News: Department of Art

nighttime photo of the Las Vegas Sphere and Strip
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Inductees include 10-year Linq headlining magician Mat Franco; entertainment luminary Cindy Doumani; and filmmaker and educator Francisco Menendez (posthumously).

Closeup of a graduation cap decorated with the phrase UNLV 2025
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In longstanding tradition, UNLV president recognizes seven students whose academic and community achievements embody the Rebel spirit of the graduating class.

illustration of a female dancer in crouched pose
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'That Show About the Hot Dog' taps into choreographers, playwrights, composers, filmmakers, designers, visual artists, entertainment engineers, and architects.

courtyard at night during an event with musicians performing on a stage
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This free event features art exhibitions, live music, dance and theatre performances, film demonstrations, food and wine tastings, a beer garden, and much more.

collage of images of BMI lecturers and guests over the years
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Images that represent BMI’s 20-year history are on display through May 2026.

large horizontal artwork consisting of thousands of individual photos
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The series is comprised of public lectures presented by internationally recognized artists, designers, art historians, and curators.

blue and yellow "balloon" animals made out of yarn
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The exhibition kicks off the Donna Beam Gallery’s 2025-26 season with a diverse array of contemporary, three-dimensional art.

colorful artwork that shows people at a party
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This showcase of emerging artists will present work to challenge norms and reflect a complex world.

woman posing with her chin in her hands
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Art history major Izzy McClain on reconnecting with her family's past.

illustration of new Fine Arts building
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Chihuly Studio pledged a gift of the Chihuly Fire Opal Chandelier to be displayed in the learning center upon its completion.

Las Vegas Sphere in multicolors
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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.

stage at composers showroom
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See the first iteration of this multi-disciplinary show before it debuts at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August.