The new director of Arizona State University’s School of Art wants to see art and arts education properly recognized for the important role they play in transforming the world for the better.
A painter and associate professor, Forrest Solis said that she believes deeply in the value of arts education and feels fortunate to be a member of the School of Art and of ASU.
Chris Ignacio, a first-year MFA student in theater with a concentration in interdisciplinary digital media performance at Arizona State University, spent the spring 2022 semester in New York working with the Metropolitan Opera as a cover puppeteer.
“I got offered the job, and ASU was flexible and nice enough to let me come up and do it,” Ignacio said. “I'm fortunate to even be gaining some internship credit.”
Brian DeMaris, associate professor and artistic director of the Music Theatre and Opera program in Arizona State University's School of Music, Dance and Theatre, is a recognized conductor, pianist and composer. This year, with the release of two albums of original compositions, he adds solo recording artist to his title.
Editor's note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable spring 2022 graduates.
Editor's note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable spring 2022 graduates.
When Lauren Jimenez didn’t make her high school dance team, she was devastated. But she didn’t give up. She spent extra hours in the studio preparing for the next year — when she made the team.
Editor's note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable spring 2022 graduates.
Chandler, Arizona, native Cory Drozdowski is a Barrett, the Honors College student at Arizona State University with a double major in theater and philosophy who is passionate about helping people better understand each other.
Editor's note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable spring 2022 graduates.
Kathy Luo started her dance journey at the age of 4.
“It made me feel like my life was colorful,” Luo said.
As she got older, her parents continued to support her pursuit of dance as a profession.
Editor's note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable spring 2022 graduates.
Editor's note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable spring 2022 graduates.
Although chemistry and playing the organ may not immediately seem to have significant overlap, they come together for graduating senior Paul Oftedahl as two of his passions in life and the two majors he has successfully pursued during his four years at Arizona State University.
An experienced advocate for equitable communities is now the interim director of an Arizona State University-based studio that integrates arts, culture and design to advance just and inclusive places to live where all people can thrive.
