As we begin this new year, I have been reflecting on the myriad ways in which art enhances our lives, bolsters our connection to each other, and builds community – both local and global. There is vast opportunity for the arts (including architecture – one of the eight disciplinary areas in the College of Fine Arts at UNLV) and humanities to positively and profoundly affect how we see the world.…
The opportunity to learn, innovate and unlock “uncompromised expression” on 86 world-class pianos – that is the promise of a transformational donation of more than $6 million to UNLV’s School of Music by the Las Vegas-based KJS Family Foundation. Finalized last year, the KJS Family Foundation’s gift funded the purchase of 86 Steinway pianos – instruments universally recognized throughout the…
Prof. Andi Isaacs, pictured here in a red sweater and standing with 28 UNLV Film students who she took to the 2025 American Film Market in Los Angeles, has been interviewed on a recent UNLV produced podcast! Listen to it now!
You are invited to attend the SPRING 2026 online lectures presented by the UNLV School of Architecture. Three amazing speakers will inspire us and share their innovative concepts and ideas. All online lectures will be moderated by Professor Steffen Lehmann, are public and free with no registration required. Thursday, February 5 10 am Mark Mueckenheim, PMCKM…
The Department of Art is thrilled to celebrate Lorenzo Williams, who recently presented his research project, “From Dante’s Inferno to California: Visualizing the Marginalized in Sandow Birk’s Social Critique,” at the UNLV OUR 2025 Undergraduate Research Symposium. His work offers a powerful and timely exploration of art, literature, and social justice, and he delivered it with the thoughtfulness…
The recent district National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition, held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, featured participants from Southern Utah, Southern Nevada, and Southern California. Below are the UNLV winners of this year's competition. Congratulations to all!: College Senior Women: First Place: Madelyn Salazar (UNLV--student of Monica Williams-…
Oscar and Emmy-winning producer, Jeremy Kleiner, will join UNLV Film on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 11 a.m. PST via Zoom. Please join us in FDH 105 or via Zoom to watch and engage in this exciting conversation with one of the most prominent producers in Hollywood. Jeremy Kleiner (born 1976) is an American film producer. Since 2013, he has served as the co-president of Brad Pitt's production…
Twenty-eight UNLV Film students (pictured here with Prof. Andi Isaacs) worked at the American Film Market with producers, distributors, and production companies this past week in Los Angeles. While interning at the conference the students also attended industry panels and networked with professionals from around the world.