University of Arizona's Just Arts Fellowship Showcases Diverse Student Projects
JustArts Fellows showcase their work
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The Just Arts fellowship at the University of Arizona, launched in 2022, supports students in creative projects. Recent showcases included Nagasriya Ramisetty's exploration of mental health stigma in Asian American communities and Nikolas Sanchez's innovative use of 3D printing waste to create art, highlighting sustainability and community engagement.
- 01Just Arts fellowship provides funding and support for diverse student projects at the University of Arizona.
- 02Nagasriya Ramisetty's project addresses mental health stigma in Asian American communities through digital art and poetry.
- 03Nikolas Sanchez transforms 3D printing waste into art, promoting sustainability and community involvement.
- 04The fellowship encourages creative expression and exploration of identity through various artistic mediums.
- 05The application window for the 2026-2027 Just Arts Fellowship closed on April 3, with new fellows to be announced soon.
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Since its inception in 2022, the Just Arts fellowship at the University of Arizona has empowered students from diverse backgrounds to pursue creative projects. Recent showcases featured Nagasriya Ramisetty, a junior double majoring in physiology and medical sciences and applied humanities, who presented her project, “bit·ter·sweet.” This work explores mental health stigma within Asian American communities through a collection of poetry and digital art, inspired by her personal experiences and advocacy during her high school years.
Another notable project was led by Nikolas Sanchez, a Ph.D. student in applied intercultural arts, who addressed the environmental impact of 3D printing waste. His project, “PLAing With Trash,” involved creating sculptures from polylactic acid waste, aiming to foster community engagement and demonstrate that art can be made from recycled materials. Sanchez's innovative approach included community workshops and a large interactive sculpture activity at the TENWEST Festival.
The Just Arts fellowship continues to facilitate unique artistic expressions and will announce the next round of fellows soon, following the closure of applications on April 3.
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The Just Arts fellowship enhances community engagement and promotes mental health awareness through artistic expression, benefiting both students and the wider community.
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