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April 2024
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…
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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…
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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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Intro to Printmaking & Stationery Design
Carson City Mark Twain Days Art Making Workshop Introduction to Relief Printmaking & Writing Stationery Design Join us durning Mark Twain Days as we travel back in time when letter writing was the primary form of communication. In this introductory printmaking workshop, participants with design and create a logo or monogram for their own personal stationery through the art of relief printmaking. All the equipment and supplies are provided. Workshop hosted by Sierra Art • $10 registration fee • Registration…
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Family Friendly Printmaking Activities
Carson City Mark Twain Days Art Making Workshop Family Friendly Printmaking Activities Join us durning Mark Twain Days as we explore the art of printmaking. Through these kid friendly printmaking activities, the participants will learn how to design and create a unique piece of art. All the equipment and supplies are provided. Workshop hosted by Sierra Art • $10 registration fee • Registration through Carson City CLICK ON LINK TO REGISTER FOR WORKSHOP
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Mother’s Day Card Making & Poetry Activity
Carson City Mark Twain Days Art Making Workshop Mother's Day Card Making & Poetry Activity Join us on Mom's special as we celebrate her with a handmade Mother's Day card and poem. In addition to designing and creating a one-of-a-kind Mother's Day card, participants will write a Haiku poem crafted specificity for mom! All the equipment and supplies are provided. Classes hosted by Sierra Art • $5 registration fee • Registration through Carson City 10am Class • CLICK HERE TO…
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Book Signing • Luck o’ the Draw by Karen Wilkes
Book Signing & Reading by Karen Wilkes Luck O' The Draw • Irish Gunfighters in the West Join us on Tuesday, May 28th for a reading and signing of the recently published book, Luck O’ The Draw; Irish Gunfighters in the West by Nevada author Karen Wilkes. The book profiles the lives of three noted gunfighters who all intersect in Pioche, Nevada in the year 1870. Luck O' The Draw is a rollicking tale of Irish gunfighters who roamed the…
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Sierra Arts Literary Community Meeting • Sunday, June 2nd
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, June 2nd from 2:00pm to 3:30pm at the Sierra Arts Gallery in downtown Reno.…
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Sierra Arts Literary Community Meeting • Sunday, July 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, July 7th from 2:00pm to 3:30pm at the Sierra Arts Gallery in downtown Reno.…
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Unraveling the Mystery of Children’s & Young Adult Book Writing
Unraveling the Mystery of Children's & Young Adult Book Writing Join professional writers Terry Farley, Jenny MacKay, Jacci Turner and Suzanne Morgan Williams for a FREE question & answer session... all about writing books for children and young adults (ages 0-18). These published authors will do their best to answer your questions and share insider tips and clues as you tackle the publishing maze. This event is FREE and open to the public. Following the presentation, hang out with the…
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