Congratulations to our students graduating in the College of Fine Arts’ 2019 Fall Graduation Convocation on Dec. 19 at Crowder Hall. Our keynote speaker is Derek van der Merwe, the COO of Arizona Athletics and the CFA Outstanding Senior is Amanda Coote from the School of Theatre, Film & Television. The event will be live streamed and available for viewing online.
>> KEYNOTE: Derek van der Merwe
>> OUTSTANDING SENIOR: Amanda Coote
On the occasion of the re-release of her film, we decided to ask Skyler for her favorite art documentaries and why. What makes a documentary or any film special? Skyler says finding that human element that makes the film relatable is key. So here we go … in no particular order.
The School of Theatre, Film & Television has jumped 10 spots from last in year The Wrap’s annual Top 50 U.S. Film Schools and is now one of the Top 25 Film Schools in the U.S., as ranked by Hollywood professionals
>> What did they say about us?
The University of Arizona is profiling Wildcats, and UA Dance Ensemble member Hayley Meier, an MFA Candidate shares her journey and how wonder fuels her.
University of Arizona first-year music student Jack Zager and his writing partner, Rhiannon Lewis, won a juried competition for short musicals this fall at Showsearch 2019 in Los Angeles, produced by the Foundation of New American Musicals and directed by Arizona alumnus Richard Israel.
On Dec. 10, Arizona Arts partnered the University of Arizona’s Government & Community Relations to host the Community Partner Breakfast on the stage at Centennial Hall. Attendees included civic, political, education, art and tourism administrators, including two mayors. Speakers discussed the many community partnerships that emanate from Arizona Arts, including Dean Andy Schulz, Chad Herzog (UA Presents), Anne Breckenridge Barrett (Center for Creative Photography), Brad Richter (Arizona Arts in Schools), Chelsea Farrar (Museum of Art), Vicky Westover (Hanson FilmTV Institute) and Tyler Meier (Poetry Center).
Brad Richter and our community outreach program are profiled by USNews in a three-part article that examines how three people turned wonder into discovery and change.
>> (Scroll to) How can art change lives?
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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