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July 2020
Q Show – July 2020
QUARANTINE 2020 Quarantine 2020 is a social distancing approved art exhibit celebrating work(s) from local artists / Sierra Arts members! The coronavirus is already having a major effect, closing public institutions and sending artists retreating into studios, some of them rather makeshift. It’s too soon to know the long-term effects on the art world and our local art scene but we know some of you are taking this time to reflect, experiment and create. Quarantine 2020 will be in the…
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Reno Improv’s Optic Q
Reno Improv's Optic Q is honored to feature the staff of Sierra Arts Foundation as our guest monologist for a special improv comedy performance in celebration of Artown on Friday, July 24 at 7 p.m. The performance will be a Monologue Deconstruction. The staff of Sierra Arts will share true monologues from their life that will inspire fully unscripted comedy scenes. Join us for an exciting evening of improv as we honor Sierra Arts' 50th Anniversary and celebrate Artown! This…
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Kingwhistler Single Release Livestream Party
Join one of our Grants to Artist winners, Nick Aliberti for his virtual single release party! Join us on Sierra Art's facebook page for an amazing livestream concert!
Find out more »October 2020
Nevada Day Art Sale!
Sierra Arts Foundation Hosts Outdoor Local Art Sale on Nevada Day - Local art nonprofit brings sale to Pioneer Center for Performing Arts to support local artists during the COVID-19 pandemic - Local artists will be selling their creations on October 30 from 12-4 p.m. at the Pioneer Center for Performing Art’s Center Plaza in downtown Reno thanks to a partnership between the Sierra Arts Foundation, a Reno-based nonprofit committed to supporting artists and local art, and the Pioneer Center for Performing Arts.…
Find out more »March 2021
Sierra Arts Art Sale on the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts Plaza!
Spring isn't just about lions, lambs and spring cleaning, it's also about fresh starts...with ART! Come by and check out and purchase some great art by local artists, as well as music by local artist and Grants to Artist winner, Kingwhistler Music! Participating Artists - Kendel Leslie April Kasper Grace Davis Carol Ansberry Manfish Inc. (Jill Colbert) Rossitza Todorova Gerald Franzen Vincent Cascio Lori Foster Blair Latos Bryce Chisholm PK Klein Cathy Ashworth Brittany Kincheloe Teresa Rodriguez Kathryn Fish Nevada…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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