Low-Res MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts at UNR

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A low-residency MFA Interdisciplinary Arts program at University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe

The University of Nevada, Reno began operations at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe on July 1, 2022, after entering into an agreement to acquire Sierra Nevada University in Incline Village, Nevada. Through an interdisciplinary approach to artmaking, the program considers how we engage the material and social worlds of our respective environments—from personal, to political, to planetary. This experience and exploration of embodied place is central, encouraging students’ intricate relationship with their environment both here in the Tahoe Basin and within their home communities. The low-res MFA-IA program offers an alternative to a traditional MFA program, in both structure and philosophy. While we are a full-time program, we consciously designed the ten-day residencies knowing not everyone can take off for an entire summer or multiple weeks at a time. We know that dedicated, talented, driven artists, and thinkers have children, jobs, or other responsibilities that make it difficult for them to commit to a conventional on-ground MFA program.

10/27/2026

Interested in earning your MFA while continuing to live and work where you are?

Join us for an online Information Session for the Low Residency MFA in Interdisciplinary Art (MFA-IA) at the University of Nevada, Reno Lake Tahoe.

Date: November 30
Time: 5:30 PM (PT)
Online via Zoom, link in bio!

Learn about our low-residency model, curriculum, faculty mentorship, and the application process. Bring your questions!

Artwork by MFA-IA Candidate Clare Redhead seagreenredhead

10/26/2026

We had a great visit to the Emeryville 45th St Open Studios this weekend!

studio door of ciannavalley

Packard Jennings

Cheryl C**n

Cheryl C**n

TeresaKalnoskas

TeresaKalnoskas

Robin L Bernstein

Ken Kalman

45th Street Editions Courtney Sennish

45th Street Editions

Courtney Sennish

Erin Fong | Colorful Art + Fashion

UNR alumni!

10/24/2026

Yesterday we got to meet students at CCA in Anthea Black’s Anthea Black letterpress class. We shared about the wonderful Black Rock Press - and our upcoming application deadline for the program.

After, we went to see Closer Reading, a curated exhibition by Black at CCA’s on campus gallery. Included were the works of KATE LASTER - Macy Chadwick - and Sming Sming Books

Thank you for having us!

Reminder: BRP has listed their new call for the fellowship program-like and follow along! Applications are due 11/2!

10/07/2026

As we revisit moments from our August 2026 residency, we’re reminded of the value of stepping away from daily routines to focus on making, thinking, and connecting with fellow artists. We are excited to gather again in January 2027 to begin a new semester, welcome a new year, and explore new ideas together.

Photos by Lily Sommerfeldt lily hargrave and Meg Pohlod at UNR Lake Tahoe

10/05/2026

Thank you Josue Aurelio Ponce Josue Aurelio Ponce for a wonderful article and spending time with us in August!

We love Lake Tahoe and the community we have at University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe

09/16/2026

SAVE THE DATE

We’re hosting an info session to talk about the Low Residency MFA in Interdisciplinary Art at UNR Lake Tahoe.

Whether you’re an emerging artist or an established creative professional, this session is designed to help you explore how our program can support and expand your creative practice, without significantly putting life on hold.

Info Session Details

Date: Wednesday, September 30th
Time: 12:00PM pst
Location: Online! Link in bio

This is a great opportunity to see if the MFA-IA program aligns with your creative goals and life commitments.

Please join us, we look forward to connecting with you!

Featured Artwork by Manuel Perez, MFAIA Candidate, Fall 2026 Thesis Exhibition. Manny

09/15/2026

We’re excited to share that two of our Reno-based MFA-IA students will be presenting their solo thesis exhibitions this Saturday, September 19th.

These shows represent the culmination of their 2.5 years in the program and a significant milestone in their graduate studies.

If you’re in the area and have time, we hope you’ll consider stopping by to celebrate their achievements and support their work.

Please message us with any questions.

09/10/2026

Don’t forget to stop by on the Reno campus! A wonderful new exhibition is up curated by the one and only Austin Pratt

08/28/2026

Students getting curious from this summer‘s creative problem-solving course.

This course examines how artists experiment with and manipulate language in diverse forms:
writings, statements, lectures, interviews, instructions, and beyond. And how experimentation
with language becomes a tool for creative problem solving in one’s creative practice.

Photo by: lily hargrave

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08/25/2026

We are over the moon excited for the 6 fantastic thesis students. They’ve worked over the last 2 years to get to this final stage of their MFA experience.

Over the next 4 months each of these amazing humans will present a solo show in their home town. This brings their celebration of the program from Incline back into their communities.

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Address

999 Tahoe Boulevard
Incline Village, NV
89451

Telephone

+17756825120

Website

https://www.unr.edu/interdisciplinary-arts

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