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July 2025
July 17 • Brush & Brews Throwdown
$25
Brush & Brews • Thursday, May 17th, 2025 Join us at The Depot Craft Brewery & Distillery in the brewery district Reno on July 17 at 6 p.m. for Brush & Brew, a thrilling live art competition where local artists go head-to-head, racing against the clock to transform a surprise theme into a unique work of art—all in just 20 minutes. This event is more than just an exciting competition—it’s an opportunity to celebrate and support the local arts and…
Find out more »July 19th • Anthony Alston Artist Reception
∯∅ by Anthony Alston My work tends to involve aspects of the aleatoric, opportunistic, and transitory. Themes/motifs gravitate around predictability, perseverance, and insipidness. Sometimes loosely organized and systematic processes cajole a semblance of cohesion and continuity from ostensible serendipity, happenstance, or randomness. Sometimes ideas are left nascent, nondescript, and open-ended.Using an interdisciplinary approach, the conceptual underpinning of any given project ultimately determines its own medium. The myriad of milieu between uninhabited natural ecosystems and developed urban environments constitute primary points…
Find out more »July 26 • Red Robin Fundraiser
Free
Red Robin Fundraiser • Saturday, July 26th, 2025 Dine for a Cause: Red Robin Fundraiser for Sierra Arts FoundationSupport the arts simply by enjoying a meal! On Saturday, July 26th, head to Red Robin’s Kietzke Lane location any time during the day and mention the Sierra Arts Foundation fundraiser or show the flyer. 20% of your eligible purchase will be donated directly to Sierra Arts Foundation, helping us continue to champion arts and culture in our community. Whether you're grabbing…
Find out more »August 2025
Oct 10 • Candlelit Sessions
$25
The Candlelit Sessions • Friday, Oct 10th, 2025 Candlelit Sessions: Featuring Silly LittleExperience live music in its most intimate form at the next Candlelit Sessions, hosted at the Sierra Arts Riverside Gallery on Friday, October 10th from 8–10 PM. This limited-seating event features local band Silly Little 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.…
Find out more »Aug 23 • August Flea Market
Free
August Flea Market • Saturday, Aug 23rd, 2025 Sierra Arts Foundation and Waggish & Co. invite you to the August Flea Market, an evening market celebrating local creativity in the heart of Midtown Reno. Browse more than 15 vendors offering handmade and vintage treasures—from jewelry, clothing, and furniture to art and one-of-a-kind finds. The night will also feature live music, food trucks, and a raffle benefiting Sierra Arts Foundation’s mission to support artists and arts integration in northern Nevada schools.…
Find out more »September 2025
Sept 13 • this side UP Artists’ Reception • Depot Gallery & Bookstore
this side UP curated by Press Yess PressYess, the artistic duo of Meg Pohlod and Anna Newman, is committed to creating community-focused, accessible art using repurposed materials. Their practice prominently features discarded objects such as shipping cartons, found photographs, and textiles, each embodying a rich history through wear and tear. This attention to the life cycle of materials informs their creative process, resulting in art that connects viewers to both the present and the past. The duo’s practice is influenced…
Find out more »Sept 19 • Reno Dance Festival
$30
Reno Dance Festival 2025 Date: Friday, September 19, 2025 Location: Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, Reno, NV The Reno Dance Festival returns for its fourth year, bringing together dancers, choreographers, and community members for a full day of movement, performance, and celebration. Schedule: Dance Workshops for Everyone: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Join professional teaching artists for workshops in a variety of dance styles designed for all levels—from absolute beginners to seasoned movers. Everyone is welcome to step onto the floor,…
Find out more »October 2025
Oct 4 • Dinner on the Bridge 2025
$200
Dinner on the Bridge • Saturday, October 4th, 2025 Grab your ticket today! Ticket link: Sierra Arts Foundation | Kindful Dinner on the Bridge returns to the iconic Virginia Street Bridge on Saturday, October 4, where attendees will enjoy an unforgettable open-air dining experience celebrating creativity, community, and the arts in Northern Nevada. Hosted by Sierra Arts Foundation, this one-of-a-kind evening brings together artists, arts advocates, business leaders, and community members to raise vital funds that support arts education, public…
Find out more »October 18th • LAYERS OF REITERATION Reception • Riverside Gallery
Layers of Reiteration • Reception • October 18 a tribute exhibition to Galen Brown & Jim McCormick Curators: Candace Garlock & Frances Melhop Exhibit Dates: October 1 – 31, 2025 The connections we forge with fellow artists often transcend mere friendship, evolving into collaborative legacies that shape our personal and shared creative journeys. This sentiment resonates deeply with our experiences alongside Nevadan artists; Galen Brown and Jim McCormick, two remarkable figures whose lives, philosophies, humor and artistry have left an…
Find out more »October 25 • Hauntings Members’ Exhibition Reception • Depot Gallery & Bookstore
HAUNTINGS Exhibit Dates: October 4 – 25, 2025 Reception Date: October 25, 2025 1pm-4pm Each day, whether we are consciously aware of it or not, we are being haunted: by the regrets of the past, by the anxieties of the present, by the uncertainties of the future. These specters quietly loom over our day-to-day lives not unlike a spirit, never physically present but always felt – even if unconsciously – in the decisions and outlooks we make for ourselves. During…
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