News: Department of Art

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Arts and Culture |

Requests for funding are due April 10.

detail of artwork
Arts and Culture |

Graduate art students take “library” as their prompt in this upcoming group exhibition.

Student Union at night
Arts and Culture |

Founded in 2003, the hall honors people who have made significant contributions to the visual arts, performing arts, or architecture.

map of museum indicating activity locations
Arts and Culture |

Create, connect, and explore! Join the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art for a day of all-ages art exploration and hands-on creativity.

woman holding colorful fabric
People |

Alumna Jaimee Newberry turns a mommy-daughter holiday project into a booming custom clothing company.

A student uses printing equipment in an art studio.
People |

Students and professors use extended campus hours to prepare for finals week.

two drawings of men
Arts and Culture |

The fall semester is wrapping up in the department of art. Enjoy any of these 12 spectacular experiences in the 12th month of the year.

portrait of woman
People |

Jean Munson of the Women's Research Institute of Nevada credits professor Joanne Goodwin, the institute's director emerita, as having been an important mentor.

oil on canvas painting
Arts and Culture |

This exhibition celebrating artists of African heritage living in the Las Vegas area opens as part of the 3rd Annual 51ԹϺ Art Walk and runs through Dec. 7.

a mace on a stand
51ԹϺ History |

The processional marshal at commencement will be wielding the mace — a 12-pound symbolic weapon for defending the university and its people.

watercolor painting
Arts and Culture |

Graduating art major Zhe Zhang turns her gaze to 51ԹϺ's campus.

Christen Lena Gomez working at her computer.
Research |

This Research & Creative Honors Program participant makes educating children about the diversity within the Latino community fun.