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Events and exhibitions

Explore upcoming events and current exhibitions on display by the Department of Art, Art History and Design and more.

Current art exhibitions at University Galleries

Explore the current exhibitions on display in Sheppard Contemporary, McNamara Gallery and Student Galleries South.

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On display in Sheppard Contemporary, Aligned showcases our Graphic Design BFA students' artwork.

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Curated by the 2026 Spring Galleries Practices Class taught by Austin Pratt, Strange Roads features artwork about journeys and pathways - both literal and metaphorical.

digital artwork with fruit beside a red heart balloon

This exhibition is on display in Student Galleries South and features work from Christine Wilson and Adrian Rodriguez.

Current exhibitions at the Lilley Museum of Art

Explore the current exhibitions on display at the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art.

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This exhibition features three photographic series by Steven Seidenberg that explore overlooked living environments in Italy and Japan.

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Connect the Dots: Highlights from the Lilley Museum Collection

Featuring artworks from the Lilley Museum of Art’s permanent collection, using thoughtful pairings to explore themes of place, people and materiality.

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This exhibition centers Cuban perspectives on the Cuban Missile Crisis through photographs from Prensa Latina.

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An exhibition of new acquisitions to the Lilley Museum of Art.

Exhibitions at Lake Tahoe

Explore the current exhibitions on display at the ÍÆ¼öÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ at Lake Tahoe.

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MFA Thesis Exhibitions – Melissa Russell: Presence and Agnieszka Wszolkowska: SALT

MFA Thesis Candidates present their exhibitions in the Garage Door Gallery at Holman Arts & Media Center. This two-person exhibition features Russell’s work of cast-paper assemblage, and Wszolkowska’s weavings and ceramic sculpture.

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Megan Berner presents her exhibition Desert Reflections in the Tahoe Gallery at the Prim Gallery. Berner works with digital and experimental techniques such as instant film, digital transfers and cyanotypes. Her work is greatly influenced by the landscape of her native Nevada home.

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Altitude: In the Peripheral - Nick Cahill

On display at Prim Reference Gallery, Altitude: In the Peripheral features a series of photographs by Nick Cahill. Cahill's artwork moves between scales, from a minuscule detail of ice, through the rugged alpine terrain, to the vast night skies.

Other galleries and museums on campus

The ÍÆ¼öÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ is proud to host an art museum and seven art galleries across our Reno and Lake Tahoe campuses.

The Lilley Museum of Art Providing a range of inclusive programming, world-class exhibitions, community events and learning opportunities.
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University Galleries University Galleries includes Sheppard Contemporary, McNamara Gallery and Student Galleries South.
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Galleries at Lake Tahoe Includes three galleries: Garage Door Gallery, Tahoe Gallery and Prim Reference Gallery.
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University Museum District 12 diverse museums, galleries and attractions dedicated to cultural education.
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