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.
New computational linguistics degree preps students for a growing industry
Interdisciplinary undergraduate program combines world languages, linguistics and computer science.
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.
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.
Faces of the Pack: Richard Hutton
Richard Hutton earns Doctor of Musical Art degree and heads to tenure-track position at Boise State
University of Nevada, Reno presents Stupid F**king Bird
The Department of Theatre and Dance shares a gutsy modern take on a Chekhov classic
U.S. Navy National Concert Band makes a stop in Reno
The University of Nevada, Reno to host the free, family-friendly concert on March 15
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