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. (UAF 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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  • Joseph Holt. UAF Photo

    Print, Pedagogy, and Publication

    April 19, 2025

    Joe Holt receives People's Endowment to support Ice Box, UAF's student-run literary journal, now celebrating its 21st print edition.

  • Jamie Bear dressed in a toga with a golden laurel wreath on his head

    Outstanding and Unforgettable

    April 18, 2025

    Meet CLA's 2024-2025 Outstanding Students, recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and impact across UAF and their departments.

  • Western Consumption, on view at the new Rasmuson Library gallery on the fourth floor. Photo courtesy of Jason Lazarus.

    New Views at Rasmuson

    April 17, 2025

    Rasmuson Library's fourth floor now features a gallery space for 2D art by UAF faculty, students, and alumni.

  • Photo credit: Lindsay Saunders

    2025 Juried Art Show Intake

    April 09, 2025

    Celebrate student creativity in the 2025 UAF Juried Art Exhibition, juried by artist Lindsay Saunders--an incredible opportunity for emerging artists.

  • Photo of the UAMN RBAA Gallery by UAF University Relations

    Reframing Representation

    April 06, 2025

    Explores how dominant narratives shape the representation of AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Native women artists in UA Museum of the North exhibitions and records.

  • Students from the printmaking studio stencil the title of their group exhibition,

    Pressing Matters: Printmaking Exhibition

    April 06, 2025

    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

    UAF ceramics student Shaylise Sylvester blends art and psychology, teaches pottery, and shares her journey on The Potters Cast and URSA Day.

  • Allison Juneau leads a matting demo in October 2024

    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!

  • CLA Music Donor, Catherine Madsen, has her photo taken outside of the Davis Concert Hall before the start of the Circumpolar Music Series. UAF Photo by Leif Van Cise

    AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Voice to the Arctic

    March 21, 2025

    A donor's deep connection to UAF inspired the Circumpolar Music Series, celebrating Arctic music and culture. See how giving can make a lasting impact.

  • Brian Walker II. Photo courtesy of Walker

    Circumpolar Music Series: Brian Walker II

    March 15, 2025

    The Circumpolar Music Series hosts Brian Walker II, an Inupiat and Deg Hit’an mask maker, for a talk on AVÀÇÂÛ̳ Native music, culture, and artistic traditions.

  • Mordançage manipulation of a photo of Wall Street, Bryce Canyon, Utah. Photo by J. Jason Lazarus

    Western Consumption

    March 09, 2025

    J. Jason Lazarus is featured in Aeonian Magazine for Western Consumption, a Mordançage series exposing the environmental decay of the West.

  • 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 UAF! 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 UAF for demonstrations and a lecture, February 18-19th. Hosted by UAF Student Ceramics Guild.

  • UAF 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

    UAF'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 AVÀÇÂÛ̳n 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. UAF 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 UAF'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: UAF MFA artists delve into the personal, environmental, and digital with diverse media.

  • Clay, Code, and Creativity

    December 18, 2024

    UAF’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. UAF 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 AVÀÇÂÛ̳'s landscape.

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

    Turkey with a Twist: UAF's Kiln-Baked Feast

    November 27, 2024

    UAF'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 AVÀÇÂÛ̳ns through Landscape

    November 15, 2024

    Discover UAF professor Jason Lazarus's Resilient, a photo series redefining AVÀÇÂÛ̳'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

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