News & Events
Welcome to the Southwest University of Visual Arts news and events board. We post a considerable amount of news articles, events, accomplishments, student activities and community outreach opportunities every week. We encourage all students and potential students to check back as often as you can to stay updated with what we have to offer.
SUVA Graduate chosen for international exhibition.- May 8th, 2012
Carly Zufelt, graduating senior at SUVA has been selected to exhibit her work at the
2012 International Exhibition of Women’s Fine Art Photography in New York City.
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Southwest University of Visual Arts Students win district competition. - April 19th, 2012
Southwest University of Visual Arts (SUVA) Albuquerque and Tucson campuses swept this year’s District 12
American Advertising Federation National Student Advertising Competition, placing first and third, respectively.
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SUVA Students participated in Salvation Army's Design A Dorm Challenge - April 12th, 2012
Six interior design students participated in the Salvation Army's Design A Dorm challenge and produced dorm rooms using all Salvation Army products.
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ReCycle ReUse RePurpose Juried Exhibition
| What: | Southwest University of Visual Arts is proud to announce the ReCycle ReUse RePurpose Juried Exhibition in the William Platz Gallery. |
| When: | April 6 – May 18 Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6 |
| Where: | Platz Gallery at Southwest University of Visual Arts.
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"BFA Senior Thesis Exhibition Opens"
opens at Southwest University of Visual Arts’ Florence Quater Gallery
| What: | The BFA Senior Thesis Exhibition showcases new works by graduating senior fine art students. |
| When: | Opening Reception: Friday, March 30th, 5 to 7 PM
Artist's Talks: Friday April 6th, 10 AM
Exhibition runs March 30th through April 13th Hours 10 - 5pm, Monday through Friday |
| Where: | The Florence Quater Gallery at Southwest University of Visual Arts. 2538 N. Country Club Rd. Tucson, AZ 85716
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"Transmission"
opens at Southwest University of Visual Arts’ Florence Quater Gallery
| What: | Southwest University of Visual Arts is pleased to announce the opening, "Transmission" in The Florence Quater Gallery. "Transmission" features the works of nationally recognized and emerging artists working in video. |
| When: | Opening Reception Friday, February 24th, 6 to 8 PM
Exhibition runs February 20th through March 22nd.
Hours 10am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. |
| Where: | The Florence Quater Gallery at Southwest University of Visual Arts. 2538 N. Country Club Rd. Tucson, AZ 85716
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Albuquerque campus one of 247 sites world wide to host the 4th Annual Global Game Jam competition.
Southwest University of Visual Arts' Albuquerque campus was one of 247 sites around the world to host the 4th Annual Global Game Jam competition. Every year this event gets bigger and better. This year there were three Global Game Jam sites in New Mexico, one in Albuquerque at the SUVA campus and two in Las Cruces with a grand total of 90 or so participants competing in this 48 hour game development competition. ...Read More
Annual Faculty Show
Opens at Southwest University of Visual Arts' William Platz Gallery
| What: | Southwest University of Visual Arts is proud to announce the Annual Southwest University of Visual Arts Faculty Show. This exhibition will feature instructor work in all disciplines, Studio Arts and Photography, Animation, Interior Design, Advertising and Marketing along with Illustration and Graphic Design. |
| When: | Opening Reception:
Exhibition runs Hours |
| Where: | William Platz Gallery at Southwest University of Visual Arts
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BFA Senior Thesis Exhibition
Opens at Southwest University of Visual Arts' Florence Quater Gallery
| What: | Southwest University of Visual Arts is pleased to announce the opening of
The BFA Senior Thesis Exhibition showcases new works by graduating senior fine art students. |
| When: | Opening Reception:
Artist's Talk: Exhibition runs December 9th Hours 10 - 5pm, |
| Where: | The Florence Quater Gallery at Southwest University of Visual Arts.
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SUVA Interior Design Students mingle with the Pros at two recent industry events. - Nov 29th, 2011
Students from SUVA attended the IIDA Southwest Chapter’s annual trade fair this year extending their learning beyond
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SUVA Astronomy Night with the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Club.
Friday, November 18th at 8pm in the Student Lounge
| What: | Come glimpse the heavens through 2 large telescopes! See Jupiter and galaxies that fill the night sky. Have your questions about the cosmos answered. The Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association will be there, along with your instructors to help guide you through the night's sky. Get a jump start for Spring's astronomy class or take another look at what is out there! |
| When: | Friday, November 18th at 8pm |
| Where: | SUVA Student Lounge 2538 N. Country Club Rd.
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Animator and illustrator
Brian Garvey speaks at
November's SUVA Lecture in Art and Design Fall 2011.
| What: | Illustrator and animator Brian Garvey continues the SUVA Lectures in Art and Design, Fall 2011 |
| When: | Thursday November 17, 2011, 7pm |
| Where: | The Florence Quarter Gallery at SUVA, 2538 N. Country Club Rd.
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Inside New York
William Platz Gallery at Southwest University of Visual Arts.
Southwest University of Visual Arts is proud to announce the opening of “Inside New York”.
Exhibition runs
November 4th through November 31st, 2011
Opening Reception
Friday, November 4th, 5 to 8pm
Artist's Talk
Wednesday November 16th, 12 to 1pm in the Platz Gallery.
Dennis Ho: Indie Rock Photography
Florence Quater Gallery at Southwest University of Visual Arts.
Southwest University of Visual Arts is pleased to announce the opening of Dennis Ho: Indie Rock Photography.
Exhibition runs
October 7th through November 18th, 2011
Reception
Friday, October 7th, 6 to 8pm
Artist's Talk
Thursday October 6th, 12 noon.
Southwest University of Visual Arts is pleased to announce
photographer Jerry Spagnoli as the opening speaker for SUVA Lectures in Art and Design Fall 2011.
What: Photographer Jerry Spagnoli opens the
SUVA Lectures in Art and Design, Fall 2011
When: Thursday October 27, 2011 7pm
Where: The Florence Quarter Gallery at SUVA,
2538 N. Country Club Rd.
Tucson AZ 85716
Open House
Wednesday, August 24, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - August 20th, 2011
- Tour the campus
- Meet students and instructors
- Get information on financial aid and scholarships
- See examples of student work
- Find out how easy it is to transfer credits
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Southwest University of Visual Arts Adjunct Instructor Miles Conrad chosen as a
participant in the 2011 Arizona Biennial Exhibition held at Tucson Museum of Arts.- Aug 11th, 2011
Congratulations to Southwest University of Visual Arts Adjunct Instructor Miles Conrad for being chosen as a participant in the 2011 Arizona Biennial Exhibition held at Tucson Museum of Arts.
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AIGA Arizona is proud to present Adobe Creative Suite 5: Hidden Gems
Sunday, August 14, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the Southwest University of Visual Arts campus- Aug 9th, 2011
Adobe professional Brian Wood will walk attendees through time-saving tricks and important processes that will be sure to make anyone using the CS5.0 suite more informed and efficient.
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Call to Artists
“The Aztec Memorial Exhibition”. - July 12th, 2011
SUVA Students are invited to submit work in all media for this juried show. The deadline for submissions is July 18, 2011
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Open House
Wednesday, July 13, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - June 28th, 2011
- Tour the campus
- Meet students and instructors
- Get information on financial aid and scholarships
- See examples of student work
- Find out how easy it is to transfer credits
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Southwest University of Visual Arts student Alejandra Orozco brings home a National Silver Student Addy from the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) National ADDY Awards competition! - June 7th, 2011
Alejandra's entry, an oil painting titled “Portrait of Runt from the Jivin’ Scientists" was reviewed by a distinguished panel of advertising professionals from across the country and awarded a Silver ADDY in Illustration, Elements of Advertising.
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"Steamroller Print Show" Opens at Southwest University of Visual Arts' Florence Quater Gallery - May 25th, 2011
Southwest University of Visual Arts (formerly named the Art Center Design College) is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibition, "Steamroller Print Show". Southwest University of the Visual Arts students, faculty, and guests display large format relief prints made with a steamroller.
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“From Here to There” by GARPS in the William Platz Gallery. - May 16th, 2011
Southwest University of Visual Arts is proud to announce “From Here to There” by GARPS (Greater Albuquerque Roller and Printer Society) in the William Platz Gallery. The GARPS work demonstrates an infinite variety in style, sensibility and subject matter, from sculptural forms and suspended works to framed works that include monotypes, intaglio, collage, woodcuts and mixed media.
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"Artists Who Think" - April 29th, 2011
"Artists Who Think” is a community charity event benefiting The Working Classroom. Teams contribute $20 when they register in advance ($25 at the door) which will be donated to this worthwhile local nonprofit organization. Teams, consisting of faculty and staff, friends and families, community members and SUVA students, compete for prizes by answering trivia questions related to art, design, and popular culture.
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Benefit Art Show to Debut Local Talent - April 29th, 2011
The Endorphin Power Company on May 7th is hosting a one night art show event ,“SEVEN”, composed of seven Southwest University of Visual Arts student artists and also featuring spoken word performances by local poets. “SEVEN” is an exhibit of fresh talent; it is a showcase of original artwork with 30% of proceeds going to the community based, non-profit Endorphin Power Company.
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Check Out Photos from Printing Day at The Free Steamroller Print Workshop
- April 14th, 2011
The Steamroller Print Workshop started on February 25th, and over a 5-week period, taught an introduction to Relief printmaking and Large Format printmaking. Printmakers from SUVA, the University of Arizona, and Pima College attended the daylong Steamroller Printing event, on April 10th.
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The Fine Art and Photography Club presents: A Student Art Show at The Satellite Cafe April 14 – April 29
- April 12th, 2011
Members of the Fine Art and Photography Club were invited to display artwork at The Satellite Cafe located in Nob Hill.
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Melissa Scherrer’s mixed media photography featured in a solo show “Blow ups” - March 23rd, 2011
Adjunct instructor Melissa Scherrer’s mixed media photography is currently featured in a solo show “Blow ups” at Proof gallery in Boston, Massachusetts through April 9th. ...Read More
Albuquerque Addy Award Winners for 2011 - March 21st, 2011
The Addy Awards represent the best in advertising and design for the state of New Mexico. The Art Center Design College students took home 8 silver Addys, 5 gold Addys and a Judge’s Choice Award. Winners at the local level will go on to compete in the district competition. Winners at the district will then compete at the national level amongst the 2010 AAF member clubs.
"Ancient Voices Through Modern Eyes", paintings by Francisco Benitez in the William Platz Gallery.
- March 21st, 2011
The Art Center Design College Albuquerque Campus is proud to announce
"Ancient Voices Through Modern Eyes", paintings by Francisco Benitez
in the William Platz Gallery.
The exhibition will be held from April 1st – April 29th.
The opening reception will be on Friday, April 1st, 5-8 pm.
Mr. Benitez’s Artist Talk will be held on April 6th, 5:30-6:30 pm.
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
and Saturday 10:00am - 1:00 pm by Appointment Only
Thirty Years in the Dark Exhibition opens March 4th at Florence Quater Gallery - February 24th, 2011
Thirty Years in the Dark: Teresa Engle Moreno Master Printer, Photographer, and Educator
From one of the world’s foremost printers of vintage negatives, a collection of photographs by Robert and Cornell Capa,
Bruce Davidson, LIFE Picture Collections, and more.
Opening Reception: Friday, March 4th from 5 to 7pm
Artist Talk: Wednesday, March 9th at 12 noon.
Exhibition Runs: March 4th through April 29th, 2011
Florence Quater Gallery
The Art Center Design College
2538 N. Country Club Rd. Tucson, AZ 85716
Hours 12pm - 5pm, Monday through Friday
Annual Art Center Design College Faculty Exhibition 2011 in the William Platz Gallery. update - February 10th, 2011
The exhibition will be held from February 4th – February 28th.
The postponed due to weather opening reception will be on Friday, February 11th, 5pm - 8pm.
Artist Talks will be posted weekly on campus.
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 10am - 5pm and Saturday 10am - 1pm ... Read More
Annual Art Center Design College Faculty Exhibition 2011 in the William Platz Gallery. - January 18th, 2011
The exhibition will be held from February 4th – February 28th.
The opening reception will be on Friday, February 4th, 5-8 pm.
Artist Talks will be posted weekly on campus.
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday 10-5 pm and Saturday 10-1 pm ... Read More
Art Center Students Sweep the ASID 2010/11 Design Excellence Awards. - January 18th, 2011
The Art Center’s Interior Design students swept the awards at the ASID 2010/11 Design Excellence Awards Student Competition. The Southern Arizona chapter of the ASID (American Society of Interior Designers) sponsors the annual competition and awards ceremony. Professional designers recognize and reward outstanding interior design in three categories. ... Read More
Kristen Oaxaca Joins Bolchalk FReY Marketing- December 8th, 2010
Kristen Oaxaca has joined Bolchalk FReY Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations as a graphic designer.
Oaxaca, a recent honors graduate of The Art Center Design College ... Read More
Art Center Teacher Rebecca Seiferle Nominated for a Pushcart Prize. - December 6th, 2010
I just learned that one of Rebecca's poems entitled "Ghost Writers in the Sky," included in the book, New Poets of American the West, published by Many Voices Press in August 2010, was recently nominated for a Pushcart Prize. ... Read More
Attention Students!
We are offering a great opportunity for you to submit your artwork to qualify for free entry into
the
30th Annual Addy Award Competition. - November 15th, 2010
The ADDYs ® are the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting over 50,000 entries every year in local ADDY competitions. The mission of the ADDY® competition is to recognize and reward creative excellence in the art of advertising and visual communication. ... Read More
Art Center Alumnus Michael Macropoulos announces the publishing of his graphic novel Queen of Bones.
- November 10th, 2010
The Art Center Design College Animation alumnus and Xeric award winning cartoonist Michael Macropoulos has announced that comics publisher 215 Ink will be publishing Michael’s graphic novel Queen of Bones. ... Read More
Art Club Participates in All Souls Procession - Tucson - November 10th, 2010
Art Club members gathered at Time Market on the evening of November 7th to begin the All Souls Procession. ... Read More
Open House at the Tucson and Albuquerque Campuses November 17th, 2010 5:00pm - 8:00 pm
- November 8th, 2010
Learn more first-hand by visiting our Campus! ... Read More
American Red Cross Blood Drive on the Tucson campus November 15th, 2010
- November 4th, 2010
The Art Center Design College will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on the Tucson campus
November 15th from 1pm – 5pm. ... Read More
"Recurrent Infraction” by Artist Miles Conrad Opens at the Art Center Design College's
Florence Quater Gallery
- October 26th, 2010
Created by artist Miles Conrad, "Recurrent Infraction" is an environment that is made entirely out of objects either covered or cast in soap. The material plays an important role in the installation as it creates a space that evokes a sense of physical and psychic vulnerability. In its entirety, the environment looks at how institutions are both the site and process for the enforcement of social norms. ... Read More
Casa De Los Ninos Charity Art Sale in the Launch Box Gallery October 15th and 16th, 2010
- October 25th, 2010
On Friday October 15, and Saturday October 16th, students Eva Alcazar and Cassie Vincent organized and held a Charity Art Sale to benefit Casa De los Ninos.. ... Read More
“Mixing It Up: Prints by Suzanne Marshall from 1999-2009” in the William Platz Gallery, Albuquerque Campus
- September 29th, 2010
Nationally known artist and printmaker Suzanne Marshall will be showing “Mixing It Up: Prints by Suzanne Marshall from 1999-2009” in the William Platz Gallery. ... Read More
Odd Socks Exhibition Opening at the Visual Realm Gallery, Albuquerque Campus- September 29th, 2010
The Fine Arts and Photography Club is excited to present ODD SOCKS, a unique mix of student artwork in The Visual Realm Gallery. ... Read More
Bonnie Toland's Profile, Resume and Portfolio are Posted on the IIDA Blog - August 10th, 2010
Bonnie, a current student in our interior design program, is featured on a web-site viewed by the interior design profession at large. ... Read More
CIDA Accreditation is Further Evidence of the Strength of Our Program Through Outside Assesment
- August 10th, 2010
The Interior Design program (Tucson campus) was granted re-accreditation by the Council of Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA). ... Read More
BA/BFA Photography Thesis Exhibit Opening at The Art Center Design College's Florence Quater Gallery
- August 2nd, 2010
A group exhibition showcasing works by graduating senior photography majors from The Art Center Design College... Read More
Esprit Libre Exhibit Opening at The Art Center Design College's Launch Box Gallery- July 30th, 2010
Opening Reception Thursday August 12th, 5pm - 7pm ... Read More
Art Center Students' photographs displayed in Annual Curious Camera Competition Exhibit - July 19th, 2010
Art Center Design College students Chandra Rees, Patrick Casey, Christina Blair, and Michelle Clayton have photographs on display in the 2nd Annual Curious Camera Competition Exhibit at the Arts Eye Gallery in Midtown Tucson. ... Read More
"Life Drawing" Opens at the Art Center Design College's Florence Quater Gallery- June 25th, 2010
The Art Center Design College is pleased to announce the opening of the exhibition, "Life Drawing" in the Florence Quater Gallery. "Life Drawing" is a solo exhibition showcasing new paintings and drawings by artist Tim Mosman.
Opening Reception Friday, June 25th, 5 to 7pm
Artist Talk, Wednesday, June 30th, at 1:30pm
Exhibition runs June 25th through July 30th 2010.
Hours 10 - 5pm, Monday through Friday
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Art Center Students Finish in the Top 7% of the Nation- June 14th, 2010
Congratulations to Art Center students for their success at the National Student Advertising Competition. After winning the district competition, Art Center students competed against the top colleges and universities from across the country to finish 15th in the nation out of 210 schools... Read More
Congratulations to Art Center graduate, Rhys Trammell - June 2nd, 2010
Congratulations to Rhys Trammell, who won a Gold National Addy Award. Rhys took home the gold with an International Poster Design which he did for his GD500 Portfolio Development class. Rhys is currently working... Read More
National Student Advertising Competition – Dress Rehearsal - June 3rd, 2010
This past April, The Art Center Design College students placed 1st in their district at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC). Art Center students will join... Read More
ATTENTION STUDENTS - Notice about all final projects from Spring 10' - May 10th, 2010
All final projects and papers from the past term will be returned beginning Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Your artwork will be available for pickup in the Library... Read More
Open House – Albuquerque Campus - May 5th, 2010
Tour the campus, speak with students and instructors, see examples of student work, find out about scholarships, financial assistance, transfer credits and much more. Date: May 5, 2010. Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm... Read More
Open House – Tucson Campus - April 28th, 2010
Tour the campus, speak with students and instructors, see examples of student work, find out about scholarships, financial assistance, transfer credits and much more. Date: April 28, 2010. Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm... Read More
Interior Design Department Open House! A post-CIDA Celebration! - April 29th, 2010
Get a glimpse into the life of an interior design student within a CIDA accredited program. The Interior Design Department is pleased to invite the community, friends, and family to view the student work. Food... Read More
The Art Center Design College Tucson - First Place in the AAF NSAC Event! - April 26th, 2010
Support your fellow students and watch the final practices for the AAF National Student Advertising Competition.
Location: Auditorium | Dates: Tuesday, April 20th @5:30pm & Wednesday, April 21st @ 2:00pm & 4:30p... Read More
You are Invited support the AAF Dress Rehearsals! - April 20th, 2010
Support your fellow students and watch the final practices for the AAF National Student Advertising Competition.
Location: Auditorium | Dates: Tuesday, April 20th @5:30pm & Wednesday, April 21st @ 2:00pm & 4:30p... Read More
An Evening of Poetry with Rebecca Seiferle - April 22nd, 2010
The Art Center Design College is proud to present, An Evening of Poetry with Rebecca Seiferle. Rebecca is a renowned poet and a member of the core faculty at the Art Center. This year, she was she an invited speaker... Read More
Congratulations to student Jared Hall, for winning a Silver Addy! - April 12th, 2010
Jarad won a Silver Addy award for his Jack Black Caricature Illustration at the American Advertising Federation District 12 ADDY Awards Competition! The District competition included a total of 305 entries by 107 professional... Read More
Congratulations to Instructor Mike Nolan! - April 12th, 2010
Congratulations to Instructor Mike Nolan whose painting, titled – Was that the doorbell? was selected to appear in the nationally recognized, American Illustration 29 annual! The annual competition drew an impressive... Read More
AD2 invites you to meet Tuesday for ad2sday at North! - April 6th, 2010
Join us on Tuesday, April 6th at North for networking, drinks, and modern Italian cuisine! Ad2sday is a monthly social gathering for professionals in the advertising, marketing, and communication industries. It’s the perfect opportunity... Read More
Submissions for the Flagstaff Summer Film Festival - March 24th, 2010
The Flagstaff Film Festival will celebrate its inaugural year with film programs, workshops, panel discussions and more. We're looking for high-quality shorts and features of all genres. Early-bird submissions... Read More
Summer 2010 Schedule is now available! - June 1st, 2010
The Art Center Design College SUMMER 2010 Schedule is designed to meet your needs. Semester begins June 1st, 2010 - so Register now! Visit the front desk at our main campus to receive your Summer 2010 packet... Read More
COURT - A Solo Exhibition Featuring Artist Erin V. Sotak - March 22nd, 2010
A solo exhibition of new photo, video and mixed media works by artist Erin V. Sotak. Exhibition starts March 22nd and goes through till April 16th. The event will be held in the Florence Quater gallery on The Art Center Design College... Read More
AD2 Event – WYSIWYG featuring Anchor Wave Internet Solutions - March 25th, 2010
Don't know your widget from your WYSIWYG? Then be sure to join us Thursday, March 25th for our latest educational event with Mike Schmidt, Owner of Anchor Wave Internet Solutions. Discover his tips and best practices for... Read More
Albuquerque Addy Award Winners for 2010 - March 9th, 2010
Judges Choice Awards: Zak Rutledge – Rio Carnival Magazine Ads. Student Best of Show: Molly Schell – Hardware Packaging. Gold Addy Awards: Zak Rutledge – Heavy Metal Posters. Molly Schell – Geek Direct Mail Campaign... Read More
Annual Faculty and Staff Exhibition Show of 2010 - March 12th, 2010
The Art Center Design College Albuquerque campus presents the Annual Faculty and Staff Exhibition. The opening reception will be held in the William Platz Gallery on Friday, March 12th, 2010 from 5:30-7:30 pm. This exhibition... Read More
Animation Students win Silver and Gold at the 2010 Tucson ADDY Awards! - February 20th, 2010
Included in the Tucson Ad-Fed 2010 ADDY Award Winners are 3 awards for Student Animation projects produced at The Art Center Design College. Eva Alcazar won a Student Gold ADDY® for Child Soldiers. Child Soldiers... Read More
ADAA - Adobe Design Achievement Awards - Submissions for 2010 - June 4th, 2010
Celebrating 10 years of the Adobe Design Achievement Awards! The 2010 Adobe Design Achievement Awards give higher education students from around the world the shortcut to brilliance to propel their careers in the... Read More
Taking Submissions for Upcoming Launch Box Gallery of SEQUENCE - March 1st, 2010
The Student Arts Club is taking submissions for the upcoming juried exhibition in the Launch Box gallery. Sequence: A following of one things after another, succession, arrangement or series. All mediums are welcome... Read More
The Annual IIDA Masquerade Ball - at JW Marriott Star Pass - March 20th, 2010
TACDC ASID Student Chapter raised well over $1,200 (and that doesn’t include Pima Student proceeds). To say that the public generously supported us would be an understatement! There is much speculation that some of... Read More
Art Center Alumni Alex Von Bergen and Associate Professor SJ Gibson Featured at MOCA - March 6th, 2010
Congratulations to recent Art Center alumni Alex Von Bergen (class of 08, Studio Arts BA) and Associate Professor SJ Gibson. Their work will be featured in the upcoming Grand Opening of the new MOCA -Tucson... Read More
LUNAFEST - Short Films by, for, about Women featured at THE LOFT- March 9th, 2010
LUNAFEST was established in 2000 by LUNA, the makers of the Whole Nutrition Bar for Women, to simultaneously promote women filmmakers, raise awareness for women’s issues, and support worthy women’s nonprofit... Read More
Blood Drive - The Need is Constant. The Gratification is Instant. Give Blood - March 4th, 2010
Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. That blood can only come from a volunteer donor, a person like you who makes the choice to donate. There is no substitute for your donation. When you make a... Read More
ROM COM Valentine's Day Marathon - ALL DAY! - February 11th, 2010
Romantic comedies at The Art Center! Come over to the pre-valentine's day ROM COM marathon in the student Lounge!
When: February 11, 2010. Time: 10:00am - 8:00pm. Where: Student Lounge. Featuring: The Notebook... Read More
Student Arts Club Meets Fridays at 5pm - February 9th, 2010
Just like it sounds. Come hang out with them! The Art Center Design College Art Club meets every Friday, at 5:00pm. They go on field trips, have shows, visit galleries, and do other fun activities. To get more information... Read More
SIGGRAPH 2010 - Conference & Exhibition Dates Released - February 8th, 2010
Our mission is to promote the generation and dissemination of information on computer graphics and interactive techniques. Our purpose is to foster a membership community whose core values help them to catalyze... Read More
TACDC Main Campus Gets a New Billboard! - February 5th, 2010
Located on the east-parking lot at The Art Center Design College's main campus in Tucson Arizona, a new billboard was positioned to replace the older / outdated one. The in-house graphic design team... Read More
Congratulations Art Center Students on Winning an Addy Award! - February 20th, 2010
For those students who have won, this year's Addy Awards where they will announce the winners. When: Saturday, February 20, 2010. Time: 6:00 PM-10:00 PM. 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception & Winners' Gallery. 7:00 - 10:00... Read More
Launch Box Gallery - Call for Submissions - February 11th, 2010
Attention all students. Call for submissions. Featuring work for the Launch Box Gallery in the Fine Arts building. Apply for a group show or a solo show. Art can be in any medium. Outstanding work will be awarded a month-long... Read More
Studio Art & Photography Faculty Exhibition! - February 5th, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday, February 5th 2010 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Exhibition runs February 5th through March 5th. Featuring the work of Deidre Argyle, John H. Clarke, Miles Conrad, John Erwin, Ben McCormick, Michael Nolan... Read More
New Lab Hours for Photography & Fine Arts - February 3rd, 2010
Lab hours have been changed. Please check our website for proper hours for the multiple labs we have available on campus. Including the photography, fine arts, drafting, math & writing and language lab. Of course we.... Read More
Results for the 2009/2010 ASID Design Excellence Student Awards - February 1st, 2010
It was a great night for The Art Center! In the 3 student categories + BEST in show! Also, The Art Center students were represented in force as gracious and poised volunteers and onstage presenters... Read More
Battle of the Ads for Ad2 Club - January 30th, 2010
Come see professor Julie Rustad present an award winning presentation for local club, Ad2 Tucson: www.ad2tucson.com. Event will be January 30th, @ 3:00pm - 5:00pm at Steven Mecklers Studio, in the downtown area. Three agencies... Read More
The Art Center Design College Has a Blog! - December 28th, 2009
We are proud to announce that current Art Center students and grads are hard at work on a community blog! Click here to enter The Art Center Community Blog. Student representatives will be the primary bloggers, but we!... Read More
The Art Center Design College New Website Goes LIVE! - December 9th, 2009
The new website design for The Art Center Design College went live Wednesday December 9th, 2009 and 5:00pm. We are very open to change here at The Art Center, and want to here what you think! Please consider... Read More
Artist Talk with Todd Christensen - December 4th, 2009
The Florence Quater Gallery at the Art Center Design College is pleased to announce an Artist's Talk with Todd Christensen. Featured in the current RE: Exhibition, Mr. Christensen's mixed media artwork expresses his autobiographical... Read More
Exhibition in the Florence Quater Gallery - November 26th, 2009
The Art Center Design College is pleased to announce the Florence Quater Gallery's Fall Exhibition, "RE:", featuring the work of emerging artist's from around the country: Chris Dacre, Jessica Lansdon, Todd Christensen, John Richey... Read More
Sarah Howard - Children's Book Illustrator - November 25th, 2009
Congratulations to student, Sarah Howard who was recently chosen by an author to illustrate a children’s book that will be published. Sarah and her fellow classmates in the Editorial/Publishing Illustration course were given the... Read More
Launch Box Gallery promotes collaboration and unity - November 13th, 2009
Starting October 9th, 2009 in the Launch Box Gallery. Closing November 25th.An evolving mixed-media collage that promotes collaboration and unity among Art Center Design College campus wide community. Conceived, designed... Read More
Attention Students - Addy Awards! - November 12th, 2009
We are offering a great opportunity for you to submit your artwork to qualify for free entry into the 29th Annual Addy Award Competition. What is the Addy Award Competition? The ADDYs ® are the advertising industry’s largest... Read More
Art Center Instructors are featured at the Tucson Museum of Art - November 10th, 2009
Art Center Design College instructors Mike Nolan and Gwyneth Scally were featured artists in the most recent Arizona Biennial presented at the Tucson Museum of Art July 11, 2009 - September 26, 2009... Read More
Fine Art students participate in Parking Day Event - November 5th, 2009
Students from the Studio Art and Photography departments participated in the most recent Parking Day Event, held in downtown Tucson on Friday, September 18th. The Plein Air Painting club transformed a parking... Read More
Grindhouse Film Contest - November 4th, 2009
Thomas Grafius and Daniel Griffin stepped up to the challenge and completed a 3-minute long, fake exploitation movie trailer in 48-hours at the Grindhouse Movie Trailer Massacre. The Grindhouse Movie Trailer Massacre: A 48-Hour film... Read More
Melissa Aquino wins an award - November 1st, 2009
Congratulations to Instructor, Melissa Aquino, for winning an award for work she submitted to Graphic Design, USA Magazine’s annual design competition. Melissa won the award in the Brochure and Collateral category for her series... Read more
All Souls Film Festival - October 25th, 2009
Animation students have their short films screened at the 7th Annual All Souls International Film Festival. The All Souls International Film Festival (ASIFF) is held at the Loft Cinema, Tucson’s premiere venue for artistic, independent, foreign... Read More
Photography and Studio Art Club participate in the “Bisbee BRATS Car Event” - October 16th, 2009
This summer, the Photography and Studio Art Club designed, built, and raced their own Art Car in the B.R.A.T.S. event held in Bisbee, AZ. On the morning of July 4th, the first annual "Artist Soap Box Derby" launched 15 art cars down... Read More
The Importance of Play: Photographs of Children at the Blake Foundation - October 14th, 2009
In the Spring of 2009, Art Center students from the Photographic Lighting class took portraits of children learning and playing during afternoons at the Children's' Achievement Center and the Early Head start Home-based Program... Read More
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SUVA Students participated in
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ReCycle ReUse RePurpose Juried Exhibition
in the William Platz Gallery Apr 6 – May 18
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Class PH407 Photographic Series
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