We believe in the power of art to spark essential conversations and enhance research at our university and in our community.
The Power of Representation in Preventing LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide, SXSW22 Wonder House Discussion
Updated Friday, February 23, 2024
Chelsea Farrar, UAMA Curator of Community Engagement, and Dr. Russ Toomey, Professor of Family Studies and Human Development, share their important work in this SXSW22 presentation.
Ruins or Rubble? Sorting through What Remains as Art
Updated Friday, February 23, 2024
Inspired by the painting Gothic Chapel from the UAMA collection, this short presentation by Dr. Susan Crane from the Department of History considers when and why "rubble" is transformed into "ruins," and what is at stake when memories of the past — invoked through ruins that would otherwise be seen as rubble — demand attention in the present.
Collection Highlight: José Guadalupe Posada
Updated Friday, October 20, 2023
Learn about the life and legacy of Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada through this multimedia collection highlight.
See, Think, Wonder Through Art Packet
File Type: PDF | File size: 990KB
Simple one-page handouts guide students in observing, interpretting, and asking questions about artworks from the UAMA collection.
Art Sprouts: Home Edition
Updated Friday, October 20, 2023
Art Sprouts encourages art-based play and creativity with children and adults of all ages. Art Sprouts Home Edition models various types of art-making activities that care-givers and young children can experiment with in the safety and comfort of their homes and backyards.
Search the Collection
Updated Friday, October 13, 2023
Explore eight centuries of art by searching the Museum’s world-class permanent collection online.
5 Facts in 5 Minutes: Alexandre Hogue's "Avalanche by Wind"
Updated Friday, October 13, 2023
Olivia Miller, UAMA's Director and Chief Curator, shares five interesting facts and observations about a highlight from our permanent collection — Alexandre Hogue's Avalanche By Wind. You won't look at this work the same way!
Exploring "Blackburn" by Ron Adams
Updated Friday, October 13, 2023
Printmaker and UArizona School of Art student Olivia Richardson will lead you in learning about the print Blackburn, a 2002 work by artist Ron Adams. Finish your long look by creating your own homage to someone you admire, just as Adams did for printmaker Robert Blackburn in this portrait.