December 2025
NVFCP was honored to serve as a guest lecturer for ART 478/678: Great Basin Art and Artifacts at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The course, taught by Hikmet Sidney Loe, explores the rich artistic and cultural traditions of the Great Basin through an interdisciplinary lens.
Our Executive Director, Rayette Martin—also a proud UNLV alum—led the lecture and shared insights on the importance of preserving cultural resources in context. She discussed the many challenges associated with cultural preservation, including human impacts like graffiti and looting.
Students were highly engaged throughout the class, asking thoughtful questions and connecting the discussion to concepts they had been learning all semester. The dialogue highlighted how art, archaeology, and cultural heritage are deeply interconnected, particularly in the study of the Great Basin.
This course serves as an excellent bridge between the arts and archaeology, fostering collaboration and shared understanding across disciplines. We are excited to hear that ART 478/678 will likely be offered again and are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to such an impactful learning experience.
NVFCP appreciates the invitation to participate and looks forward to continued partnerships that support education, preservation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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