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June 2022
Watercolor Portraiture with James Gayles
In this two-day workshop with award winning artist James Gayles. Participants will learn to render the human head in watercolor. They will learn anatomy, the proportions of features, how to do shadows and highlights and how to portray emotions. June 7 & 8 from 5:30 to 8:30. This workshop by James is SOLD OUT There is a wait list. Please contact Tia at tia@sierraarts.com to be added to the Wait List. Registration Link: https://sierraarts.org/product/watercolor-portraiture/
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Jewelry Stamping with Mandi Wirtanen
Jewelry Stamping is a super fun way to make meaningful and personalized gifts and keepsakes. You will learn the basics of stamping on metal and bending/shaping the metal for a ring or bracelet cuff. After a few practice rounds with instruction, you will be ready to make as many as you like. Kit Fee: $20 and additional materials for this class are Al-A-Carte starting at $3-$20 per piece. Wednesday, June 8th • 5:30 to 8:00. Space is limited. Registration Link:…
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Pictures and Poems by Dale Slingland and Rachel Myers
Exhibition Dates - June 9th thru 30th Reception Dates - June 16th, 4 to 7 pm and June 18th, 5 to 7 pm This is a collaboration between Dale Slingland, a visual artist, and a Poet, Rachel Myers. Rachel generously let me interpret her nature themed poetry in an Art Nouveau style that captures the essence and emotion of her work perfectly.@d.slingland Myers: Rachel Lauren Myers is a poet and writer from Reno, NV. Her interests include mental illness with a…
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Open Studios: Third Saturdays at 1995 Dickerson
Join us at 1995 Dickerson every 3rd Saturday for Open Studios on Dickerson Rd. Artists at 1995 welcome you into their studios to the public several times a year. Come say hello and explore. Check out the latest show in the infinity gallery. All ages. Always free. Our community area will be open for you to bring a project 1995 Dickerson is a program of Sierra Arts Foundation.
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Stackable Rings with Mandi Wirtanen
In this introductory class participants will practice basic soldering techniques with a torch, use a variety of textures and learn how to set a small stone into a pre-made bezel setting. You will make several rings to either stack together or to be worn alone. Tools will be provided for use in class. All levels are welcome, and no metalworking experience is required. Wednesday, June 22nd • 5:30 to 8:30. Space is limited. Registration Link: Stackable Rings 2022 June
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Sierra Arts Festival Saturday, June 25th and 26th
SIERRA ARTS FESTIVAL Saturday and Sunday– Art Exhibit and Sale When: Saturday and Sunday, June 25th and 26th from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Where: West Wingfield Park, Reno 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. Music and entertainment both Saturday and Sunday. Food and drink trucks will be…
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Under Fire: Food for Thought by Sheri Leigh O’Connor
𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒: July 1-30, 2022 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 The Depot Gallery Victorian Square, Sparks 𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday Closed Sunday - Wednesday 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓 Thursday, June 21st, 5 to 7 p.m. Cover Photo: 'To Die For'
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Little Deaths by Lisa Kurt
𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒: July 1-30, 2022 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 The Depot Gallery Victorian Square, Sparks 𝐆𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday - Saturday Closed Sunday - Wednesday 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐓 Thursday, July 21st, 5 to 7 p.m. Cover Photo: 'your eyes show the strength of your soul'
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July Members Show, Trash to Treasures
Exhibition Dates: July 1st thru 25th Reception Date: July 16th, 12 to 4 pm Trash to Treasures: Found Object Art, Upcycled, Repurposed, Recycled Art This show, open to all artists, will be on exhibit at the Sierra Arts Gallery during the month of July. The theme of " Trash to Treasures" calls for artists to create art from discarded, unwanted or disposable items. The resulting artwork can include wall hangings, sculptures, fabric art, and mixed media 2-D work. In collaboration…
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Galleries on Vic in Downtown Sparks
Artwork on display July - September 2022 Engine 8 - Dale Slingland Pinion - Jennifer Charboneau Packs N' Pints - Nathanael Kunhne Tres Hombres - Lauren Mari Hufft O'Skies - Naomi Di Vine In partnership with Sierra Arts Foundation (SAF), merchants in Victorian Square, downtown Sparks, participate in this gallery program curated by SAF to showcase local artists in this vibrant setting. The artwork is rotated quarterly, and artist receptions are held on a periodic basis. Join us on Thursday,…
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