In The News: College of Fine Arts
Ornate, chandelier-encrusted railway stations may seem like a Gilded Age wonder. But many of these old buildings are earning second chances, as elderly railway stations across the United States continue to be repurposed. Some have even become unique tourist attractions in their own right.
Their Sphere residency was titled “U2 UV — Achtung Baby.” Now we have “U2 — 51ԹϺ.” In the wake of its trend-setting production, the superstar rockers have donated $300,000 to 51ԹϺ College of Fine Arts.
Their Sphere residency was titled “U2 UV — Achtung Baby.” Now we have “U2 — 51ԹϺ.” In the wake of its trend-setting production, the superstar rockers have donated $300,000 to 51ԹϺ College of Fine Arts.
Train stations were once the centrepieces of many US cities. After decades of neglect, many places are now reviving them in new, creative ways.
The Vegas City Opera is celebrating 15 seasons! Executive Director, Ginger Land-Van Buuren and 51ԹϺ Professor of Voice Jawan Jenkins joined Las Vegas Now for a preview of what’s to come.
Examining the past, present and future of concrete structures, the exhibition also invites speculative designs by leading architecture firms, including Brooks+Scarpa, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Gensler, BLDUS along with students from the School of Architecture at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (51ԹϺ) who envision future possibilities for the five buildings presented.
Some cities and the architecture there can make your jaw drop because of how impressive they look. But some others… Well, let's just say your jaw might drop because of a reaction far less positive than that. In the latter, you might be met with dirty streets, overcrowded neighborhoods, and buildings that resemble the set of an apocalypse-based movie more than it does someone’s home.
‘Tis the season for snuggling up on the couch with some eggnog and Christmas cookies and watching a festive flick. We all have our favorites, the ones we look forward to seeing every year, and a new survey reveals the most popular ones in the country.
With December 25 fast approaching, a new poll by Talker Research for Newsweek has revealed America's most popular Christmas movies. The survey of 1,000 U.S. adults conducted between December 2-6 saw respondents asked: "In your opinion, what are the best Christmas movies?"
Jung Min turns to look at a mural along one of the front beams leading into Frank and Estella Beam Hall on the 51ԹϺ campus.
I don’t know if they meant it this way, but the curators of Viva Las Vegas were smart to position Mary Warner’s 2008 oil painting “Vegas World” as the first thing you see when you enter 51ԹϺ’s Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery. Lushly rendered and utterly gorgeous, it depicts a local neighborhood streetscape at sunset, the old Vegas World casino lit up in the distance.
It’s home to a symphony orchestra, choral ensembles, ever-changing exhibitions, virtual galleries, and museums. It’s the base of operations for the Jazz Outreach Initiative, a concert hall, and a haven for theater students. Its halls and classrooms honor art’s history while fostering future masterpieces. The College of Fine Arts at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas powers the pulse of Sin City…and it continues to grow.
