Events
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Storytelling Workshop for Seniors
Winchester Dondero Cultural Center 3130 McLeod Drive, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesCome with a thought, idea, or concept and leave with a story . . . worth telling! Taught by best-selling author Joylynn M. Ross. These three weeks of hands-on writing and storytelling activities - with a fourth week concluding public event on July 17 - will help you unearth your story. Writing supplies will be […]
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Creative Aging Art Class with Chase R. McCurdy
Heritage Park Senior Facility 350 S. Racetrack Road, Henderson, NV, United StatesJoin artist Chase R. McCurdy for an introduction into the world of abstraction in the visual arts through basic concepts, hands-on exercises, and examples of abstract artists from the mid-20th century to the present. You must be 50 years or older to register for the class. When: 10 a.m. - noon, June 28, July 5, […]
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Antigona
Winchester Dondero Cultural Center 3130 McLeod Drive, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesThe sun rises on Thebes in the aftermath of a war between heirs as a Narradora breathes in the “transparent air” of peace, and the people briefly “start to forget” the violence. Ignoring pleas to “Listen to the People. Listen to the Heavens,” the new king denies burial rights to the losing brother, an act […]
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Artown Discover The Arts: Discover Opening Day
Wingfield Park 2 South Arlington Ave, Reno, NV, United StatesBefore Opening Day, enjoy short performances from the Little Swan Dancers, Bollywood dance troupe White Light Productions, Reno Taiko Tsurunokai, and an original song by foster youth featuring a special guest! The world famous John Lennon Educational Tour Bus will also be parked nearby - check it out!
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Artown Opening Night: Scythian
Wingfield Park 2 South Arlington Ave, Reno, NV, United StatesWashington D.C.-based Scythian (sith-ee-yin) began over 12 years ago as a bunch of college buddies playing Celtic music in the streets and has grown to be a headliner on the U.S. celtic festival circuit, as well as a name in the Bluegrass/Americana festival circuit. They found that their brand of high-energy folk music found a […]
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Living in the Dessert
Clark County Government Center 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesClark County Public Art is thrilled to announce our upcoming exhibition, Living in the Dessert juried by Brian “Paco” Alvarez in the Rotunda Gallery, nestled within the Clark County Government Center. A spin on the common misspellings of desert and dessert, Living in the Dessert is an exhibition that fuses our arid environment with the […]
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Featured RecurringWords + Images: Broadsides from the Black Rock Press
Nevada State University 1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV, United StatesExhibition Run: April 16 – Aug. 2, 2024 Thalia Dondero Gallery, CEB 2nd floorGlenn & Ande Christenson School of Education Building Nevada State University1300 Nevada State DriveHenderson, NV 89002 M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Closed on July 4, 2024)Free Parking Nevada State University’s Office for the Arts presents “Words + Images: Broadsides from the […]
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A Celebration of Quilts with Truckee Meadows Quilters at Metro Gallery
Metro Gallery City Hall - 1st Floor 1 E. First Street, Reno, NV, United StatesMetro Galley May 28 – July 19, 2024 Reception, Thursday, June 6, from 5 - 7 p.m. Reno, NV – The Metro Gallery at Reno City Hall is hosting "A Celebration of Quilts" a group exhibition by Truckee Meadows Quilters. The show runs from May 28 – July 19, 2024, showcasing a wide range of […]
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Downtown Modernists “The New and The Now”
McKinley Arts and Cultural Center 925 Riverside Dr., Reno, NV, United StatesDowntown is a concept, not a location. Downtown is anywhere, in any town. It's where ideas flourish when artists mingled. The Downtown Group. The Downtown School. New ideas were born. The style was edgy and new and not widely accepted as art. Join the Downtown Modernists in its introduction to the community. Founded in Reno, […]
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Queer Monuments
Winchester Dondero Cultural Center 3130 McLeod Drive, Las Vegas, NV, United StatesClark County Public Arts is proud to present Queer Monuments juried by Emily Budd. Queer Monuments challenges the classical masculine and cultish notions of monuments and provides a platform for ephemeral and anti-monumental alternatives. Monuments are popularly seen as works of art that share the stories of people, convey societal values, and remind us of […]
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Poetry and Pour Painting Wednesday: Abstract Expressions
Doolittle Community Center 1950 N. J St., Las Vegas, NV, United StatesFree art workshop series with Vogue M. Robinson. Open to adult beginners and people aged 55 or older. Participants must attend all four classes. June 25: 1-2:30 p.m. - Poetry July 2: 1-2:30 p.m. - Painting July 9: 1-2:30 p.m. - Editing July 16: 1-2:30 p.m. - Final Event Reading and Celebration Location: Doolittle Community […]
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Artown Headliner Series: Jake Shimabukuro
Bartley Ranch Regional Park 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, Reno, NV, United StatesBy now, if you know the ukulele, you might know the name, the innovator who is Jake Shimabukuro. He has captivated audiences around the world with his unique and dynamic style. With his mother as his first teacher of the instrument, Jake embraced a deep love and respect for the ukulele and has explored new […]
$50 – $75