BRX 2023

creating statewide collaboration through art & community

APRIL 17, 18, & 19 – ELY, NV

We are thrilled for the 2023 Basin to Range Exchange in-person in Ely, Nevada – the Gateway to Great Basin National Park. Experience the natural beauty of Wheeler Peak, the rich history of Ely, and meaningful engagement with Nevadans from across the Silver State.

LODGING & DINING

Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall

501 Aultman Street
Ely, Nevada 89301

Phone: 775-289-6665

ADA entrance at the main entrance, on the corner of Aultman & 5th.

DINING IN WHITE PINE COUNTY

Salt & Sucre, catering Monday dinner.

Program VENUEs

Bristlecone Convention Center 

150 Sixth Street
Ely, NV 89301

Phone: 775-289-3720

ADA entrance on the corner of Lyons & 6th.

Postal Palace

415 Fifth Street
Ely, NV, 89301

Phone: 775-289-6665

ADA entrance at the main entrance, located on 5th.

Program of events

Monday, April 17

Venue: The Bristlecone Convention Center

TIMEDESCRIPTION
12:00pm – 4:00pmRegistration at Bristlecone Convention Center
2:00pm – 4 :30pmOptional Guided Tour:
Meet at the Bristlecone Guided by Sean Pitts, Executive Director of East Ely Railroad Depot Museum
5:00pm – 6:00pmOpening Ceremony with Special Guest Speakers
6:00pm – 7:00pmOpening Ceremony Dinner catered by Salt & Sucre
7:00pm – 8:00pmSilver State Trivia Hour

Tuesday, April 18

Venues: The Bristlecone Convention Center & The Postal Palace

TIMEDESCRIPTION
9:00am – 9:10amMorning Brief
9:10am – 10:45amTelling your Story Roundtable, with breakout group discussion
10:45am – 11:00amBreak
11:00am – 12:00pmCultivating Community: Case Studies & Discussion
12:00pm – 1:00pmBreak 
Lunch on your own
1:00pm – 1:30pmGroup Photo 
1:30pm – 2:00pmVisualizing Connections
2:00pm – 3:30pmPlanning Your Legacy, with breakout goup discussion 
3:30pm – 5:00pmCreate & Navigate:
Creative stations & social networking

EVENING EVENTS:

TIMEDESCRIPTION
7:00pm – 9:00pmKaraoke
Venue: The Bristlecone Convention Center
7:00pm – 9:00pmBingo
Venue: The Postal Palace

Wednesday, April 19

Venue: The Bristlecone Convention Center

TIMEDESCRIPTION
8:00am – 12:00pmLegacy & Testimonial Video Station, ongoing
9:00am – 10:30amCoffee & Conversations
Discussions on Community Solutions & Impact
10:30am – 11:15amHotel Check-out & Meet with others
11:15am – 12:15pmGet to know the Nevada Arts Council: Resources & Program Highlights
12:15pm – 1:15pmBreak
Lunch on your own
1:15pm – 1:45pmProgramming Plugs:
Share Spring & Summer goals, events, & programs!
1:45 – 2:45pmReflections & Business Card Exchange
2:45pm – 3:00pmClosing Ceremony with Special Guest Speaker

Thursday, April 20

Venue: Hotel Nevada and Gambling Hall

TIMEDESCRIPTION
By 11:00amHotel Check Out


Know before you go

COWBOY CORRIDOR Roadtrip

COMMUNITIES ON THIS TRIP
RenoFernleyLovelockWinnemuccaBattle MountainElkoWellsWest Wendover

Taking this route? Head from Elko or West Wendover down the Route-93 and check out Wells, Cherry Creek, Schellbourne Historical Marker, and McGill Drugstore Museum.

Extraterrestrial highway Roadtrip

COMMUNITIES ON THIS TRIP
AlamoRachelTonopah

Taking this route? From Tonopah through abandoned Warm Springs onto Route-6 to Ely and grab a famous Whipple Whopper in Lund along the way.


Stay a While

Things to do in the Ely area:


Contact

For more information, please contact the Nevada Arts Council Community Arts Development project specialists, Michelle Patrick and Erica Hill.

Michelle Patrick

Community Arts Development Specialist

Email: mpatrick@nevadaculture.org

Phone: 702-708-2542

Erica Hill

Community Arts Development Specialist

Email: ehill@nevadaculture.org

Phone: 775-393-9750