Orientation leaders Elliot Costello and Delaney Wright lead first year students on a tour of the Fine Arts Building as part of the 2024 new student orientation Wednesday, Aug 21, 2024. (²ÝÁñÉçÇø photo by Leif Van Cise)

Welcome to our 'Art Gems'

 

... 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.

 

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  • Bowls made during SCAG's 2025 Empty Bowls event sit on a rack waiting to be fired. Photo courtesy of SCAG.

    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.

  • 2023 Wood Talent Grant recipients and donor, from top left, clockwise: Amy Edler (Art), Edward Brown (Music), Hannah Greene (FLPA), Trysh Womack (FLPA), Karen Parrish (donor), Seamus Knight (FLPA)

    Wood Talent Grant

    February 17, 2025

    Apply for the Wood Talent Grant at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø! Open to Music, Art, and Theatre & Film students with exceptional talent. Deadline: March 1st, 2025.

  • Five ceramic mugs by Sarah Beaty. Image courtesy of Beaty

    Visiting Ceramics Artist: Sarah Beaty

    February 06, 2025

    Join ceramic artist Sarah Beaty at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø for demonstrations and a lecture, February 18-19th. Hosted by ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Student Ceramics Guild.

  • ²ÝÁñÉçÇø photo by JR Ancheta. A vivid display of the aurora is seen above the UA Museum of the North, on the Fairbanks campus, before the start of the fall semester. The Wolf Totem Pole: Everyone’s Grandfather, by Nathan Jackson and Amos Wallace, was part of the museum’s outdoor exhibits.

    Honoring History: The Art of Tradition

    February 02, 2025

    ²ÝÁñÉçÇø's Da-ka-xeen Mehner and UAMN's Angela Linn discuss the removal, preservation, and cultural significance of Everyone's Grandfather totem pole.

  • Panels from Jamie Smith's comics.

    Ursa X: A Decade of Doodles

    January 24, 2025

    Discover Jamie Smith's final retrospective, "Ursa X," showcasing 35 years of Nuggets cartoons and ²ÝÁñÉçÇøn humor. On display at Ursa Major Distilling.

  • Black and white photo in Paris by Charles Mason

    Perusing Paris

    January 21, 2025

    Discover "Perusing Paris," a vibrant photo exhibition by Charles Mason capturing 80 miles of Parisian life--unfiltered and authentic--on display this February.

  • Graduate student Nora McIntyre presents her 3-Minute Thesis; Universe Babay, A Cosmic Tragedy on Friday, November 3, 2023 in the Schaible Auditorium. Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) celebrates the exciting research and scholarship conducted by graduate students around the world. Developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), the competition allows students to share their work with a broad audience. 3MT promotes students’ academic and professional communication skills. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Photo by Marina Santos

    Three Minutes, One Big Idea

    January 14, 2025

    Showcasing grad research in 3 minutes! Compete for cash prizes and sharpen communication skills at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø's Three-Minute Thesis competition.

  • Artist credit, clockwise from top left: Amy Edler, Nick Dwyer, Sarah Dexter, and Iris Sutton

    The Art of Looking Within

    January 13, 2025

    Explore identity, nature, and technology at Within: ²ÝÁñÉçÇø MFA artists delve into the personal, environmental, and digital with diverse media.

  • Clay, Code, and Creativity

    December 18, 2024

    ²ÝÁñÉçÇø’s Nicholas Dwyer and Miho Aoki win Best Art Paper Award at ADADA+CUMULUS 2024 for exploring ceramics and AI in their innovative research.

  • Charles Mason poses with his VW Syncro Westfalia Vanagon as seen through the viewfinder of his 8X10 camera at Creamer's Field Wednesday, August 17, 2022. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Photo by Eric Engman

    Timeless Process, Timeless Landscape

    December 02, 2024

    UAMN acquires Charles Mason's Denali Diptych, a collodion photograph capturing the raw beauty and unpredictability of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø's landscape.

  • Turkeys wrapped in clay in the kiln, ready for baking. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Photo

    Turkey with a Twist: ²ÝÁñÉçÇø's Kiln-Baked Feast

    November 27, 2024

    ²ÝÁñÉçÇø's Annual Ceramics Thanksgiving Potluck fuses art and tradition with kiln-baked turkeys and community cheer--an unforgettable feast since 1992!

  • Kyle Agustines in front of

    The Sway of Surroundings

    November 20, 2024

    Celebrate BFA student Kyle Agustines' art journey at his thesis presentation on Nov. 22, exploring the connection between environment and experience.

  • J. Jason Lazarus,

    Resilient: Defining ²ÝÁñÉçÇøns through Landscape

    November 15, 2024

    Discover ²ÝÁñÉçÇø professor Jason Lazarus's Resilient, a photo series redefining ²ÝÁñÉçÇø's landscapes and exploring resilience, identity, and mental health.

  • Boats at a dock in Kodiak, AK. Photo courtesy of Tori McDermott.

    Kodiak Ideation Studio Session

    November 14, 2024

    ²ÝÁñÉçÇø’s Kodiak Ideation Studio united interdisciplinary teams with Kodiak’s mariculture industry to explore real-world solutions in kelp farming and beyond.

  • Russian performance artist Jenna Marvin in Queendom

    Queendom: Film Screening and Panel Discussion on Trans Lives

    November 14, 2024

    Experience Queendom film screening and panel on Transgender Day of Remembrance and Resilience with ²ÝÁñÉçÇø scholars and advocates honoring identity.

  • Ayona-Reily Dixon on a glacier gathering materials and inspiration for the Cognitive Cryogenics exhibition with Sasha Bitzer. Photo courtesy of Sasha Bitzer

    Cognitive Cryogenics

    October 30, 2024

    Explore Cognitive Cryogenics at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø, a stunning exhibit connecting ²ÝÁñÉçÇø's glaciers with human experience through visual art and environmental reflection.

  • Allison Juneau leads a ready-to-hang matting and framing demo for ²ÝÁñÉçÇø students in 2023. Photo courtesy of the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Department of Art

    Matting Demo with Allison Juneau

    October 17, 2024

    Learn mat cutting and mounting techniques from artist Allison Juneau at this hands-on demo. Free for ²ÝÁñÉçÇø students with Arctic Art Pass!

  • Gallery wall of black frames. Image courtesy of Canva

    Framing Workshop with Scott Holladay

    October 13, 2024

    Discover the art of framing with live demonstrations on of painting frames and works-on-paper frames October 23rd. Free for ²ÝÁñÉçÇø students as part of your Arctic Art Pass.

  • Beyond the 9-5 art installation at the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Art Gallery. ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Photo by Abby Druckenmiller

    Beyond the 9-5

    October 11, 2024

    "Beyond the 9-5" art exhibit featured 90 pieces by 50 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø employees, showcasing faculty and staff talents beyond their usual roles.

  • Tracy Vanairsdale, president of Bettisworth North Architects and Planners Inc. and a member of the chancellor's Board of Advisors, holds up her bidder's paddle at the Blue & Gold Banquet and Fundraising Auction at Dine 49 on the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø campus Saturday, September 14, 2024.

    A Night of Gold: Highlights from the Blue & Gold Celebration

    September 27, 2024

    Community spirit shone bright as nearly $163K was raised for ²ÝÁñÉçÇø scholarships at the Blue & Gold Celebration on September 14th.

  • Two cats on a motorbike, part of the Cat Town exhibit. Image courtesy of Somer Hahm

    Paws & Paint: Fairbanks Goes Feline with Mobile Art Gallery

    September 23, 2024

    ²ÝÁñÉçÇø's Somer Hahm unveils "Cat Town," an interactive exhibit of magnetic cat art, traveling in the Lemonade Stand mobile gallery across ²ÝÁñÉçÇø this September.

  • A grid of headshots of some of the 2023-2024 promoted and/or tenured ²ÝÁñÉçÇø faculty

    AY23-24 Promotion and/or Tenure Recipients

    September 13, 2024

    Congratulations to our outstanding faculty members who earned promotions or tenure during AY 23-24! Your dedication and achievements inspire our entire community.

  • Painted polar bear by Todd Sherman

    2023-2024 Outstanding Students of the Year

    May 01, 2024

    Join us in congratulating the College of Liberal Arts' 2023-2024 Outstanding Students of the Year!

  • J. Jason Lazarus. Image courtesy of J. Jason Lazarus

    Capturing Success: Celebrating the Achievements of J. Jason Lazarus

    February 15, 2024

    Congratulations to ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Department of Art faculty J. Jason Lazarus for his numerous recent achievements and accolades in photography.

  • Side-by-side photos featuring Jaunelle Celaire with her music students and Sasha Bitzer with art student Riley Dixon

    URSA announces 2023-2024 Mentor Award recipients Sasha Bitzer and Jaunelle Celaire

    February 07, 2024

    URSA 2023-2024 Mentor Award recipients include College of Liberal Arts mentors Sasha Bitzer and Jaunelle Celaire