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January 2026
Jan 27 • Becoming a Teaching Artist PD Workshop
Sierra Arts Professional Development Series for Artists Becoming a Teaching Artist • Introductory Workshop for Artists Tuesday, January 27th • 6:00pm Ready to share your talent and make an impact? Join us for this free workshop and discover how easy it is to become a teaching artist. The application process is simple, the opportunities are exciting, and it’s a fantastic way to connect with your community, grow your creative career, and earn income doing what you love. Registration is FREE…
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Brew HaHa 2026! • Saturday, January 31st
Brew HaHa 2026 at the Nugget Casino Resort • Saturday, January 31, 2026 Get ready to raise your glasses and celebrate creativity at the 30th Annual Brew HaHa, hosted by the Sierra Arts Foundation! This lively event, happening on January 31st, is not just any party—it’s SAF’s biggest fundraiser of the year, all in support of empowering local artists and their craft. This year’s Brew HaHa promises to be a feast for the senses! Sip and savor over 100 unique…
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Feb 1 • Sierra Arts Literary Community Meeting
Community of Writers, Poets, Illustrators, Readers, and Literary Enthusiasts. Join us on Sunday, February 1st for the Sierra Arts Literary Community Topic: Making the Best of Residencies and Retreats The Sierra Arts Literary Community’s February meeting will feature a panel discussion, Making the Best of Residencies and Retreats, with experienced writers and organizers exploring how these opportunities can support and accelerate your creative work. Whether you are beginning a new project or polishing an existing draft, residencies and retreats can provide…
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Feb 17 • Mastering Story Structure Workshop by Jenny MacKay
Mastering Story Structure Workshop by Jenny MacKay Tuesday Evenings - February 17, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 2026 6:00pm to 7:30pm Sierra Arts Academy Training Studio - 1995 Dickerson Rd, Reno Registration Fee: $100 SAF Membership Registration Discount: $90 Registration Link: Mastering Story Structure Stumped about how to plan your novel? Mired in the middle of a draft? Desperate for a commonsense approach to revisions? This five-week course offers a clear, practical plan of attack. We’ll break down story structure…
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$25
The Candlelit Sessions • Thursday, Feb 26th, 2025 Candlelit Sessions: Featuring Eric Henry AndersenExperience live music in its most intimate form at the next Candlelit Sessions, hosted at the Sierra Arts Riverside Gallery on Saturday, December 13th from 8–10 PM. This limited-seating event features Eric Henry Anderson in a cozy, candlelit setting surrounded by curated gallery art. With a living room concert feel and a touch of class, Candlelit Sessions offers a unique night of music, atmosphere, and artistic inspiration.…
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Mar 7 • Making Sense of Revision Workshop by Suzanne Morgan Williams
Making Sense of Revision Workshop by Suzanne Morgan Williams Saturday Mornings - March 7, 14, 21, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm Sierra Arts Academy Training Studio - 1995 Dickerson Rd, Reno Registration Fee: $85 SAF Membership Registration Discount: $75 Registration Link: Making Sense of Revision The first session, The Big Picture, focuses on helping writers identify why they wrote their work and what they want readers to take away from it. This clarified intention becomes the guiding principle for the entire…
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Mar 24 • Spring Break Writing Camp by Jacci Turner
Spring Break Writing Camp by Jacci Turner Tuesday-Thursday - March 24, 25, 26, 2026 10:00am to 1:00pm Sierra Arts Academy Training Studio - 1995 Dickerson Rd, Reno Registration Fee: $100 Registration Link: Spring Break Writing Camp Spring Break Writing Camp is a fun, interactive workshop designed for young teens. The camp meets for three days during spring break, for three hours each day, and offers an engaging introduction to multiple creative writing forms, including poetry, flash fiction, haiku, and fan…
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