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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.
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Students learn to match the right notes to create perfect atmosphere for guests.
Formed in 2013, the musical group brings an equal passion to the standard chamber music repertoire and contemporary, non-standard works alike.
All four are prize-winning soloists who performed with the Philharmonic and appeared regularly at David Geffen and Merkin Concert Halls, with acclaimed appearances worldwide.
This is the first time an alumni team has been invited to return to campus to produce a proof-of-concept for their debut feature film.
The concert features choreography by the UNLV faculty, including a reconstruction of a work by 20th century American choreographer Erick Hawkins.
Key campus projects reach milestones as new construction and renovations continue across UNLV.
Fine Arts In The News
The project is part of the HUNDRED Plan, an acronym for Historic Urban Neighborhood Design Redevelopment. In 2016, residents worked with graduate students from UNLV to create a vision for what they wanted to see on the Historic Westside.
Black singers historically have not had an easy path to acceptance in opera. It wasn't until 1955 that the Metropolitan Opera featured its first Black singer in a leading role in Marian Anderson. Before that, Black singers had only been featured in supplementary roles or in the chorus on the Met stage. Other legends, like Jessye Norman and Leontyne Price, were among the first Black opera singers to achieve international acclaim, and are also considered trailblazers in this genre, which has taken a long time to embrace Black voices.
Over 16 seasons, Vegas City Opera has grown its audience base by doing things a little differently.
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.
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.
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.
