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Zimmermann named school's interim director

Zimmermann named school’s interim director

Professor Karen Zimmermann has been named interim director of the School of Art for the 2025-26 academic year, University of Arizona… Read More
Kenneth Shorr, retired faculty member, dies at 73

Kenneth Shorr, retired faculty member, dies at 73

Acclaimed photographer and artist Kenneth Shorr, a retired associate professor at the University of Arizona School of Art, died March 5 in… Read More
Director Colin Blakely stepping down in June

Director Colin Blakely stepping down in June

Colin Blakely will step down as director of the University of Arizona School of Art in June, ending a 10-year tenure that saw him raise… Read More
Making a difference: Meet the School of Art's 3 new faculty members

Making a difference: Meet the School of Art’s 3 new faculty members

Dr. Ilayda Altuntas, Pooja Venkatachalam Kumar and Jandey Shackelford grew up in Turkey, India and Wyoming, respectively. The new School… Read More
TMA centennial exhibition includes School of Art alums, faculty emeriti

TMA centennial exhibition includes School of Art alums, faculty emeriti

Ten artists with University of Arizona School of Art ties are among those featured in “Time Travelers: Foundations, Transformations, and… Read More
Whitney Biennial showcases Prof Emerita Hammond’s work

Whitney Biennial showcases Prof Emerita Hammond’s work

Professor Emerita Harmony Hammond’s career continues to shine, 18 years after she retired from teaching at the University of Arizona… Read More
Prof. Alshaibi joins global luminaries in Bellagio residency

Prof. Alshaibi joins global luminaries in Bellagio residency

Invited to the prestigious Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Center residency program, University of Arizona School of Art Regents Professor… Read More
Prof. Romano probes marble portrait of Alexander in new book

Prof. Romano probes marble portrait of Alexander in new book

Alexander the Great has been popular for over 2,300 years, but University of Arizona Art History Professor Irene Bald Romano explains how… Read More
Lens of time: School of Art plays part in Millennium Camera

Lens of time: School of Art plays part in Millennium Camera

By Mikayla Mace Kelley, University Communications On Tumamoc Hill, hikers climb and descend daily. Animals skitter across the desert… Read More
Prof. Romano edits, co-authors 'The Fate of Antiquities in the Nazi Era'

Prof. Romano edits, co-authors ‘The Fate of Antiquities in the Nazi Era’

For University of Arizona Art History Professor Irene Bald Romano, a five-year journey with 15 other international scholars culminated… Read More
What Do You See?

What Do You See?

Utvista Galiante
Floral Arrangement

Floral Arrangement

Janessa Southerland
Half Off Special

Half Off Special

Wilbur Dallas Fremont
Tailgate Party

Tailgate Party

Roger Masterson
I fell down some stairs

I fell down some stairs

Lyle Emmerson Jr.