The School of Art’s Visiting Artists and Scholars Endowment (VASE) lecture series will kick off its 2025-26 season with Yoshua Okón, a Mexico City artist who blends video, installation and performance to engage viewers in a dialogue concerning the complexity of contemporary society. Admission is free. Yoshua OkónThursday, Oct. 16, 5:30pCCP AuditoriumArtist Website | Artist […]
read moreThe School of Art will welcome new and transfer students on Wednesday, Sept. 3, in an event that includes campus groups. From 4 to 4:30 p.m., the new and transfer students will attend a mandatory orientation at the Music Building’s Crowder Hall. Then, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., all School of Art students and faculty/staff are invited to […]
read moreUndergraduate students in Regents Professor Sama Alshaibi’s studio art class at the School of Art created a six-part podcast series based on the theme, “Migration as Practice.” Rooted in Arizona’s Borderlands, the series, Race/Remix: Student Edition, explores the complexities of migration as a lived experience and metaphor and examines how movement shapes identity, memory and belonging. […]
read moreArizona Arts and its College of Fine Arts is seeking talented individuals to join our vibrant community of artists, educators, and scholars. Whether you’re an experienced professional or an emerging leader in your field, our open faculty positions offer the chance to inspire the next generation of creators and innovators. Check out the opportunities below […]
read moreEight School of Art graduate students will showcase their work in “Surface Tension” from Aug. 26 to Oct. 2 at the Lionel Rombach Gallery. The exhibition features the work of Arshia Amin, Aubrey Behrens, Molly Etchberger, Steven Gray, Alexis Joy Hagestad, Angelica Jones, Porter Norton McDonald and Eden Squires. The show is the culminating event […]
read moreSchool of Art MFA artists will present their photographs and other works related to their fall 2024 field class, “Border as Network.” The exhibition, at Pidgin Palace Arts, 1110 S. Sixth Ave., will run from Aug. 9 to Aug. 30 with a reception on Saturday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. Taught by Professor David Taylor, […]
read moreHigh 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. This year, a dozen university representatives from art schools around the country will meet with students […]
read more“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 national juried 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 […]
read moreCollege 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 […]
read moreFor 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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