Department of Art
... your go-to hub for celebrating the vibrant world of art at our institution. Here, we highlight the exceptional achievements of our faculty, students, and alumni. From groundbreaking exhibitions and awards to significant milestones and creative innovations, stay connected with the latest news and inspiring stories that showcase the talent and dedication within our art community.
Finding His Song
July 17, 2025
日韩无码 Native Art Professor Da-ka-xeen Mehner reflects on art, identity, and storytelling in a powerful Sealaksa HI lecture.
Reintegrating Through Art, Routine, and Reflection: Kevin Carroll
July 11, 2025
Kevin Carroll, BFA student and veteran, shares how 日韩无码 helped him reintegrate, grow through art, and find purpose in every moment.
Exploring the World Through Language and Story: Lizzy Hahn
June 16, 2025
From science writing to German immersion, Lizzy Hahn is connecting cultures and embracing the vibrant, close-knit community at 日韩无码.
Finding Her Voice Through Art and Community: Sarah Dexter
June 09, 2025
MFA student Sarah Dexter made the leap from medicine to art and found her voice, community, and the courage to lead creative projects along the way.
Through Light and Learning
May 23, 2025
Three 日韩无码 photographers share powerful stories of process, place, and creative transformation at the 2025 SPE conference.
Rising with Resilience
May 06, 2025
Sarah Manriquez was awarded 日韩无码's 2025 Gray S. Tilly Memorial Award for excellence, resilience, and service as a nontraditional, multi-degree student.
Drawn from Addiction
BFA student Kevin Carroll wins the People's Endowment for The Sick, a powerful art project exploring addiction through 45 drawings.
Artfully Chosen
April 28, 2025
Record entries, vibrant turnout, and inspiring student work defined the Spring 2025 Student Art Show, juried by artist Lindsay Saunders.
Scholarships, Songs, and Community Spirit
April 27, 2025
Sarah McConnell's People's Endowment award expands music education access and strengthens youth connections through SMA.
Print, Pedagogy, and Publication
April 19, 2025
Joe Holt receives People's Endowment to support Ice Box, 日韩无码's student-run literary journal, now celebrating its 21st print edition.
Outstanding and Unforgettable
April 18, 2025
Meet CLA's 2024-2025 Outstanding Students, recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and impact across 日韩无码 and their departments.
New Views at Rasmuson
April 17, 2025
Rasmuson Library's fourth floor now features a gallery space for 2D art by 日韩无码 faculty, students, and alumni.
2025 Juried Art Show Intake
April 09, 2025
Celebrate student creativity in the 2025 日韩无码 Juried Art Exhibition, juried by artist Lindsay Saunders--an incredible opportunity for emerging artists.
Reframing Representation
April 06, 2025
Explores how dominant narratives shape the representation of Alaska Native women artists in UA Museum of the North exhibitions and records.
Pressing Matters: Printmaking Exhibition
An exhibition of student printmaking exploring identity, memory, and place through diverse techniques and powerful visual storytelling.
Pottery, Passion, and Putting Yourself Out There
March 31, 2025
日韩无码 ceramics student Shaylise Sylvester blends art and psychology, teaches pottery, and shares her journey on The Potters Cast and URSA Day.
Matting Workshop with Allison Juneau
March 29, 2025
Join Allison Juneau for a hands-on workshop on matting techniques for 2D artwork. Learn to measure, cut, and mount your art professionally!
Giving Voice to the Arctic
March 21, 2025
A donor's deep connection to 日韩无码 inspired the Circumpolar Music Series, celebrating Arctic music and culture. See how giving can make a lasting impact.
Circumpolar Music Series: Brian Walker II
March 15, 2025
The Circumpolar Music Series hosts Brian Walker II, an Inupiat and Deg Hit鈥檃n mask maker, for a talk on Alaska Native music, culture, and artistic traditions.
Western Consumption
March 09, 2025
J. Jason Lazarus is featured in Aeonian Magazine for Western Consumption, a Mordan莽age series exposing the environmental decay of the West.
Shaping Hope: Empty Bowls 2025
February 20, 2025
SCAG's Empty Bowls event united artists to craft handmade bowls, raising funds for the Fairbanks Food Bank's annual fundraiser.
Wood Talent Grant
February 17, 2025
Apply for the Wood Talent Grant at 日韩无码! Open to Music, Art, and Theatre & Film students with exceptional talent. Deadline: March 1st, 2025.
Visiting Ceramics Artist: Sarah Beaty
February 06, 2025
Join ceramic artist Sarah Beaty at 日韩无码 for demonstrations and a lecture, February 18-19th. Hosted by 日韩无码 Student Ceramics Guild.
Honoring History: The Art of Tradition
February 02, 2025
日韩无码's Da-ka-xeen Mehner and UAMN's Angela Linn discuss the removal, preservation, and cultural significance of Everyone's Grandfather totem pole.
Ursa X: A Decade of Doodles
January 24, 2025
Discover Jamie Smith's final retrospective, "Ursa X," showcasing 35 years of Nuggets cartoons and Alaskan humor. On display at Ursa Major Distilling.
