Creativity Unbound

The School of the Arts offers 15 bachelor's and graduate degrees in art, music, theatre and dance, and presents inspiring, thought-provoking, world-class visual and performing arts events year-round.

Support the Larry Engstrom Endowment for the Advancement of Jazz

In honor of the retirement of Dr. Larry Engstrom, the College of Liberal Arts and School of the Arts have established the Larry Engstrom Endowment for the Advancement of Jazz which will further the strong jazz tradition he built at the University during his 34-year career.

Support this endowment

Series | Festivals | Camps | Events

Signature events invite world-class art, music, theatre and dance performers, instruct exceptional students and are fun for all to attend.

Reno Jazz Festival The Reno Jazz Festival hosts jazz students, instructors, performers and fans to play, listen and learn at a three-day festival each spring.
Reno Jazz Festival
Three men play guitar, bass and drums inside a rehearsal room
Performing Arts Series The School of the Arts hosts the signature Performing Arts Series each season with an incredible lineup of guest artists from all over the world.
Performing Arts Series
Two women play a violin and a cello on stage during a performance
Lake Tahoe Music Camp Lake Tahoe Music Camp offers concert bands, jazz bands, chamber ensembles, music classes and its own private beach on Lake Tahoe for middle and high school students.
Lake Tahoe Music Camp
Young students playing percussion instruments outside

Foundation for artistic disciplines

The School’s degree programs in visual art, music, theatre and dance prepare students to contribute as artists, educators and scholars.

Departments and Programs

News about the visual and performing arts

Get the latest news about School of the Arts events, highlights and opportunities.

A person playing a saxophone on stage at the Reno Jazz Festival in 2024.

Reno Jazz Festival returns: a celebration of music, community and creativity

From April 24 through 26, experience jazz concerts, clinics, impactful student performances

A group of University of Nevada, Reno standing together at their dance conference.

Dance students attend the American College Dance Association Conference

University of Nevada, Reno dance students shine with outstanding performances and choreography

The 2025 sticker contest winner was won by Bahar Jazani (pictured) with her artwork called "Coco on Da Flo'" which is an image of a dog curled up on the floor with the Fibonacci Sequence laid over the dog.

College of Liberal Arts student Bahar Jazani wins School of the Arts Spring 2025 Sticker Contest

Get creative: School of the Arts' Fall 2025 Sticker Competition is now open for submissions

Read more in the School of the Arts archives

Scheduled events for School of the Arts

Apr 28
Dissertation Defense - Carlos Ochoa at Church Fine Arts 04:00 PM Academic Lectures and Seminars
Apr 28
Charlotte Drury Horn Recital at University Arts Building 05:00 PM Arts
Apr 28
Nathen Denny Junior Recital at Church Fine Arts 05:00 PM Arts
Apr 28
Low Brass Studio Recital at University Arts Building 07:00 PM Arts
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