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What America 250 Means to Henderson Join the City of Henderson on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 9-10 a.m. at Pecos Legacy Park for the celebration of our newest series of murals! “Gradients of Green Valley” was inspired by feedback from our community on what America 250 means to them. Come meet the artist, Miguel Hernandez and hear from the Nevada Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts about the significance and impact of this artwork on our community. Event is free, and open to all. About the Artwork from the Artist, Miguel Hernandez I wanted to paint a reflection of the surrounding community through gradients of color and the ideas gathered from meeting with them as well. Understanding that this is a celebratory project commemorating 250 years of America, it was important to me to listen and learn about the park, its patrons and events before beginning the process...
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Left of Center Art Gallery Is pleased to present: Preservation of Life, Art and Culture Work by artist Djibril N’Doye Display run: January 17 – March 23, 2024 Reception: Saturday, January 20, 2024 Noon – 3:00 p.m. Gallery Hours: Tuesday, by appointment Wednesday – Friday, noon – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. All exhibits… Continue reading Art Exhibition – Preservation of Life, Art, and Culture by Djibril N’Doye
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New Mural at the Winchester Dondero Cultural Center Commissioner Segerblom and Clark County’s Office of Public Art to Unveil ‘Valley of Harmony’ Commissioner Tick Segerblom and Clark County’s Office of Public Arts are delighted to announce the dedication ceremony for the captivating mural "Valley of Harmony" by artist Matthew Murphy. The unveiling ceremony is scheduled… Continue reading Valley of Harmony Mural Dedication
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Kathy Nelson is a poet and a 2024 Nevada Arts Council Artist Fellow* As a relative newcomer to the area, she writes poetry about the northern Nevada landscape and ecosystem in order to acquaint herself with the area’s beauty and distinct character. Kathy will share herexperience and her poetry as well as answer questions.
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Clark County District Semi-Final Nevada Poetry Out Loud Competition Poetry Out Loud (POL) is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. Clark County students will recite poems from the Poetry Out Loud… Continue reading Poetry Out Loud – Clark County District Semi-Finals |
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Downtown Modernists, a private, northern Nevada art club, presents their first group show, In the Know. In the Now. The exhibition features non-representational, abstract paintings by participating members, Joanna Drakos, Jutta Gietl, Ashley Gottlieb, April Gratrix, Andrea Laue, and Tina Mokuaku. A reception is scheduled for Saturday, February 17th from 12 noon to 4:00 pm.
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Youth ages 8-14 are invited to contribute to a public artwork in this hands-on workshop. Participants will be led by artist Hue to use fabric and cardboard in answering your… Continue reading Compassionate Curiosity: Youth Arts Workshop with Hue
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Discover new releases & unique artwork from dozens of Las Vegas area authors and artists. These books & art make great gifts for Valentine's Day, birthdays, & special occasions! Join… Continue reading 2024 Authors & Artists Fair |
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Youth ages 9-17 are invited to learn about African mask making traditions and contribute to a sculptural public work at Whitney Recreation Center. Participants will be led by artist Brent Holmes in African mask making traditions, highlighting the regional practices of the Bobo in Burkina Faso. Work will create sculptures that respond to these traditions.… Continue reading African Masks: Youth Arts Workshop with Brent Holmes
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Join us in February 7th for an informative workshop on Entertainment Law for Filmmakers. Co-sponsored by the Sports & Entertainment Law Section of the State Bar of Nevada & in partnership with @lvccld Come to the West Charleston Library Lecture Hall for a discussion on the following topics: * Copyright and Trademark Issues * Choice… Continue reading Film Nevada Workshop Series |
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Reno’s Favorite Block Party is BACK! Come celebrate love at the Heart Beat of Reno Festival, a two-day Valentine’s Block Party extravaganza featuring over 45 of Reno’s best house DJs, interactive art and activities, local vendors, delicious food, and oh, so much more. Heart Beat’s hub on East 4th Street is a block of five… Continue reading Heart Beat of Reno Festival
$46 – $60
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Featuring the UNR percussion ensemble, the World percussion ensemble, the Northern NV All-Star Highschool percussion ensemble, and guest artist Sean Collins, Vibraphone, and his group The Folktet. Free parking in the Whalen Garage
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It is grant season at the Nevada Arts Council! Join staff in one of our webinars for nonprofit and municipal organizations. A recording of the 1/25 Project Grant for Organizations webinar can be found here. We will be providing a general session on our Project Grant for Artists - Cycle A and Folklife Artist and… Continue reading Project Grant for Artists Cycle A Information Session |
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Lee Lanier, of Lee Lanier Paints Art Gallery located in the Arts Factory, has created this interactive exhibit inviting viewers to write the narratives for his quirky, acrylic paintings. Lanier created the exhibit based on his opinion that visitors to LLPAG often had more interesting interpretations of his paintings than he did. The characters in… Continue reading Lee Lanier: You Write the Story |
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It is grant season at the Nevada Arts Council! Join staff in one of our webinars for nonprofit and municipal organizations. We will be providing a general session on our Project Grant for Artists - Cycle A and Folklife Artist and Community Grants explaining more about these grants and requirements. We will also have a… Continue reading Folklife Grants Information Session
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Join Community Arts Development Specialist Erica Hill for this workshop delving into grant narratives. Learn about the elements important for a good grant narratives, see case examples from our highest scoring grantees, and get inspired to tell your story. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Feb 14, 2024 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US… Continue reading Telling Your Story in Grant Applications: How to Write a Great Grant Narrative
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Join Professor Stephanie Sant’Ambrogio for her final faculty recital with Pianist Jeffrey Skyes in a program celebrating Love for Valentine’s Day with works by Fritz Kreisler, Clara Schumann, Edward Elgar, William Grant Still, Johannes Brahms & more, plus a world premier performance of “Litanies…” for solo violin by NV based composer Monica Houghton! Parking Information:… Continue reading Love Letters: A Faculty Farewell Recital & Celebration of Valentine’s Day
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Calling all teens! Are you interested in art and wellness? This workshop will explore quilting as a form of community building. You’ll craft your own fabric patches and learn how to attach them on to our community quilt. The focus on the workshop is to demonstrate the positive impact that creativity and community has on… Continue reading Community Quiltmaking – Youth Art Workshop with Shereen Sun
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For the first time in northern Nevada experience one of the most iconic and dynamic modern dance ensembles of our time, the Paul Taylor Dance Company, which has been innovating and transforming the artform of modern dance since 1954. With a history of multidisciplinary collaborations, passionate expression and thrilling athleticism, the Company is known worldwide… Continue reading Artown Encore Series: Paul Taylor Dance Company |
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Get ready for an unforgettable Valentine's event filled with dining, laughter, music and memories that will last a lifetime! Join us for an exciting evening at Piper's Opera House. The perfect way to celebrate with your special Valentine. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of the historic opera house while enjoying a fine dinner and with… Continue reading Lacy J Dalton and David John – A Valentines Evening to Remember
$75
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WORKSHOP Poetry & Poses: A Monthly Series with Emily Hoover Winchester Dondero Cultural Center Saturday, January 27, 2024 3:00 – 5:00 PM Yogis practice physical postures (called asanas) and breathwork (called pranayama) to prepare for meditation. Writing is one form of meditation. Poetry & Poses is a two-hour workshop series that blends breath with movement to… Continue reading Free “Poetry & Poses” Monthly Series with Emily Hoover
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David Wilson, in his debut exhibition "Figures & Fantasy," unveils a captivating world where gestures transcend into expressive tales. His work, a fusion of life drawing and fantasy illustrations, encapsulates movement, light, and the vivid personalities of characters. Influenced by the whimsical genius of Bill Watterson and the dynamic artistry of Albert Uderzo, David seamlessly… Continue reading “Figures & Fantasy” – Illustrations by David Wilson |
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2 events,On display February 19 through April 12, 2024. The exhibit features 14 two-dimensional artworks curated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas’ Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art’s permanent collection. This exhibit is funded by Nevada Art Council and National Endowment for the Arts. If you would like to participate in a future exhibit, fill out… Continue reading Meaning is Always Here Art Exhibit
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Call Summary To many, the very existence of humanity, figuratively and literally, is hanging by a thread. From the nightly news, the existential threats include our democracy, our health, our ability to live on our planet. Artists from all disciplines can creatively make the passionate plea to change the story and change the culture to… Continue reading Call for Art: Hanging By A Thread
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Full Scope Workshop for February will be a presentation by Geovany Uranda, Clark County Public Art Office Curator. Geo will cover topics that pertain to gallery practices, submissions under Clark County Public Art Office requirements, and Gallery process for each of the Clark County Public Art galleries. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer… Continue reading Full Scope Workshop – Gallery Practices
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Shaun Griffin’s soulful poetry and engagement with Nevada communities make him one of the state’s most well-loved literary figures. He is the author of This is What the Desert Surrenders, Bathing in the River of Ashes and Woodsmoke, Wind and the Peregrine, among others. Recurring themes in his poetry are "... family, landscape and work… Continue reading A Conversation with Shaun Griffin |
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Join 6-WIRE for a free, family-friend, interactive performance and Q&A. Learn how this ensemble brings Eastern and Western cultures together in creative concert productions that celebrate diversity while transforming the way classical music is experienced. Inspired by the historical connection between the erhu (the two-string Chinese violin) and the four-stringed Wester violin – both essential… Continue reading Interactive Performance & Discussion with 6-WIRE
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The Washoe County School District Honor Jazz ensemble will perform works together with the UNR Jazz Lab 1 ensemble.
Free – $5.00
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The Performing Arts Series presents 6-wire Trio. Inspired by the historical connection between the Erhu, the Chinese 2-stringed violin, and the 4-stringed Western violin – both essential leading instruments, 6-WIRE was founded in 2010 by two virtuoso musicians: violinist Xiang Gao and erhu master Cathy Yang, who compose and perform contemporary, classical, chamber, world music,… Continue reading Performing Arts Series presents 6- WIRE
$5 – $40
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Come Experience Black Life Ordinary The Clark County Office of Public Arts is thrilled to present our annual Black History Month exhibition with this year’s theme of Black Life Ordinary. The exhibit will be located inside the Clark County Government Center’s Rotunda Gallery and will be exhibiting from Monday, January 15, 2024, through Thursday, February… Continue reading Black Life Ordinary Reception
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Join the School of Music in celebration of our spectacular faculty. The evening will feature the grand Poulenc Sextet for Piano, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet and Bassoon, selections of vocal music, and a world premiere of “A Dance is a Kind of Wish” – a Concertino for Cello and Chamber Ensemble in honor of the University’s… Continue reading (FREE EVENT) School of Music Faculty Recital
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18 year old Angelina studied primarily the Jazz greats, but she has covered more than 80 singers from nearly every genre, and she writes her own original songs, which are various forms of Retro-Pop. You may have seen her sing Bohemian Rhapsody on AGT in 2020. Billie Holiday and Elvis Presley are a couple of… Continue reading Angelina Jordan jazzy retro-pop live concert
$79 – $495
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This is the Annual Honors Concert where we feature the most talented student musicians in the UNR Community.
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The Nevada Wind Ensemble and Concert Winds perform a diverse repertoire of works for wind ensembles large and small. Parking at the Whalen Parking Garage
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