Intersections

the Nevada creative conference

May 30 — June 1

Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa

One South Lake St., Reno


Program Overview

Spend three days connecting with Nevada’s diverse arts and culture community of artists, educators, arts, business, and community leaders. Join us for a full schedule of workshops, art tours, networking, learning, and collaboration opportunities. We look forward to hosting arts leaders from across our state, as well as national and regional organizations.  

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Registration is $75 per person. Registration includes conference sessions, tours, and luncheon on Friday. Attendee is responsible for meals, lodging, and transportation.

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conference lodging

lodging partners

(limited number of discounted rooms available)

RENAISSANCE HOTEL AND SPA

(conference venue)
One Lake St, Reno, NV 89501

$239 per night (5/30 – 6/1)

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COURTYARD by MARRIOTT RENO DOWNTOWN/RIVERFRONT

(.3 miles from conference venue)

1 Ballpark Ln, Reno, NV 89501

$179 per night – standard room (5/30 – 6/1)
$195 per night – riverfront room (5/30 – 6/1)

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other nearby options

CIRCUS CIRCUS HOTEL AND CASINO
(.5 miles from conference venue)

500 N Sierra St, Reno, NV 89503

SILVER LEGACY RESORT CASINO
(.6 miles from conference venue)

407 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501

ELDORADO RENO RESORT AND CASINO 

(.3 miles from conference venue)

345 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES RENO AIRPORT 

(2.2 miles from conference venue)

2375 Market St, Reno, NV 89502

GRAND SIERRA RESORT AND SPA 

(2.3 miles from conference venue)

2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV 89595


schedule

Sessions to include topics such as the economic impact of the arts, collaboration between artists and businesses, creative aging initiatives, performing arts panels, creative funding opportunities, and more. We look forward to hosting arts leaders from across our state, national and regional organizations.  


thursday, may 30

Venue: Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa

TIMEDESCRIPTION
10:00 am – 2:00 pmRegistration: Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa
2:00 pm – 4:00 pmAfternoon Session:
• Kick Off at Note-able Music Therapy
4:00 pm – 6:00 pmAfternoon Session:
• Generator Community Maker Space
6:30 pmEvening Activity:
• Dinner on your own at Reno Public Market (bus transportation from the Renaissance will be provided)

friday, MAY 31

Venue: Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa

TIMEDESCRIPTION
8:00 am  – 12:00 pmMorning Sessions:
• Creative Aging
• Collaborating Beyond Your Circle
• The Powerful Impact of Collaboration in Nevada’s Performing Arts Sector  
• Grant Writing & Management
• Grants Team Office Hours
12:00 pm – 1:30pmLunch Session:
• The Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Study (AEP6)
1:30 pm – 5:00 pmAfternoon Sessions:
• Partners in Art Part 1 – Finding your ideal collaborators 
• Working Between and Within Rural and Metropolitan Communities
• Partners in Art Part 2 – Pitching your ideas
• Arts & Cultural Development in Rural Nevada
• NEA Grants for Arts Organizations
6:00 pm – 8:00 pmEvening Activity:
• Counter/Self Exhibit reception at the John & Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art

saturday, june 1

Venue: Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa

TIMEDESCRIPTION
9:00 am – 10:45 amCoffee & Conversation
11:00 am  –  12:00 pmMorning Session:
• Get to Know the Nevada Arts Council
12:15 pm – 1:00 pmClosing Session:
• Arts Advocacy and You
2:00 pm – 4:00 pmAfternoon Activity:
• Optional tours and workshops