This year's College of Fine Art's graduation ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 18 in Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall. A small reception on the plaza will follow. We hope you will join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our 2025 graduating class. Q: Where and when does the ceremony take place? A: The Graduation…
Diana Eden spent 30 years in Hollywood costume designing 14 prime time TV series, 16 pilots, movies for television, and feature films, before moving to Las Vegas in 2008. She has three Emmy nominations for best costume design for a TV series. In addition, she has designed dozens of stage productions in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and New York. Eden has served on the Advisory Board at FIDM (the…
Dear CFA Colleagues and Community Friends: Welcome back for the Spring 2025 semester! I hope all of you had wonderful and restorative holidays. The College of Fine Arts community has a very exciting spring semester on the horizon. Most importantly, we continue to value and encourage thinking about the concept of abundance in our educational and artistic work, and in the way we perceive life’s…
Curious about the future of Vegas' cultural community? KNPR spotlights up-and-coming kids on the block, all of whom are busy trailblazing paths in music, dance, art, and filmmaking locally. Below are links to the UNLV spotlights. Visual Artist: Haide Calle Filmmaker: Jaden Dickson Singer: Christian Shelton
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…
Film director Rod Blackhurst is partnering with UNLV Film for two projects this fall. First, on Sept. 26, Blackhurst and producer Noah Lang will take students through the process of test screening films by screening the as-of-yet unreleased horror film Dolly. Those present at the screening will be allowed to submit private feedback and hear about what happens in this process…
"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:…
Congratulations to our 2024 Pacific Southwest Student Emmy Nominees! Student Programming - Long Form Marble Manor, Maciel Lara, Michaela Woo, Rachel Baisden Student Programming - Public Service (PSAs) The Business of Hollywood, Victoria Hartman, Laila Rose Duffy, Camden Villasenor, UNLV Student Craft - Photographer Getting There, Brandon Wong, UNLV Student Craft - Editor Getting There,…
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: …
Each spring for over 25 years, UNLV Film has sponsored an annual festival to celebrate and showcase the art of short films. The 2024 Spring Flicks festival films will be screened in FDH 109 (in the Flora Dungan Humanities Building) on UNLV's main campus at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19, 2024. Films will also be available for remote viewing by all participants.…
Please pass the following information along to anyone who may be interested. --------- FUNERAL (all are welcome) - Wednesday, March 20, 2024 1:00 pm - Gathering of Friends 2:00 pm - Service 3:00 pm - Walk to Burial Site (which is nearby) Davis Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 6200 S. Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89119 (Parking is available in a lot in front of the main building.) **In…