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.

UNLV College of Fine Arts Newsletter for the Week of March 24, 2025
03/24/2025

UNLV College of Fine Arts Newsletter for the Week of March 24, 2025

News and events from the UNLV College of Fine Arts

The UNLV School of Architecture is very excited to invite you to the free online lecture on Tuesday, March 25, from 10 a...
03/24/2025

The UNLV School of Architecture is very excited to invite you to the free online lecture on Tuesday, March 25, from 10 am to 11.30 am (Pacific Time) with Dr. Peng Du, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia.

Title: "Data-based Computational Urban Design"

Dr. Du is currently an Assistant Professor and Director of both the Master of Urban Design – Future Cities (MUD) Program and MS in Urban Analytics & Geodesign Program at the College of Architecture & Built Environment at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. He has also served in several important roles at the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), including Director & Board Member of the Asia Headquarters, and a Co-Chair of the Council’s Academic & Teaching Committee.

Dr. Du’s research focuses on net-zero buildings and cities, computational urban design, urban energy modeling, and urban data analytics, incorporating interdisciplinary approaches. His research has received broad media coverage by venues such as Curbed, CityLab, and Smart Cities World. Dr. Du’s current research centers on using data-driven and simulation-based tools to examine the relationships between urban form and environmental and social performance parameters in the context of high-density cities, such as building energy-use intensity, daylight availability, outdoor thermal comfort, visual interest, green space, and solar energy potential.

Here is the Zoom log-in:
https://unlv.zoom.us/j/98511347735?pwd=X3x2VvoLxJbZNTR9Yus9DGr2kqtJu7.1
Meeting ID: 985 1134 7735
Passcode: 36924459

‘Wolf Play’ lead actors Dylan McCombs and Kate Critchfield visited our friends at KSNV News 3 today to talk about this...
03/24/2025

‘Wolf Play’ lead actors Dylan McCombs and Kate Critchfield visited our friends at KSNV News 3 today to talk about this thought-provoking production opening this Friday in the UNLV Black Box Theatre!

NCT Presents Hansol Jung's Provocative 'Wolf Play' March 28-April 6
03/20/2025

NCT Presents Hansol Jung's Provocative 'Wolf Play' March 28-April 6

Witness a young boy's journey to find his true pack in this heartfelt exploration of family bonds and belonging.

Arts in the Center Welcomes Popular NCT Parking Lot Plays April 12 - Admission is free and a complimentary buffet is ava...
03/19/2025

Arts in the Center Welcomes Popular NCT Parking Lot Plays April 12 - Admission is free and a complimentary buffet is available for those who RSVP.

The Parking Lot Plays are a a site-specific experience featuring five 10-minute short plays written by UNLV theatre students.

Organized by Jennifer Bellor (artistic director), the March 24 NEXTET concert will feature music by Gonzalo Benitez, Kar...
03/19/2025

Organized by Jennifer Bellor (artistic director), the March 24 NEXTET concert will feature music by Gonzalo Benitez, Karen Keyhani, Alec Schantz, Timothy Hoft, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Julius Trenkler, Sophie Moorea, Edward Knight, Matthew Nell, Jennifer Bellor, and Marc Mellits. Free and open to the public!

Sydney Galindo has been writing about the ideas that shaped our version of the traveling exhibition, Women’s Rights are ...
03/19/2025

Sydney Galindo has been writing about the ideas that shaped our version of the traveling exhibition, Women’s Rights are Human Rights: International Posters on Gender-Based Inequality, Violence, and Discrimination.
Originally curated by Elizabeth Resnick, professor emerita in Graphic Design from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, the exhibition was adapted for our WorkShop gallery by Galindo and Laura Solsona Plazaola.

Sydney Galindo writes about the ideas that shaped our version of the traveling poster exhibition, Women's Rights are Human Rights: International Posters on Gender-Based Inequality, Violence, and Discrimination. During my graduate internship at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, I had the honor of c...

03/19/2025

Get ready for an unforgettable summer of dance! 🩰✨ UNLV Dance and Sheer Elite are teaming up to bring you an incredible Summer Intensive from June 25th-29th, 2025. Dancers of all levels (ages 8-21) will have the chance to explore a variety of styles, including ballet, pointe, contemporary, jazz, hip hop, musical theatre, and more! 🌟

Auditions on April 5th are your chance to secure scholarships and be placed in the appropriate group for your skill level. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity – sign up today through this link: https://www.unlv.edu/event/unlv-dance-summer-intensive-audition-0 or access it through our bio!💃

UNLV Chamber Music Society Presents 'Stephen Caplan & Friends: Get on Board!' April 17
03/19/2025

UNLV Chamber Music Society Presents 'Stephen Caplan & Friends: Get on Board!' April 17

This recital features oboist Stephen Caplan, one of Nevada’s most celebrated classical musicians, who will be retiring after 38 years as professor of music at UNLV.

UNLV College of Fine Arts Newsletter for the Week of March 17, 2025
03/17/2025

UNLV College of Fine Arts Newsletter for the Week of March 17, 2025

News and events from the UNLV College of Fine Arts

UNLV Film marked the the one-year anniversary of Professor Francisco Menéndez's passing on March 1 with a short reading ...
03/14/2025

UNLV Film marked the the one-year anniversary of Professor Francisco Menéndez's passing on March 1 with a short reading of an early JAWS screenplay draft, followed by the unveiling of the new JAWS room (pictured here), dedicated in his honor. JAWS was his favorite movie and inspired him to pursue a career in film. Stop by the Jaws Room to play a round of pinball in honor of Professor Menendez. It's across from Professor Edmiston's office in FDH!

On Mar. 15 the UNLV Performing Arts Center is pleased to host Mēla Guitar Quartet, the most recent winners of the Guitar...
03/14/2025

On Mar. 15 the UNLV Performing Arts Center is pleased to host Mēla Guitar Quartet, the most recent winners of the Guitar Foundation of America’s international Ensemble Competition 2023, on their Las Vegas stop of their concert tour this season. This concert is sponsored by Dr. Mitchell & Pearl Forman.

“An exalted level of perfection” - Naxos.com

Tickets: https://www.unlv.edu/event/mela-guitar-quartet

GET TICKETS TODAY

Mark your calendars: we are two weeks out from our annual Rebels Give donation drive! Rebels Give is UNLV's annual celeb...
03/13/2025

Mark your calendars: we are two weeks out from our annual Rebels Give donation drive!

Rebels Give is UNLV's annual celebration of generosity, community, and impact. This 24-hour crowdfunding event invites alumni, students, parents, faculty, staff, ad friends to come together in support of the campus areas they are about most. This year, Rebels Give is March 27, 2025.

Bookmark the link now: https://rebelsgive.unlv.edu/pages/college-of-fine-arts-4

UNLV Architecture Student Selected to Participate in CriticalMass 2025 Event!
03/12/2025

UNLV Architecture Student Selected to Participate in CriticalMass 2025 Event!

03/12/2025
Voting Now Open for Second Annual Sphere XO Student Design
03/11/2025

Voting Now Open for Second Annual Sphere XO Student Design

Public can vote daily to select four Las Vegas-based student winners to have their art featured on the venue’s exterior in celebration of Earth Day.

Join us on March 13 at the Barrick Museum for a night of painting in comunidad with Adry del Rocio, muralist of the East...
03/10/2025

Join us on March 13 at the Barrick Museum for a night of painting in comunidad with Adry del Rocio, muralist of the East Las Vegas Community Center mural and more.

Link to learn more about speaker: www.adrydelrocio.art

This collaboration was made possible by the Student Diversity Programs, Mexican Consulate of Las Vegas and Councilwoman Olivia Diaz.

Join us after the talk for refreshments and catered meal.

UNLV College of Fine Arts Newsletter for the Week of March 10, 2025
03/10/2025

UNLV College of Fine Arts Newsletter for the Week of March 10, 2025

News and events from the UNLV College of Fine Arts

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Flashback Friday to Art Walk 2024 #fbf Dean Uscher audio excerpts from the KUNV-FM Oct. 29 on-air interview with host Rita Pardue. Shot by: Olivia Roy, Jason Roi Magsipoc, Michael Porter, Jeremy Perry, and Shahab Zargari Piano music: Radetzky-Marsch. Op. 228 Johann Strauss Sr. performed by Maren Daynes, Fangyu Hsu, Jiayi Bai

All of the guiding signs around campus during the UNLV Art Walk Will have a QR code for the mobile friendly digital guide, but if you navigate to November on the guide now you can take a peek at what is in store! http://tinyurl.com/artwalkguide

Songwriting Tips from Pamela Phillips Oland. Deadline for submissions to the 2nd Annual Pamela Phillips Oland Excellence in the Art of Writing Lyrics Award is August 16. The winner will receive $5,000 and is invited to work with College of Fine Arts students in the fall. Make sure to apply before time runs out: https://www.unlv.edu/news/release/cfa-announces-2nd-annual-pamela-phillips-oland-excellence-art-writing-lyrics-award

SKY ISLAND, Mark Brandvik Exhibition
SKY ISLAND, Mark Brandvik Exhibition

SKY ISLAND is an exhibition of new and reimagined work by artist Mark Brandvik, the first solo exhibition at his undergraduate alma mater since graduating from UNLV with a BFA in 1996. Multi-and mixed-media sketches and documentations explore scale shifts and mash-ups that conjure magical environments, mesmerizing scenarios, and collective memories. On view now through July 12, 2024 at Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery.

Yesterday’s KSNV CW interview for your viewing pleasure!

2023 Art Walk Digital Guide
2023 Art Walk Digital Guide

The brand new 2023 Art Walk Digital Guide is now live! Plan your night ahead of time!: https://rb.gy/3s58g

Omega Mart livestream tour with students and alumni who currently work there! Thanks Meow Wolf!

UNLV CFA Weekly Minute with Captions - 12-9-2022
UNLV CFA Weekly Minute with Captions - 12-9-2022

Here's another look at College of Fine Arts news straight from the desk of Beth Lano!

Celebrate the holidays on December 10 at 7:30 pm at the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall with "A Very Merry Christmas Concert" featuring Mariachi Herencia de México. The Latin GRAMMY-nominated group performs Mexican and American holiday favorites, including the group’s holiday hit “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” and other Christmas classics including, “White Christmas,” “Los Peces en el Rio,” “Sleigh Ride,” “Mi Burrito Sabanero,” “Christmas Don't Be Late,” and many more! Filled with music and holiday cheer, this colorful celebration of holiday traditions is perfect for the whole family. https://www.unlv.edu/event/mariachi-herencia-de-mexico-very-merry-christmas

UNLV CFA Weekly Minute with Captions - 11-27-2022
UNLV CFA Weekly Minute with Captions - 11-27-2022

Here's another look at College of Fine Arts news straight from the desk of Beth Lano!

UNLV CFA Weekly Minute with Captions - 11-21-2022
UNLV CFA Weekly Minute with Captions - 11-21-2022

Here's another look at College of Fine Arts news straight from the desk of Beth Lano!

UNLV CFA Weekly Minute with Captions - 11-14-2022
UNLV CFA Weekly Minute with Captions - 11-14-2022

Here's another look at what's in store at the College of Fine Arts straight from the desk of Beth Lano!

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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.