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.
Highlights of current and upcoming events from Arizona Arts
In the spring of 2020, a talented group of MFA graduates lost the opportunity to display their artworks in a physical gallery due to the pandemic. Today we begin to run it back with the 2020 MFA Thesis Alumni Exhibition.
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The University of Arizona School of Art, University of Arizona Museum of Art and Center for Creative Photography are co-hosting exhibition, displaying the artwork in four galleries.
FEATURING ARTISTS: Erin DiGiovanni, Zach Gotschalk (works pictured), Mijoung Kim, Marisa Lewon, Dorsey Kaufmann, Martin Krafft, Elena Makansi, Leah Netsky, Jared Robison, Marina Shaltout, Kaitlyn Jo Smith, Alex Turner, Kenzie Wells.
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Faye Ruiz's senior thesis film from "I Dream in Widescreen 2020" has been acquired for national distribution by Kino Lorber and DEDZA FILMS, who are featuring the works of nine emerging filmmakers from underrepresented communities worldwide.
The screenings begin today.
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“Dedza is committed to changing the landscape for emerging, underrepresented filmmakers and I’m elated to be a part of their first collection of short films and honored to have my film chosen to play on such a wide platform,” said Ruiz. “I’m grateful to The University of Arizona and the UA School of Theatre, Film & Television for providing me with the filmmaking resources and faculty mentorship to bring ‘The Lights Are On, No One’s Home’ to life and out into the world.”
Written and directed by Faye Ruiz
Produced by Ramani Menjugas
Cinematography by Martin Somoza and Zach Lovvorn
Starring Faye Ruiz and Adriana Acedo Campillo
All TFTV students or graduates.
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Andres Hernandez is one of the many talented artists featured in the University of Arizona School of Art 2021 BFA illustration and Design Capstone Show. His thesis project was rebranding the National History Museum at Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City.
"This museum is one of my favorite places to visit while in Mexico City,” said Andrés. 'I decided to make it my thesis project because it would combine my love for design, art, my heritage, and history all in one project."
For more on Andrés, other artists and show, please visit bfacapstone.art.arizona.edu.
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