The Annual UNLV Art Walk honors the Las Vegas arts community for its dedication and support of arts and culture in Southern Nevada.
Explore the UNLV art galleries and their fall exhibitions and then catch a variety of arts, performances, and live music as you walk along the academic mall of the UNLV campus.
Donna Beam Gallery
AH’– WAH–NEE (Southern Paiute for ‘Balance’) Exhibition
With participating artists: Loretta Burden, Fawn Douglas, Noelle Garcia, Jean LaMarr, Melissa Melero Moose, Cara Romero, Rose B. Simpson, Shelby Westika, Roxanne Swentzell and Natani Notah.
Curator and exhibiting artist Fawn Douglas is an Indigenous American artist and enrolled member of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe. She also has roots in the Moapa Paiute, Southern Cheyenne, Creek and Pawnee tribes. She is dedicated to the intersections of art, activism, community, education, culture, identity, place and sovereignty. Within her art-making and activism, she tells stories in order to remember the past and also to ensure that the stories of Indigenous peoples are heard in the present. Her studio practice includes painting, weaving, sculpture, performance, activist art and humor. She is currently working on her Master of Fine Arts, Art in the Department of Art at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and recently co-founded the Nuwu Art + Activism Studios in downtown Las Vegas.
Fawn is a dedicated advocate for environmental conservation, including the designation of Nevada’s Gold Butte as a historic national monument and her participation in the #NoDAPL protests at the Standing Rock Sioux reservation. Notable actions also include (but are not limited to) the fight for tribal and rural communities to retain their water rights, Red Rock anti-desecration efforts, and protection of the Desert National Wildlife Refuge.
As a survivor of sexual assault, Fawn's experience has given her the fire to speak up about women's rights, and she has been a vocal advocate for #MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women). She continues to speak up for her sisters and is an active supporter of Our Bodies, Our Lands - the movement that recognizes the connection between protecting land, water and Indigenous people.
There will be one lecture and two panel discussions tied to this exhibition as follows:
Thursday November 4, 2021 at 7pm in the Barrick Museum Auditorium
Friday November 5, 2021 at 9am in the Barrick Museum Auditorium
Friday November 5, 2021 at 1:30pm in the Barrick Museum Auditorium
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art
Seeing/Seen
Curated by Erica Vital-Lazare. Presented by the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art and the Womxn of Color Arts Festival
Working with a range of professional photographic portraits, found images, archived studio and performance photos, video, and slides, curator Erica Vital-Lazare invites us to share the company of Black women, exploring the contemporary and historical presences of individuals who have made themselves known in community activism, politics, medicine, entertainment, and the service industry. The exhibition will include photography by veteran Newsweek photojournalist Lester Sloan, as well as works by local photographers Althea Nelson and Jeff Scheid and a new painting by Q’Shaundra James honoring three enslaved women whose bodies were used in 19th-century gynecological research. Grounding her presentation on the backdrop of an Africanist color palette, Vital-Lazare has shaped Black Women: Seeing/Seen to reflect “the ways in which the lives of Black women can differ in kind and at the same time reflect a potency born of a shared history, majesty and hard-earned shaping of future selves.”
Human Resource Exploitation: A Family Album
In 1980, when Elena Brokaw was one year old, the Guatemalan government assassinated her father. In Human Resource Exploitation: A Family Album, she uses the photographs and ephemera she inherited from him to illuminate the context of his death. Enlarged to a confronting scale, the photographs have been altered by Brokaw to include text from a torture manual published by the CIA, the organization that backed and trained the Guatemalan forces that carried out the murder. By juxtaposing the evasive euphemisms of the text with the direct warmth of the photographs, she evokes the clash between violent historical events and the reality of everyday people whose lives are changed by forces beyond their control. Brokaw is a Creative Writing MFA candidate in Literary Nonfiction at UNLV.
FELIX GONZALEZ-TORRES’ “UNTITLED” (L.A.) IN LAS VEGAS
Never before exhibited in Nevada, “Untitled” (L.A.) is one of the artist’s famous “candy-spill” artworks. Here, Gonzalez-Torres finds beauty in the everyday by transforming green, cellophane-wrapped candies into an arrangement of color, form, and texture. Viewers are encouraged to take and eat the candy, creating a moment of engagement that is sensory and personal.
I Am Here
Taking its cues from a text-based artwork by the visual storyteller Ashley Hairston Doughty, I Am / I Am Not invites us to think about what it means to use art as a vehicle for personal narratives. What stories do artists choose to tell about themselves, and who is invited to talk? I Am Here will feature works on loan from Carla Jay Harris and Heidi Rider, as well as new additions to the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art collection by Catherine Angel, Tomoko Daido, Claudia DeMonte, Krystal Ramirez, and others. The exhibition will include a special section for artworks by artists who tell us about their presence in Southern Nevada: I AM HERE.
Hostile Terrain 94
Since 1994 the United States Border Patrol has pursued an immigration strategy that funnels undocumented migrants into the “hostile terrain” of the Sonoran Desert between Arizona and Mexico. Hostile Terrain is a gallery-sized installation that uses video, augmented reality, and more than three thousand toe tags to create a somber visual memorial to the individuals who have died during border crossings as a result of this approach to immigration. Created by Jason De León, an anthropologist and the founder of the research-education-art collective Undocumented Migration Project, the installation revolves around the participation of volunteers who fill out the toe tags, hand-lettering the names and statistics of the deceased before pinning the tags to a vast map of the landscape around the border. The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art and the UNLV Anthropology Department joins dozens of institutions around the world in turning De León’s vision into an international monument.
Archie C. Grant Hall Gallery
Advanced Painting Exhibition
UNLV Student Union Gallery
Back at It!
The Student Union Art Gallery presents “Back at It!,” a variety of works reflective of the up-and- coming artists from here at UNLV. The pandemic upended the classroom learning experience for a bit, but it didn’t upend the creative process. It remains alive and keen to carry on. “Back at It!” features the artwork of UNLV students Iulia Filipov-Serediuc, Emily Fischer, Sam Ganados, Kaitlyn Hinojosa, Sasha Mosquera, Keren Sagastume, Soda Souza, and Nanako Wagley.
Bryan and Jessie Metcalf Art Gallery
Reprise
The Bryan and Jessie Metcalf Art Gallery in the Richard Tam Alumni Center presents “Reprise” an exhibition of work by recently graduated Bachelor of Fine Arts students. The pandemic quarantine transformed the educational standard from in-person to virtual, and denied us the opportunity of a one-on-one art experience. The work of these artists here presented in person explores themes of pop culture, the family narrative, and social taboos. “Reprise” features the artwork of Julia Anthony, Marissa Gibson and Dan Hernandez from the BFA class of 2020.
Judy Bayley Theatre Lobby
Showing in the Fischer Gallery at Judy Bayley Theatre is a selection of work that highlights a variety of interpretations of the natural world. It may be super-realistic, somewhat abstract, romantic, representational or other-worldly. Thanks to Joseph Raffael, Wulf Barsch, Chad Brown, Ray Jacobsen and John Hogan for sharing their talent. All the works are from the Donna Beam Gallery Collection.
Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall Lobby
Art by Lolita Develay is going up in the Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall lobby.
FULL SCHEDULE - PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, LEE PASCAL ROSE GARDEN, HFA BUILDING
Starting at 4pm
Ice Sculpture Demo with Flavors For Life Chef Hal - UNLV Performing Arts Center near the Oldenburg Flashlight
Starting at 5pm
Aluminum Pouring with UNLV Sculpture - HFA Art Foundry (until 5:30pm)
Aluminati is a group of Sculpture students and artists at UNLV who use the foundry to cast objects that embody change and define an empowered future. Join us in making metal magic happen!
Celebrate the Magic of Theatre Making - Judy Bayley Theatre Lobby (until 9pm)
Join the Department of Theatre for an exhibition of design and technology from recent and current Nevada Conservatory Theatre season productions. Enjoy a look into the making of costumes, lights, scenery and puppetry with an interactive twist.
Horn Studio Performances - Exterior of HFA/Donna Beam Gallery
Oldenburg Flashlight Decorating Contest - Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall Lobby (until 8:00pm)
Chalk Drawing Station - Steps Leading to the Oldenburg Flashlight (until 9pm)
Immersive Long-Form Dramatic Improv – Honors College (until 5:30pm)
THTR 331 Intermediate Acting Class performs long-form dramatic improv in an immersive mock experience of closing hour at a local Cheesecake Factory restaurant patio.
Starting at 5:15pm
School of Music Horn Studio Performances – HFA Gardens (until 6:15pm)
Starting at 5:30pm
Marimba Music and Wine tasting - Courtyard between HFA and Grant Hall
Children's Scratch Blocks with UNLV Art - HFA Art Foundry (until 6:30pm)
Starting at 6pm
Group Collaborative Sculptures - HFA Art Foundry (until 7pm)
Starting at 6:30pm
Live from the PAC Student Performance (UNLV Dance) - Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall
Starting at 7pm
Oldenburg Flashlight 40th Anniversary Ceremony - UNLV Performing Arts Center
6:30pm - A parade led by stilt walkers and percussion students will make its way up the academic mall toward the Oldenburg Flashlight.
7pm-7:10pm - Fanfare written by Dr. Diego Vega will be performed, welcome/introductions, spoken word recitation by MFA student Deseree Whitt.
7:15 - Ceremonial Lighting of the Flashlight.
7:18 - Points of Light: Dancers from the UNLV Department of Dance will present a dance work, Points of Light, in honor of the 40th year celebration of "The Flashlight" a Clause Oldenburg and Coosje Van Bruggen sculpture.
Learn More About the Artists who created the Flashlight installation.
Molybdomancy Fortune Telling - HFA Art Foundry (until 8pm)
Molybdomancy is a technique of divination using molten metal.
Aluminum Pouring with UNLV Sculpture - HFA Art Foundry (until 9pm)
Starting at 7:30pm
Ballet in the Rose Garden - Lee Pascal Rose Garden
Join members of the UNLV Department of Dance as they present excerpts from Tchaikovsky's ballet the Bluebird Pas De Deux.
AH’– WAH–NEE Performance by Jean LaMarr - Paul Harris Theatre (HFA)
We Danced, We Sang, Until the Matron Came is the title of a painting by Jean LaMarr, a community artist-activist, printmaker and muralist of Paiute/Pit River ancestry with family ties to Northern Nevada and Northern California. This performance shines a light on the history and cultural impact of Native American Boarding Schools, presenting a talk by Stacey Montooth, Executive Director of the State of Nevada Indian Commission, accompanied by the art of Jean LaMarr and documentation of the Stewart Indian Boarding School, Southeast of Carson City, Nevada, culminating in a dance of resilience. This performance is part of the AH'-WAH-NEE exhibition and symposium, celebrating the beauty of Indigeneity through the art of local and regional Native American Women artists.
Starting at 7:40pm
Live from the PAC Student Performance (UNLV Opera) - Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall
Starting at 7:45pm
Guitar Performances - Exterior of HFA/Donna Beam Gallery
Acrobat Of Innocence - HFA 111 Dance Studio
Members of the New York based Erick Hawkins Dance Company will perform a reimagining of Hawkins 1947 dance Stephen Acrobat. This dance was created during Hawkins tenure in the Martha Graham dance company and features a reconstruction of the original 1947 Isamu Noguchi 15 foot sculpture.
Erick Hawkins (1909 – 1994) was a leading American modern dance choreographer and dancer.
Starting at 8:15pm
Oldenburg Flashlight Decorating Contest winners announced (Community Judge: Jacob Gallegos, local artist) - Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall Lobby
UNLV Dance: Points of Light (Repeat Performance) - Steps Leading to the Oldenburg Flashlight
Dancers from the UNLV Department of Dance will present a dance work, Points of Light, in honor of the 40th year celebration of "The Flashlight" a Clause Oldenburg and Coosje Van Bruggen sculpture.
Starting at 8:30pm
Ballet in the Rose Garden - Lee Pascal Rose Garden
Join members of the UNLV Department of Dance as they present excerpts from Tchaikovsky's ballet the Bluebird Pas De Deux.
Live from the PAC Student Performance (UNLV Theatre) - Shakespeare: Sonnets, Soliloquies, and Dialogs from the Bard of Avon - Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall
Starting at 8:40pm
Guitar Performances - Exterior of HFA/Donna Beam Gallery
Starting at 8:45pm
Acrobat Of Innocence - HFA 111 Dance Studio
Members of the New York based Erick Hawkins Dance Company will perform a reimagining of Hawkins 1947 dance Stephen Acrobat. This dance was created during Hawkins tenure in the Martha Graham dance company and features a reconstruction of the original 1947 Isamu Noguchi 15 foot sculpture.
FULL SCHEDULE - BARRICK MUSEUM OF ART, PIDA PLAZA, SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
Starting at 3pm
School of Architecture Award Ceremony - Paul B. Sogg Architecture Building
Starting at 5pm
School of Architecture Student and Faculty Exhibition in the Architecture Library - Paul B. Sogg Architecture Building (until 8pm)
Yumi Roth Sign Spinner - Barrick Museum East Patio (until 9pm)
Ballet Barre at the Barrick - Barrick Museum East Patio (until 5:30pm)
You're never too old to begin your ballet dance career. Students from the Department of Dance will instruct participants in the basic exercises that underpin ballet technique. Grab a tutu and join in on the fun. Open to all ages!
Starting at 5:30pm
Marimba performance - Academic Mall Near Richard Tam Alumni Center (until 6:30pm)
Starting at 5:45pm
Shakespeare Sonnets with Cellist - Barrick Museum East Patio
Starting at 6pm
The Magic of Film Sound with UNLV Film - Pida Plaza
Use your own voice to become a fantasy film creature!
Virtual Dreams with UNLV Film - Pida Plaza
Jump into the world of immersive cinema!
LUMINOUS VISIONS with UNLV Film - North Wall of FDH
See films projected on the side of FDH!
Bassoon Solo Performance - Barrick Museum East Patio
EED Lighting/Soundscape Experience - Wright Hall/Walkway to Barrick Museum of Art (until 9pm)
Starting at 6:45pm
Percussion Parade – Starting at the Barrick Museum of Art and Ending at the Performing Arts Center
Starting at 7pm
Jazz Ensemble Performance - Pida Plaza/Beer Garden (until 9pm)
Marimba performance - Academic Mall Near Richard Tam Alumni Center (until 9pm)
School of Music Performers - Barrick Museum East Patio (until 9pm)
Performances with Didgeridoo, Saxophone, Graduate String Quartet
FOOD & BEVERAGE BOOTHS
Starting at 7pm
BEER GARDEN Treats
Echo & Rig w/ Chef Sam
Grass Fed Raw Beef (Steak Tartare)
Yaad Patty w/ Chef Ryan
Jamaican Patties Jerk Sliders
Barrick Museum of Art Treats
Aramark
Water + Coffee + Hot Tea
Assorted Cookies/Dessert
Richard Tam Alumni Center Treats
Uptime Energy Drinks
Energy Drinks
KeriSweets - Chef Keris Kuwana
Confections by Keris Sweets
ONO Sushi - Chef Chris
Sushi Rolls
Donna Beam/HFA Treats
The Stove w/ Chef Alec
Chipotle braised short rib empanadas w/tomatillo crema
D'Agostino's w/ Chef Dan
House Made Mushroom Ravioli with Parmesan Truffle Broth
Aramark
Water + Coffee + Hot Cocoa
HFA/Grant Hall Courtyard
MILPA w/ Chef DJ Flores
Heirloom Corn Sope with Braised Barbacoa
Wine Tasting in the HFA Patio
UNLV Epicurean Society (College of Hospitality)
Oldenburg Flashlight Treats
JMA Chocolates
Handcrafted Artisan Chocolates & Confections
Flavors For Life w/ Chef Hal
Fresh Fruit on Skewers
Land Acknowledgement Statement
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas wishes to acknowledge and honor the Indigenous communities of this region, and recognize that the university is situated on the traditional homelands of the Nuwuvi, Southern Paiute People. We offer gratitude for the land itself, for those who have stewarded it for generations, and for the opportunity to study, learn, work, and be in community with this land.
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