Looking for art in all the wrong places? Then you owe it to yourself to pay a visit to the Artist's Co-op Gallery in Reno. You will find some of the most impressive works of art rendered in all types of media like oil, watercolor, pastel, pen and ink, pencil, mixed media and photography. It is such a vast array of styles created by twenty local artists and there are several openings and exhibits put on nearly every week. So make plans to visit this artsy attraction and stay awhile, as the art from these talented individuals will draw you in and will surely capture your imagination.
The Nevada Museum of Art invites you to explore and learn while contributing to help preserve the tradition of art for many generations to come. With various contemporary and classic exhibits, the curators and professionals at the museum work hard to continue hosting a steady stream of compelling presentations. If a tour of the museum isn't enough, the NMA offers the chance to dig deeper and learn about the art and the artists it supports at its E.L. Concord Museum School.
Reno Open Studios offers a unique opportunity to tour local artists' studios to watch them create their different work using different mediums. See examples of painting, printmaking, pottery, weaving and jewelry making and maybe even try your hand at creating a masterpiece of your own. This tour also includes a visit to the Nevada Museum of Art.
Downtown Reno celebrates its past and looks ahead to the future during the Pacific Fine Arts Festivals. The event is usually held in the latter part of July, and it features, among other attractions, more than 45 award-winning artists and crafts people showcasing a wide variety of their works including photography, oil paintings, ceramic artwork, jewelry, and lots more.