Events and exhibitions

Current art exhibitions at University Galleries

Explore the current exhibitions on display in Sheppard Contemporary, McNamara Gallery and Student Galleries South.

painted artwork of cow laying down with blue painted trees in backround

Without Mountains and Rivers Without End

An exhibition of fourteen artists, poets and musicians exploring the ecology, culture and imagined futures of the Eastern Cascades, Northeastern Sierra Nevada and Western Great Basin.

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On Location

 A two-person photography exhibition featuring the work of Alejandra Rubio and Robert Nuñez.

artwork by MFA student of black bird with blue, pink and yellow shadows behind it and cursive text reading "Death to Decorum"

UNLV Exchange Show: Death to Decorum

Experience an always-excellent collection of new creative research and interdisciplinary work by MFA students from UNLV. 

Current exhibitions at the Lilley Museum of Art

Explore the current exhibitions on display at the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art.

pillar with dark background and stary atmosphere

Earth's Winding-Sheet

This exhibition brings together artists whose work explores hidden forces, environmental challenges and our interconnected place in the natural world.

white background with text saying "Scrub Piece. Go to a public monument on the first day of spring. Clean it thoroughly. No announcement is necessary. KF 1956"

92 Events: A Fluxus Show

Spanning six decades of work, 92 Events presents Ken Friedman's Fluxus event scores that blur the boundaries between art and everyday life.

woven basket

Gather-Carry-Keep

Gather-Carry-Keep highlights the artistry and cultural significance of basket-making traditions from the Great Basin.

side by side paintings of person reading newspaper and blue angel

Connect the Dots: Highlights from the Lilley Museum Collection

Featuring artworks from the Lilley Museum of Art’s permanent collection, using thoughtful pairings to explore themes of place, people and materiality.

Other galleries and museums on campus

The University of Nevada, Reno is proud to host an art museum and seven art galleries across our Reno and Lake Tahoe campuses.

The Lilley Museum of Art Providing a range of inclusive programming, world-class exhibitions, community events and learning opportunities.
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University Galleries University Galleries includes Sheppard Contemporary, McNamara Gallery and Student Galleries South.
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Galleries at Lake Tahoe Includes three galleries: Garage Door Gallery, Tahoe Gallery and Prim Reference Gallery.
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University Museum District 12 diverse museums, galleries and attractions dedicated to cultural education.
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