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.
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ProductionsSupport 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
News about the visual and performing arts
Get the latest news about School of the Arts events, highlights and opportunities.
The Performing Arts Series presses onwards with this high-octane group of collaborators
Submissions for the Spring 2024 Sticker Competition are now open
Oct. 12 brings the pioneers of “solar music” to the stage of Nightingale Concert Hall, with the University’s Jazz Lab I to accompany
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