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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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Bird Chatter: The Rise of the Fashionistas
Bird Chatter: The Rise of the Fashionistas by Candace Garlock Birds began to appear in my work at the start of the Pandemic. The beginning of the bird fashionistas - little characters that emulate the personalities of the people around me: They are fun to make and are a constant reminder of what is important in my life. Exhibition Dates: May 2-June 1, 2024 Reception Date: Saturday, May 18th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00am to…
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Chalk It Up To Nature
CHALK IT UP TO NATURE by Roger Kinnamann Nature is where many of us seek peace, calm and beauty. The pastels and other artwork I create let me share with you my enjoyment of the colors, textures and other elements I compose in the slices of the world you find in my work. May you enjoy and lose yourself in what I bring before you. Exhibition Dates: May 2-June 1, 2024 Reception Date: Saturday, May 18th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm Gallery…
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Sierra in Textile
SIERRA IN TEXTILE by Holly Gardner Contemporary textile. Exhibition Dates: May 2-June 1, 2024 Reception Date: Saturday, May 18th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm Gallery Hours: Tuesday - Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm and Saturday 12:00pm to 4:00pm
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Sculpting with Light by Sena Cakiroglu
Sculpting with Light by Sena Cakiroglu The scenery of a landscape gives hints of a long-standing puzzle with its lines, paths and forms. Our conscious minds respond back in awe, inspired, aroused, anxious. Deserts are a great mystery in that sense. Distances are vague, the imaginary set of lines over the landscape expands further out at every taken step. Your body is radically diminished in size. While the visual perception can be somewhat coveted, there is no way to fully…
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