Gavin Michaels took a two-week intensive training program in New York City this summer, thanks to support from the College of Fine Arts’ Medici Circle. Michaels is in his third and final year at the University of Arizona, earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in dance. He attended the Verdon Fosse Legacy Intensive Training […]
read moreA one-hour celebration of jazz dance, “Jazz ‘n’ AZ” features high-energy performances by faculty, students and guest artists at 7p on Oct. 6-8. This year’s show will feature Bob Fosse’s iconic “Sing, Sing, Sing,” Gianni Howell’s tap spectacle “Disco’s Revenge” and original works by our very own student choreographers! Part of the long-running Arizona Jazz Dance Showcase, this annual favorite brings joy, […]
read moreArizona Arts is proud to announce the 2026–27 JustArts Fellowship cohort of five students, using the arts as a vehicle for meaningful change at the University of Arizona. JustArts Fellows deliver student-led solutions to complex societal topics, leveraging creative expression to address sensory access, climate resilience, grief, homelessness, and community health. Inspired by the vision to create positive impact […]
read moreArizona Arts presents a 2026 fall semester of arts experiences to engage audiences on campus at the University of Arizona and in the Tucson community. Arizona Arts and its units produce over 700 events each year, most of them free. The division integrates the arts throughout the university experience; gives all students – regardless of major – […]
read moreThe numbers tell a story that any prospective student or their parent should hear. Across the College of Fine Arts and its four schools, University of Arizona arts graduates are finding work, building careers and making an impact in some of the most competitive creative industries in the world. And they’re doing it at a […]
read moreThe Arizona Arts human resources team has had a busy summer. Three seasoned leaders have joined the college’s senior team: Jeff Beekman as director of the School of Art and Pete Froslie as associate dean of research and graduate studies, both starting July 1, and Lia Uribe, who begins as director of the School of Music on Aug. 10. “The […]
read moreCelebrate the artistry, rhythm, and cultural legacy of Black expression through a one-of-a-kind evening of live music, dynamic movement, and a curated culinary experience. Juneteenth and Beyond: The Art of Black Culture Through Movement is an inspiring evening that brings together performance, music, and food in a single, unforgettable celebration. Theatre of Movement, led by […]
read moreAlexandra (Alex) Demetriades, a second-year graduate student in the School of Dance, was named “Outstanding Graduate” this spring, a demonstration of her genuine commitment to her professional studies. Nominated by Associate Professor Trent D. Williams Jr., Demetriades’ dedication to academic excellence, teaching, research, and artistic practice through a holistic, community-centered approach made her an ideal […]
read moreThe College of Fine Arts will honor seven outstanding students who’ve made a remarkable impact on their school at the CFA Graduation Convocation. Recognized for their artistic, professional, and academic excellence, these students represent what it means to make an honest commitment to the arts. School of Art students, Nuala Gwilliam (Outstanding Senior) and Andrés […]
read moreThis workshop is designed for Arizona-based high school and college-age dancers who want to grow as artists and learn what it really takes to build a future in dance. Held at the University of Arizona School of Dance, participants will take part in intensive creative and technical training while also gaining valuable professional skills that […]
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