College of Fine Arts News
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Paloma and Leila: A Tale of Twin Triumph
As twins, they’ve encountered hurdles, yet their bond and resilience shine through. In the academic world, Paloma and Leila worked under the mentorship of Professor Subhankar Banerjee on a project involving biodiversity justice and visual culture through the UNM...
UNM Department of Music Students, Faculty & Alumni sweep cast of Opera Southwest Production of Carmen in Spanish
Current students, faculty and alumni of The Department of Music at UNM have filled the cast of the upcoming Opera Southwest production of Carmen, one of the most famous operas of all time. The performance will be presented in Spanish, referencing a translation by...
Dr. Melissa Ryan appointed Assistant Professor of Education
The UNM Dept. of Music is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Melissa Ryan as Assistant Professor of Music Education and the Head of the Music Education Area. Dr. Ryan had the following to say about her new position, "The UNM Department of Music is a truly...
Classic Comedy Meets Contemporary Relevance – UNM Theatre and Dance Presents Molière’s The Imaginary Invalid
The University of New Mexico’s Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to announce its upcoming production of Molière’s timeless masterpiece, The Imaginary Invalid. Directed by the Assistant Professor in Theatre Alejandro Tomás Rodriguez, this comedic gem brings to...
2024 Hulsman Undergraduate Library Research Award Winners
Congratulations to Piper Lincoln and Kaitlin Bone for winning the 2024 Hulsman Undergraduate Library Research Award in the Emerging Researcher Category! Kaitlin Bone (left image), an art major, won first place for her work, “Class Distinctions Between Moche Warriors:...
UNM instructor Mary Mattingly represented at the UN
Confluence professor of practice, Mary Mattingly spent time in Geneva at the UN sharing projects @SwaleNYC and #EbbofaSpringTide at @socratespark with ambassadors and delegates from around the world who focused on the migration impacts of climate change! “Every year,...
Student and Alumni Spotlights – Get To Know Our Students!
Alayah Fierro was born and raised in Albuquerque and is in her third year at UNM. She is majoring in art studio with plans to graduate in 2025! Her plans post-graduation include selling her artwork and participating in gallery exhibitions. She hopes to get her name...
UNM Distinguished Alum and Grammy Award Winner Col. Jim Keene conducts The UNM Symphony Orchestra
The University of New Mexico Symphony Orchestra presented a special performance on Thursday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m., at Popejoy Hall on the UNM campus. The UNM Symphony orchestra features the top music students in New Mexico and is a part of the University’s...
The UNM Art Museum invites you to explore the world of museum careers on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Whether you’re a student, emerging museum leader, or simply curious about the inner workings of museums, this event is the perfect platform for exploration, inspiration, and networking in the vibrant world of museum careers. Everyone is welcome, but (free)...
Acclaimed Native American actor guest of Film & Digital Arts Mentor Series
Renowned actor Gary Farmer, known for his work in TV series Resident Alien and Reservation Dogs, appeared at The University of New Mexico Department of Film and Digital Arts as part of its ongoing Mentor Series. The talk was Monday, Feb. 19, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. in...
Creator of UNM Sitcom Boot Camp, Brian Levant, receives alumni Lobo Award: Director, writer, producer, and author
By Mary Beth King Brian Levant admits he didn’t choose to enter The University of New Mexico to engage entirely in rigorous academics. However, during his time at UNM, he found his passion, graduated, and has gone on to have a highly successful career in the TV and...
Tamarind Institute receives major gift from Houston Fine Art Press
Tamarind Master Printer Richard Newlin, founder of Houston Fine Art Press, recently announced that he and his partner Yoko Saito would be closing the workshop and donating the majority of his equipment to Tamarind Institute. In March, Tamarind student printers...
UNM Alum wins the Metropolitan Opera Competition
Lydia Grindatto (B.M. 2017) recently won the Metropolitan Opera Lafont Vocal Competition. This competition is the most prestigious in the United States and among the most prestigious competitions in the entire world. As a winner Grindatto was awarded a cash prize of...
UNM Department of Theatre and Dance to Represent the US in International Theatre Festival, Beijing China
The University of New Mexico Department of Theatre and Dance is pleased to announce their participation in the 2024 Asia Theatre Education Centre (ATEC) Theatre Festival, hosted by The Central Academy of Drama in Beijing, China. The ATEC Theatre Festival, founded in...
UNM Chicana and Chicano Studies hosts Arturo O’Farrill with Cornel West in concert March 26
The University of New Mexico’s Chicana and Chicano Studies (CCS) department hosts Grammy award-winner Arturo O’Farrill and renowned scholar, philosopher, and poet, Cornel West. They will perform their latest recording, “Four Questions” (ZOHO Music), on Tuesday, March...
The UNM Center for Environmental Arts and Humanities announces 2023-2024 Native American Environmental Arts and Humanities Scholarships
The UNM Center for Environmental Arts and Humanities (CEAH) in the Department of Art is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023-2024 Native American Environmental Arts and Humanities Scholarship for undergraduate students. There are five recipients this year:...
UNM’s Faculty Dance Concert ‘Querencia’ Takes Center Stage
The University of New Mexico Department of Theatre and Dance is proud to present its annual faculty dance concert in Rodey Theatre February 23rd to March 2nd. “Querencia” is an evening exploring love, culture, and connection through the art of dance. The concert...
The UNM Music Department welcomes Fulbright Scholar, Dr. Rodrigo Sigal
Dr. Rodrigo Sigal is a composer, cultural entrepreneur and full time professor since 2017 at ENES, UNAM, Morelia, where he co-founded the Music and Artistic Technology undergraduate program. He is interested in new technologies especially in the electroacoustic music...
Sundance and Star Wars: Universes Where F&DA Alumni Shine
By James Stone Shaandiin TomeShaandiin is a filmmaker based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her breakout, award-winning short film Mud (Hashtł’ishnii) premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2018. She returned to Sundance in January 2022, co-directing and premiering Long...
Christoph Wagner & Paula Corbin Swalin Faculty Features
Christoph Wagner always wanted to play the cello. The new assistant professor of cello at the University of New Mexico, Wagner started playing when he was six. Wagner says he watched his sister play the cello and never doubted that it was the instrument for him. What...
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