UNLV College of Fine Arts

UNLV College of Fine Arts We educate, empower, and engage creative people to become visionary change-makers in the arts. At UNLV we believe the arts are an essential good for society.

The College of Fine Arts educates, empowers, and engages creative people to become visionary change-makers in the arts through acts of imagination. We make education relevant and accessible through our programs and outreach. We create new knowledge in the arts. We celebrate independent thought and the power of bringing people together to foster creativity. We are a creative nexus anchored within t

he vibrant and diverse culture of Las Vegas. Our College brings together a diverse range of artists who share a passion for creativity, self expression, and societal engagement. The College includes the departments of Art, Dance, Film, and Theatre; the Nevada Conservatory Theatre, the schools of Architecture and Music; the Entertainment Engineering and Design program; the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art; and the Advisement Center. Our undergraduate and graduate degree programs prepare students for distinctive careers; and our research, scholarship, and creative activities expand the frontiers of
knowledge in the arts.

Black Mountain Institute Anniversary Photo Exhibition Now Open! Over 50 images from the year 2000 to the present are on ...
09/24/2025

Black Mountain Institute Anniversary Photo Exhibition Now Open! Over 50 images from the year 2000 to the present are on view in the UNLV Rogers Literature & Law (RLL) building through May 2026. The photos were selected and installed by Bailey Anderson, a recent graduate of UNLV’s MFA in Art program, and Iulia Filipov-Serediuc, a current MFA in Art candidate.

Images that represent BMI’s 20-year history are on display through May 2026.

UNLV Wind Orchestra Performs 'Grit & Glory' Oct. 9
09/24/2025

UNLV Wind Orchestra Performs 'Grit & Glory' Oct. 9

The concert brings together cinematic excitement, lyricism, and a landmark repertoire for an unforgettable opening night.

PAC Welcomes Grammy-winning Classical Guitarist Jason Vieaux Oct. 22
09/24/2025

PAC Welcomes Grammy-winning Classical Guitarist Jason Vieaux Oct. 22

Described by NPR as 'perhaps the most precise and soulful classical guitarist of his generation.'

What you see here is our pathway diagram of how you can reach the Alta Ham Fine Arts Building from the PAC Box Office or...
09/24/2025

What you see here is our pathway diagram of how you can reach the Alta Ham Fine Arts Building from the PAC Box Office or parking Lots B, C, and V.

As you may already know, a long-awaited accessibility project near UNLV’s iconic Flashlight sculpture broke ground this summer. Access to the venues in the Alta Ham Fine Arts Building from the UNLV Performing Arts Center Box Office will be limited through January 2026.

As you may already know, a long-awaited accessibility project near UNLV’s iconic Flashlight sculpture broke ground this summer. The result will be an ADA-accessible ramp with seating and improved lighting. During construction, expected to last until January 2026, access to the venues in the Alta Ham Fine Arts Building from the UNLV Performing Arts Center Box Office will be limited.

What you see here is our pathway diagram of how you can reach the Alta Ham Fine Arts Building from the PAC Box Office or parking Lots B, C, and V.

Plan Your Pathway: If you have purchased a ticket for a production in the Black Box Theatre or Dance Studio One, we recommend parking in Lot B, Lot C, or Lot V for the fastest access to those venues.

If you have not purchased a ticket and need to go to the box office first, please allow for enough time in advance.

The Trio Laval is making their way to UNLV! The Ann-Arbor based piano trio will take the stage of the Rando-Grillot Reci...
09/24/2025

The Trio Laval is making their way to UNLV! The Ann-Arbor based piano trio will take the stage of the Rando-Grillot Recital on September 25.

The Trio Laval is making their way to UNLV! The Ann-Arbor based piano trio will take the stage of the Rando-Grillot Recital on September 25. The group will be playing a piece from composer Reena Esmail, Beethoven’s Trio in B-flat minor, and Trio in A by Tchaikovsky. The program begins at 7:30 pm. Hit the performance calendar in the link in our bio for ticketing information!

Well Suited to the Story: How Costume Shapes Every Character
09/24/2025

Well Suited to the Story: How Costume Shapes Every Character

Step into the visual world of ‘Hedda Gabler,’ the opening production of the Nevada Conservatory Theatre's 25th season.

UNLV College of Fine Arts Newsletter for the Week of September 22, 2025
09/22/2025

UNLV College of Fine Arts Newsletter for the Week of September 22, 2025

News and events from the UNLV College of Fine Arts

ICYMI: KJS Family Foundation Gifts 25 Steinway Pianos to UNLV School of Music
09/19/2025

ICYMI: KJS Family Foundation Gifts 25 Steinway Pianos to UNLV School of Music

A special toast took place August 19 at Southern Nevada Music Company to celebrate the KJS Family Foundation's generous gift of 25 Steinway pianos to the UNLV School of Music.

Nevada Conservatory Theatre Presents Side-Splitting Satirical Farce 'The Underpants' Oct. 4-18, an uproarious adaptation...
09/19/2025

Nevada Conservatory Theatre Presents Side-Splitting Satirical Farce 'The Underpants' Oct. 4-18, an uproarious adaptation by Steve Martin (Only Murders in the Building and SNL fame)

Get ready for this sharply clever, laugh-out-loud comedy about s*x, fidelity, and vanity!

09/18/2025

A beautiful piece about the future of the UNLV Learning Center for the Arts by Ozzy Mora featuring Easter McKenzie and Dean Uscher.

From Tyler Perry Studios to UNLV!!
09/18/2025

From Tyler Perry Studios to UNLV!!

UNLV Film student Hisonni Mustafa was selected as a winner of the Tyler Perry Dreamers Program, which included a trip to Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.

Address

4505 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV
89154

Telephone

(702) 895-4210

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when UNLV College of Fine Arts posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Featured

Share

Message from Dean Nancy J Uscher

I am delighted to welcome you to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) College of Fine Arts page! Our college offers an exceptional opportunity for students to discover their authenticity as burgeoning artists.

From my perspective, there has never been a more exciting time for artists – with many fascinating new careers opening up in our rapidly changing world. At UNLV, in the College of Fine Arts, students are exposed to the newest thinking and most important skills in the arts. We teach our students to actually invent their own careers and artistic lives -- with strong mentorship from our outstanding faculty. The integration of research and practice in one’s discipline, the ability to navigate within broad and interdisciplinary frameworks, the mastery of excellent communication skills and the encouragement of deep curiosity about life mark the distinguishing characteristics of the vital and progressive UNLV arts education.

The artistic skills that students learn in their chosen disciplines are transferrable to numerous other career paths outside of the arts, as well. Students will learn to think creatively and with originality. These are prized attributes in our most successful 21st century entrepreneurs – and artists have been in the forefront of many important advances in society.

Located in one of the major entertainment and cultural centers in the world, the College of Fine Arts at UNLV has a strong faculty of distinguished practicing artists and research scholars who deliver to students a stellar education within an array of artistic disciplines, including Architecture, Visual Arts, Dance, Film, Music, Theater, and Entertainment Engineering and Design.