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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.
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The School’s degree programs in visual art, music, theatre and dance prepare students to contribute as artists, educators and scholars.
News about the visual and performing arts
Get the latest news about School of the Arts events, highlights and opportunities.
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Harp Fest Returns to University of Nevada, Reno May 3
An annual concert in celebration of the harp returns to the University of Nevada, Reno
![Students rehearsing in a dance class.](https://www.unr.edu/main/images/news/2024/April/Sweeney-Todd.jpeg)
Musical 'Sweeney Todd, the Demon Barber of Fleet Street' at the University of Nevada, Reno
Performances to run April 11 to 13 in Nightingale Concert Hall