Founded in 1921, the non-Native, self-named “Smoki People” of Prescott, Arizona, appropriated Native dance and ceremony for nearly 70 years. Paradoxically, they also built a museum housing a collection worthy of interpretation, study and care. The 100-year institutional history and its important de-colonial transformation to the Museum of Indigenous People will be presented in this […]
read moreA tradition since 1970, the School of Art and the University of Arizona Museum of Art will host the 2026 Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition along with the school’s Joseph Gross Gallery. During the last year of their coursework, graduates work closely with faculty to develop a body of original art to present to the public […]
read moreEverybody shows and anything goes at the University of Arizona Undergraduate Art Exhibition show. Installed salon-style, the 2025 “UAUA” show offers many students their first opportunity to exhibit their artwork in a gallery setting. It’s open to all undergraduate students enrolled in classes in the School of Art. “UAUA,” with work from 86 students, will […]
read moreExperience an interactive space for textile fun at the School of Art’s Lionel Rombach Gallery. In “Swap, Mend, Make!’ you can swap gently used clothes, mend or patch a favorite garment, or work on a DIY costume/artwork/whatever using available fabric scraps, tools and craft supplies. Open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday-Friday, until Nov. 7, […]
read moreEl Pueblo 50 is a public exhibition celebrating 50 years of El Pueblo Neighborhood Center’s historic role as the living heart of the Southside. Celebrate its launch with a day of community storytelling, mapping, craft, music, refreshments and more. Commemorate this historic center and imagine and vibrant 50 years. Nov. 82-5p … Open House5-9p … […]
read moreGraduate art students Lori Hennessy and Andrés Cabellero joined the “Roots for Resilience” cohort to build capacity in data science and AI skills at the University of Arizona. The 13-person cohort will learn best practices in open science, computational infrastructure, and artificial intelligence for research and discovery. The initiative aims to increase the University of […]
read moreAndrés Caballero attended a photography workshop in Snowmass, Colorado, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts Medici Circle. Caballero is a third-year MFA student in the Photography, Video and Imaging department at the School of Art. He completed a one-week workshop, “Seeing Machines,” at the renowned Anderson Ranch Arts Center, under the direction of […]
read moreThe School of Art is hosting a Virtual Open House for students interested in pursuing graduate degrees in Studio Art, Art Education or Art History. Prospective MFA, MA and PhD students should register for the Nov. 5 Zoom link.
read moreThe Arizona Arts Excellence Award recognizes an undergraduate student, graduate student, staff, and faculty who use their research, creative activity, leadership, and service to make a difference at the University of Arizona and drive change in the world. This year the 2025 Arizona Arts Excellence Award recipients are: “We celebrate these arts scholars and creators […]
read moreSeven students will receive Creative Achievement Awards at the Arizona Arts’ Fall Celebration during the University of Arizona Fall Family Weekend on Oct. 10 at Crowder Hall. The Fall Celebration recognizes creative students who exemplify excellence in their respective fields in and out of the classroom. In addition to the Creative Achievement Awards, two students will be presented […]
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