Frank and Estella Beam Hall Murals
The December 6 Memorial Committee invited artists from within the UNLV community to create murals for the six pillars at the entrance to Frank and Estella Beam Hall. The intention is to reframe the experience of walking into the building and support the healing, reflection, and recovery of those affected while honoring the memories of the professors lost.
Portraits, Plants, and Pattern
Brian Martinez’s “Portraits, Plants, and Pattern” mural draws on themes of environment and community engagement to offer an inviting entry into the university’s Flamingo Auxiliary Building 1.
Star Studies
Lyssa Park’s mural is found in the University Gateway Building. Star Studies is based on the notion that stars represent our different cultures and our innate similarities.
Black Lives Matter
UNLV student Dexter Emery’s design was chosen for a Black Lives Matter-themed banner on the Carol C. Harter Classroom Building Complex. The piece was designed to highlight UNLV’s campus diversity, showcase the strength in our unity, and provide support for the BLM movement.
Different Daring Diverse
This piece, created by student Sahsa Mosquera, is a joyful depiction of post-pandemic life on UNLV campus. It reflects the vibrancy, culture, and diversity of our UNLV population. The mural is located on the west facade of the Technology Building.
UNLV Surplus Center
This mural, located on the facade of the Flamingo Auxiliary Building 1, was created by UNLV Student Annie Lin. It is a collaboration between UNLV Surplus, UNLV Delivery Services, UNLV Fine Arts, and UNLV Planning and Construction, representing the wonders that can be found at the UNLV Surplus Center.
The Women Leaders in Hospitality Wall of Honor
The Women Leaders in Hospitality Wall of Honor, located at the top of Hospitality Hall’s grand staircase, celebrates the women who have shaped and continue to shape the hospitality industry throughout the world. The mural highlights core industry themes—such as gaming (roulette wheel), tourism (airplane), food and beverage (martini glass), and events/entertainment (lighting truss)—while also honoring the perseverance of women hospitality professionals. The college enlisted the help of UNLV alumni-operated Graffiti Park, which coordinated the design and production of the piece.
Fabulous Oasis
Fabulous Oasis is a large mural installed on the Arts Courtyard wall between the Artemus W. Ham Fine Arts Building and Archie C. Grant Hall.
A group of students from Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua (México) visited UNLV in October 2025 as part of an ongoing cultural exchange between the two universities. The visit builds on a collaborative mural project completed in March 2025, when four UNLV students traveled to Ciudad Chihuahua to design and paint a mural at UACH with assistance from local students. Fabulous Oasis explores the shared landscapes and environmental connections between the Mojave and Chihuahuan deserts, blending natural forms with architectural icons from both regions.
Scarlet Sage murals
The Scarlet Sage restaurant in the Student Union is home to vibrant interior and exterior murals. The university held a contest to design and create commissioned murals and artwork for the space.
The interior mural was designed by UNLV alum Jessica Samaniego. The centerpiece is a hummingbird feeding on the Scarlet Sage plant. According to Samaniego, the idea behind this is that, just like the hummingbird takes a moment to rest and recharge, the Scarlet Sage restaurant can be that same kind of place for busy students.
The exterior mural on the restaurant’s patio, was designed by alumni Aimee Coello, Niko Navalta, Rose Miller, and Montaysia Sims. The landscaping elements at the bottom are similar to those found in the landscaping on campus, and the plants are in reference to the Scarlet Sage the restaurant takes its name from.