The Department of Art at UNLV has a rich tradition. Many of our graduates have gone to a make a significant impact on the contemporary art world. The undergraduate degree offers a number of options including the areas of painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, graphic design, art history, and photography. Students may select to enroll either in our Bachelor of Arts degree program or may apply for the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Studio space is provided for students in the BFA program.

The MFA program at UNLV offers students the opportunity to study with our nationally-known faculty. Graduate assistantships and individual studios are available for students accepted into the program.

The visiting artists lecture series and artist-in-residence programs have attracted internationally-known artists to Las Vegas to share their artistic experiences with our students, faculty, and community.

Las Vegas, the city of neon, offers students a unique visual culture. The desert urban environment in Vegas is both awe inspiring and a great location for aspiring artists.

LINKS:

The Arts Factory

The Bellagio

City of Las Vegas Arts Commission

Dust Gallery

First Friday

Guggenheim Hermitage Museum

Las Vegas Art Museum


Department of Art Office: HFA153
Phone Number: (702) 895-3237
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm