News: Department of Art

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 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Art Walk and runs through Dec. 7.

a mace on a stand
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ 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 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ'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.

Collage of students
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Research & Creative Honors Program provides undergraduates with unique opportunities that prepare them for graduate studies.

Chris Jones winces, with just his head portruding from a black, bloblike art installation.
People |

Illustrator Chris Jones came to Las Vegas no plan, and ended up navigating the media landscape en route to an MFA.

A woman reacting to the CFA Garden.
Arts and Culture |

Massive public art installations like The Flashlight and the CFA Garden show that public art comes in all shapes and sizes — including "huge."

four portraits of women
Research |

Four students on the chances they’ve taken, the confidence they’ve gained, and the dreams they continue to chase.

Photo of a an image showing brightly colored fabric draped on Grant Hall.
Arts and Culture |

A public celebration of the project will be held 2 - 5 p.m. April 6.

build exterior 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.