About The Lilley

The Lilley Museum of Art uses the power of art to enhance the cultural life of our diverse communities and sees art as a tool for creativity, connection, and learning. 

The Lilley Museum of Art envisions a community with art at its center, and strives to be a remarkable and invaluable space on campus, a leader in the museum field, and an excellent cultural institution that serves students and the community at the University of Nevada, Reno, and beyond.

Our staff

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Stephanie Gibson
Stephanie Gibson, M.A.
Director, John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art she, her, hers
(775) 784-6659
stephaniegibson@unr.edu
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Kelly Keefe
Kelly Keefe
Registrar & Collections Manager
(775) 784-6658
kellykeefe@unr.edu
UFA 222
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Scott Oliver
Scott Oliver
Museum Preparator
(775) 682-8261
denniso@unr.edu
UFA 222
6978

Our sponsors

Museum programming is frequently supported by the following organizations: Nevada Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, Nevada Humanities, the City of Reno Arts and Culture Commissions, with regular funding from  Associated Students of the University of Nevada and the Graduate Student Association of the University of Nevada, Reno.

Art loan program

Select artwork from The John and Geraldine Lilley Permanent Collection is available for short- and long-term loans to Administration, Faculty, and Staff offices on the University campus through The Lilley Art Loan Program. 

Our galleries

Front Door Gallery with walls painted vibrantly and sculptures in glass display cases

Front Door Gallery

Location: Church Fine Arts Building

The Front Door Gallery is dedicated to the exhibition of contemporary local artists. Located in the entrance to the Church Fine Arts complex, this gallery is often visitors' first entry point to the University's home for visual art, dance, theatre and music programs.

Front of Fitzgerald Student Services Building

Investment Gallery

Location: Fitzgerald Student Services Building

Investment Gallery is an ambassador space for The Lilley located in the Fitzgerald Student Services Building. Home to rotating, long-term exhibitions, Investment Gallery extends the mission by reaching diverse viewers from across campus.