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UNLV Celebrates 9th Annual Art Walk 'Rebel Gold' Oct. 23

This free event features art exhibitions, live music, dance and theatre performances, film demonstrations, food and wine tastings, a beer garden, and much more.

UNLV's annual Art Walk event will feature performances and exhibitions throughout campus on Oct. 23, 2026. The event is free and open to the public.

The UNLV College of Fine Arts presents the 9th Annual UNLV Art Walk, a free event celebrating the arts, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23.

The free event is open to the public and features art exhibitions, live music and dance performances, film demonstrations, theatre events, and much more as you walk along the academic mall of the UNLV campus. The event also features food tastings from favorite local restaurants, a beer garden, wine tastings, and other surprises.

 

“We are living in the midst of a cultural renaissance in Las Vegas," said Dean Nancy Uscher. "There is a tremendous convergence of new opportunities, partnerships, institutions and activities. How exciting that our UNLV Art Walk 2026 is a vital part of this swirl of art-making and community engagement."

The theme of this year's Art Walk is 'Rebel Gold' and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Department of Dance. Special performances to be announced soon.

Help us honor the Las Vegas community for its dedication and support of arts and culture in Southern Nevada. 

The event, including parking, is free and open to the public. 

About the UNLV College of Fine Arts

The College of Fine Arts educates, empowers, and engages creative people to become visionary change-makers in the arts through acts of imagination. At UNLV we believe the arts are an essential good for society. 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.

Topics:

arts and entertainment

Campus Units:

College of Fine Arts,  Performing Arts Center,  Department of Art,  Department of Dance,  School of Music,  Department of Theatre,  Nevada Conservatory Theatre,  Entertainment Engineering and Design,  UNLV School of Cinematic Arts,  School of Architecture,  Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art,  Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery

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