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April 2021
Earth Day Art Sale on The Plaza
Join us Saturday afternoon to celebrate Earth Day and support local artists! What better way to celebrate Earth day than with art-- featuring pieces that are handmade, local, and eco-friendly!
Find out more »May 2021
Call to Artists – 2022 Exhibition Proposals
Sierra Arts is currently accepting artist exhibition proposals for the galleries located at 17 S. Virginia Street; Main Gallery, ANNEX and the Small Works Gallery. We have divided the gallery into several spaces in order to feature more artists every month. SUBMISSIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR ALL GALLERIES. Monthly receptions will be either the third Thursday or Saturday of the month. DEADLINE is JUNE 30, 2021. Sierra Arts will review proposals for exhibitions. Exhibitions are scheduled for 3-4 weeks. Group…
Find out more »Reno Arts Reawakening Celebration & Candle Vigil
Join all of us at Sierra Arts Foundation for a candlelight vigil celebrating the reawakening of Reno's arts community! We will commemorate this opening of Reno art scene with music by Kingwhistler and Free Range, with words from leaders in the Reno arts community. The conclusion of the event will be honored with the lighting of candles, a blessing by Ray Valdez, and the signing of a 'Welcome Back' banner to the arts. Candles will be provided. WHEN: Saturday, May…
Find out more »June 2021
Sierra Arts Festival Saturday, June 26th
SIERRA ARTS FESTIVAL Saturday– Art Exhibit and Sale When: Saturday, June 26 from 10:00 am – 9:00 Where: Reno City Plaza What: Arts Festival, Sale and Special Events Sierra Arts Festival 2021 celebrates local artists in downtown Reno with an all day outdoor, open air art market, music, family friendly entertainment, a beer garden, local food trucks and packed activities. Sierra Arts Foundation and Artech with the support of generous community donors including the City of Reno, will showcase a group of talented…
Find out more »July 2021
Open House & Art Demos – Sierra Arts Academy @ Artech
Open House - Art Demonstrations - Live Music by Colin Ross - Art Sales - Refreshments Sierra Arts Foundation and Artech unite to lend venue, marketing and infrastructure to artists looking for new opportunities to teach art classes and workshops in a bright open space. At 10am there will be a presentation for artists interested in teaching an art class and workshop. Followed by art demonstrations, art sales, and live music by Colin Ross.
Find out more »Biggest Little Scavenger Hunt!
Scour Reno for amazing public art! You might win Brew Haha tickets! Tickets are $25 per team, up to 6 people. Figure out the clues and take team selfies with some amazing pieces of Reno's public art, and race back to the Sierra Arts Gallery to win fabulous first place prizes, including 2 Brew HaHa tickets! Join us for all the fun! Get your ticket here! https://sierraarts.org/product/biggest-little-scavenger-hunt-team-ticket/ Image is "Dancing Bees" by Andrea Greenlees, featured at Burning Man 2019.
Find out more »September 2021
3rd Thursdays in Sparks
We are excited to bring you all the best a night out has to offer! This includes good food, cold drinks, live entertainment, crafts, chef demos, movies on the big screen and all the art you can handle! Downtown Sparks is the place to be this and every 3rd Thursday of the month, all year round! The Sparks Museum and Cultural Center, 39 North Downtown, and Sierra Arts Foundation along with the City of Sparks have created a downtown experience…
Find out more »Artist Member Mixer!
Inviting all Artist Member to come and mix it up with us! Head on over to the Riverside Gallery on Saturday, September 25th to celebrate YOU! We will have snacks, drinks, and our community of artists to meet and mingle with! We will also be awarding our first artist grants of the the year to our literary artists, so come out to support!
Find out more »October 2021
Fore the Love of Art Fundraising Event
$130 per cart - Three Performances, Art Sale, Champagne, Nibbles, Commemorative Photo. Tour the lovely Lakeridge Golf Course during Fore the Love of Art, a safe art experience complete with theatrical performances, musical productions, and a dance performance. Ideal for those looking for a safe and different take of the performing arts, attendees will get the chance to climb into your golf cart built for two for 3 unique performances and then a spot for champagne and photos at the…
Find out more »3rd Thursdays in Sparks
We are excited to bring you all the best a night out has to offer! This includes good food, cold drinks, live entertainment, crafts, chef demos, movies on the big screen and all the art you can handle! Downtown Sparks is the place to be this and every 3rd Thursday of the month, all year round! The Sparks Museum and Cultural Center, 39 North Downtown, and Sierra Arts Foundation along with the City of Sparks have created a downtown experience…
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