At the School of Art you have the unique opportunity to be surrounded by and to engage with faculty and peers of cross-disciplinary expertise. All studio and scholarly divisions – 2D Studies, 3D & Extended Media, Photography | Video | Imaging, Illustration+Design, Art History, and Art & Visual Culture Education – are essential to the whole of the School, adding particular elements that serve to invigorate our mission, reputation, and spirit as we move forward into an exciting and promising future.

MISSION STATEMENT

The School of Art is devoted to promoting the transformational power of art in all aspects of life.

VISION STATEMENT

The School of Art is committed to preparing students for careers in Studio Art, Art History, and Art and Visual Culture Education in an increasingly diverse and technological world. The School of Art provides distinguished undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral instruction that emphasizes critical thinking in all aspects of learning. We excel in creative and scholarly research while striving to expand and diversify our curricular and program offerings.

In addition to maintaining an array of high quality academic programs, the School of Art works to engage the broader community on and off campus through a range of programs, including:

• A variety of general education and First Year Experience (FYE) courses open to non-art majors
• Robust co-curricular programming through our gallery program and Visiting Artists and Scholars Endowment Lecture Series
• A series of annual events and other outreach endeavors coordinated by the School of Art Advisory Board

VISit campus

At this time the School of Art is following federal and state recommendations to suspend public gatherings, including tours. We apologize for any inconvenience and plan to offer tours as soon as we are able. Visit the University of Arizona’s Coronavirus Information website for the most up-to-date information about campus closures and access.

The School of Art invites prospective students and their families to learn more about its programs at an information session/tour. Information sessions and tours are Monday and Friday at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.  For more information and to reserve your place, please contact Wilma Pinedo at soatours@cfa.arizona.edu or 520-621-2618. Reservations must be made at least one week in advance. Additionally, The University of Arizona Campus Tours are available at: http://admissions.arizona.edu/visit/ambassador-tours.

CONTACT US

The School of Art is located on the University of Arizona campus in the Art building, near Park Avenue and Speedway Boulevard, at 1031 N. Olive Road (view Google map).

Convenient visitor parking is available at the Park Avenue Garage just north of Speedway Blvd.

Phone: 520-621-7570

Fax: 520-621-2955

Mailing Address (USPS/regular mail):
Art Building, Room 108
PO Box 210002
Tucson, AZ 85721-0007

Physical Address (FedEx/UPS):
Art Building, Room 108
1031 N. Olive Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85721-0007