Las Vegas Academy of the Arts

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The Las Vegas Academy of the Arts is a nationally-recognized, award-winning magnet high school, serving approximately 1,700 students in Clark County, Nevada. Located in the center of the Las Vegas High School Historical District, the Las Vegas Academy serves students from throughout the district in grades 9 through 12. Las Vegas Academy provides students the opportunity to pursue a conservatory in

the areas of dance, music, theater, or visual arts within which majors are available in band, vocal music, dance, guitar, mariachi, orchestra, photography, piano, studio art, technical theatre, theatre, visual design, and world jazz studies. The four conservatories, previously considered majors, were updated in 2017 as an effort to emphasize the academy’s focus on the arts. All students must meet a certain criteria for acceptance: completing an application, auditioning in their chosen performing major, preparing a portfolio, and/or taking an aptitude test.

🎉 Big News from LVA Media Arts!LVA students were invited to present at the Journalism Education Association Fall Convent...
11/17/2025

🎉 Big News from LVA Media Arts!
LVA students were invited to present at the Journalism Education Association Fall Convention in Nashville! Each year, journalism faculty, professionals, and students from around the country apply for the chance to present to nearly 4,000 students and teachers—and only the strongest, most professional student-led sessions are selected.
👏 Congratulations to Iso F., Aliana W., Parker T., Kate J., and Stellar S. for earning this incredible honor! We’re so proud of you! 🎙️📰✨

🎸Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 19th, and Wednesday, November 20th — the LVA Guitar Chamber Recitals are happ...
11/17/2025

🎸Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 19th, and Wednesday, November 20th — the LVA Guitar Chamber Recitals are happening in the Black Box Theater at 6 p.m.🎤
🎶Join us for two unforgettable evenings of music featuring the incredibly talented students of the LVA Guitar Program. You’ll experience beautifully performed classical guitar chamber pieces by Varsity 1, Varsity 2, and Varsity 3, followed by some exciting holiday classics from our Varsity 1 and Varsity 2 modern rock bands.🎵
Tickets at www.lasvegasacademy.net/box-office

11/17/2025

We’re thrilled that The PENTA Building Group is back to support LVA’s Experience the Arts Gala: Brilliance.

This year, our friends at PENTA have committed to be the Gala’s first-ever Diamond Sponsor. This generous support helps make the promise of LVA's premier arts education possible and we’re incredibly grateful for this commitment to the arts in Las Vegas.

Thank you PENTA Building Group!

Learn more about our Experience the Arts: Brilliance Gala by clicking https://e.givesmart.com/events/JdN/?fbclid=IwVERDUAOFFkFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5CGNhbGxzaXRlAjI1AAEesa14L7GOhN5aTxG5oNl1Ktr-MrPk7XbybY0ONL_pqjEFvD6xRzWvqLC6Zb8_aem_jSYQAnAB6X0Altru6TqBRA

LVA auditions are in January for the 2026-2027 school year—walk in confident and ready! 🎶✨ Join an LVA Audition Workshop...
11/17/2025

LVA auditions are in January for the 2026-2027 school year—walk in confident and ready! 🎶✨ Join an LVA Audition Workshop to prepare and shine. Note: Band reflects new information.

11/17/2025

You're invited to the grand opening celebration of our new West Las Vegas Library in the Historic Westside of City of Las Vegas Government on Tuesday, December 9! 🎉

Be the first to explore this state-of-the-art, 41,178 square-foot library (more than double our current space) for literacy, learning, & community. 🏫

Grand Opening activities at 1861 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. include:

🍽️ Food & community vibes
🎨 Art activations & exhibits
🎶 Live performances all day
📚 Storytimes
🧪 STEAM learning activities + after-school fun
🎥 Westside Studio demos
😎 Plus, so much more!

This event is free & everyone is welcome. 🖤 Get more details on our brand-new West Las Vegas Library: https://bit.ly/42mrdTL

Catch the latest performance information, event details, and all the happenings at LVA in the Weekly Update!LVA Weekly U...
11/17/2025

Catch the latest performance information, event details, and all the happenings at LVA in the Weekly Update!
LVA Weekly Update in your parent and student email, or at https://secure.smore.com/n/k47xp — performances and events included!

🎶🎤It’s time for Jazz & Java with the LVA Vocal Department! Join us in the cafeteria this Friday and Saturday, 11/21 & 11...
11/16/2025

🎶🎤It’s time for Jazz & Java with the LVA Vocal Department! Join us in the cafeteria this Friday and Saturday, 11/21 & 11/22, for great music and cozy vibes. Show starts at 6 PM—bring a friend!🎵🎤

11/16/2025

Catch the Marina Pendleton Swing Trio with special guests James Anderson & Filby Kramer performing live at Sahara West Library on Sunday, November 23! 🎶

Get more details on this FREE concert:➡️ https://bit.ly/3L4FZsu

11/16/2025

Turkey giveaway … Clark County Bar Association Las Vegas-Clark County Library District

11/16/2025

On Sunday, November 16, join us at West Charleston Library for an exclusive behind-the-scenes panel discussion about Nevada Ballet's dazzling new production of George Balanchine’s classic, The Nutcracker®, reimagined especially for Las Vegas! 🎼

At this FREE event, hear from Sandra Jennings, Répétiteur Stager, & Nevada Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Roy Kaiser, as they reveal inside stories, creative challenges, & what it takes to reinvent a beloved holiday classic. 🎤

Details: https://bit.ly/3LoyVH9

11/16/2025

Make it a “Feliz Navidad” as Jarabe Mexicano brings their fun-loving exuberance to the stage at two of our libraries on November 29 & 30! 🎶

You won’t want to miss A Bordeño Soul Christmas, featuring the band's signature blend of bilingual Mexican folk music & stories, rock & roll, plus renditions of all your favorite holiday classics. 🎺

Find a FREE concert happening near you: 🎁 https://bit.ly/4oLgJ9e

11/16/2025

📢💕Please note our updated hours for our Emergency Food Drive-Thru. Starting November 17th, distribution will take place Monday–Friday from 8:30AM-12:30PM at our HQ location: The Just One Project — 1401 N. Decatur Blvd

🚨Our DHRC location will no longer be distributing food on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays beginning November 17th

Please read the flyer carefully for full hours and location details, and share this update with anyone who may need food assistance💕💗

Address

315 S 7th Street
Las Vegas, NV
89101

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 4pm
Tuesday 7am - 4pm
Wednesday 7am - 4pm
Thursday 7am - 4pm
Friday 7am - 4pm

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+17027997800

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The Las Vegas Academy of the Arts is a nationally-recognized, award-winning magnet high school, serving approximately 1,700 students in Clark County, Nevada.

Located in the center of the Las Vegas High School Historical District, the Las Vegas Academy serves students from throughout the district in grades 9 through 12. Las Vegas Academy provides students the opportunity to pursue a conservatory in the areas of dance, music, theater, or visual arts within which majors are available in band, vocal music, dance, guitar, international studies (French, Japanese, and Spanish), mariachi, orchestra, photography, piano, studio art, technical theatre, theatre, visual design, and world jazz studies. The four conservatories, previously considered majors, were updated in 2017 as an effort to emphasize the academy’s focus on the arts. All students must meet a certain criteria for acceptance: completing an application, auditioning in their chosen performing major, preparing a portfolio, and/or taking an aptitude test.