The Film Dept. is a movie review podcast produced by UNLV Film. Each semester, join three students, all film connoisseurs, as they respond to screenings of films at The Beverly Theater, Las Vegas’ first and only independent film house, storytelling arena, and live music venue. Episode 1 of The Film Dept. Podcast features reviewers Davey Parks, Simona Grigonis and Jeff Wallitsch, who weigh-in on…
There is a new call for student artists who are interested in having their work displayed in the Student Union Student Art Gallery for the upcoming Student Exhibition Look, Don't Touch. The exhibition will be on display Nov. 22 - Dec. 7. Look, Don't Touch is a texture-themed exhibition looking for works made with a variety of mediums. There is no limit to the amount of…
The College of Fine Arts recently visited with representatives from Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua in Chihuahua, Mexico to discuss a collaborative mural project representing friendship that will be displayed in each city simultaneously. Set to be unveiled in March, the project will feature identical murals in both North Las Vegas and Chihuahua. “I am thrilled to know that students…
HOW TO HOLD A GALAXY, a new exhibition in Columbus, Ohio by UNLV MFA student ¡Katie B Funk!, comprises hand cut paper, found imagery, drawings, performance stills, relief sculptures, and wearables that each bring into question the idea of patterns, cycles, collage, and infinite possibilities. Edges of paper have been cut to subtle curves, ink has seeped through flattened paper planes, and…
UNLV Art student Xena Keo has won a $3,000 national scholarship from AIGA. In its 29th year, the program awards $35,500 in scholarships to students across the country. This year 16 applications were recommended for awards—Eleven $3,000 scholarships and five $500 honorable mentions—for a grand total of $35,500. Congratulations!
Congratulations to the new cycle of pre-qualified sculptors for the City of Las Vegas which includes several of our UNLV faculty, students, and alumni. The City of Las Vegas Public Art Program is establishing a list of pre-qualified sculptors and fabricators, from which it intends to select Artists for upcoming sculpture projects. Artists selected for this pre-qualified list are eligible…
The UNLV Department of Art invites artists to apply for the Fall 2025 Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Program in Art. We are seeking applications that present unique perspectives, artistic rigor and exploration, and potential for dynamic growth. We welcome artists from diverse backgrounds who want to participate in the dialogues within contemporary art and culture and the creation of meaningful…
"Wow” exclaimed the child, after hearing his first concert. He said this right in the concert hall so that everyone could hear his voice in those quiet moments just after the music ended. The children’s book “The Boy Who Said WOW” (beautifully written by Todd Boss and exquisitely illustrated by Rashin Kheiriyeh) explains that the young man, Ronan, who uttered that exuberant word, actually seldom…
Save the date! Fine Arts Advising will hold an open house noon-4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19. Fine Arts faculty, staff, and students are invited to meet the Fine Arts advising team. See where our offices are, get a chance to get to know our team, and learn more about who we are and how we serve you! You do not have to stay the entire time! This is a drop-in event. Where:…
Fine Arts Graduation Ceremony FAQs Q: Where and when does the ceremony take place? A: The Graduation Ceremony for the College of Fine Arts will take place on Sunday, May 12th at 1:00 p.m. in Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall. Q: Does the CFA graduation ceremony replace the University Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, the 11th? A: …
Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery: BFA Talks and Exhibition Reception Details Artist Talks take place 5 - 7 p.m., April 26 at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art Auditorium, with an opening reception sponsored by SanCus from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery. This exhibition presents the final artworks in the BFA students' year-long culminating experience. With input from faculty…
The city of Las Vegas honored exceptional urban design through the Mayor’s Urban Design Awards (MUDA) at the 2024 Mayor’s Symposium on Urban Design Tuesday, March 5, at the Historic Fifth Street School. Mike Del Gatto, Principal and Vice President of Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects, is a UNLV Architecture alumnus. His firm received two awards, and UNLV Art instructor Iandry…