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SUMMARY:Abstractly Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Artists Co-op for “Abstractly Thinking”\n\nApril 1-30\, 2026\n\nGuest Artist: Trina Craig\n\nArtist of the Month: Michaele Tristram\n\nConsignment Artist of the Month: Sharon Randall\n\nReception: Sunday\, April 12\, from noon-4 p.m.\n\nFind out what our abstract artists are thinking and doing. There will be images you have never seen before by our talented community of creative artists. Come enjoy the art\, the company\, the food\, and the wine.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/abstractly-thinking/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Artist Co-op Gallery of Reno\, 627 Mill St.\, Reno\, NV\, 89505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Reception,Visual
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SUMMARY:Homeland Security: Images from the Epicenter of the Cuban Missile Crisis
DESCRIPTION:In October 1962\, Cuba was at the center of a crisis that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Today’s history books and classes are filled with stories of John F. Kennedy and Nikita Khrushchev locked in a battle of wills\, but we know much less about how Cubans themselves responded to the Cuban Missile Crisis. Featuring photographs from Prensa Latina\, Cuba’s revolutionary news agency\, this exhibit offers a unique\, intimate view of Cuban life during the crisis. \nImage: Roberto Salas\, A young man uses a rangefinder to watch for incoming aircraft\, photograph\, October 1962\, courtesy of Prensa Latina.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/homeland-security-images-from-the-epicenter-of-the-cuban-missile-crisis/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art\, University Arts Building - 1664 N. Virginia St.\, Reno\, NV\, 89557\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:This Just In: Recent Additions to the Lilley Museum of Art Collection
DESCRIPTION:An exhibition of new acquisitions to the Lilley Museum of Art \nImage: Carol Cole Levin\, Fortress\, 1992\, Clay\, concrete\, wire\, and wood picture frame\, Collection of the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art\, Gift of the Artist 2025.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/this-just-in-recent-additions-to-the-lilley-museum-of-art-collection/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art\, University Arts Building - 1664 N. Virginia St.\, Reno\, NV\, 89557\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Home Truth: Image-making in Absence\, Photography by Steven Seidenberg
DESCRIPTION:The photographic practice of Steven Seidenberg explores a material world of the unnoticed\, fixing attention on structures\, environments\, and landscapes often hidden in plain sight. Three photographic series are combined in this exhibition; each focuses on past and present living conditions in a different area of the world (Puglia and Rome\, Italy; Kanazawa\, Japan). Seidenberg’s richly detailed images capture current and former living spaces—houses\, tents\, outbuildings\, and empty lots— providing the viewer with ideas about the lived environment\, how space is used\, and how humans travel through and live within the spaces they occupy under wide-ranging material conditions. \nImage: Steven Seidenberg from the series\, The Architecture of Silence: Abandoned Lives of the Italian South\, photograph\, courtesy of the artist
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/home-truth-image-making-in-absence-photography-by-steven-seidenberg/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art\, University Arts Building - 1664 N. Virginia St.\, Reno\, NV\, 89557\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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SUMMARY:Three Generations of Polarized Light Art
DESCRIPTION:In the 1960s\, a time of cross-pollination in art and science\, Austine’s engagement with light and optics was shaped by her discovery of the phenomena of polarized light from her first husband\, astronomer and physicist H. John Wood. In 1967\, Austine developed a new light-based medium that she called Polage. By collaging clear cellophane between cross-polarizing filters\, she began producing full color artworks without using any pigments or dyes. \nSelecting for specific wavelengths from the prismatic spectrum of color in natural light produces her color palette. Colors plucked from light are vibrantly alive and will shift and change as the filters rotate or as the viewer moves about\, making the perception of the art an active component of the work. \nIn 1976\, Austine and her husband\, David Comarow moved to the Las Vegas area. They worked together to establish a long-lasting studio practice and refined her Polage medium and methods of display\, leading to many innovations and commissions over the following decades. Their first studio gallery opened in Boulder City\, Nevada\, in 1985. \nThat same year\, Austine’s eldest daughter\, Cara Wood Ginder\, began working for Austine Studios as an art assistant\, fabricator\, and studio manager. This began a longtime artistic partnership with her mother\, which grew into full design collaboration in later years. \nIn 1998\, Austine’s younger daughter\, Erika Wood\, became part of the studio\, later focusing on designing hybrid production methods that enabled Polage artworks to be created in carefully controlled multiples\, comparable to traditional printmaking. \nAt that time\, Austine Studios entered a long-term relationship with Maui Jim sunglasses\, bringing the medium into dialogue with applied optics and polarized-lens technology as they secured an exclusive on Austine Studios artwork in optical boutiques worldwide. \nIn 2018\, Cara accepted the position of full-time lead artist and studio director of Austine Studios. Her daughter\, Charlotte Ginder\, joined the studio in 2019; the third generation to work in the family business of Polage. \nAfter Austine’s sudden passing in 2020\, Cara\, Erika\, and Charlotte kept up the family legacy as the artists of Austine Studios until it closed in 2025. \nAustine’s art is on view in the permanent collections of the Museum of Science\, Boston; the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science; and Swarthmore College\, among others\, appearing in museums\, hospitals\, public spaces\, and private collections around the world. \nThe nearby Spring Mountains Visitor’s Center\, just outside Las Vegas on Mt. Charleston\, features a 75-foot-long Polage art mural celebrating the flora and fauna of the desert that inspired so much of her work. \nToday Cara and Erika have launched a new collaboration\, Lightread Studios\, where they continue their work together creating polarized light artworks and commissions. \nOn exhibit at Sahara West Library\, 9600 W Sahara Ave. Las Vegas\, Nevada\, through May 2\, 2026.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/three-generations-of-polarized-light-art/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Sahara West Library\, 9600 W. Sahara Ave.\, Las Vegas\, Nevada\, 89117
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Visual
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SUMMARY:Notions of Erasure: United By Territory at Metro Gallery Reno City Hall
DESCRIPTION:“Notions of Erasure: United By Territory”Nevada Arts Council\nCity of Reno City HallMetro Gallery\nApril 27 – June 18\, 2026\nThe Metro Gallery presents Notions of Erasure: United By Territory\, an exhibit that provides an opportunity for the residents and visitors to view selected works from the 2023 Nevada Arts Council Visual Arts Fellows.\nThis traveling exhibition\, curated by the Nevada Arts Council’s Artist Services Program\, features 2023 fellows: Jeffrey Burden of Las Vegas\, Glynn Cartledge of Reno\, Gig Depio of Las Vegas\, Miya Hannan of Reno\, Brent Holmes of Las Vegas\, and Bobbie Ann Howell of Las Vegas. Each artist created work independently of one another and with no intention of ever appearing together; yet\, when shown alongside one another\, the exhibit reveals how an artist’s place\, time and environment can create unexpected and unintended connections that share human experiences. This exhibit brings together an extraordinary collection of unique artworks that span multiple media—from intimate drawings and bold paintings to intricate textiles\, delicate cut paper compositions\, and innovative digital creations.\nThe prestigious Nevada Arts Council Fellowship Award provides meaningful financial support and enhanced public recognition to exceptional Nevada artists\, fostering their continued pursuit of artistic excellence and creativity.\nThe exhibit is part of the Nevada Touring Initiative (NTI) Traveling Exhibition Program which delivers high-quality visual arts exhibits to communities throughout the state. It is funded by the State of Nevada and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Nevada Arts Council is a division of the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/notions-of-erasure-united-by-territory-at-metro-gallery-reno-city-hall/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:City Hall Metro Gallery\, 1 E. First St.\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Nevada Touring Initiative,Reception,Visual
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SUMMARY:“Notions of Erasure: United By Territory”  Nevada Arts Council
DESCRIPTION:City of Reno City Hall\nMetro Gallery\nApril 27 – June 18\, 2026\nReception: Thursday\, May 12\, 2026 5–7 p.m. \nReno\, Nevada – Metro Gallery presents Notions of Erasure: United By Territory\, an exhibit that provides an opportunity for the residents and visitors of Reno to view selected works\nfrom the 2023 Nevada Arts Council Visual Arts Fellows. \nThis traveling exhibition\, curated by the Nevada Arts Council’s Artist Services Program\, features 2023 fellows: Jeffrey Burden of Las Vegas\, Glynn Cartledge of Reno\, Gig Depio\nof Las Vegas\, Miya Hannan of Reno\, Brent Holmes of Las Vegas\, and Bobbie Ann Howell of Las Vegas. Each artist created work independently of one another and with no\nintention of ever appearing together; yet\, when shown alongside one another\, the exhibit reveals how an artist’s place\, time and environment can create unexpected\nand unintended connections that share human experiences. This exhibit brings together an extraordinary collection of unique artworks that span multiple media—from intimate\ndrawings and bold paintings to intricate textiles\, delicate cut paper compositions\, and innovative digital creations. \nThe prestigious Nevada Arts Council Fellowship Award provides meaningful financial support and enhanced public recognition to exceptional Nevada artists\, fostering their\ncontinued pursuit of artistic excellence and creativity. \nThe exhibit is part of the Nevada Touring Initiative (NTI) Traveling Exhibition Program\, which delivers high-quality visual arts exhibits to communities throughout the state. It is\nfunded by the State of Nevada and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Nevada Arts Council is a division of the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs. The Nevada Arts Council\, a division of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs\, was created as a state agency in 1967. With offices in Reno and Las Vegas\, Nevada Arts Council programs serve as a catalyst to stimulate artistic\, creative\, cultural\, and economic activity across the state\, enliven its breadth of communities\, ensure lifelong learning in the arts for all Nevadans\, and to encourage public and private support for the arts. \nTo learn more about the exhibition\, visit: https://www.reno.gov/community/arts-culture/city-art-galleries/metro-gallery or www.nevadaartscouncil.com.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/notions-of-erasure-united-by-territory-nevada-arts-council/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:City Hall Metro Gallery\, 1 E. First St.\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Nevada Touring Initiative,Visual
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SUMMARY:Annual “Senior Art Show” 2026   City of Reno McKinley Galleries
DESCRIPTION:McKinley Arts & Culture Center  \nGallery East/West  \nApril 13 – May 21\, 2026  \nArtist Reception: Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026\, 5-7 p.m.   \nReno\, Nevada – Gallery East & West in the McKinley Arts & Culture Center is proud to host the “Senior Artists Exhibit & Show\,” organized by the City of Reno Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. The exhibition will run from April 13 – May 21\, 2026 at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center\, Gallery East and West. The public is invited to attend the artists’ reception on Tuesday\, May 5\, 2026\, from 5–7 p.m.  \nIn honor of Older Americans Month this May\, the exhibit celebrates seniors’ creativity. This is the fourth annual senior artist exhibit that showcases work by Reno residents aged 60 or older. The show includes a variety of mediums including painting\, photography\, macramé\, needlepoint\, crochet\, sculpture\, pottery\, jewelry\, glass art\, and more.  \nThe McKinley Gallery is one of three galleries operated by the City of Reno and open to the public\, free of charge\, Monday-Friday\, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. To learn more\, please visit: McKinley Gallery East and West | City of Reno Metro Gallery 
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/annual-senior-art-show-2026-city-of-reno-mckinley-galleries/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:McKinley Arts  and Cultural Center\, 925 Riverside Dr.\, Reno\, NV\, 89503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Reception
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SUMMARY:Flux1: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Sherry Watkins - North Las Vegas
DESCRIPTION:The College of Southern Nevada\, School of Arts & Letters\, and Department of Fine Arts will host a traveling exhibition of acrylic paintings by Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada Performing Arts Center box office supervisor\, Sherry Watkins. Flux1: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Sherry Watkins\, will open on Tuesday\, July 1\, 2025\, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN Henderson Campus (July 1\, 2025 – Oct. 31\, 2025)\, the Charleston Campus (Nov. 1\, 2025 – Feb. 28\, 2026)\, and the North Las Vegas Campus (March 1\, 2026 – June 30\, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026\, at 6 p.m. in the North Las Vegas Campus\, Tyrone Thompson Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. \nOriginally from Illinois\, Sherry Watkins has lived in Las Vegas for nearly 50 years. She attended Clark High School\, the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas\, and the College of Southern Nevada. Watkins has been painting for over a decade\, working primarily in abstract styles. Her work explores various techniques\, including fluid pouring and original design methods. Watkins uses a wide range of tools and materials to achieve distinctive effects and embraces experimentation and creative risk in her process. While she occasionally paints traditional subjects—such as characters\, still lifes\, and landscapes—Watkins is most drawn to the expressive freedom of abstraction. \nSpeaking of her work\, Watkins states\, “Most of my work comes from trial and error\, a willingness to explore new methods\, opening my boundaries to include what I might not at first be comfortable with\, and sometimes just pure luck. I enjoy the freedom of abstract art. I like the power of creating something that did not previously exist. I have AD/HD. When I was doing more “traditional” painting\, such as still life and landscapes\, I ended up with a lot of unfinished paintings. I would be on to the next idea before finishing what I was working on. With abstract art\, only the artist knows when it is truly finished. Abstract art gave me the freedom to be able to paint without the anxiety of not completing my work and leaving paintings half done.” \nThe CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit CSN Student Unions page for current hours of operation for current hours of operation. \nFor more information\, please call 702-651-4146 or visit CSN Art Gallery page
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/flux1-a-college-of-southern-nevada-traveling-exhibition-featuring-the-work-of-sherry-watkins-north-las-vegas/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:CSN North Las Vegas Art Galleries\, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.\, North Las Vegas\, NV\, 89030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Reception,Visual
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SUMMARY:Prairie Princess/Desert Dandy A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Lauren Myers Reese - Charleston
DESCRIPTION:The College of Southern Nevada\, School of Arts & Letters\, and Department of Fine Arts is now hosting a traveling exhibition of text-based paintings by Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada adjunct faculty\, Lauren Myers Reese. Prairie Princess / Desert Dandy: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Lauren Myers Reese\, opened on Tuesday\, July 1\, 2025\, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN North Las Vegas Campus (July 1\, 2025 – Oct. 31\, 2025)\, the Henderson campus (Nov. 1\, 2025 – Feb. 28\, 2026)\, and the Charleston campus (March 1\, 2026 – June 30\, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Thursday\, Feb. 19\, 2026\, at 6 p.m. in the Henderson Campus Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. \nLauren Myers Reese is an artist\, educator\, and arts administrator\, and currently serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Art & Art History Program at the College of Southern Nevada. Reese received his Master of Fine Arts in visual art from the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas in 2022 and his Bachelor in Fine Arts in Studio Art from the University of Oklahoma\, Norman\, in 2012. Reese is a co-founder of the Vegas Institute for Contemporary Engagement\, a research lab for art and experimentation. Before attending UNLV\, Reese worked in a variety of roles\, including independent curator\, arts writer\, nonprofit administrator\, factory worker\, educator\, and art gallery director. Reese’s visual work has been shown across the United States\, Canada\, Mexico\, Scotland\, Estonia\, and Colombia. His writings are found in the Jewish Studies Journal\, Art Focus Oklahoma\, Southwest Contemporary\, and Settlers and Nomads. \nSpeaking of his work\, Reese states\, “This body of work layers texts from a variety of sources on the history of Nevada. These books focus on early and pre-Statehood Nevada\, as well as contemporary issues like gendered work\, sexuality\, labor rights\, and equality as it relates to the recent history of Las Vegas and Nevada. Combining historical nonfiction and accounts of the Las Vegas and Nevada area pre- and post-statehood\, the work layers text to create alternative narratives\, and puts a highlight on the missing parts of the narratives from traditional histories of the West. By layering texts from both historical first-hand accounts\, primary sources\, and contemporary artists living in Las Vegas\, the words combine and layer to create a miasma of time. Time collapses as texts from a variety of writers and eras are layered on top of each other. It is a reimagined story and historical fiction told through the spaces between the words.” \nThe CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit CSN Student Unions page for current hours of operation for current hours of operation. \nFor more information\, please call 702-651-4146 or visit CSN Art Gallery page.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/prairie-princess-desert-dandy-a-college-of-southern-nevada-traveling-exhibition-featuring-the-work-of-lauren-myers-reese-charleston/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:CSN Charleston Campus Student Union Art Gallery\, Student Union Building\, 6375 W. Charleston Blvd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89146\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Reception,Visual
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SUMMARY:All That You Ever Wanted/Todo Lo Que Siempre Quisistes: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring  the work of Orlando Montenegro - Henderson
DESCRIPTION:The College of Southern Nevada\, School of Arts & Letters\, and Department of Fine Arts will host a traveling exhibition of mixed media artworks by Central American-born\, Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada adjunct faculty\, Orlando Montenegro. All That You Ever Wanted/Todo Lo Que Siempre Quisistes: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Orlando Montenegro\, will open on Tuesday\, July 1\, 2025\, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN Charleston campus (July 1\, 2025 – Oct. 31\, 2025)\, the North Las Vegas campus (Nov. 1\, 2025 – Feb. 28\, 2026)\, and the Henderson campus (March 1\, 2026 – June 30\, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Thursday\, Nov. 13\, 2025\, at 6 p.m. in the North Las Vegas Campus Tyrone Thompson Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. \nSpeaking of his life\, Montenegro says\, “I was born in Central America in the early 1980s. My father was a lawyer\, and he got into some trouble\, and my mother was an accountant\, and she did not like the government at the time. They immigrated to the United States sometime in the late 80s because it seemed better economically\, and they ended up working in casinos. I have two younger siblings who are nurses\, and they are also married to nurses. I once almost passed out giving blood and looking at a documentary where there was blood\, and I was not good at math in school\, but I liked to draw. My Spanish vocabulary is not that good\, but I can speak and read some of it at a basic level. I prefer to talk in English if I have to. It’s impressive how people can interpret words and images differently when they see things from their own point of view\, and how their upbringing\, education\, and beliefs affect that point of view.” \nRegarding his work\, Montenegro continues\, “We live in the richest country in the world\, but it’s a pyramid scheme. I had surgery with insurance and paid an inflated amount\, only to get another bill in the mail. I wish we had decent public transportation because gas is expensive\, and people drive irresponsibly. I wanted to rent\, but my mortgage is cheaper because I moved into a house before the pandemic. Home insurance and car insurance are also a scam\, but I need them just in case. I don’t buy juice anymore\, or cereal\, or Mexican Coca-Cola. The price went up\, and my Doctor said I should eat fruit and I should just drink water\, because I need to worry about diabetes. He said juice is a scam. \nI started using things like newspapers and food packaging because they relate to consumption and the economy. Food packaging is discardable\, and it can be aesthetically pleasing depending on how it is designed. Advertisements can be beautiful or seductive\, but the food flyers that I get in the mail are not considered beautiful. I am not saying they are either. I see some graffiti around town while driving\, and I like the bold colors and line work. Some of it does not make sense and feels abstract or nonrepresentational. I don’t really remember what I thought when I first saw Andy Warhol’s soup can art in Professor Rico’s Art History class some twenty years ago. I am sure that at the time\, I thought the book and his lectures were all gobbledygook because “art is supposed to be beautiful”. \nThe CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit the CSN Student Unions page for current hours of operation for current hours of operation. \nFor more information\, please call 702-651-4146 or visit CSN Art Gallery page.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/all-that-you-ever-wanted-todo-lo-que-siempre-quisistes-a-college-of-southern-nevada-traveling-exhibition-featuring-the-work-of-orlando-montenegro-henderson/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:CSN Henderson Campus Art Galleries\, 700 College Drive\, Henderson\, 89002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Reception,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="College of Southern Nevada Art Galleries":MAILTO:artgallery@csn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T002654
CREATED:20260424T200312Z
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SUMMARY:Douglas County - FREE "Art with Heart" Workshop - Grant Funded NAC / NEA
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “Art with Heart\,” a free creative workshop series generously funded in part by the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. The program is designed to support self-expression\, connection\, and healing through art. Open to ages 15 and older\, this series guides participants through clay and oil pastel projects in a supportive\, community-centered environment. No artistic experience needed \nMondays\, 10:30 a.m.-noon\, beginning April 27 through June 15\, 2026.  (No Class – May 25 and June 8). Sponsored by the Suicide Prevention Network (SPN) Douglas County\, Nevada. All Supplies Included. \nSessions led by Nevada Arts Council Roster Artist/Inventor of the Oil Pastel Smudge technique: Carol Foldvary-Anderson. She will be guiding us though some exciting ways to play with air dry clay for the first session of 6\, later creating beautiful art of hearts working with a template of simple shapes in the medium of oil pastel. All classes and exhibit will be held at the Douglas County Minden Library. \nGroup workshops are an exciting place to gather and share conversation.  The Suicide Prevention Network (SPN) and health statistics have found bringing people together in art activities is healing. Space is limited. Call for more information and to register: SPN 775-783-1510.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/douglas-county-free-art-with-heart-workshop-grant-funded-nac-nea/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Douglas County Library\, 1625 Library Lane\, Minden\, 89423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Exhibit,Visual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T002654
CREATED:20260129T213923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T050806Z
UID:82606-1777276800-1777316400@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Poetry Out Loud National Finals
DESCRIPTION:High school Poetry Out Loud State Champions will share prepared readings of selected poetry and represent their state in the 2026 National Poetry Out Loud Finals. Students from all U.S. territories will gather in Washington\, D.C.\, and compete over a span of two days while sharing prepared readings of selected poetry. Venue details to be confirmed. \nThe Poetry Out Loud National Finals will be held in Washington\, D.C.\, from April 27-29\, 2026. The National Semifinals will be held on Tuesday\, April 28\, 2026\, from 9 a.m.–8 p.m. ET. Champions from each state will perform in one of three semifinal groups\, and the top three students from each semifinal group will move on to the Poetry Out Loud National Finals on Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026\, at 7 p.m. ET. \n9 a.m. ET— Champions from Connecticut\, Delaware\, District of Columbia\, Maine\, Maryland\, Massachusetts\, New Hampshire\, New Jersey\, North Carolina\, Ohio\, Pennsylvania\, Rhode Island\, South Carolina\, U.S. Virgin Islands\, Vermont\, Virginia\, and West Virginia. \n1 p.m. ET— Champions from Alabama\, Arkansas\, Florida\, Georgia\, Illinois\, Indiana\, Iowa\, Kansas\, Kentucky\, Louisiana\, Michigan\, Mississippi\, Missouri\, Nebraska\, Oklahoma\, Puerto Rico\, Tennessee\, and Wisconsin. \n5 p.m. ET— Champions from Alaska\, American Samoa\, Arizona\, California\, Colorado\, Guam\, Hawaii\, Idaho\, Minnesota\, Montana\, Nevada\, New Mexico\, North Dakota\, Oregon\, South Dakota\, Texas\, Utah\, Washington\, and Wyoming.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/poetry-out-loud-national-finals/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC\, Venue TBC\, TBC\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Literary,Performing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T002654
CREATED:20260424T191522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T191522Z
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SUMMARY:[Around the Table] A Journal Crafting and Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Nevada Humanities for an afternoon of creativity and reflection. Begin by personalizing your own journal with provided stickers\, markers\, and collage materials. Next\, add to your journal through free-writing prompts on themes related to food\, community\, and shared traditions. The workshop will conclude with an optional group sharing activity. \nWhether you love to craft\, enjoy journaling\, or have never tried either\, allow your creativity to flow through communal crafting and personal reflection. Slow down and intentionally connect with your thoughts and create a special object you can come back to again and again. \nJournals and crafting supplies will be provided; participants are welcome to bring their own journals and supplies. \nSpace for this event is limited\, and registration is required. Free while supplies last. \n\n\n\nNevada Humanities acknowledges Arts for All Nevada for their support of this program. \nAround the Table programming is produced by Nevada Humanities as part of the national initiative By the People: Conversations Beyond 250\, which is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners\, and was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/around-the-table-a-journal-crafting-and-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Arts for All Nevada\, 250 Court Street\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshops and Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T002654
CREATED:20260407T211308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T124800Z
UID:83183-1777165200-1777215600@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Sagebrush to Sandstone: Prose Form Workshop with Katie Karnehm-Esh
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of National Poetry Month\, join Nevada Humanities and the Bristlecone General Store in Baker for a weekend of creativity and connection! Led by Katie Karnehm-Esh\, Humanities Center Coordinator at Great Basin College\, these workshops embrace Nevada’s alluring landscape and your creative powers. \nOn Sunday\, April 26\, 2026\, from 1-3 p.m.\, explore forms of prose poetry and flash nonfiction using selections from Sagebrush to Sandstone and images from Nevada landscapes! Participants will craft short pieces that combine the language of poetry with the form of prose. This workshop will build on Saturday’s workshop\, but can be taken on its own. Participants might want to bring photographs\, etc.\, to use as inspiration. \nReserve your spot by calling the Stargazer Inn: 775-234-7323 \nThis program is sponsored by a grant from White Pine County Tourism and Recreation in partnership with White Pine Main Street\, the Humanities Center at Great Basin College\, and Nevada Humanities. This program is also supported with funding by the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at Brigham Young University.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/sagebrush-to-sandstone-prose-form-workshop-with-katie-karnehm-esh/
LOCATION:Bristlecone General Store\, 115 S. Baker Avenue\, Baker\, 89311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshops and Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T002654
CREATED:20251124T232855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T102153Z
UID:77805-1777122000-1777136400@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Always back to Nevada: Craig Sheppard and art at the University of Nevada\, Reno
DESCRIPTION:The John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art at the University of Nevada\, Reno proudly announces its exhibition\, “Always back to Nevada” Craig Sheppard and art at the University of Nevada\, Reno”\, a curatorial project opening Dec. 9\, 2025\, through April 26\, 2026 at the Northeastern Nevada Museum. Curated by executive director and chief curator Stephanie Gibson\, “Always back to Nevada” showcases the constant oscillation of styles and experimental Nevada-centric works of the university’s Sheppard Gallery founding collector\, Craig Sheppard. \nImage: Craig Sheppard\, The Couriers\, oil on canvas\, n.d.\, collection of the John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/always-back-to-nevada-craig-sheppard-and-art-at-the-university-of-nevada-reno/2026-04-25/10/
LOCATION:Northeastern Nevada Museum\, 1515 Idaho St.\, Elko\, NV\, 89801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art":MAILTO:thelilley@unr.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T002654
CREATED:20260316T224244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T072643Z
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SUMMARY:Yari Ostovany – Paintings | Savage Mystic Gallery\, Reno | April 2–25\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Savage Mystic Gallery in Reno\, Nevada\, is pleased to present “Yari Ostovany: Paintings\,” a solo exhibition of works by abstract painter Yari Ostovany\, on view April 2 through April 25\, 2026. \nOstovany’s paintings explore the expressive possibilities of abstraction through layered color\, gestural mark-making\, and luminous surfaces. Drawing on influences ranging from the spiritual traditions of Persian art and poetry to the legacy of Western abstraction\, his work creates contemplative visual spaces where intuition\, memory\, and presence converge. \nWorking primarily in oil on canvas\, Ostovany builds his paintings through successive layers of color and texture. Forms emerge\, dissolve\, and reappear across the surface\, suggesting shifting fields of energy\, atmosphere\, and light. \nOstovany studied art as an undergraduate at the University of Nevada\, Reno\, and received his Master of Fine Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1995. His work has been exhibited widely in the United States and internationally\, including exhibitions in Paris\, London\, Cologne\, New York\, Los Angeles\, and Tehran. \nThe exhibition will conclude with an artist reception on April 25 from 6–9 p.m. Visitors will have an opportunity to meet the artist and view the exhibition on its final day. \nExhibition Details: \nYari Ostovany: Paintings\nSavage Mystic Gallery\n836 E Second Street\nReno\, NV 89502 \nApril 2 through April 25\, 2026\nArtist Reception: April 25\, 6–9 p.m. \nsavagemysticart.com\n775-444-4605
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/yari-ostovany-paintings-savage-mystic-gallery-reno-april-2-25-2026/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Savage Mystic Gallery\, 836 E. Second St.\, Reno\, NV\, 89502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Savage Mystic Gallery":MAILTO:savagemysticart@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T002654
CREATED:20250722T162544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T162544Z
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SUMMARY:Caribbean Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:Sample the traditions\, music\, and flavors of the Caribbean. Bring a blanket or low back chair and enjoy a day of performances that will include calypso\, reggae\, traditional Cuban music and sounds direct from the Caribbean.  Also featuring children’ activities\, community exhibitors\, artisan vendor booths\, a variety of food trucks\, and an alcohol vendor. Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza is outdoors. Ice chests permitted for water only. Parking is available throughout Lorenzi Park grounds. Pets will not be permitted inside the festival plaza.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/caribbean-heritage-festival/
LOCATION:Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza\, 770 Twin Lakes Drive\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Festival,Performing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T002654
CREATED:20260416T051506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T191131Z
UID:83058-1777114800-1777118400@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Black History Storytime with Melvin Stringer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Black History Storytime with Melvin Stringer\, where stories of resilience\, culture\, and achievement come to life. This engaging event invites children and families to celebrate Black history through storytelling\, inspiration\, and community connection. Come listen\, learn\, and be inspired! Celebrating Black History 365. RSVP: MCBLASVEGAS2022@gmail.com
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/black-history-storytime-with-melvin-stringer/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Multicultural Bookstore Las Vegas\, 2027 Revere St.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melvin Stringer":MAILTO:mcblasvegas2022@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T002654
CREATED:20260424T185705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T185705Z
UID:82592-1777111200-1777132800@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:[Around the Table] Cui-Zines Workshop at Our Mothers' Gardens Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate stories\, family\, and creativity at Our Mothers’ Gardens Book Festival—where words bloom live! Bring your friends and family for a fun\, inspiring day filled with books\, creativity\, culinary delights\, and community vibes. \nJoin Nevada Humanities and workshop leaders Mei-Mei Mijares and Niko Mendoza for a zine-making workshop at the Our Mothers’ Gardens Book Festival on Saturday\, April 25\, 2026\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Obodo Urban Farm in Las Vegas. During this drop-in workshop and activity\, participants will have the chance to create zines that celebrate our family recipes\, stories\, and communities in Nevada. \nThis zine-making workshop is free and open to the public. All materials and instruction will be provided\, and no prior experience is needed. \nAround the Table programming is produced by Nevada Humanities as part of the national initiative By the People: Conversations Beyond 250\, which is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners\, and was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/around-the-table-cui-zines-workshop-at-our-mothers-gardens-book-festival/
LOCATION:Obodo Community Gardens\, 1300 C St.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Festival,Workshops and Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T002654
CREATED:20260406T195907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T121828Z
UID:83174-1777111200-1777132800@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Nevada\, P.S. I Love You Postcard Project at the Henderson Reads Book Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Nevada Humanities on Saturday\, April 26\, 2026\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, at the 2026 Henderson Reads Book Festival\, presented by the City of Henderson at Water Street Plaza. Nevada Humanities invites Nevadans of all ages to send art postcards flying across the Silver State. Create your own hand-made art postcard and write a short message about what you love about Nevada. The Nevada P.S. I Love You Postcard Project is an ongoing program to connect Nevadans across the state by sharing the things we love about Nevada. This project is free and open to all ages\, while supplies last. \nFor more information contact: Bobbie Ann Howell\, bahowell@nevadahumanities.org\, 702-800-4670
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/nevada-p-s-i-love-you-postcard-project-at-the-henderson-reads-book-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Water Street Plaza\, 240 S. Water St.\, Henderson\, NV\, 89015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Festival,Visual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T090000
DTSTAMP:20260429T002654
CREATED:20260330T204232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T121254Z
UID:83171-1777107600-1777107600@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Sagebrush to Sandstone: Trail Hike and Poetry Workshop with Katie Karnehm-Esh
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of National Poetry Month\, join Nevada Humanities and the Bristlecone General Store in Baker for a weekend of creativity and connection! Led by Katie Karnehm-Esh\, Humanities Center Coordinator at Great Basin College\, these workshops embrace Nevada’s alluring landscape and your creative powers. \nOn Saturday\, April 25\, 2026\, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.\, arrive at the Bristlecone General Store in Baker. Participants will then drive to the Pole Canyon Trailhead in Great Basin National Park where Karnehm-Esh will lead a two-mile hike on this easy-moderate trail with low elevation gain. Participants will then return to the trailhead picnic area for a writing session focused on our senses and connection with nature. \nBring a journal\, writing materials\, water\, and snacks. Wear layers of clothing\, sunscreen\, and a hat. \nReserve your spot by calling the Stargazer Inn at 775-234-7323. \n\n\n\nThis program is sponsored by a grant from White Pine County Tourism & Recreation in partnership with White Pine Main Street\, the Humanities Center at Great Basin College\, and Nevada Humanities. This program is also supported with funding by the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at Brigham Young University.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/sagebrush-to-sandstone-trail-hike-and-poetry-workshop-with-katie-karnehm-esh/
LOCATION:Bristlecone General Store\, 115 S. Baker Avenue\, Baker\, 89311\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary,Workshops and Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T013000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T002654
CREATED:20260330T231403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T121624Z
UID:83173-1777080600-1777127400@www.nvartscouncil.org
SUMMARY:Collaborative Storytelling and the Creation of Loreloop\, a Nevada-Based TRPG
DESCRIPTION:Join Nevada Humanities and narrative designer Ashley Warren at the third annual LegendCon taking place at East Las Vegas Library on Saturday\, April 25\, 2026. During this session\, participants will join Warren to learn more about TRPGs as a collaborative storytelling medium and the creation of Loreloop: The World We Live In\, The World We Create. Loreloop was created by Nevada Humanities and is inspired by Nevada’s past\, present\, and future. Participants will be guided through creating their own Loreloop characters and learn about the project’s development. \nA tabletop role-playing game is an interactive group story where your decisions determine the outcome. Participants will embark on a mission from Loreloop to solve a mystery in an abandoned atomic testing community. Exploring an underground laboratory uncovers one scientist’s dream of a better future. \nNo previous tabletop gaming experience needed. Loreloop is recommended for ages 13 and up. \nThis is a program of Nevada Humanities. LegendCon is a free\, public event produced and hosted by the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. For more information\, call the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District at 702-507-3532.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/collaborative-storytelling-and-the-creation-of-loreloop-a-nevada-based-trpg/
LOCATION:East Las Vegas Community Center\, 250 N. Eastern Ave.\, Las Vegas\, 89101\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Workshops and Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260425T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T002654
CREATED:20260311T202310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T124958Z
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SUMMARY:Sagebrush to Sandstone: Spring Haiku Workshop with John Arsenault
DESCRIPTION:Rain gives way to warm\nSun. Shine on my face. Smiles\nGreet chirping joy birds. \nJoin Nevada Humanities and local poet and educator John Arsenault on Saturday\, April 25\, 2026\, from 1-2 p.m. for a Sagebrush to Sandstone workshop celebrating the art and beauty of haiku in the spring time. This workshop will take place indoors at the Huffaker Historic Schoolhouse at Bartley Ranch Park in Reno\, and include a brief outdoor walk. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about a brief history of haiku and draft and practice their own haiku inspired by nature. \nThis workshop is open to participants of all ages and skill levels. Pencil and paper will be provided. \nSpace for this event is limited\, and registration in advance is required.  \n\n\n\nThis program is supported with funding by the Charles Redd Center for Western Studies at Brigham Young University.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/sagebrush-to-sandstone-spring-haiku-workshop-with-john-arsenault/
LOCATION:Bartley Ranch Regional Park\, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road\, Reno\, NV\, 89511\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Literary,Workshops and Webinars
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SUMMARY:Clark County Youth Theatre Summer Musical Auditions
DESCRIPTION:Clark County Youth Theatre’s FIRST youth production is gearing up for Summer 2026\, and we’re looking for passionate\, creative\, and enthusiastic young performers to join the cast! Whether you’ve been on stage for years or you’re dreaming of your very first audition\, this is your chance to shine\, learn\, and be part of an unforgettable theatrical experience. We welcome actors\, singers\, dancers\, and anyone excited to explore the magic of live performance.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/clark-county-youth-theatre-summer-musical-auditions/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Desert Breeze Community Center\, 8275 Spring Mountain Rd\, Las Vegas\, 89117
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Performing,Visual
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SUMMARY:ZAP 20th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 20 years of public art with Commissioner James B. Gibson and the Clark County Public Arts Office! The ZAP! Utility Box program—which showcases local artists and brightens our streets—is marking its 20th anniversary at Sunset Park. Come enjoy the fresh air and see how public art transforms our community. \nThe ZAP 20th Anniversary will be held on Friday\, April 24\, from 3-6 p.m. at Sunset Park\, and will feature live painting by three local artists\, art vendors\, and live entertainment. Attendees will learn the history of ZAP through the pop-up ZAP museum\, meet some of the past ZAP artists\, and experience a performance from the Clark County Poet Laureate. Attendees can also participate in the ZAP raffle to win Clark County Public Arts memorabilia\, sign up for a short bird walk with the Red Rock Audubon Society\, and create mini-ZAP boxes through the workshop led by a past ZAP artist. \nThe Clark County Public Arts Office will also unveil the new ZAP logo\, created by one of the original ZAP artists\, Shan Michael Evans. Evans created the original ZAP logo back in 2005 and recently revamped it for ZAP’s 20th anniversary. \nDuring the event\, Commissioner Gibson will highlight the 12 ZAP 20 artists who recently designed and painted 13 boxes around Sunset Park this past winter. \n“Clark County’s ZAP program continues to highlight local artists and beautify our neighborhoods. 20 years is a wonderful milestone for this program\, and we look forward to more years of public art to come\,” Gibson said. “The ZAP 20 boxes have given color and life to Sunset Park\, adding more places for the community to enjoy public art.” \nZAP 20 consists of 12 local artists who were chosen to paint 13 utility boxes in and around Sunset Park. Arthur Richmond\, Cheyne Ellett\, Dominique Chavira\, Doris Martinez\, Isabela Jimenez\, Jeannette Hall\, Jorge Ceja\, Joyce Guerrero\, Juan Cuevas\, Meghan Dragon\, Shan Michael Evans\, and Victoria Hart. These artists were chosen for their unique styles\, thoughtful designs\, and connection to Sunset Park. Painting began in January of 2026 and was completed by February 2026. Please join us in celebrating these artists and their completed work during the ZAP 20th Anniversary event.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/zap-20th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Sunset Park\, 2911 E Sunset Rd\, Las Vegas\, NV\, NV\, 89120
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Literary
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SUMMARY:Watercolor Nature Journaling Drop-in Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an art session in the surrounding beauty of Corn Creek. Nature journaling is a meaningful way to connect to a place and to record our surroundings with data and creativity. \nOur Artist in Resident\, Jess Moore will share basic nature journaling skills and share prompts to guide your work. Everyone is an artist with nature journaling. Artists of all ages are invited to participate. \nCome for a drop-in watercolor nature journaling session. All materials provided. Please come prepared for casual exploration outdoors on the Corn Creek trails.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/watercolor-nature-journaling-drop-in-sessions/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Corn Creek Visitor Center\, 16001 Corn Creek Rd\,\, NV\, Las Vegas\, 89124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Class,Exhibit,Visual,Workshops and Webinars
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SUMMARY:Incorporating Real-World Issues in Fiction with Author Kim Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Incorporating Real-World Issues in Fiction with Author Kim Johnson\nFriday\, April 24\, 2026\nKasner Academic Building\, 1st floor Auditorium\n1-3 p.m. \nJoin us for an afternoon with renowned author Kim Johnson. This interactive session focuses on integrating real-world social\, political\, and environmental issues into fiction. Discover methods for researching current and historical topics and weaving them seamlessly into your storyline. \nThis event is hosted by the Office for the Arts and the Marydean Martin Writers’ Project in partnership with the City of Henderson and the Henderson Reads Book Festival.\nThings to Know \n\nPlease bring the writing materials of your choice.\nAuthor signing and light refreshments to follow.\nThis event is free and open to the public.\nParking at Nevada State University is free.\n\nWe also invite you to meet the author at the Henderson Reads Festival at the Water Street Plaza on Saturday\, April 25\, 2026.
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/incorporating-real-world-issues-in-fiction-with-author-kim-johnson/
LOCATION:Nevada State University\, 1300 Nevada State Drive\, Henderson\, NV\, 89002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary,Reception,Workshops and Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260423T090000
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SUMMARY:Artist In Action: Jon Edmondo
DESCRIPTION:Stop by Darkshot Coffee\, grab a hot or cold beverage\, check out local art provided by the Artist Co-op Gallery of Reno\, and\nmeet the Artist In Action: \nJon Edmondo \nThursday\, April 23\, 2026\, from 9 a.m.-noon \nLocated at:\nDarkshot Coffee\nIn the lobby\, 300 E. 2nd St.\, #101\nReno\, NV 89501 \nAbout The Artist:\nJon Edmondo grew up in Marin County\, California\, and spent his early days hiking and biking the roads and trails of the rolling California hills. Edmondo always had an interest in art and eventually graduated from college with a degree in graphic design from the University of the Pacific. Edmondo not only studied graphic design\, but he also studied painting under the tutelage of Master Pastelist and painter Gil Dellinger. Jon now lives close to the Sierra Nevada\, where he spends much of his time enjoying the outdoors with his wife and two daughters.\nThe creative process has always intrigued Edmondo\, and he constantly strives to create strong compositions with bold color and interesting subject matter. Edmondo states\, “I yearn to create images of places or things that create an emotional connection for the viewer – evoking special memories of places visited or past experiences”. Edmondo has been influenced by the French Impressionists and early California artists like William Wendt\, Edgar Payne\, Thomas Hill\, and Albert Bierstadt. He is also influenced by many contemporary artists such as Matt Smith\, Scott Christiansen\, Jean LeGassick\, Clyde Aspevig\, and others. Edmondo enjoys viewing and studying other artists’ work to learn more about what makes a great painting!\nBefore Edmondo leaves this land of ours\, he hopes to deliver work that is bold\, fresh\, and reflects his love of visual design and nature!
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/artist-in-action-jon-edmondo/
LOCATION:Darkshot Coffee\, 300 E. Second St.\, Reno\, NV\, 89501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly,Visual
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SUMMARY:Las Vegas Writers Conference
DESCRIPTION:HWG is excited to present our 23rd conference! We offer activities for all writers—exceptional Faculty Sessions\, a Keynote\, Pitches to Agents and Editors\, Q&A panels\, and a separate Master Class. Registrants can attend the full conference or attend a single day. Remember\, as a non-profit organization\, we aim to keep costs low to encourage all writers to participate!
URL:https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/las-vegas-writers-conference/
LOCATION:Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino\, 5111 Boulder Hwy\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literary,Meeting,Professional Development,Workshops and Webinars
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