Events and exhibitions

Current art exhibitions at University Galleries

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

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Without Mountains and Rivers Without End: Speculative Geographies on an Interior Northwest

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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2026 MFA Review Show: Load Bearing

Our Annual MFA Review Exhibition features an excellent collection of new creative research from our MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts students.

Current exhibitions at the Lilley Museum of Art

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

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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.

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Gather-Carry-Keep

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

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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.

Exhibitions at Lake Tahoe

Explore the current exhibitions on display at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.

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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