Museums
Galleries
Art Neighborhoods
Production Spaces
Art Venues
Performing Arts
Public Art & Walking Tours
Events
Reno Arts
&Culture
Reno
Painters, welders, muralists, and performers all create
Reno’s art scene — a year-round exhibition as vivid
and varied as the landscape it calls home. Inspired by
the high desert expanse of the Great Basin to the east
and the 10,000-foot peaks of the Sierra Nevada to the
west, Reno’s art community is eclectic and energetic. It
surprises with mind-bending Burning Man installations
and avant-garde outdoor performance art. It astounds
with world-renowned rotating exhibits at the Nevada
Museum of Art.
Reno’s vibrancy and natural landscape attract
audacious artists and traditional masters, who
showcase their work in galleries, museums, art schools
and workspaces throughout the city. Take a tour of
Reno to see the wealth of art the city offers.
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Performing Arts
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Public Art &
Walking Tours
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Production Spaces
Events
The Nightingale Sky Room
is part of the Fred W. Smith
Penthouse located on the
newly renovated fourth
floor. It provides a state-ofthe-art event venue in honor
of the historic Sky Room
that was in the Mapes Hotel
in downtown Reno.
Open interior staircase
and chez louie restaurant
Photo credit: Bill Timmerman
Additional Museum Locations
Photo credit: Chris Holloman
Celeste Roberge’s CAIRN made
of anodized steel, hand-selected
river rock from the Truckee River
Nevada Museum of Art | 160 W. Liberty St, Reno, NV 89501| (775) 329 – 3333 | NevadaArt.org
Museums
Experience an antique automobile in its
native habitat, or discover a new corner of the
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The Nevada Museum of Art
The Nevada Museum of Art is the oldest cultural
institution in the state, and the only art museum
universe at one of Reno’s many museums.
in Nevada accredited by the American Alliance of
Other museums can captivate toddlers to
Museums (AAM). In addition to a thematic permanent
octogenarians with exhibits on monster-sized
collection—Altered Landscape Photography, Art of the
prehistoric fish and the human body.
Greater West, Contemporary Art, and Work Ethic—the
four-story building on Liberty Street houses a museum
school, a gourmet restaurant, and the internationallyacclaimed Center for Art + Environment. An impressive
roster of national and international artists regularly
rotate through the museum’s halls and galleries,
including works by Ugo Rondinone, Maya Lin,
Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo, and Rembrandt.
Photo credit: Davey Hibler
Fleischmann
Planetarium (UNR)
National Automobile
Museum
1664 N. Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
(775) 784 - 4812
planetarium.unr.edu
10 S. Lake St
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 333 - 9300
automuseum.org
Nevada Historical
Society (UNR)
Sheppard
Contemporary &
University Galleries
1650 N. Virginia St
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 688 - 1190
museums.nevadaculture.org
Sparks Heritage
Museum
814 Victorian Ave
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 355 - 1144
sparksmuseum.org
The W. M. Keck
Museum
1664 N. Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
(775) 784 - 6987
unr.edu/mackay
1664 N. Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
(775) 784 - 6658
unr.edu/arts/visitor-info/
Terry Lee Wells Nevada
Discovery Museum
490 S. Center St
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 786 - 1000
nvdm.org
Wilbur D. May
Museum
1595 N. Sierra St
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 785 - 5961
washoecounty.us/parks/
maycenterhome
Art inspired by Nevada’s landscape
and history, works by local artists, and
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Galleries
Stremmel Gallery
Founded in 1969, the award-winning building was
designed by the Mark Mack architecture group,
collections from artists all over the world
and the steel and interior design was led by Tutto
appear in Reno’s art galleries. You can find
Ferro. Specializing in contemporary American art,
these artistic caches at locations like the
The Stremmel Gallery stands as a beacon in Reno’s
University of Nevada, Reno; City Hall; artist
MidTown District. The gallery displays paintings,
co-ops; and privately-owned collections.
drawings, and sculptures by mid-career and
established American and European artists.
Stremmel Gallery
1400 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502
(775) 786 – 0558 | StremmelGallery.com
Stremmel Gallery | 1400 S. Virginia St. Reno, NV 89502
(775) 786-0558 | stremmelgallery.com
“It's not what you look at that
matters, it's what you see.” – Henry David Thoreau
Additional
Galleries
Art Indeed!
Artist Co-op Gallery
ArtSource
Boyce Fine Art
142 Bell St
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 846 - 8367
artindeed.com
627 Mill St
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 322 - 8896
artistsco-opgalleryreno.com
9748 S. Virginia St #1e
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 828 - 3525
artsourcereno.com
4900 Charlotte Way
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 857 - 6136
boyceart.com
Front Door Gallery
& McNamara Gallery
Metro Art Gallery
Reno City Hall
McKinley Arts
& Culture Center
Richardson Gallery
of Fine Art
Sierra Arts Gallery @
Riverside Artist Lofts
TMCC Art Galleries
Wildflower Village
1 E. First St
Reno, NV 89505
(775) 334-INFO (4636)
reno.gov
925 Riverside Dr
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 334 - 2417
reno.gov
3670 S. Virginia St
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 828-0888
richardsonfineart.com
17 S. Virginia St #120
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 329-2787
sierra-arts.org
7000 Dandini Blvd
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 674-7698
tmcc.edu/artgalleries
4395-4275 W. 4th St
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 747-8848
wildflowervillage.com
1664 N. Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
(775) 784 - 6658
unr.edu/arts/visitor-info/
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Art Neighborhoods
Riverwalk District
MidTown District
The Riverwalk District follows the Truckee River
Located in the heart of Reno, you’ll find many eclectic
and is the epicenter of Reno’s art scene. At the
businesses re-purposing historic homes to create a commercial
heart of the district is Wingfield Park, the host
corridor in the MidTown District. Museums, galleries, boutiques,
of many summer concerts and festivals. In July,
artisan eateries and friendly watering holes line the streets. The
the tree-lined greens host events nearly every
exterior walls of many buildings display art created by Reno’s
day and night during the city’s month-long art
talented muralists.
celebration — Artown. But art isn’t confined to
the park or the month of July. Throughout the
year you’ll find murals on buildings and public
art installations on the streets of the Riverwalk
District. Even the bike racks get into the spirit
with locally-crafted designs.
Dickerson Road
Between the river and the rails lies an artistic wonderland.
Travel west on Second Street, beyond Keystone Avenue, where
the street winds and turns into Dickerson Road. Suddenly
you’ll be immersed in Reno’s industrial arts district — a hidden
oasis of water gardens, nature studies, warehouses and artist
workspaces for sculpture, pottery, painting, and welding.
A view through the center of MidTown
along South Virginia Street.
Photo credit: Mark Omohundro.
Infinity Forge, a metal art studio is
owned and operated by Brett Moten
on Dickerson Road.
Jen Charboneau works on a painting at
Reno Art Works, a professional artistic
workspace, gallery, and classroom space
founded in 2014 that encourages art of
all styles and mediums. Reno Art Works
is located on 1995 Dickerson Road.
Photo credit: Davey Hibler
Additional
Production Art
Spaces
Metal Sculpturist, Dreamer.
Artech
130 Woodland Ave
Reno, NV 89523
(775) 746-0693
artechartech.org
Arts for All
Nevada
250 Court St
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 826-6100
artsforallnevada.org
Cuddle Works
545 E. 4th St
Reno, NV 89512
cuddleworks.org
Infinity Forge
2055 Dickerson Rd
Reno, NV 89503
www.infinityforgeinc.com
Reno Art Works
The Generator | 1240 Icehouse Ave Sparks, NV 89431| therenogenerator.com
Visual Art Production Spaces
To further nurture Reno as a creative environment,
many vacant industrial warehouses have been
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1995 Dickerson Rd
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 391-0278
renoartworks.org
The Generator
A free community art space, The Generator,
836 E. 2nd St
Reno, NV 89505
(775) 686-8201
potentialistworkshop.com
promotes three main ideas: “Work less. Build
renovated to fit the needs of area artists. On
more. Play more.” The 34,000-square-foot
Dickerson Road a triad of makerspaces offers a
workspace includes a full-service woodshop,
variety of workshops and mediums. Local artists
metal working facility, 3D printers, and classes.
create sculptures, paintings and more at Reno Art
This artist co-working space often hosts the
Works. At The Wedge Ceramics Studio pottery wheels
creation of large-scale Burning Man projects like
spin with the creations of local ceramicists. Nearby,
Embrace, which was featured on the playa in 2014.
Infinity Forge lights up with the heat of creativity.
The Potentialist
Workshop
The Wedge
Ceramics Studio
2095 Dickerson Rd
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 770-4770
thewedgeceramics.com
A small-scale mock-up of the
“Space Whale” sculpture which
was presented at Burning Man
2016. This project, which was
started in October of 2015, was
created by The Pier Group and
Android Jones. It’s made entirely
out of a metal frame and covered
in stained glass.
“When it comes to
art, it’s important not
to hide the madness” – Atticus
One of the many pieces of work
created in The Generator.
Photo credit: Dana Nollsch
Evan Humphries as President Van Buren
in Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Jesse Richards as Peter Van Daan
in Anne Frank
Hannah Davis as Anne Frank
Additional Art Venues
Cargo Concert Hall
Good Luck Macbeth
Theatre Company
Holland Project
and Gallery
713 S. Virginia St
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 322 - 3716
goodluckmacbeth.org
140 Vesta St
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 742-1858
hollandreno.org
Nightingale
Concert Hall (UNR)
Pioneer Center for
the Performing Arts
Redfield Proscenium
Theater (UNR)
1335 N. Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
(775) 784-4278
unr.edu/arts/visitor-info/
100 S. Virginia St
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 686-6610
pioneercenter.com
1664 N. Virginia St
Reno, NV 89557
(775) 784 - 6658
unr.edu/arts/visitor-info/
Reno Little
Theater
Robert Z. Hawkins
Amphitheater
Sierra Water
Gardens
147 E. Pueblo St
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 813-8900
renolittletheater.org
6000 Bartley Ranch Rd
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 828-6612
washoecounty.us
2110 Dickerson Rd
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 622-4090
sierrawatergardens.com
The Saint
TMCC Redfield Theater
at Keystone Square
Wingfield Park
255 N. Virginia St
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 398 - 5400
cargoreno.com
The Brüka Theatre | 99 N. Virginia St Reno, NV 89501| (775) 323 – 3221 | www.bruka.org
Arts Venues
An art scene as varied as Reno’s requires an equally
diverse canvas. In the Biggest Little City, you’ll find
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The Brüka Theatre
The Brüka Theatre aims to create and share the
experience of innovative theater. One of Reno’s
prestigious and historic theaters, staples of the Reno
longest standing theaters and performance
arts for years. The Pioneer Center for the Performing
companies, Brüka’s varied seasons span classic,
Arts hosts local performances as well as Broadway
contemporary, musical, and original theatric
shows performed by national touring companies.
performances, as well as programming geared
See emerging artists and edgy expression at the city’s
toward children. You’ll spot the location at the
smaller venues. Or, enjoy a summer performance or
corner of First and Virginia streets by the glowing
late night movie viewing under the stars at one of the
windows lit by vibrant neon lights.
area’s outdoor amphitheaters.
761 S. Virginia St
Reno, NV 89501
(775) 221-7451
thesaintreno.com
505 Keystone Ave
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 789-5671
tmcc.edu/vparts/theater/
S. Arlington Ave
Reno, NV 89501
visitreno.com
World-class musicians, dancers, singers, and actors
find their home on the stage in Reno. Watch a
F E AT U R E D
Performing Arts
Reno Philharmonic Orchestra
The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra is the largest
performing arts organization in Northern Nevada with
Broadway play, visit a small comedy club, or listen to
60 professional musicians. The resident company of
classical music at one of the city’s many venues. Each
the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts plays more
year the Reno Jazz Festival brings talented students
than 60 classical performances a year.
and renowned professional artists to perform
classic and contemporary jazz compositions. At
the University of Nevada, Reno’s Church Fine Arts
building, students present a variety of creative
productions including music, theatre, and dance.
Music Director - Laura Jackson
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Performing Arts
Reno Philharmonic Orchestra | 925 Riverside Dr #3, Reno, NV 89503 | (775) 323-6393 | renophil.com
Additional
Performing Arts
Argenta Concert Series
AVA Ballet
unr.edu/cla/music/acs
(775) 762-5165
avaballet.com
Masterworks Chorale
(775) 324-1940
themasterworkschorale.org
Photo credit: David Calvert
Reno Chamber
Orchestra
(775) 348-9413
renochamberorchestra.org
Broadway Comes
to Reno
(775) 686-6142
pioneercenter.com
Additional Public Art & Walking Tours
Public Art Locations
ArtSpot
artspotreno.com
Gift of Flight
Guardian of Eden
160 W. Liberty St
Reno, NV 89501
artspotreno.com/playa-art-trail
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Public Art & Walking Tours
Art installations, sculptures, and murals punctuate
Reno’s urban landscape. Take a leisurely public art
MidTown Mural Tour
artspotreno.com/midtownmural-tour
Playa Art Trail
artspotreno.com/playa-art-trail
Reno Star
Intersection of S. McCarran and
S. Virginia
artspotreno.com/playa-art-trail
Portal of Evolution
Bicentennial Park
artspotreno.com/playa-art-trail
The Reno Historic
Preservation Society
Photo credit: Davey Hibler
775-747-4478
historicreno.org
Believe | 10 N. Virginia St Reno, NV 89501|artspotreno.com/playa-art-trail
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2325 Robb Dr
Reno, NV 89523
artspotreno.com/playa-art-trail
Believe
Reno’s favorite public sculpture is the enormous
“Believe” located in City Plaza, at the corner of First
tour on bike or foot through MidTown or downtown
and South Virginia Street. The sculpture spans 70
to find locally made art and pieces straight from
feet and is made of 4-foot-thick steel. Artists Jeff
Black Rock City. For a guided experience, ArtSpot
Schomberg and Laura Kimpton created the piece
Reno hosts a variety of art tours including the Playa
for Burning Man. The sculpture is one of 170 pieces
Art Trail and the Midtown Mural Tour.
of work collected by the city.
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Events
Northern Nevada’s art events encourage artistic
exploration and social engagement. Friends
and families gather to experience the arts in the
spectacular high desert environment.
Artown
Reno embraces an entire month of art during
July with Artown. With over 20 years of tradition,
this art and culture festival offers more than 500
Additional Events
events, including music, dance, theater, visual arts,
workshops, and art walks. In addition to celebrating
local talent, the city-wide celebration draws artists
from all over the world. Most of the events are free
J U LY – A U G U S T
and are concentrated in downtown, while others
occur throughout the city.
National Cowboy Poetry
The Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
May
Experience the most famous playwright in history
Reno Sculpture Fest
in an idyllic setting at the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare
Festival. Held in July and August in an outdoor
amphitheater in North Lake Tahoe, the festival’s
season typically includes a classic Shakespearean
play, a modern show or musical, and additional
musical performances. Bring a picnic and a bottle
of wine and enjoy one of Tahoe’s trademark
AUGUST - SEPTEMBER
sunsets while the plot thickens.
Burning Man
Every year, thousands of people from around
the world gather in Reno before embarking on a
journey to the Black Rock Desert. On the Playa,
located about 100 miles northeast of Reno, a
Gathering (Elko)
June
Nada Dada
July
Coeur d’Alene Art Auction
Northern Nevada Pride Festival
August
Classical Tahoe (Incline Village)
Reno Gay Pride Festival
October
InstaGrammys
Celtic Celebration
temporary metropolis rises to embrace art, free
November
expression, and individualism. Artists create a city
Off Beat Arts & Music Festival
of temporary sculptures that live only during the
Photo Credit:
Rosalie O’ Connor
January – February
festival. Some have been rebuilt and purchased by
December
the city for its public art collection.
Reno Chamber Music Festival
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Reno, NV 89501
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Reno, NV 89501
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Reno Little Theatre
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Portal of Evolution
761 S. Virginia St
Reno, NV 89501
147 E. Pueblo St
Reno, NV 89502
140 Vesta St
Reno, NV 89502
Lear Theatre
528 W. 1st St
Reno, NV 89503
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10 Ralston St
Reno, NV 89503
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10 N. Virginia St
Reno, NV 89501
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160 W. Liberty St
Reno, NV 90501
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Reno, NV 89503
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Reno, NV 89503
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Photo credit: Davey Hibler
I truly believe that arts and culture add vibrancy to cities
and attract locals and visitors alike, driving foot traffic to
our neighborhoods and stimulating the local economy.
The City of Reno is committed to bringing more public art
displays and encouraging and promoting arts programs
and local artists to enhance our thriving arts and culture
scene through collaboration between the city, artists,
community organization, and the business community.
Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve
Additional Arts Resources
City of Reno
Arts & Culture Commission
Artown
www.renoisartown.com
www.reno.gov
Sierra Arts Foundation
ArtSpot
www.sierra-arts.org
www.artspotreno.com
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Nevada planters at Sierra Water
Gardens off Dickerson Road