-CENTURY ART

In celebrating the momentous return of Willem de Kooning’s Woman-Ochre, Abstract Perspectives in Mid-Century Art takes a broad perspective at the cultural milieu that surrounded de Kooning’s artistic development, particularly during the years 1950-1970. Oct. 8, 2022 – March 25, 2023 at the University of Arizona Museum of Art Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10a – 4:30p Parking available at […]

ART CRIME-THEMED ART TRIVIA HAPPY HOUR

“True crime” fans, this round is for you. From thefts to forgeries, September’s Virtual Art Trivia Happy Hour will explore some of the most notorious art crimes of all time – including a whodunit at our very own University of Arizona Museum of Art! As usual, the multiple choice questions will be fun for all trivia lovers and […]

Arizona Arts Signature Series highlights October events

August 24, 2022

Arizona Arts is proud to present the Arizona Arts Signature Series, highlighting programs from Family Weekend to Homecoming this October.

MAPPING Q: STILL HERE / STILL QUEER

Mapping Q: Still Here / Still Queer features artwork by LGBTQIA+ youth from across the state of Arizona. The works in this exhibition reflect the struggles and creative resilience of LGBTQIA+ youth artists, who skillfully communicate what it means to identify as LGBTQIA+ today. This gallery also showcases work from Mapping Q: 2020, which – due to […]

Portrait-Themed Art Trivia Happy Hour

Today, capturing someone’s likeness takes seconds. Pull out your phone, aim at your subject, press a button and voilà! But for most of human history, things were a little more complicated, costly, and time consuming… Join us in celebrating the original “portrait mode” and our age-old obsession with appearances for the UAMA Portrait-Themed Art Trivia Happy Hour. […]

Restored: The Return of Woman-Ochre

Willem de Kooning’s Woman-Ochre – stolen from University of Arizona Museum of Art in 1985, recovered in 2017 and now expertly restored by the J. Paul Getty Museum – returns to Tucson this fall. Visitors can see the prized painting at the UAMA for the first time in 37 years and learn about its harrowing, but heartwarming, journey […]

The Thief Collector

A monumental piece of art history returns to its rightful home at the University of Arizona Museum of Art. Save your front row seat at a free screening of “The Thief Collector.” Willem de Kooning’s “Woman-Ochre” is one of the most valuable paintings of the 20th century. In 1985, it vanished into the Arizona desert […]

Arizona Arts announces UAMA leadership change

July 15, 2022

Arizona Arts announced that Jill McCleary is leaving as Acting Head at the University of Arizona Museum of Art to care for her mother.

Music Themed Art Trivia Happy Hour

This month’s round is sure to strike a chord. Put your hands together for Music-Themed Art Trivia! As usual, the multiple choice questions will be fun for all trivia lovers (no art or music background needed) and answers will be anonymous. So cue the music and get ready to tap along, then join us on […]