News: Department of Art
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Five to 10 artists will be chosen to produce work that responds to five historic Nevadan land art sites associated with artworks by Walter De Maria, Jean Tinguely, and Michael Heizer.
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Join us as we explore how art, design, media, and performing arts disciplines enhance the creation of knowledge.
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The history-making program manager helps shape college women leaders and advocates for human rights.
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UNLV president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.
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The biannual Open Studios is an opportunity for the community to visit the graduate studios and meet the artists.
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The Barrick Museum is the only institution in Nevada to be selected as a finalist for this prestigious award.
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This year's inductees include legendary songstress Dionne Warwick, iconic musician and performer Paul Anka, prima ballerina Cynthia Gregory, and actor and educator Michael Tylo (posthumously).
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MFA art student Lyssa Parks' work "Star Studies" explores campus diversity and the imposter syndrome that some students feel.
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Exhibition features projects from 10 fine arts bachelor's students.
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Romero to talk about her art practice and the ideas that drive her at the Barrick Museum auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.
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Selected artist to create an original site-specific mural celebrating the thriving and diverse Las Vegas community.
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This momentous event celebrates the beauty of Indigeneity through the art of local and regional Native American Women artists.