UNLV College of Fine Arts

UNLV College of Fine Arts We educate, empower, and engage creative people to become visionary change-makers in the arts. At UNLV we believe the arts are an essential good for society.

The College of Fine Arts educates, empowers, and engages creative people to become visionary change-makers in the arts through acts of imagination. We make education relevant and accessible through our programs and outreach. We create new knowledge in the arts. We celebrate independent thought and the power of bringing people together to foster creativity. We are a creative nexus anchored within the vibrant and diverse culture of Las Vegas. Our College brings together a diverse range of artists who share a passion for creativity, self expression, and societal engagement. The College includes the departments of Art, Dance, Film, and Theatre; the Nevada Conservatory Theatre, the schools of Architecture and Music; the Entertainment Engineering and Design program; the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art; and the Advisement Center. Our undergraduate and graduate degree programs prepare students for distinctive careers; and our research, scholarship, and creative activities expand the frontiers of
knowledge in the arts.

09/11/2026

🥁 Mambo Mozambique drum solo! 🔥
A Francisco Torres tune featuring Cuban rhythms, Mozambique blended with Songo.
Alex Taylor and Adam Schroeder directors.

Had an absolute blast playing with the Elder Conservatorium Big Band from the University of Adelaide, with members of UNLV joining as special guests. What a night! 🙌🎶

And yep… I love double bass drum pedals. 😉🫶

Let’s go! 🚀🥁🔥
drummer

Stars of tomorrow — and today — to play off-Strip concert
09/11/2026

Stars of tomorrow — and today — to play off-Strip concert

UNLV’s Jazz Ensemble I and Latin Ensemble bands return to Ham Hall on Saturday.

UNLV Jazz Performs Album Release Concert Sept. 13
09/08/2026

UNLV Jazz Performs Album Release Concert Sept. 13

The concert features selections from the Jazz Ensemble I album, My Favorite Things, and Back Home, from the Latin Jazz Ensemble and Joe Williams Scholarship Quintet's release.

UNLV College of Fine Arts Newsletter for the Week of Sept. 8, 2026
09/08/2026

UNLV College of Fine Arts Newsletter for the Week of Sept. 8, 2026

News and events from the UNLV College of Fine Arts

09/05/2026

A few scenes from the VAST closing reception at Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery.

UNLV Students Are Manifesting a Productive and Fulfilling Next Year
09/04/2026

UNLV Students Are Manifesting a Productive and Fulfilling Next Year

As the fall semester begins, these Rebels are optimistic about achieving good grades and making new connections.

🎧 Tune in with your hosts, Gino Abrajano and Farika Joyce, for a brand-new episode of Barrick Museum Mixtapes! This time...
09/02/2026

🎧 Tune in with your hosts, Gino Abrajano and Farika Joyce, for a brand-new episode of Barrick Museum Mixtapes! This time, they’re inspired by the summer roof renovations happening at the museum.

The museum is closed to the public during this renovation, but once the work is complete, it will reopen in the fall with three new exciting exhibitions; More, Ingress: a Photopoetry Exhibition, and Facing Change: Mexican Masking Today.

Hosted by Higino (Gino) Abrajano and Farika Joyce, Barrick Museum Mixtapes presents curated playlists that complement exhibitions and events taking place at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art at UNLV.

Chair of UNLV Dance Louis Kavouras and students Luz Barredo Salcido, Arya Bovich, and Jordyn Reeves joined the Fox 5 Stu...
09/02/2026

Chair of UNLV Dance Louis Kavouras and students Luz Barredo Salcido, Arya Bovich, and Jordyn Reeves joined the Fox 5 Studio 5 crew today to discuss the upcoming 50th anniversary of UNLV Dance!💃

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