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
Led by artistic director Tina Finkelman Berkett, the Los Angeles-based contemporary dance group will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 28.
A collection of news highlights featuring students and faculty.
The season opens with a Baroque concert featuring UNLV faculty Sept. 19.
The concert will feature selections from their new album and include special guests, Clint Holmes, Naomi Mauro, Laura Taylor, and Adam Schroeder
Join NCT for the 10th anniversary of Anne Washburn’s brilliant dark comedy. 'Mr. Burns' is a testament to the power of theatre as it explores how stories can shape our future.
Long These Days is an art song concept album featuring soprano Olivia Yokers, bass Norman Espinoza, electric guitarist Tasos Peltekis, and Jennifer Bellor on piano.
Fine Arts In The News
Las Vegas has its fair share of native celebrities like Ne-Yo, The Killers, Imagine Dragons, and future celebrities are being made right now. In October, the culture issue in our city-regional magazine, Desert Companion, will feature in Ones To Watch. These are profiles of interesting up-and-coming local artists or performers.
During a record-breaking summer, experts suggest ways for Southern Nevada to beat the heat. According to officials from the National Weather Service, summer 2024 was the hottest on record in Southern Nevada. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials expect longer waves of intense heat to increase in frequency over time, with concrete areas remaining warm during warm triple-digit Southern Nevada nights.
During a record-breaking summer, experts suggest ways for Southern Nevada to beat the heat. According to officials from the National Weather Service, summer 2024 was the hottest on record in Southern Nevada. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials expect longer waves of intense heat to increase in frequency over time, with concrete areas remaining warm during warm triple-digit Southern Nevada nights.
This December, the world’s entertainment capital will host an extraordinary celebration of film, art, and culture. From December 6-8, 2024, the inaugural "Best of Cinema+Art+Culture" (BCAC) festival will take center stage at the UNLV Department of Film. This premier event will spotlight award-winning creators and works, solidifying its place as the ultimate showcase of excellence in these fields.
The Autonomous University of Chihuahua welcomed the delegation from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, who will participate in the III International Percussion Festival (FIP) 2024 as a guest institution.
For the first time the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is debuting a mariachi program exploring the traditional Mexican folk music that originated in the late 1800s. “The culture is just so rich. The music is one of the most beautiful kinds of music I’ve heard in my life,” Stephen Blanco, director of mariachi for UNLV’s School of Music, said.
