The Kress Collection at the University Museum of Art consists of 64 European artworks that span the 14th to the early 19th centuries, including The Altarpiece of Ciudad Rodrigo is a jewel of the UAMA collection and one of the most important works produced in 15th-century Spain. Featuring portraits, mythological subjects, and biblical narratives, these pieces represent some […]
read moreThis exhibition features a variety of works from the University Museum of Art’s contemporary art collection that reflect on issues related to religion, gender, gentrification, food justice and other pressing issues of the past 30 years. Some of the highlights are Jaune Quick-to-See Smith’s Spam, a mixed-media painting which speaks to the systematic and violent dismantling […]
read moreOver the summer of 2020, the UAMA invited artists from our community to submit artwork depicting their myriad experiences with the destabilizing events of this year. Their overwhelming response resulted in Picturing 2020: A Community Reflects, an online exhibition featuring works by more than 150 artists from across Southern Arizona. >> Visit Picturing 2020: A Community […]
read moreJoin our panelists for a virtual discussion on how COVID-19 has impacted our local food system. How have local food producers responded and inspired change, and do we have reasons for hope? This event is co-sponsored by Center for Regional Food Studies, Tucson City of Gastronomy Board and Tucson Meet Yourself. Panelists Megan A. Carney, Assistant Professor, […]
read moreUncover the good, the bad and the ugly at the French Royal Academy while exploring the inner workings and significance of one of Europe’s first academic venues for artists. Join us for this virtual Members’ Monday Art Talk with Dr. Sandra Barr, lecturer from the Department of Art History. Event Website. This virtual event is for […]
read morePick out a costume, pour your favorite beverage and prepare your favorite snack, then join us on Zoom for a spooky Halloween-themed round of Virtual Art Trivia Happy Hour! As usual, the multiple choice questions will be fun for all art lovers and answers will be anonymous. Register Now.
read moreIntegración Plástica: Architectural Mosaics in Mid-20th Century Mexico City with Dr. Stacie Widdifield, professor of Art History at the School of Art. Artists such as Diego Rivera, Juan O’Gorman and José Chávez Morado designed enormous exterior mosaics for major public and private buildings in mid-20th century Mexico City. During this virtual Members’ Monday Art Talk, […]
read moreJoin Museum of Art’s collections care and preparation staff for this special talk about caring for your artwork at home. Exhibition Specialist Albert Chamillard and Registrar Kristen Schmidt will share the best practices to follow when caring for and ‘exhibiting’ works in your personal art collection.
read morePicturing 2020: A Community Reflects features works by more than 150 artists from Southern Arizona that depict our local community’s myriad experiences with the destabilizing events of this year. Despite the differences in medium and style, many of these artworks share common themes related to feelings of isolation, frustration, longing, and hope. Although it is often […]
read moreThe Museum of Art took to YouTube to bring at-home, family-friendly art activities to the Tucson community via Art Sprouts: Home Edition.
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