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College of Fine Arts News

The College of Fine Arts provides an academic experience that heightens awareness of the physical, intellectual, and cultural world. We diligently prepare students for professional employment and/or post-graduate study in their artistic area.

Current Fine Arts News

Some early studying during the opening week of the Spring 2026 semester (Josh Hawkins/UNLV).
Campus News |

A look at some of the most eye-grabbing headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students.

photo of art installation
Arts and Culture |

The artworks on view will include sculptures, drawings, prints, photography, video and audio art, and more, from an array of national and international artists.

Three young girls excitedly watch as one draws on paper with a crayon
Business and Community |

Annual initiative invites CCSD elementary students to explore entertainment, science, and college life — all in one unforgettable day.

two female students sitting at stone table out on campus
People |

 Students share their hopes for the semester ahead.

actresses in costume performing on stage
Arts and Culture |

At the heart of this tale is a love story: a beautiful schoolgirl loves the romantic wandering minstrel, but she is engaged to the executioner.

A large orchestra performing on stage
Arts and Culture |

The UNLV Symphony Orchestra is conducted by the orchestra's artistic director Taras Krysa.

Fine Arts In The News

KNPR News

Over 16 seasons, Vegas City Opera has grown its audience base by doing things a little differently.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

The Nevada Women’s Film Festival announced the official selections for its 12th annual festival held at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The festival will take place March 19 through March 22 at the UNLV Department of Film. The 2026 lineup includes 72 films of all genres, by and about women, from 15 countries, including from Nevada filmmakers representing in feature films, short films, and television episodes.

Designers Today

The international tile and stone show Coverings has previewed the programming for its upcoming show, which will include hands-on demonstrations, tours and other educational opportunities. A highlight of The Coverings Lounge this year will be the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) exhibit. Students enrolled in the senior-level Architectural Design Studio course for the spring 2026 semester will be designing and installing tiled furniture.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

UNLV’s College of Fine Arts is hosting a piano sale Friday and Saturday. Professionally-maintained pianos will be available for sale. The money earned through the sales will help support the university’s music scholarships.

Nevada Business

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Fine Arts will host a special piano sale in partnership with Southern Nevada Music on January 8–10, 2026. The event will offer the public a rare opportunity to purchase a professionally maintained, university-owned instrument while supporting music education.

KLAS-TV: 8 News Now

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Fine Arts will host a special piano sale in partnership with Southern Nevada Music, offering the public a rare opportunity to purchase a professionally maintained, university-owned instrument while supporting music education.

Fine Arts Experts

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An expert in architecture, urban design, and sustainable development.
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An expert in art curation and studio arts.
An expert on screen and voice over acting and Hollywood.

Recent Fine Arts Accomplishments

Stefano Boselli (Theatre) presented his paper, “Criss-Crossing the Atlantic: Argentine Diasporic Stage Directors Returning to Buenos Aires,” on Dec. 12, 2025 at PSi #30, the Performance Studies international conference “XXX Cruzo, Cruising, Crossroads,” held in Fortaleza, Brazil. Boselli examined the transnational careers of Argentine directors…
Kristen Keach (Art) presented the paper, "Re-imagining Language Pedagogy: Critical Perspectives on AI Integration," at the 2026 Modern Language Association Annual Conference in Toronto, Canada.
Julian Kilker (Journalism and Media Studies) and Yvonne Houy (Fine Arts) presented at the University of Amsterdam’s December 2025 GenAI & Creative Practices: Past, Present, and Future conference, as part of that university’s innovative "Responsible Digital Transformations" initiative. The research panel focused on international partnerships to…
Linda Lister (Music) published "Mindful Breathing for Music Performance Anxiety" in the Journal of Singing (January/February 2026). This is her first Mindful Voice column as associate editor of the journal.
Hikmet Loe (Art) was recognized in Nevadans for Cultural Preservation December Activities Newsletter by executive director Rayette Martin (MA Anthropology, 2010). Martin was a guest speaker in Loe's course ART 478/678: Great Basin Art and Artifacts. Martin wrote: This course serves as an excellent bridge between the arts and archaeology,…
Jonathan Rhodes Lee (Music) gave an invited talk to the North American British Music Studies Association. NABMSA "aims to promote the study of British Music from all time periods on the North American Continent; to provide a collegial and supportive forum for discussion through electronic and other means; to provide a clearinghouse of information…