Arizona Arts recognized staff for reaching a milestone in their years-of-service at the University – 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 years – at the second annual Spring Convocation on Jan. 14 at Marroney Theatre. Congratulations to all receiving your Years-of-Service Awards for your fine work and dedication to this institution and, more particularly, our students within to our world of the arts.
>> Who’s been here the longest?
Staff being recognized for the milestone years-of-service answered a three-question survey, which included naming an interesting fact about themselves that others might not know. Find out who likes wallyball, who is writing a novel, who coaches softball and who can teach you whitewater paddling.
Photo by Rebecca Sasnett
Music senior Jeremy Meeker-Hackett has completed his duties as the drum major for the Pride of Arizona Marching Band. We asked Jeremy about his future plans, his thoughts on the power of music and the importance of music education.
>> Why music education matters
How can we tap the power of the brain to enhance our creativity? Two new faculty members are making inroads in the field of neuroscience and creativity and bringing it to the realms of theatre and music. Andy Belser, Director of the School of Theatre, Film and Television, and Molly Gebrian, Assistant Professor of Viola at the Fred Fox School of Music.
University of Arizona President Robert C. Robbins was on hand for the opening of the new Physical Therapy and Pilates studio at the School of Dance on Jan. 16. The 750-square-foot space is focused on conditioning, injury prevention and physical rehabilitation for dance majors, who benefit from the collaboration between athletic trainers, physical therapists and doctors from Dance, Campus Health Services, Arizona Athletics and Banner/UMC.
Zach Zupke in “Spring Awakening.” Photo by Ed Flores
The Arizona Repertory Theatre’s production of “Spring Awakening” swept the major categories for musicals in the 2019 Mac Awards from the Arizona Daily Star.
>> Who won Best Actor and Actress?
The University’s ‘Wonder’ brand campaign has been kind to Arizona Arts. The last three Wonder profiles have featured arts students including:
>> Read their ‘Wonder’ profiles at wonder.arizona.edu
Hank Stratton, artistic director for Arizona Repertory Theatre, traveled to Paris and London in November with School of Theatre, Film and Television Director Andy Belser to explore study abroad opportunities for students. In this guest column, Stratton, a stage and screen veteran, shares his experience.
>> Sending students overseas to study
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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