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January 2024
UnchARTed Waters Art Lab 2 – Sunday, January 14th
UnchARTed Waters, co-created by Robin Heywood and Heather Gallagher Smith, is a series of art labs designed for those with developmental disabilities and their families. The artwork is created with the intention of welcoming a sensory experience, a critical component of many therapies for those with developmental disabilities. UnchARTed creators look at art from many angles and attempt to create a space for permission to play in multiple mediums. From traditional seated art to painting with brooms and other found-object brushes,…
Find out more »Art Bowl at the National Bowling Stadium!
Join us January 28th, from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., for Art Bowl at the National Bowling Stadium! A portion of the proceeds will benefit Sierra Arts Foundation. Since 1971, it has been the mission of Sierra Arts Foundation to unify, inspire, elevate, and give voice to the arts and humanities in Northern Nevada through community driven programs, education, artist services, and advocacy. We encourage artists, art lovers, supporters of the arts, and bowling enthusiasts to attend. Local artists will be…
Find out more »Call for Artists! Art Bowl at the National Bowling Stadium!
Join us January 28th, from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., for Art Bowl at the National Bowling Stadium! A portion of the proceeds will benefit Sierra Arts Foundation. Since 1971, it has been the mission of Sierra Arts Foundation to unify, inspire, elevate, and give voice to the arts and humanities in Northern Nevada through community driven programs, education, artist services, and advocacy. We encourage artists, art lovers, supporters of the arts, and bowling enthusiasts to attend. Local artists will be…
Find out more »February 2024
Brew HaHa 2024! February 2, 2024!
Brew HaHa is coming up on Friday, February 2nd at the Nugget Casino Resort. Join us for a great evening of live music by Left of Centre, an artist village of over 40 local artists, and of course, all the beers. The VIP hour is from 7 to 8 pm and features first shot at all the amazing beers and appetizers, then we open to the public at 8 pm! Tickets are $85 for VIP and General Admission tickets are…
Find out more »UnchARTed Waters Art Lab 3 – Saturday, February 24th
UnchARTed Waters, co-created by Robin Heywood and Heather Gallagher Smith, is a series of art labs designed for those with developmental disabilities and their families. The artwork is created with the intention of welcoming a sensory experience, a critical component of many therapies for those with developmental disabilities. UnchARTed creators look at art from many angles and attempt to create a space for permission to play in multiple mediums. From traditional seated art to painting with brooms and other found-object brushes,…
Find out more »UnchARTed Waters Art Lab 3 – February 25th
UnchARTed Waters, co-created by Robin Heywood and Heather Gallagher Smith, is a series of art labs designed for those with developmental disabilities and their families. The artwork is created with the intention of welcoming a sensory experience, a critical component of many therapies for those with developmental disabilities. UnchARTed creators look at art from many angles and attempt to create a space for permission to play in multiple mediums. From traditional seated art to painting with brooms and other found-object brushes,…
Find out more »April 2024
Sierra Arts Literary Community Meeting • Sunday, April 7th
Community of Writers, Poets, Illustrators, Readers, and Literary Enthusiasts. Sierra Arts Literary Community (SALC) is a group dedicated to local writers, aspiring writers, poets, illustrators, readers, and literary enthusiasts. Sierra Arts Foundation has created a dedicated space in the Depot Gallery for literary artists and literary groups within the region to meet, perform readings, offer writing workshops, and sell their published books. The SALC meeting is Sunday, April 7th from 2:00pm to 3:30pm at the Depot Gallery & Bookstore in downtown…
Find out more »Creating a Compelling Artist Bio & Statement
Professional Development Virtual Workshop for Artists Creating a Compelling Artist Bio & Artist Statement Are you interested in applying for an artist grant, exhibition, or opportunity, but you are stumped when it comes to writing the Artist Bio and Artist Statement? Have you wondered “What’s the difference between a bio and statement?” ... this professional development workshop is for you! During this training session, we will explore the two integral documents that can be the game-changer between winning an award…
Find out more »May 2024
Sierra Arts Literary Community Meeting • Sunday, May 5th
Community of Writers, Poets, Illustrators, Readers, and Literary Enthusiasts. Sierra Arts Literary Community (SALC) is a group dedicated to local writers, aspiring writers, poets, illustrators, readers, and literary enthusiasts. Sierra Arts Foundation has created a dedicated space in the Depot Gallery for literary artists and literary groups within the region to meet, perform readings, offer writing workshops, and sell their published books. The SALC meeting is Sunday, May 5th from 2:00pm to 3:30pm at the Sierra Arts Riverside Gallery in…
Find out more »Journey through Nevada’s Past, Present, and Your Imagination
Carson City Mark Twain Days Writing Workshop Journey through Nevada's Past, Present, and Your Imagination Whether it was travel in Mark Twain’s time of steamboats and locomotives or today’s jet flights and hiking Sierra trails, journeys inspire change and change begins stories. In this 3-hour hands-on writing workshop, author Suzanne Morgan Williams will lead participants as they plot and begin a story inspired by their travels, photo prompts, or imaginary wanderings. The workshop will include exercises to create believable, layered…
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