Welcome to the Confluencenter for Creative Inquiry!
We are a physical and intellectual home for the arts, humanities, and social sciences at the University of Arizona. Our programs support faculty and students' artistic and scholarly endeavors, addressing some of society's grand challenges.
Ahéhee (ah-HÉH-heh) DINÉ (Navajo) greeting meaning "Thank You"
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Voices of Fronteridades
The Voices of Fronteridades is a series of stories highlighting the groundbreaking work of fellows from the University of Arizona alongside inspiring community members—made possible through the Mellon Fronteridades program.
Stories from the borderlands: Fellows, scholars, and community voices exploring the US-Mexico border through research, art, and lived experience.
Come Create With Us
Discover what happens when brilliant minds meet
This fun, informal space allows scholars, artists, performers and community members to share innovative work and creative new ideas. These participatory events are open to the public and always free.
Funding Opportunities
Explore upcoming and real-time funding opportunities curated for artists, culture bearers, and organizations in our community.
Up to $1,500
Director's Fund
Crucial support for innovative short-term projects emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.
Temporarily Paused
Open Year-Round
Emergency Fund
Get up to $1,500 for emergency medical bills, housing crises, essential repairs, and more.
All Graduate & Professional Students
Multiple Options
Project Funding
Discover the perfect match for your vision across multiple funding opportunities.
Fall and Spring Semesters
Featured Stories
AJIS 2025 Issue
AJIS
A mural in homage to jazz great, Charles Mingus.
El Sur