School of Art Professor Sama Alshaibi is featured in the University of Arizona’s branding campaign, “Wonder Makes Us,” both in video form as well as billboards and advertising in targeted recruiting areas.
School of Art Professor and internationally-renowned artist Sama Alshaibi is featured in the University of Arizona’s branding campaign, Wonder Makes Us. You may have seen her image on billboards in California, Texas or on Interstate 10. There is also an impactful video of Alshaibi as part of the campaign.
>>Hear Sama’s words, see her art
For his outstanding career achievements and his unwavering dedication to the College and its students, Brad Slater was honored as the 2019 Alumnus of the Year for the College of Fine Arts. Slater (Media Arts ’96) is a successful talent agent, representing, among many others, LeBron James and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
MFA candidate and visual artist Dorsey Kaufmann discusses how her interactive art installation, Ripple Effect, visualizes water quality data through sound, light and water. A video in the Landmark Series, featuring Kaufmann’s work, shows how art can be used to effectively communicate complex scientific issues.
>> See Ripple Effect in Action
Congratulations to all of our Medici Scholars and a very big thank you to our Medici Circle donors whose generous gifts make this valuable program thrive. Enjoy a small handful of photos from the recent luncheon honoring the 2019 Medici Scholars & Donors.
“Documentary filmmaking is more like cooking in the crock pot instead of the microwave,” said Professor Beverly Seckinger. “It takes time to build relationships, trust and access.” Seckinger discusses the importance of documentary filmmaking and her experience with her award-winning film, “Hippie Family Values.”
The Pride of Arizona marching band presented the music of No Doubt at the 66th Annual University of Arizona Band Day. The medley included tracks Tragic Kingdom, Don’t Speak, Hella Good, and Just a Girl. Nick Caruso captures the reaction from members of the band, including Gwen Stefani, on his pop culture blog, The Littlest Winslow.
Arizona Public Media produced this compelling piece, “Crafting My Story,” an exhibition at the University Museum of Art. Exuding kindness and authenticity, the group show was created by the ArtWorks community to explore grief, loss and spiritual life among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Arizona Repertory Theatre Artistic Director Hank Stratton (left) seen here in the production of “Newsies.”
Hank Stratton has had a career that many aspiring actors would envy. After being classically trained in London, he found success on Broadway and in Hollywood. But Tucson is where Stratton, the new artistic director for the Arizona Repertory Theatre, finally feels like he is “firing on all cylinders.”
>> More on Hank
The University of Arizona College of Fine Arts and the Fred Fox School of Music seek an innovative and visionary educational leader with an entrepreneurial spirit for the role of Director.
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The Wrap has published its annual ranking of the top 50 Film Schools in the U.S. and once again TFTV features prominently at #26! The rankings are determined by a poll of more than 2,000 entertainment industry leaders, educators, deans, filmmakers and film commentators, along with experts tasked with evaluating each school. We're proud that TFTV consistently places in this highly anticipated ranking.
Find out why TFTV earned the kudos in the 2020 online issue: www.thewrap.com/college-wrap-2020-top-50-u-s-film-schools/.
Check out the stuff of synth pop dreams tonight at 6pm, and join us for Night Weather's color-drenched set in Centennial Hall.
MORE INFO | Arizona Arts Live formerly UA Presents
"David Hume Kennerly: One Year Later, presented by Bank of America" will stream live for free tomorrow.
Thurs., Oct. 15 at 5pm PST. | No registration is required.
WATCH HERE | Center for Creative Photography
What is life like as a photojournalist during an American election year? How does photography begin to capture the impact of pandemics and protests?
Hear from photojournalist David Hume Kennerly on covering American campaigns, political leadership, and moments of crisis.
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