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Centennial Prize winner Blanchette creates living sculpture
Growing up in Maine, Claire Fall Blanchette often tagged along with a landscaper — her mom. “I spent a lot of time… Read MoreMellon recipient Cordova hopes art project adds to border discourse
As part of his fellowship to study and interpret the U.S.-Mexico border, Nathan Cordova not only is interviewing his… Read More2023-24 VASE lineup features top artists, scholars
Marking its 17th season, the University of Arizona School of Art’s Visiting Artists and Scholars Endowment series will feature… Read More2023 MFA Exhibition features 6 student artists
Carrying on a tradition that began in 1970, six School of Art graduate students presented their work in the 2023 Master of Fine Arts… Read MoreTop senior Olander takes her Art History talents to Columbia
Calista Olander traded one canvas — the ballet floor — for another in Art History when she enrolled in the University of Arizona… Read More
Creating art in Danielle Hunt’s DNA
As the youngest in a family of musicians, dancers, artists and storytellers, Danielle Hunt was a perfect fit for the University… Read MoreSenior’s documentary ‘brings Tucson’s water story to life’
When Tia Stephens needed a local issue to explore for her honors capstone documentary film project, the School of Art graduating… Read More
Panama inspires grad student Arias in her art, filmmaking
Born in Costa Rica, Jacqueline Arias was adopted by American parents and moved to the Panama Canal Zone at age 4. While she only… Read MoreDoctoral candidate Chavez named Tyson Scholar
Ricardo Chavez, a University of Arizona School of Art doctoral candidate in Art History and Education, has been named a prestigious Tyson… Read More