Visiting Artist and Scholar Lecture Series

Each year, the Department of Art, Art History and Design hosts a vibrant slate of visiting artists, designers and scholars who enrich the academic and creative life of the program.

Upcoming lecture series

Our lecture series connects University students with leading artists and scholars through lectures, critiques, workshops and studio visits, offering ongoing opportunities for dialogue, mentorship and professional networking beyond the university. View upcoming artist and scholar lectures below.

Apr 22
Janina Myronova 5:30 PM Ceramic sculptor
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Apr 30
Mario Zoots 5:30 PM Mixed-media artist
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Past visiting artists and scholars

Discover past visiting artists, scholars and faculty colloquia at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Spring 2026

Rocio Aranda-Alvarado headshot

Rocio Aranda-Alvarado

Art historian and curator

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Elana Schlenker

Graphic designer

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Zach Clark

Risograph printer, curator and educator

veronica graham headshot

Veronica Graham

Experimental comics, book arts and digital media

scott hinton headshot

Scott Hinton

Photography

iyana esters headshot

Iyana Esters

Photography and social practice

teri barnes headshot

Teri Barnes

Ceramic sculpture

Fall 2025

noe olivas headshot

noé olivas

Sculpture and social practice

sana musasama headshot

Sana Musasama

Ceramic sculpture

steph rue headshot

Steph Rue

Papermaking and book arts

zoe weldon-yochim headshot

Zoe Weldon-Yochim

Art history and theory

robert beatty headshot

Robert Beatty

Illustration and graphic design

antone dolezal headshot

Antone Dolezal

Photography and bookmaking

austin pratt headshot

Austin Pratt

Curation and painting

aida lizalde headshot

Aida Lizalde

Multimedia sculpture and installation

eunkang koh headshot

Eunkang Koh

Printmaking and installation

sasha patrenko headshot

Sasha Petrenko

Sculpture and expanded media

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Tyler Calkin

Digital and expanded media

Spring 2025

anthea black headshot

Anthea Black

Book arts, art publishing and curating

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Amadour

Art writing and painting

abstract black and white artwork

Lynn Boland

Art history and curating

stephanie woods headshot

Stephanie J. Woods

Multidisciplinary artist

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Ivy Guild

Multidisciplinary artist

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Chris Lanier

Digital expanded media and art writing

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Samantha Buchanan

Printmaking and installation

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Meg Pohlod

Book arts and printmaking

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