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Sierra Arts Academy
New to Sierra Arts Foundation is the Sierra Arts Academy. A series of arts classes taught by experienced educators and professional artists will be offered throughout the year. Kicking off the New Year are the Young Artists Classes and Adult … Continue reading
Annual Student Art Exhibition
Artist reception for an annual juried exhibition of current students in the University of Nevada, Reno visual arts program. Meet some of the emerging talent from 6-8 p.m. at Jot Travis Building Student Gallery.
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Yelp Foundation Gives Local: Voting Opens Today
We are finalists for the @Yelp Foundation Gives Local grant contest and need your vote to win a $5,000 grant. Voting takes only a minute and doesn’t require a personal donation – just help the Yelp Foundation give away their … Continue reading
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Bizarre Bazaar at Reno Little Theater
Sierra Arts Foundation has teamed up with Reno Little Theater and Art Spot Reno to bring a Holiday Bazaar to their halls that will take place before each matinee performance of The Santaland Diaries. The Bazaar features local artists from Northern … Continue reading
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Reno Playa Park Grand Opening
Congratulations to the City of Reno and everyone who worked so diligently to make this project come to life. The recently demolished Motel lot on North Virginia Street will provide the space now filled with sculptures from the 23016 Burning Man … Continue reading
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Help Hank Heal Tuesday Night
On September 1, 2016, Henry “Hank” Sosnowski was assaulted buy a local Reno thug because he tried to stop him from tagging the Nevada State Historical Marker, set in front of the Washoe County Courthouse. There will be a community art auction inside … Continue reading
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Movement in the Classroom with Eve Allen
A partnership with Washoe County School District and the Kennedy Center for Fine Arts, Sierra Arts Foundation and Nevada Museum of Art present Movement in the Classroom. Professor Eve Allen* will help educators guide students through various movement-based research projects that directly relate … Continue reading
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Sierra Arts Foundation’s New Facebook Page Highlights Arts in Education
A strong arts education promotes the skills children need to be successful. Exposure to art education promotes self-directed learning attendance and sharpens critical and creative skills. In fact, several recent studies have concluded that the creativity and innovation utilized in the … Continue reading
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CALL TO ARTISTS: Red Rock Canyon Artist-in-Residence
The Red Rock Canyon Artist in Residence (AiR) program promotes the understanding and appreciation of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area through the world of art. Artists reflect on scenic beauty, cultural history, and community engagement. Deadline is August 13.
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Speakeasy Happy Hour with Tia Flores – Pyrographic Calabaza
Tonight’s lecture is from artist Tia Flores. Flores was spurred by a desire to know more about her ancestors, and her creations have evolved into culturally-themed works including vessels, drums, masks and jewelry. Her designs are a reflection of her two … Continue reading
Sierra Arts Academy
New to Sierra Arts Foundation is the Sierra Arts Academy. A series of arts classes taught by experienced educators and professional artists will be offered throughout the year. Kicking off the New Year are the Young Artists Classes and Adult … Continue reading
Annual Student Art Exhibition
Artist reception for an annual juried exhibition of current students in the University of Nevada, Reno visual arts program. Meet some of the emerging talent from 6-8 p.m. at Jot Travis Building Student Gallery.
Yelp Foundation Gives Local: Voting Opens Today
We are finalists for the @Yelp Foundation Gives Local grant contest and need your vote to win a $5,000 grant. Voting takes only a minute and doesn’t require a personal donation – just help the Yelp Foundation give away their … Continue reading
Bizarre Bazaar at Reno Little Theater
Sierra Arts Foundation has teamed up with Reno Little Theater and Art Spot Reno to bring a Holiday Bazaar to their halls that will take place before each matinee performance of The Santaland Diaries. The Bazaar features local artists from Northern … Continue reading
Reno Playa Park Grand Opening
Congratulations to the City of Reno and everyone who worked so diligently to make this project come to life. The recently demolished Motel lot on North Virginia Street will provide the space now filled with sculptures from the 23016 Burning Man … Continue reading
Help Hank Heal Tuesday Night
On September 1, 2016, Henry “Hank” Sosnowski was assaulted buy a local Reno thug because he tried to stop him from tagging the Nevada State Historical Marker, set in front of the Washoe County Courthouse. There will be a community art auction inside … Continue reading
Movement in the Classroom with Eve Allen
A partnership with Washoe County School District and the Kennedy Center for Fine Arts, Sierra Arts Foundation and Nevada Museum of Art present Movement in the Classroom. Professor Eve Allen* will help educators guide students through various movement-based research projects that directly relate … Continue reading
Sierra Arts Foundation’s New Facebook Page Highlights Arts in Education
A strong arts education promotes the skills children need to be successful. Exposure to art education promotes self-directed learning attendance and sharpens critical and creative skills. In fact, several recent studies have concluded that the creativity and innovation utilized in the … Continue reading
CALL TO ARTISTS: Red Rock Canyon Artist-in-Residence
The Red Rock Canyon Artist in Residence (AiR) program promotes the understanding and appreciation of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area through the world of art. Artists reflect on scenic beauty, cultural history, and community engagement. Deadline is August 13.
Speakeasy Happy Hour with Tia Flores – Pyrographic Calabaza
Tonight’s lecture is from artist Tia Flores. Flores was spurred by a desire to know more about her ancestors, and her creations have evolved into culturally-themed works including vessels, drums, masks and jewelry. Her designs are a reflection of her two … Continue reading