Alumnus Mata Ruda creates art installation in NYC

September 25, 2023

Karlito Miller Espinosa (MFA ‘19, Studio Art) AKA Mata Ruda unveiled a new art installation “Esta Tierra es Nuestra Tierra” in New York City.

Medici Mondays: Deborah Ruiz

September 25, 2023

Deborah Ruiz went to the Penland School of Craft to hone in on her typography skills, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle donors. Ruiz is a MFA candidate in the School of Art. Medici Mondays: Deborah Ruiz She spent her time at Penland, in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North […]

New exhibition explores integrating arts research on campus

September 22, 2023

The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts is presenting an arts research-centered exhibition at the Center for Creative Photography.

Mellon recipient Cordova hopes art project adds to border discourse

September 18, 2023

Nathan Cordova, an MFA candidate in the School of Art, is one of eight University of Arizona students to receive the 2023 Mellon Fellowship.

Jeehey Kim’s book on ‘Photography and Korea,’ called ‘pioneering’

September 12, 2023

Nearly five years in the making, Jeehey Kim‘s new book is the first history of Korean photography in English.

2023-24 VASE lineup features four top artists, scholars

September 2, 2023

Marking its 16th season, the University of Arizona School of Art’s Visiting Artists and Scholars Endowment series will feature acclaimed artists and educators Vincent Valdez, Kim Cosier, Kelli Anderson and Suchitra Mattai in 2023-24. The free, hour-long VASE presentations will be held on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the Center for Creative Photography auditorium, 1030 N. Olive Road. Here’s the lineup: […]

VASE Lecture Series: Vincent Valdez

Vincent Valdez kicks off the Visiting Artists and Scholars Endowment (VASE) series. Based in Houston and Los Angeles, Valdez is recognized for his monumental portrayal of the contemporary figure. His drawn and painted subjects remark on a universal struggle within various socio-political arenas and eras. Valdez (b. 1977, San Antonio, Texas) received a full scholarship to […]

Para Seguir Adelante: Stories of Migration

The University of Arizona School of Art presents “Para Seguir Adelante: Stories of Migration” at the Lionel Rombach Gallery, featuring artists Lisa Elmaleh, Luis Sotero, Moysés Zúñiga Santiago and Anahí González Terán. Join the school for a community roundtable on Thursday, Sept. 21, at 5:30 p.m. with photographer Lisa Elmaleh; Isabel Garcia, founder of La Coalición de Derechos Humanos; and Raquel Rubio […]

Pulse: Weavings and Paintings by Marlowe Katoney

First trained as a painter at the University of Arizona School of Art, Winslow-based artist Marlowe Katoney (Diné) was taught to weave by his maternal grandmother in 2010. Since then, Katoney has used a hybrid approach to his weaving practice, combining elements from painting, color theory, perspective, and composition with traditional Navajo iconography and designs. […]

Roots of Resilience

The University of Arizona School of Art and the Lionel Rombach Gallery present the first exhibition of the 2023-2024 school year, “Roots of Resilience.” This exhibition features artwork by undergraduate students, Lyrissa T., Linda, Garcia Escobar and Gem Elena Abarca. “Roots of Resilience” delves into their personal histories and investigates the roots connected to their identities. As members […]