News: Department of Art

closeup of a xylophone being played
Arts and Culture |

This spring 2017 project is a collaboration between the School of Music, the departments of film and art, and Australian master marimba builder James Bailey.

Tim Bavington poses in his studio
People |

Fine Arts Alumnus of the Year Tim Bavington on representing the Las Vegas art scene.

Meghan Smythe, Purple Lady
Arts and Culture |

Can you name five female artists? The Barrick Museum's collection will help you pass this cultural test for Women's History Month.

Catherine Angel in her home photography studio
Arts and Culture |

For Catherine Angel, opposing modes create an unmistakable intimacy.

Several portaits, including Lance Burton, Matthew Gray Gubler, and Willie Harris
Arts and Culture |

Carol Channing and the late Debbie Reynolds to receive the Koep Dean's Medal. George Grove to be recognized as Alumnus of the Year.

ceramic sculpture
Arts and Culture |

What happens in an art museum between exhibitions? Here’s a peek into the process.

Nancy J. Uscher
Arts and Culture |

New College of Fine Arts dean says the creative work of faculty members can inspire students and help UNLV find its way into the Top Tier.

Slide of a Martian meteorite
Arts and Culture |

"Inquiry: The Art of Scientific Discovery" brings College of Sciences together with UNLV Galleries for an exhibit of images and objects related to UNLV research.

Detail of Salvador Dali's "Dante’s Inferno Plate 1" 1970, Woodcut print
Arts and Culture |

Barrick Museum chronicles its evolution as a principal venue for contemporary art and unveils new shows for its celebration.

Rita Asfour self portrait
Arts and Culture |

The event — featuring costumes, a panel discussion, and performance — is free and open to the public.

Highway #5, Los Angeles, California, USA, 2009
Arts and Culture |

The exhibition surveys a decade of Burtynsky’s photographic imagery exploring different aspects of the modern world’s most transformative resource, oil. It opens Sept. 23.

Home Free group shot
Arts and Culture |

The PAC is Southern Nevada’s longstanding performing arts venue for more than 40 years, and features the acclaimed Charles Vanda Master Series, the Allegro Guitar Series at UNLV, and the UNLV Chamber Music Series.