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.
Spend summer with the College of Liberal Arts
Check out courses available for Summer 2023Support 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.
Psychology professor’s illusion in top ten for Best Illusion Contest
Vote for the illusion Gideon Caplovitz created with his two daughters by May 27
Annual artist-in-residence program selects Marko Bajzer for national park residency
University of Nevada, Reno School of the Arts partners with Great Basin National Park Foundation to offer unique artist residency experience
Sierra Lullabies, a musical soundscape for oboe and computer on May 3
Professors in the Department of Music evoke Lake Tahoe, the Sierra Nevada and Pyramid Lake in this free public performance on May 3 at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe
Scheduled events for School of the Arts
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Academic Lectures and Seminars
Reading and Panel Talk on Climate and Wildfire at Prim Library
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