1. Art History Symposium: ‘Natural/Unnatural’

    Four School of Art graduate students will present their research as part of the 33rd annual Art History Symposium on Friday, March 15, at the University of Arizona Museum of Art’s Retablo Gallery from 9 am to 4 pm. One of only 30 symposia in the country and the oldest of its kind, the free […]

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  2. ART AFTER DARK

    Join the University of Arizona Museum of Art, Center for Creative Photography and School of Art Galleries for a night out in the Arts Oasis from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8! On top of extended hours and free admission, visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt, trivia, other fun activities and refreshments. In addition, be sure to join us for the “Nice to Meet You” […]

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  3. Virtual Conversation with Artist Annie Lopez

    Annie Lopez is a storyteller. Informed by family history, remedies, and lived experiences as both a Mexican-American and fourth-generation Phoenician, her stories are told with text, images and her signature cyanotype prints. Join us for a virtual conversation with the artist and UAMA Director Olivia Miller as they discuss Lopez’s work on view in the UAMA exhibition Annie Lopez: Origin […]

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  4. Reception for Annie Lopez: Origin Story

    Join us in celebrating the exhibition Annie Lopez: Origin Story with an evening reception featuring remarks by the artist, refreshments, and musical enrichment at the University of Arizona Museum of Art. Annie Lopez is a storyteller. Informed by family history, remedies, and lived experiences as both a Mexican-American and fourth-generation Phoenician, her stories are told with text and images […]

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  5. VIRTUAL ART TRIVIA HAPPY HOUR: COLOR!

    Bring in the new year for a confetti-like celebration of color with the University of Arizona Museum of Art! For this round of Virtual Art Trivia Happy Hour, UAMA will take a twirl around the color wheel and look at art composed predominantly of one hue. Whether your favorite is yellow or blue, there’s sure to be […]

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  6. VIRTUAL ART TRIVIA HAPPY HOUR: CLOUDS!

    Join us in the troposphere for December’s cloud-themed round of Virtual Art Trivia Happy Hour with the University of Arizona Museum of Art! Clouds are captivating. They are the accessories of the sky — adding drama and individuality to storms, sunsets and full moons alike. Our imaginations are ignited by the infinite forms they take, and we find calm in their […]

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  7. OUR STORIES: HIGH SCHOOL ARTISTS 2024

    This annual exhibition at the University of Arizona Museum of Art showcases the creativity and artistic achievement of high school artists across Tucson and Pima County. What unique artistic practices have teachers and student artists developed in classrooms across Southern Arizona? What ideas do young artists want to express, and how do they do it through […]

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  8. ANNIE LOPEZ: ORIGIN STORY

    Annie Lopez is a storyteller. Informed by family history, remedies, and lived experiences as both a Mexican-American and fourth-generation Phoenician, her stories are told with text and images through her signature cyanotype prints. Origin Story highlights two main bodies of the artist’s work: her dress forms and the Storybook series.  Lopez’s striking dresses are fashioned from tamale wrappers, printed on in cyanotype […]

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  9. Virtual Art Trivia Happy Hour: Architecture!

    Museums themselves are often as impressive as the objects they house. This round of Virtual Art Trivia Happy Hour celebrates the art of museum architecture, taking a look at some iconic edifices from around the globe. And, with the campaign to build UAMA a state-of-the-art new home just announced, this theme could not be more timely! As usual, the multiple choice […]

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  10. Virtual Art Trivia Happy Hour: Clouds!

    Join us in the troposphere for December’s cloud-themed round of Virtual Art Trivia Happy Hour! Clouds are captivating. They are the accessories of the sky — adding drama and individuality to storms, sunsets and full moons alike. Our imaginations are ignited by the infinite forms they take, and we find calm in their curves and swirls. It’s no wonder they’re a […]

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