COVID Resources and Contact

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This page serves as a frequently asked questions (FAQ) and resources to provide up-to-date information regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and how the School of Art is responding. These guidelines are for Fall 2020. Visit the University of Arizona’s Coronavirus Information website for the most up-to-date information from the University. In light of the current situation with COVID-19, the School of Art is following University recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect you and our community.

All School of Art buildings and facilities are closed until August 24th. Please see below for links to to reserve studio time or set up an appointment with staff.
We have suspended all tours of School of Art buildings and facilities. We will resume tours as soon as we are able.
School of Art staff are actively checking emails sent to artinfo@cfa.arizona.edu answering phone calls at 520-621-7570 Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MST (Arizona does not observe Daylight Savings Time).
The Administration Office, Business Office, Gallery, and Visual Resource Center are closed to the public. See below for contact information to get help, information, or arrange for an appointment.
All student advising will be done remotely. Contact our Advising office to make an appointment.
Gallery Exhibitions will be held virtually.
All studio spaces and facilities, including the Digital Print Studio, Sculpture, Print Studios, Book & Letterpress Lab and Photography Labs, are available to students by reservation only. Please see below for links to to reserve studio time or set up an appointment.

We appreciate your understanding and flexibility during these extenuating circumstances. If you need assistance, please see the below list of staff, contact us and we will be happy to help you.

Studio Reservation

The School of Art is able to offer limited studio time for undergraduate students in need of space to create their work. We have implemented an online calendar system for students to reserve time in studio classrooms. Students are expected to adhere to University of Arizona physical distancing guidelines, to wear a mask at all times while in any University buildings (including School of Art facilities), and to not accompany any other student in their studio reservation. Any misconduct will result in removal of studio access. Questions can be directed to School of Art staff.

OSCR Lab ART 103 – is open M-Th from 8-5pm. For more information please visit https://oscr.arizona.edu/content/art-103-lab

The FYE Lobby is available for use, as long as physical distancing practices are observed. Students are asked not to rearrange furniture.

School of Art – Main Building

Esquire Building – Ceramics

Digital Print Studio (DPS)

Photo | Video | Imaging

Equipment Check-In/Out

Room Reservations

Grad Studio Reservations

Outdoor Tent Reservation (Faculty Only)

Visit http://deanofstudents.arizona.edu/campususe
Fill out the form
When you get to the “Area(s) requested (see map)” for “First choice” insert location of the tent*** (currently tents are not located on the campus map and there is no place that shows tents or their locations).
Click submit.
Wait for Response

***Tents in the Arts District
Centennial Hall Patio
Harvill
Slonaker House
Stevie Eller Dance Theatre
Tornabene Plaza (Outside Theatre)

Staff Contact List

General Inquiries

School of Art staff are actively checking emails sent to artinfo@cfa.arizona.edu answering phone calls at 520-621-7570 Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. MST (Arizona does not observe Daylight Savings Time).

Administration Office

Colin Blakely, Professor, Director, School of Art
cblakely@arizona.edu

Maria Sanchez, Assistant to the Director
mariasanchez@arizona.edu

Karen Zimmermann, Assistant Director
kzim@arizona.edu

Ginette Gonzalez, Administrative Associate
ginetteg@arizona.edu

Student Services

Wilma Pinedo, Program Coordinator
wpinedo@arizona.edu
520.621.2618

All Advising questions
Lockers
Assistance with independent studies, internships

James Graham, Academic Advisor (Freshmen and Sophomores)
jimgraham@arizona.edu

Ashley Rubin, Academic Advisor (Juniors and Seniors)
arubin@arizona.edu

Megan Bartel, Gradaute Program Coordinator
mbartel@arizona.edu

Gallery

Brooke Grucella, Curator, Gallery
brookeg@arizona.edu

graduategallery.art.arizona.edu

Business Office

Carrie Scharf, Program Coordinator
cmscharf@arizona.edu

Building/facilities questions

Michelle Stone-Eklund, Business Manager, Sr.
mistonee@arizona.edu

Visual Resource Center

Kimberly Mast, Director, Visual Resource Center
kmast@arizona.edu

Studios

Eric Norman, Studio-3D Technician
ericnorman@arizona.edu

John Nofs, Coordinator, Photography Facilities
jwnofs@arizona.edu
(520) 621-1752

David Huber, Digital Print Studio Technician
dvdh55@arizona.edu
(520) 626-4172

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6 days ago

“Inside, Outside” is an impressive series of collages by School of Art student, Breanna Romero.
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Growing up I had a slight obsession with collecting Teen Vogue publications as well as anatomy textbooks. I was always drawn to the editorials within the magazines, but also the detailed and meticulous illustrations within the textbooks. This obsession would lead to myself finding beauty within the human body, its ability to contort and take numerous forms. Created through scans of my old magazines and textbooks, I wanted to combine the similarities I found into a photo spread of my own publication that meets in-between fashion magazine and informative medical textbook.
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2 weeks ago

This gorgeous manipulated digital photograph is titled "Triangular Melons," and is by recent @uarizonaphoto MFA Alumna, Leah Netsky!
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My work considers the growing interaction between animal and plant life, science and technology. I use physical and digital manipulation of subjects to explore the human drive to edit, define, and control the organic. I have recently been working on a series of "future fruit" which play on genetic modification in fruit production. This image imagines how melons might be designed in the future.
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These beautiful photographs are from Tamrin Ingram who received her MFA from the Photography, Video and Imaging program here at the UArizona School of Art!
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These two photographs contain the shadow of my granny.
In one she photographs her youngest daughter (my mother, now passed) on a swing set, and the shadow of mother and daughter is cast on the background. In another the same shadow of Granny is cast upon the freshly dug grave of her husband. I was struck by these self-shadow portraits of her, both photographs are quite plain yet both seem to whisper something about heartache, parenthood, and loss. In one, a wife documents the final resting place of newly dead husband, in another a mother documents her daughter just after the death of father and husband, and on the edge of it all is myself, daughter and granddaughter left with only shadows and dirt and two haunting photographs, seeing them at a time long before they ever saw me. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

This fantastic illustrative piece is called SIMPLIFY by School of Art student, Caroline Berkey!
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“I would hope my illustrations speak more for themselves than any written statement would. I also wouldn't want to discourage any viewer from applying a personal meaning to my work, especially since the nuance of visual narrative is so special. This piece means a lot to me. I made this piece while experiencing the worst artist block I've felt, to my memory. I made this piece when I didn't want to make anything at all. I made this piece at the beginning of a global pandemic, when all of my goals and plans were flipped upside down, and I ashamedly felt relieved. I made this piece because I think it's funny and honest. S I M P L I F Y.” @caro.carlitos ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

Congratulations to Alex Turner for his recognition in the 2020 Lens Culture Black and White Awards. Alex placed 1st in the Single Image Category for his beautiful image, “29 Humans (Smugglers) and 12 Horses , 1-Week Interval, Patagonia Mountains, AZ, 2019” from the series “Blind River”! ... See MoreSee Less

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Beautiful acrylic portrait from School of Art student Sara Al Dabbagh. This work features her rendition of a Sumerian Noblewoman in the desert of Sumer, located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
Sara is a third year Bachelor of Fine Arts student majoring in Studio Art with emphasis in Two-Dimensional studies.
“I am a woman from Iraq, and I have always desired to have myself be represented in art and modern culture. I made this piece, to show the beauty of Iraq.” @artist.sakalda ... See MoreSee Less

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