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ONGOING EVENTS 2.25 INTERNATIONAL PRINT EXCHANGE EXHIBITION
This international print exchange explores the universe of a square that measures 2.25-inches. Oxboo Press • 2035 Dickerson Rd. • 815.4749 oxboopress.org • FREE
ANNUAL QUILT DISPLAY
A riot of colors and styles. See hundreds of beautiful, handcrafted quilts on display. Downtown Reno Library • 301 S. Center St. • 327.8341 tmquilters.webs.com • FREE
ART FOR HEALING
Beautiful original artwork on display by the area’s finest watercolor artists. Renown Hospital South Meadows • 10101 Double R Blvd. 250.2673 • sierrawatercolorsociety.com • FREE
BILL HARRAH 1911- 1978: LEGENDARY COLLECTOR EXHIBIT
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Bill Harrah’s birth, this is the story of this legendary collector and gaming industry pioneer. National Automobile Museum • 10 S. Lake St. • 333.9300 automuseum.org • $4 - $10
COMMD: AN INTER-STATE COLLABORATIVE PROJECT
CommD: Communicable Dis-Ease is an interstate collaborative exhibition demonstrating the ways that we as artists explore and express concerns within our environment. TMCC Red Mountain Building • 7000 Dandini Blvd. • 674.7698 tmcc.edu/vparts/artgalleries • FREE
CQN QUILT EXHIBIT
Art quilts made by the Creative Quilters of Nevada for the National Alzheimer’s Art Initiative. Northwest Reno Library • 2325 Robb Dr. • 787.4100 • FREE
ART FROM THE HEARTS OF ALZHEIMER’S ARTISTS
A visual treasure of vibrant colors and original techniques with images created by artists with Alzheimer’s. Arbors Memory Care Community • 2121 E. Prater Way • Sparks 848.4757 • momentsofmemory.org • FREE
ARTE ITALIA: MICHELE CASCELLAUN PITTORE SENZA TEMPO
A title meaning “Timeless Painter.” Enjoy works by renowned Italian artist, ceramist and lithographer. Arte Italia • 442 Flint St. • 333.0313 • arteitaliausa.com • FREE
DEATH PENALTY DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY PROJECT
Acclaimed photographer Scott Langley’s response to artfully address a human rights issue consisting of more than 800 images about the death penalty in the United States. Mature Audiences, ages 18+, due to adult themes. Audience discretion advised. Studio on 4th • 432 E. 4th St. • 851.7100 • nvcadp.org Suggested $10 donation.
DUSTY ROADS ARTISTS’ TRAIL VANISHING NEVADA EXHIBIT
This traveling show makes its only stop in Reno, featuring Nevada rural artists VSA arts of Nevada at Lake Mansion • 250 Court St. 846.0704 • FREE
GLASS ART SHOW
Glass Art Show is an exhibition of large-scale glass sculpture and paintings by local artist Carola Nan Roach. Reno Art Center • 449 Marsh Ave. • 240.3349 carolananroach.com • FREE
HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES VOL. 1 PRINT PORTFOLIO EXHIBIT
Oxboo Press and organizer Brandon Gardner presents History of the United States, Vol. 1, the first of seven installments that will create a comprehensive collection of the history of the United States. This collection spans 1774 - 1809. Oxboo Press • 2035 Dickerson Rd. • 303.8086 oxboopress.org • FREE
INDIAN CIRCUMVENTED AN EXHIBITION BY NATALIE BALL
Portland-based artist Natalie Ball exhibits deconstructed Native American cradle boards alongside other multimedia works addressing a hidden tribal history, the individual experience and oral tradition. McKinley Arts & Culture Center • 925 Riverside Dr. • 334.6264 renoculture.com • FREE
KEN HEITZENRADER PLEIN AIR WATERCOLORS: THROUGH THE RIGHT EYE
Exhibit of plein air watercolor paintings reflecting the beauty of the Northern Nevada Great Basin area as interpreted by Ken Heitzenrader, watercolorist. Spanish Springs Library • 7100 Pyramid Hwy. • Sparks 424.1800 • FREE
MOMENTS IN LIGHT: PHOTOGRAPHIC EXPERIENCES IN WESTERN LANDSCAPES
Color photography by Jeff Lock who has been photographing nature for more than 25 years. Buenos Grill • 3892 A Mayberry Dr. • 787.8226 jefflockphotography.com • FREE
NEVADA AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM AUDIO AND DOCENT GUIDED TOURS
Tour the Museum with a self-guided audio tour (available in English and Spanish) or a docent-led tour at 1:30PM, free with the price of admission. National Automobile Museum • 10 S. Lake St. • 333.9300 automuseum.org • FREE
NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART GUIDED MUSEUM TOURS
Guided museum tours are free with paid admission and limited to a first-come, first-served basis. Nevada Museum of Art • 160 W. Liberty St. • 329.3333 nevadaart.org/visit/eventcalendar • FREE
NEW BLOOD ART SHOW
Local art by amateurs and children. Come enjoy the art and vote for your favorite. Grassroots Books • 660 E. Grove St. • 828.2665 grassrootsbooks.com • FREE
PERSPECTIVES: SELECTED CARVINGS BY A VETERAN ARTIST AND HIS WIFE
View the work of veteran artists Den and Bonnie Geil’s artistically carved, hand-crafted walking sticks. David J. Drakulich Art Foundation. Downtown Reno Library • 301 S. Center St. • 327.8300 davidsartmemorial.org • FREE
PERSPECTIVES: SELECTED WORKS OF VETERAN ARTISTS
NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART EGYPTIAN TREASURES FROM THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM
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| SUMMER 2011
David J. Drakulich Art Foundation: For Freedom of Expression presents the art of these U.S. military veterans. Celebrate their perspectives through 2D and 3D images they have produced on their journey back to civilian life. South Valleys Library • 15650 Wedge Pkwy. • 851.5190 • FREE