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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.

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.

An empty recital hall.

School of Music celebrates creativity and collaboration with new album honoring Â鶹ӳ»­â€™s 150th anniversary

The album will be available on all major streaming platforms starting Oct. 10, 2024

The Reno Phil composer on stage with an empty auditorium as he conducts for a group of musicians on stage.

School of Music Festival

The Â鶹ӳ»­ School of Music welcomes all to a music festival on the evenings of Oct. 4 and 5

Maureen Yuen on stage playing the violin.

Â鶹ӳ»­ School of Music welcomes Maureen Yuen

Yuen, a violinist and researcher, joins the school’s faculty

Read more in the School of the Arts archives

Scheduled events for School of the Arts

Oct 22

12:00 PM

Arts

Oct 23

06:00 PM

Arts

Oct 23

07:30 PM

Arts

Oct 24

07:30 PM

Arts