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The Church Fine Arts Building was named after James Edward Church (1869-1959), a professor of Latin, German, classical art and history from 1892 to 1959. He developed the first snow surveying techniques, which led to the science of evaluating regional water storage. He also developed a system of analyzing avalanche hazards. Both brought him world-wide recognition and scientific honor and notoriety to the University of Nevada. 

The building was remodeled and expanded in 1986. It now contains the Theatre, Music, Art, Speech Communications, Photography, and Band departments; as well as two concert halls and two art galleries.