2024 On Our Own Time Art Exhibit
The On Our Own Time Art Exhibit is comprised of art from all ages and levels of ability. Each piece of artwork is judged within its classification, not based on its medium.
Congratulations to People's Choice winners: Shailender Chauhan, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Assistant Scientific Investigator, "Wild Connection" and Sabina Coan, Teen 13-18 years, Immediate Family Member of Employee Andrew Coan, Law Associate Dean and Professor, "Things I Carry With Me (Backpack)".
Thank you to all of our wonderful judges and volunteers!
In addition to this virtual showcase, the exhibit is available for viewing in-person from January 29 - February 10 in the University of Arizona BSRL Lobby at 1230 N. Cherry Ave, Tucson, AZ. Presentation of awards will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024 from 1pm-3pm at the Artist's Reception, which is also open to the public.
All entries are the exclusive property of the artist. Please respect their ownership and contact them directly regarding potential purchases and/or use. Mature and/or controversial content possibly shown, all opinions are exclusive to the artists only.
Click on any photo to begin a slideshow of that category.
Youth (12 and under)
ART EDUCATION AWARD Maggie South, Age 12, Youth 12 and under Immediate Family Member of an Employee, Kelly South, University Information Technology Services Senior Director, Communications and Marketing, "Rosie the Princess", Not for Sale
FIRST PLACE Katherine Wang, Age 11, Youth 12 and under Immediate Family Member of an Employee, Steve Wang, College of medicine, dept of Otolaryngology Dept chair, "Desert hummingbird", For Sale: $10
SECOND PLACE "Winter's Lone Guardian" By Aaron Li Youth 12 and under: 11 years old, Immediate Family Member of an Employee: Ming Li, ECE Associate Professor, Not for sale
THIRD PLACE Ezra Coan, Age: 8, Youth 12 and under Immediate Family Member of an Employee Andrew Coan, Law Associate Dean and Professor, "Dog, Hot Glue and Stuffing", Not for Sale
HONORABLE MENTION Analise Affolder, Age 9, Youth 12 and under Immediate Family Member of an Employee Kim Affolder, Sponsored Projects Services Administrative Operations Professional I, "The Glass Tiles", Not for Sale
Abby Henson, Age: 11, Youth 12 and under Immediate Family Member of an Employee Erika Eggers, Physiology Professor, "Inside and Out", Not for Sale
"Morning Bird" by Gavin Cleveland, Youth 12 and under: 7 years old, Immediate Family Member of an Employee: Autumn Cleveland, Arizona Online Administrative Associate, Not for sale
Maggie South, Age 12, Youth 12 and under Immediate Family Member of an Employee, Kelly South, University Information Technology Services Senior Director, Communications and Marketing, "Bear Down Arizona", Not for Sale
"A Sunset for My Grandparents" by Elora Madrid, Youth 12 and under: 11 years old, Immediate Family Member of an Employee: Amanda "Leigh" Madrid, College of Veterinary Medicine, Administrative Support Professional, Not for sale
Rita Shatz, Age 8, Youth 12 and under, Immediate Family Member of an Employee Yi Dai, Department of Internal Medicine Cardiology Clinical Research Manager, PHOENIX, "The Mighty Bird", For Sale: $15
"A Mysterious Girl" by Elora Madrid, Youth 12 and under: 11 years old, Immediate Family Member of an Employee: Amanda "Leigh" Madrid, College of Veterinary Medicine, Administrative Support Professional, Not for sale
Rita Shatz, Age 8, Youth 12 and under, Immediate Family Member of an Employee Yi Dai, Department of Internal Medicine Cardiology Clinical Research Manager, PHOENIX, "The Colorful Fall", For Sale: $15
Analise Affolder, Age 9, Youth 12 and under Immediate Family Member of an Employee Kim Affolder, Sponsored Projects Services Administrative Operations Professional I, "Strawberry Illusion", Not for Sale
Jacquelyn Escamilla, Age 9, Youth 12 and under Immediate Family Member of an Employee Sonya Lopez-Escamilla, UITS Procurement Assistant III, "Mushroom Cutie", Not for Sale
Ezra Coan, Age:8, Youth 12 and under Immediate Family Member of an Employee Andrew Coan, Law Associate Dean and Professor, "Portrait of the Artist In Orange", Not for Sale
Aurelia Willard Age: 11, Immediate Family Member of Employee Marie Willard International Student Services Interim Director, "Cardinal", Not for sale
Caroline Wang, Age: 11, Youth 12 and under Immediate Family Member of an Employee Steve Wang, College of medicine, Dept of Otolaryngology Dept chair, "Jewel of the Crested Saguaro", For Sale: $15
Abby Henson, Age: 11, Youth 12 and under Immediate Family Member of an Employee Erika Eggers, Physiology Professor, "Dragon", Not for Sale
Sophia Todd, Age 12, Immediate Family Member of Employee Michaela Todd UA Online, Distance and Continuing Education Executive Assistant, "Curious Perspective", Not for Sale
Aurelia Willard Age: 11, Immediate Family Member of Employee Marie Willard International Student Services Interim Director, "Cactus", Not for sale
Teen (13-18)
FIRST PLACE "Bath" by Riley Royse Teen 13-18 years: 17, Immediate Family Member of an Employee: Rhonda Royse, UITS Assistant Director of Identity, Access and Integrations, For sale: $40
SECOND PLACE "There Is Only Change" by Emma Kim Teen 13-18 years: 16, Immediate Family Member of an Employee Minkyu Kim Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering Associate Professor, Not for sale
THIRD PLACE Victoria Escamilla, Teen 13-18 years Immediate Family Member of an Employee Sonya Lopez-Escamilla, UITS Procurement Assistant III, "Feline Hygiene", Not for Sale
HONORABLE MENTION Samantha Wanlass, Immediate Family Member of Pamela Foitik Athletic Dept Accounting, "Military Macaw", For Sale: $100
HONORABLE MENTION Maximum Penisten, Teen 13-18 years Immediate Family Member of an Employee Logan Penisten, Arizona Arts Live - Main Campus Customer Svc Represent II, "Tracks", For Sale: $125
Sonali Coan, Teen 13-18 years Immediate Family Member of an Employee Andrew Coan, Law Associate Dean and Professor, "Family As Friends", Not for Sale
Maximum Penisten, Teen 13-18 years Immediate Family Member of an Employee Logan Penisten, Arizona Arts Live - Main Campus Customer Svc Represent II, "Doors", For Sale: $125
Sonali Coan, Teen 13-18 years Immediate Family Member of an Employee Andrew Coan, Law Associate Dean and Professor, "Ezra At Rest", Not for Sale
Victoria Escamilla, Teen 13-18 years Immediate Family Member of an Employee Sonya Lopez-Escamilla, UITS Procurement Assistant III, "Cosmic Hallucinations", Not for Sale
Sabina Coan, Teen 13-18 years Immediate Family Member of an Employee Andrew Coan, Law Associate Dean and Professor, "Things I Carry With Me (Backpack)", Not for Sale
"Lamb and Lion" by Riley Royse Teen 13-18 years: 17, Immediate Family Member of an Employee: Rhonda Royse, UITS Assistant Director of Identity, Access and Integrations, For sale: $40
Sabina Coan, Teen 13-18 years Immediate Family Member of an Employee Andrew Coan, Law Associate Dean and Professor, "Portrait In Motion", Not for Sale
Pasque Nelson, Teen 13-18 years Immediate Family Member of an Employee Brenae Bailey, ,Mathematics Senior Lecturer, "Snalutations", Not for Sale
Pasque Nelson, Teen 13-18 years Immediate Family Member of an Employee Brenae Bailey, ,Mathematics Senior Lecturer, "Toad of Tranquility", Not for Sale
Amity Claggett, Teen 13-18 years Immediate Family Member of an Employee Debbie Claggett, Engineering Capstone Coordinator, "Dancing With The Devil", For Sale: $20
Jack Albert, Immediate Family Member of Employee Michelle Albert Tech Launch Arizona Program Coordinator, "The Uniquaila", For Sale: $33
Amity Claggett, Teen 13-18 years Immediate Family Member of an Employee Debbie Claggett, Engineering Capstone Coordinator, "Cowboy Rex", For Sale: $50
Jack Albert, Immediate Family Member of Employee Michelle Albert Tech Launch Arizona Program Coordinator, "Bird", For Sale: $35
Amateur
FIRST PLACE Shailender Chauhan Cellular and Molecular Medicine Assistant Scientific Investigator, "Wild Connection", Not for Sale
SECOND PLACE Charlotte Pearson, Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Associate Professor, "Crater Lake and Thera eruption timeline ", Not for sale
THIRD PLACE "I’m feline fine!" by Anna Alkozei, Family and Community Medicine Clinical Assistant Professor, Not for sale
HONORABLE MENTION Michael Harvey, UA RISE Health Mentor, "Jerome", Not for Sale
HONORABLE MENTION "Fantasy In Shutdown" by Sarah DeHaven, Transfer And Articulation Student Academic Specialist, Not for sale
Joseph Mirabito, University of Arizona MEZCOPH ESRAC Lab Technician II, "Colorful Peacock!", Not for Sale
Joseph Mirabito, University of Arizona MEZCOPH ESRAC Lab Technician II, "Stairway to the Superstitions", Not for Sale
"Mansard" by Mitch Graffeo, Tech Launch Arizona Licensing Manager, Not for sale
Jacque Ramos, Financial Strategy and Solution Accounts Payable Phoenix, "McKale Magic", Not for Sale
"Christmas in the Village" by Anna Alkozei, Family and Community Medicine Clinical Assistant Professor, Not for sale
"Sand Chamber" by Mitch Graffeo, Tech Launch Arizona Licensing Manager, Not for sale
Kim Affolder, Sponsored Projects Services Administrative Operations Professional I, "Family Protection", Not for Sale
Kim Affolder, Sponsored Projects Services Administrative Operations Professional I, "My Mind's Eye", Not for Sale
Charlotte Pearson, Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Associate Professor, "Bristlecone pine: 4000 years under the sun", Not for sale
Tresa White, Immediate Family Member of an Employee, Scott White, SWES Research Specialist Sr, "Wide Open Space", Not for Sale
Michael Harvey, UA RISE Health Mentor, "Grand Entry", Not for Sale
Tiffany Smith, Financial Services; Payroll Operations Payroll Specialist, Senior, "Venomous", For Sale: $300
Jacque Ramos, Financial Strategy and Solution Accounts Payable Phoenix, "Game Face", Not for Sale
Shailender Chauhan Cellular and Molecular Medicine Assistant Scientific Investigator, "Glued", Not for Sale
Tiffany Smith, Financial Services; Payroll Operations Payroll Specialist, Senior, "Eyes of Argos", For Sale: $300
Tresa White, Immediate Family Member of an Employee, Scott White, SWES Research Specialist Sr, "Stormy Sunset in the Catalinas", Not for Sale
Intermediate
FIRST PLACE Mike Krebbs Human Resources Leave Analyst, "View From the Mesa", For Sale: $175
SECOND PLACE Fatima Ruiz Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid FA Counselor, "Home", For Sale: $45
THIRD PLACE Sergio Castrezana Entomology Laboratory assistant, "Mendel's rules?....", For Sale: $5,000
HONORABLE MENTION "Fall Waterfall" by Rhonda Royse, UITS Assistant Director of Identity, Access and Integrations, For Sale: $200
HONORABLE MENTION Violeta Keifer Access and Information Services Library Assistant II, "C O N V E R G E N C E", For Sale: $100
"Flow" by Diane Awdeh, SBS - MENAS Associate Director, Operations - Arabic Special Programs, For sale: $400
"Longing" by Rithy Meas, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine Postdoctoral Associate, Not for sale
"Mushroom Dream" by Viola Romero, Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) Title IX and Civil Rights Investigator, Nor for sale
"Tucson" by Pamela Wagner, FCM RISE Operations Coordinator, Not for sale
"Flush" by Stacey Fox, Systems & Industrial Engineering Senior Program Coordinator, Not for sale
"Within" by Rithy Meas, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine Postdoctoral Associate, Not for sale
"The Colors of Tucson" by Viola Romero, Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) Title IX and Civil Rights Investigator, Nor for sale
"Mother" by Sue Chacon, Veterinary College ITT, Not for sale
"Sonoran Sunset" by Winona Esher, Immediate Family Member of an Employee: Melanie Esher, Arizona Telemedicine Program Program Coordinator, Sr, Not for sale
"Horse Dream" by Sue Chacon, Veterinary College ITT, Not for sale
"The Limb and the Crown" by Stacey Fox, Systems & Industrial Engineering Senior Program Coordinator, Not for sale
"Spring Sunset" by Rhonda Royse, UITS Assistant Director of Identity, Access and Integrations, For Sale: $200
"Planter for Tranquil Reflections" by Annie Custer, Arizona Online Student Support Specialist, Not for sale
"Togetherness" by Diane Awdeh, SBS - MENAS Associate Director, Operations - Arabic Special Programs, For sale: $800
Violeta Keifer Access and Information Services Library Assistant II, "Desert Moonrise", Not For Sale
"Bird in Paradise" by Pamela Wagner, FCM RISE Operations Coordinator, Not for sale
"Pat's Ponies" by Winona Esher, Immediate Family Member of an Employee: Melanie Esher, Arizona Telemedicine Program Program Coordinator, Sr, Not for sale
Sarah Moore Tech Launch Arizona IP Manager, "La Flor de la Vida", For Sale: $125
Joowon Kim, Immediate Family Member of Employee Seoyeon Kim, Art and Visual Culture Education Graduate Assistant, "Sweet Home, Sweet Dreams", Not for Sale
Sara Cavender Chemistry Instructional Laboratory Support Specialist (Retired), "New Year's Eve", Not for Sale
Olivia Postal UAL - Access and Information Services Library Services Associate II, "Mont-Saint Michel", Not for Sale
Mike Krebbs Human Resources Leave Analyst, "Sonora", For Sale: $200
Sara Cavender Chemistry Instructional Laboratory Support Specialist (Retired), "Snow Angel", Not for Sale
Bryan Welborn Cooperative Extension Program Administrator, "Vortex", For Sale: $100
Olivia Adams International Student Services International Student Advisor, "Jadeite", For Sale: $125
Julianne Hammink Center for English as a Second Language Special Programs Coordinator, "Astana", Not for Sale
Julianne Hammink Center for English as a Second Language Special Programs Coordinator, "Hueco Tanks 2", Not for Sale
Olivia Adams International Student Services International Student Advisor, "No Trawling", For Sale: $975
Andrew Simek, Immediate Family Member of Employee Kathryn Villaverde Family and Community Medicine Nurse, "Apollo’s Death at the Hand of Dionysus", For Sale: $619
Justin Williams , Immediate Family Member of an Employee Jotdan Handler, Book store Manager, "Finds A Way", Not for Sale
Alyssa Woods University of Arizona Libraries CATalyst Student Assistant, "State of Us", Not for Sale
Gawain Douglas Health Sciences Communications Director, Communications & Publications "Sweetwater Surprise", Not for Sale
Gawain Douglas Health Sciences Communications Director, Communications & Publications "Night Bloom", Not for Sale
Alyssa Woods University of Arizona Libraries CATalyst Student Assistant, "State of the World", Not for Sale
Justin Williams , Immediate Family Member of an Employee Jotdan Handler, Book store Manager, "Head stuck", Not for Sale
Jordan Handler UA BookStores Retail Manager II, "Reflect", For Sale: $60.00
Olivia Postal UAL - Access and Information Services Library Services Associate II, "Scorpio Rising", Not for Sale
Hope Wilson Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County Area Associate Agent - Family, Consumer and Health Sciences, "Quail in Clouds", Not for Sale
Michaela Todd UA Online, Distance and Continuing Education Executive Assistant, "Whispers in the Desert", Not for Sale
Hope Wilson Cooperative Extension, Yavapai County Area Associate Agent - Family, Consumer and Health Sciences, "Mushroom Rock", Not for Sale
Michaela Todd UA Online, Distance and Continuing Education Executive Assistant, "Soft Spoken", Not for Sale
Michelle Albert Tech Launch Arizona Program Coordinator, "It's a boy", For Sale
Michelle Albert Tech Launch Arizona Program Coordinator, "Fernanda", For Sale: $329
Alejandro Monroy Parking and Transportation Services Wildcat Ambassador, "WEB MASTER", Not for Sale
Robyn Stea Transfer Credit & Articulation Office International Student Academic Specialist, "Miss Lucy", For Sale: $1,000
Alejandro Monroy Parking and Transportation Services Wildcat Ambassador, "FACE RECOGNITION CAMERA INSTALLATION", Not for Sale
Fatima Ruiz Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid FA Counselor, "La Rose", For Sale: $40
Logan Penisten Arizona Arts Live- Main Campus Customer Svc Represent II, "Insatiable", Not for Sale
Logan Penisten Arizona Arts Live- Main Campus Customer Svc Represent II, "Hybrid", Not for Sale
Mandi Cross UITS - Managed Cloud Services Cloud Team Lead, "Gingerbread house scene in stained glass, mosaic, and polymer clay" Not for Sale
Jordan Handler UA BookStores Retail Manager II, "Glacial Serenity", For Sale: $60.00
Melanie Serrano, Immediate Family Member of an Employee Stephanie Serrano Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences Graduate Assistant (GA), "Prey", Not for Sale
Melanie Serrano, Immediate Family Member of an Employee Stephanie Serrano Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences Graduate Assistant (GA), "Low Beam", Not for Sale
Mandi Cross UITS - Managed Cloud Services Cloud Team Lead, "Fun jumping", Not for Sale
Robyn Stea Transfer Credit & Articulation Office International Student Academic Specialist, "The Way You Hold Me", For Sale: $400
Professional
BEST OF SHOW Ted Huff Artworks-Department of Family & Community Medicine Graphic Designer, Senior, "Inside the Cell", Not for Sale
FIRST PLACE "Illumination II" by Elizabeth Criger, Infra & Foundational Tech IT Services Coordinator II, For Sale: $1400
SECOND PLACE Ruben Moreno, Arizona State Museum Senior Preparator, "La Pesadilla de Pedro Páramo", For Sale: $1,200.00
THIRD PLACE Erik Buckley, Immediate Family Member of Employee Laura Johnson Office of the General Counsel Senior Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel, "Hand-Fabricated Desert Monsoon Necklace with Raindrop Chain in Sterling Silver, 14 Karat Gold, and Natural Bisbee Turquoise", For Sale: $1,685
HONORABLE MENTION "Westinghouse Front & Back" by Kaitlyn Smith, Photo | Video | Imaging Adjunct Instructor, Not for sale
HONORABLE MENTION "The Dancer" by Kay Ross, Retired * Finance Dept, Eller College of Management Director, Graduate Programs and Academic Affairs, For Sale: $25
"Funky Whale" by Meghan Bennett, Research Development Services Associate- Life Sciences, Not for sale
"Music to the Spheres" by Chrysanthe Kapuranis, Division of Human Resources Graphic Designer, Not for sale
"A Fire In Heaven" by Harrie Handler, Immediate Family Member of an Employee Jordan Handler, Textbooks Manager, For Sale: $2200
"Gargirl: A portrait of a Mother" by Meghan Bennett, Research Development Services Associate- Life Sciences, Not for sale
"Spirit Awakening" by Harrie Handler, Immediate Family Member of an Employee Jordan Handler, Textbooks Manager, For Sale: $1500
"She Crawled Into My Heart" by Elizabeth Criger, Infra & Foundational Tech IT Services Coordinator II, For Sale: $1400
"Ruby in the Dust" by Uduakobong (Udy) Edet, Immediate Family Member of an Employee Edward Gelmann, Medicine Professor, For Sale $2500
"Paint Scraper 1 & 2" by Kaitlyn Smith, Photo | Video | Imaging Adjunct Instructor, Not for sale
"Fragments of Time: Scattered Meteorites from Meteor Crater" by Chrysanthe Kapuranis, Division of Human Resources Graphic Designer, For Sale: $450
"Playful Dolphin" By Kay Ross, Retired * Finance Dept, Eller College of Management Director, Graduate Programs and Academic Affairs, For Sale: $390
Pamela Bosch, Immediate Family Member of an Employee Stephen Bosch Library Librarian Emeritus, "A Cold Winter's Day", For Sale: $350
Mary Baum, Financial Services Manager, Initiatives and Outreach, "Storm Break", For Sale: $150
Pamela Bosch, Immediate Family Member of an Employee Stephen Bosch Library Librarian Emeritus, "Pollinator's Delight", For Sale: $350
Lori Coan Law Associate Dean and Professor, "Rising From The Ashes", Not for Sale
Brianna Doyle BIO5 Institute Graphic Artist, "Midnight Mirage", Not for Sale
Lori Coan Law Associate Dean and Professor, "Sunrise to Sunset", Not for Sale
"Cowgirl in the Sand" by Uduakobong (Udy) Edet, Immediate Family Member of an Employee Edward Gelmann, Medicine Professor, For Sale $2500
Niko Sanchez, Student and Learning and Engagement Library Services Professional 2, "Kiisonvi (Old Main)", For Sale: $3,500
Mary Baum, Financial Services Manager, Initiatives and Outreach, "Grand Sunrise", For Sale: $200
Brianna Doyle BIO5 Institute Graphic Artist, "España Elegance", Not for Sale
Erik Buckley, Immediate Family Member of Employee Laura Johnson Office of the General Counsel Senior Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel, "Hand-Fabricated Silver Saguaro and Turquoise Sky Reversible Mountainscape Pendant in Sterling Silver and Kingman Turquoise", Not for Sale
Ted Huff Artworks-Department of Family & Community Medicine Graphic Designer, Senior, "Mechanical Mysteries of the Eye", Not for Sale