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July 2020
WE ARE THE SEA – A Community Art Project Supporting BLM
Kyle and Kaitlin Young drew inspiration for this project from the Washington DC mayor after she helped to orchestrate the painting of "Black Lives Matter" across the road that leads to the White House. The Young's wondered how they could contribute towards a piece of community-driven art that condemned police brutality and racial injustice. They asked us here at Sierra Arts Foundation if we would be interested in housing an exhibit of this type. We were eager to see what…
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Robin Holabird Author Talk
Author, film expert, and world traveler Robin Holabird talks about Reno screen icons and other movie matters during Artown. A former board member and president of Sierra Arts Foundation, Robin writes regularly about films and their locations, with her weekly program airing on Reno’s NPR affiliate KUNR at 88.7 FM every Friday. She also provides film commentary for KOH. Her newest book Around the World in 80 Movies, published by Ice Cube Press, shows the link between films and travel destinations.…
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4th Street: A Legacy of Change
Photo exhibit showcases mid-century modern architecture RENO, Nevada – A photo exhibit recognizing the legacy of mid-century modern architecture in Reno is now available on Sierra Arts website. The exhibit was originally scheduled in the Annex Gallery but closures resulting from COVID-19 have prevented a live display. Titled “4th Street: A Legacy of Change,” the exhibit is a compilation of images by photographers Scott Hinton, Sebastian Diaz and Jeff John Sison. Their dramatic images document the remnants of three motor…
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Sierra Arts Staff Art Show and Reception at the Depot
Join us at the Depot Gallery in Sparks for a show all about the art that we as Sierra Arts Staffers create! Artist reception will be Thursday, July 16th from 5 to 7 pm. Size will be limited to 20 people with only small groups allowed in the gallery at a time. Social distancing will be strictly enforced and masks required.
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Reno Improv’s Optic Q
Reno Improv's Optic Q is honored to feature the staff of Sierra Arts Foundation as our guest monologist for a special improv comedy performance in celebration of Artown on Friday, July 24 at 7 p.m. The performance will be a Monologue Deconstruction. The staff of Sierra Arts will share true monologues from their life that will inspire fully unscripted comedy scenes. Join us for an exciting evening of improv as we honor Sierra Arts' 50th Anniversary and celebrate Artown! This…
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Compass of the Ephemeral: an Exploration of 15 years of Burning Man by Will Roger
Burning Man Cultural Co-Founder, artist and environmentalist Will Roger presents 15 years of his aerial and drone photography documenting Black Rock City, a temporary city erected in the Black Rock Desert of northwestern Nevada. along with his personal account of serving as Director of Operations from 1996-1998. This includes his time shared with the Cacophony Society to the creation of Department of Public Works (DPW) and concludes with the design of the city. Compass of the Ephemeral contains a substantial…
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Trash? Treasure? or True Art? by Carolyn Guerra
Experience the wonderful, whimsical sculpture of Carolyn Guerra. Recycling is the theme of the day. Saving items from the dump is the patriotic thing to do. I collect all kinds of things not knowing their final destination: no longer useful keys, interesting old faucets, my father’s fishing lures, feathers, rotors for disk brakes, and old parts from discarded toys. Suddenly, an idea of how to incorporate the items into a sculpture fills my mind. I like the frugal notion of…
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Black Rock City, Photography by David C. Hill
As a photographer, I seek to capture the Black Rock City community that unfolds each year. I try to capture the beauty of the, the freedom, but most of all, the love. Through photographs, it all lives on. To serve as touchstones to “Burners”. To serve as a beacon to others. Reception Thursday, August 13th, 6 to 8 pm. Social distancing will be strictly enforced and face masks required.
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Kaleidoscope: Reflections on Transparency and Change by Tracy Ann Kimmons and Liz Penniman
New paintings by Tracy Ann Kimmons and Liz Penniman As life partners and as individuals, Tracy and Liz have each been exploring subjects that intermittently veil and expose imagery within the context of abstract painting. Although they paint in their own separate studios, they meet each evening to discuss their progressions and combined purposes. One Californian. One Texan. These two women now live and work in Reno where they have found a climate of experimentation and community. For a private tour…
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The Elegance of Wilderness by Janis Knight
September 4th thru 28th, 2020 There will be no reception for this event but private tours are available by contacting Eric Brooks, 415.596.4987
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