1. National Portfolio Day

    High school or community college students thinking about becoming an art major are encouraged to attend National Portfolio Day (NPD) in Tucson on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the University of Arizona School of Art. University representatives from art schools around the country will meet with students to review portfolios, offer […]

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  2. Bailey Doogan: Ways of Seeing

    The exhibition will showcase a survey of work by Bailey Doogan (1941-2022), a celebrated artist, graphic designer and esteemed professor emerita at the University of Arizona School of Art. In Bailey Doogan: Ways of Seeing, selections from each phase of the artist’s career will be displayed together for the first time, highlighting her artistic processes […]

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  3. Future Tense 2025

    “Future Tense 2025” will celebrate the creative work of student artists, designers and makers working with — or inspired by — fiber and textile materials or techniques. The exhibition, on view Aug. 19 to Nov. 21 at the School of Art’s Joseph Gross Gallery, offers a glimpse into the future of contemporary fibers by presenting […]

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  4. CFA faculty honors, promotions and milestones 

    College of Fine Arts faculty are earning major recognition across disciplines, including honors, promotions and new leadership roles. Nicole Antebi (art) received the “Early Career Scholar Award” for her innovative work at the Wonder Studio at Biosphere 2. Marcos Serafim (art) was named a 2025–26 Udall Center Fellow for SEMIPERMEABLE, a project exploring the HIV/AIDS crisis through digital […]

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  5. Art prescriptions to aid student mental health

    For many college students, navigating academic demands, social changes, and the transition to adulthood can take a toll on emotional well-being. At the University of Arizona, a new initiative led by Arizona Arts aims to support student mental health in a creative way — by tapping into the healing power of the arts. Research shows that […]

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  6. Julia Franco selected as TFTV’s Outstanding Senior

    Julia Franco has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the University of Arizona School of Theatre, Film & Television for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Assistant Professor Orquidea Morales’ nomination letter: Julia will graduate this May with a BA in Film and Television, a minor in Studio Art, and a 4.00 […]

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  7. Ricardo Chavez named Outstanding Graduate for School of Art

    Ricardo Chavez has been selected as the “Outstanding Graduate” by the University of Arizona School of Art for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Professor Irene Bald Romano’s nomination letter: Ricardo Chavez is a gifted art historian and one of the most outstanding graduate students in the Art History program. His research is […]

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  8. Aracely Rodriguez named Outstanding Senior for School of Art

    Aracely Rodriguez has been selected as the “Outstanding Senior” by the University of Arizona School of Art for the 2025 spring semester. Here’s a summary of Professor Irene Bald Romano’s nomination letter: Aracely is an exceptional student—the only undergraduate in a graduate-level IDA course—engaged, serious, creative, and always contributing in thoughtful and profound ways. A […]

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  9. Redacted

    Join undergraduates and grad students from the Sienna Collective for “Redacted,” a group exhibition May 1-16 at the School of Art’s Lionel Rombach Gallery. A public reception will be held Friday, May 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the School of Art, 1031 N. Olive Road. The artists are Chloe Riley, Dylan Hawkinson, Jocelyn James, Aimee […]

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  10. Illustrator Pooja Venkatachalam Kumar was drawn to visual thinking

    From the ancient temples of Tirupati to the vibrant classrooms of the University of Arizona, Pooja Venkatachalam Kumar’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of art.  Born and raised in the culturally rich town of Tirupati, India, Pooja’s early exposure to art and architecture shaped her creative sensibilities. However, her path to becoming […]

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