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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.…

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,…

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…

The Candlelit Sessions • Saturday, Nov 15th, 2025 Candlelit Sessions: Featuring House PlantsExperience live music in its most intimate form at the next Candlelit Sessions, hosted at the Sierra Arts Riverside Gallery on Saturday, November 15th from 8–10 PM. This limited-seating event features local band House Plants 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.…

MEMBER’S SHOWLANDSCAPES, REAL AND IMAGINED in our Riverside GalleryExhibit Dates: November 1 - 23, 2025Artist Reception: Saturday, November 22nd from 1-3 PMThis exhibition will focus on prints, drawings, and paintings that depict both real and imagined places. These landscapes, inspired by the world around us—whether nearby or far away, or even from the realm of fantasy— reflect the unique visions of the artists. Smoke + LightChristina NelsonExhibit Dates: November 1 - 23, 2025Artist Reception: Saturday, November 22nd from 1-3 PM As…

Album Release Show: The Road to Trantor by Carl ShultzSaturday, November 22ndDoors at 7:30 PM | Show at 8:00 PMSierra Arts Riverside Gallery Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music as Carl Shultz celebrates the release of his new album, The Road to Trantor. Featuring an all-star lineup of musicians — Zack Teran, Tim Wendel, Josh Reed, and Dillon Vado — this performance will bring the album to life in an intimate and inspiring setting. The CD will be available for purchase at the event.…

Sierra Arts Holiday Market • Saturday, December 13th, 2025 Join us for the Sierra Arts Holiday Market, a festive celebration of local creativity in our Riverside Gallery. Shop a curated selection of handcrafted goods, artwork, prints, jewelry, ceramics, and unique gifts made by talented local artists—perfect for holiday giving or treating yourself. Wander the gallery, meet the makers, and enjoy a relaxed, art-filled shopping experience right in the heart of downtown. Support local artists this season and find something truly…