Black Mountain Institute

Black Mountain Institute at UNLV champions writers and storytellers through programs, fellowships and community engagement. From the brightest spot on the planet, Black Mountain Institute amplifies writing and artistic expression to connect us to each other in the Las Vegas Valley, the Southwest, and beyond.

About Us

Black Mountain Institute

Black Mountain Institute at UNLV champions writers and storytellers through programs, fellowships and community engagement. From the brightest spot on the planet, Black Mountain Institute amplifies writing and artistic expression to connect us to each other in the Las Vegas Valley, the Southwest, and beyond.

About Us

Featured Events

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Writing the Book You Needed featuring George M. Johnson and KB Brookins
Saturday, Feb 28th @ 5:00 pm

New West Las Vegas Library
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On Persian Poetry and the Art of Translation: Celebrating Ahmad Shamlou’s Centennial featuring Niloufar Talebi and Maryam Ala Amjadi
Tuesday, Mar 10th @ 7:00 pm

UNLV Rogers Literature and Law Building (RLL) Room 101
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BMI Live
Nature is What We Come To in the Practice of Remembering featuring Saretta Morgan with Lazarus Letcher, Erica Vital-Lazare, and Claytee D. White
Friday, Mar 27th @ 7:00 pm

New West Las Vegas Library
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Our Work

Centered in Las Vegas, Black Mountain Institute illuminates the richness of individual experiences and expressions through literature and art. By focusing on our shared human connections, we foster greater understanding and empathy. This commitment helps cultivate community, opening possibilities for meaningful change.

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Are you interested in working with BMI to support programs, administration, or another aspect of our operations? Please send us an email: volunteer_BMI@unlv.edu

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