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Arizona Biennial features 3 grad students, 9 alums

Arizona Biennial features 3 grad students, 9 alums

University of Arizona School of Art graduate students Triston Blanton, Austin Caswell and Matthew Kennedy and nine alums are among the 41… Read More
Student creators embrace new online marketplace

Student creators embrace new online marketplace

When Reese McFarland suffered a health scare a few years ago, someone gave her a healing bracelet. Not only did it help her heal, but it… Read More
Four artists, scholars highlight 2024-25 VASE series

Four artists, scholars highlight 2024-25 VASE series

Celebrating its 18th season, the University of Arizona School of Art’s Visiting Artists and Scholars Endowment (VASE) lecture… Read More
IDA program ranks 10th in Illustration among nation's public schools

IDA program ranks 10th in Illustration among nation’s public schools

With a focus on storytelling, the University of Arizona School of Art’s Illustration, Design and Animation program is ranked 10th in the… Read More
‘Inspiring’ artist Dara eyes Hugo Award

‘Inspiring’ artist Dara eyes Hugo Award

Armed with a sketchbook and an old laptop, Galen Dara began to do illustration work for emerging fantasy and science fiction authors after… Read More
Agrella named spring 2024 Outstanding Senior

Agrella named spring 2024 Outstanding Senior

Grayson Agrella, who spent his time at the University of Arizona breaking down barriers in the LGBTQ+ world, has been named the spring… Read More
Greenwell-Scott named spring 2024 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant

Greenwell-Scott named spring 2024 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant

Sarah Greenwell-Scott’s favorite memory at the University of Arizona is teaching.  “My undergraduate students have been… Read More
2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition features 7 artists

2024 MFA Thesis Exhibition features 7 artists

Carrying on a tradition that began in 1970, seven graduate students from the School of Art will present their work in… Read More
Graduate fellow Caballero tells lucha libre story

Graduate fellow Caballero tells lucha libre story

The first time Andrés Caballero entered Arena México, called the “cathedral of lucha libre” professional wrestling, he was… Read More
Internships give students professional insight

Internships give students professional insight

Linda Garcia Escobar wants to be an art educator after growing up in a family of teachers and artists. Marcelino Flores hopes to expand… Read More
Tailgate Party

Tailgate Party

Roger Masterson
Floral Arrangement

Floral Arrangement

Janessa Southerland
I fell down some stairs

I fell down some stairs

Lyle Emmerson Jr.
Half Off Special

Half Off Special

Wilbur Dallas Fremont
What Do You See?

What Do You See?

Utvista Galiante