FeaturedThe UNLV Donna Beam Gallery invites artists to participate in Camelot, a special exhibition celebrating Jerry Schefcik and his years of dedicated service to the gallery and the art community. It’s generally known that Schefcik has a collection of camel figurines numbering close to a thousand. Inspired by this treasured collection, artists are invited to create a work that responds to the…
On September 30 at 3 p.m. PT, Zida Wang (UNLV Barrick Museum of Art) will present a free virtual MUSEUM TODAY program with his co-researcher, Dr. Morgan Joseph Hamilton, on their book, Creating Digital Exhibitions: A Practical Guide. Some of the work from the UNLV NextGen Curators digital summer camp will also be shared during the discussion. MUSEUMS TODAY is an online…
The UNLV Fine Arts Alumni Chapter and the UNLV School of Cinematic Arts present a screening of the film HUZ: Drawn to Life, a documentary about UNLV Fine Arts Alumnus, CFA Hall of Fame inductee, and first Black animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios, Ron Husband. Join us for an intimate portrait of artist Ron Husband, who broke barriers at Walt Disney Animation Studios.…
Dear Friends: It is my great pleasure to welcome the College of Fine Arts community and our friends and supporters to the new academic year! The next months of the 2026-2027 academic year will be a momentous and exciting time for all of us. The work of our college is, of course, to educate our students at the highest level possible, teaching skills and ways of knowing the world that will…
In this premiere episode of MUSED Houston Live!, Rebecca Pugh, a UNLV MFA in Studio Art alumna (2015), talks with producer and host Melissa Richardson Banks about her graduate studies and how the Mojave Desert in Las Vegas influenced her current use of abstraction. The interview was recorded before a live audience at the Closing Reception of Pugh's recent solo exhibition “To…
Dear UNLV Campus Community, I am delighted to share that the College of Fine Arts will continue our Faculty and Staff Appreciation Arts Events initiative for the 2026–27 academic year. Each semester, we will select events for which members of the campus community can RSVP and receive free tickets. In the spirit of “One UNLV,” the Office of the President is also graciously sponsoring receptions…
UNLV Art presents: 2026 Visiting Artist Lecture Series Please join us for our Visiting Artists of the 2026-27 academic year. All talks take place 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. September 10 - Jackie Amézquita INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST (Location: CHB A110) September 17 - Alana Berglund ARTS ADMINISTRATOR, HOLLAND PROJECT (Location: CHB A110) October 1 - Amy Elkins VISUAL ARTIST,…
This summer, the UNLV College of Fine Arts welcomed aspiring young creatives to campus through two immersive programs that introduced high school students to the intersection of art, technology, storytelling, and innovation. Hosted by the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art and the Entertainment Engineering and Design (EED) program, the summer experiences gave participants a firsthand look at some of…
Sydney Galindo, a UNLV Art alumna ('22), traveled to Los Angeles this past weekend for a screening of her directorial debut, Unseen Territories, at the Democracy Center of the Japanese American National Museum as part of its 2026 Civic Season programming (now through July 4). Galindo was joined by cinematographer Shahab Zargari, producer Elsa Cantú,…
Graphic Design Bootcamp is a 12-day intensive program that introduces students to the principles, history, and real-world applications of graphic design. Students will learn why and how graphic design is used as they create their own projects with industry-standard software. Topics include photo and image editing, vector illustration, basic typography and typesetting, and print and publication…
Scholarship opportunities for the upcoming cycle are now open, and we encourage all students in the Department of Art to consider applying. These awards are designed to support a wide range of artistic practices, academic paths, and creative goals. The application process requirements vary, so students are encouraged to review each opportunity and submit materials that best…
Frédéric Bonin-Pissarro (UNLV Art) has been invited to teach a Summer Intensive Workshop in Drawing & Mixed Media at the Faculty of Fine Arts, Srinakharinwirot University in Bangkok, Thailand. The workshop is a 30-hour international studio intensive focused on drawing as a disciplined, process-driven practice. A central goal of the program is addressing the noticeable decline in creative…