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Embrace your creative side Saturday with book art class at WNC's Carson City campus

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November 18, 2023 - 10:00am

Please take time out of your day and join us Saturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a special book art class, making some special holiday decor for your home and/or office or gift them to someone special in your life!

Carson City’s Mark Twain mural to be unveiled at Nevada State Museum

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April 5, 2023 - 11:00am
Carson City’s newest mural is a portrait of Mark Twain that will be unveiled at the Nevada State Museum on Wednesday, April 5 at 11:00 a.m.

In conjunction with the Inaugural Mark Twain Days festival taking place April 21 - 23, Visit Carson City partnered with the Nevada State Museum to commission a Mark Twain Mural that is being installed on the Robinsons Street exterior wall of the museum.

Contemporary Mokuhanga: Japanese Woodblock Prints in Exhibition

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Repeats every month until Thu May 11 2023 .
March 6, 2023 (All day)
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April 6, 2023 (All day)
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May 6, 2023 (All day)

Part 1 of “Artist In Residence” — Solo Exhibit of Contemporary Mokuhanga: Japanese Woodblock original prints by Jackie Pias Carlin at the Atrium Gallery, Western Nevada College opening March 6 through May 11, 2023.

Japanese Woodblock printing process uses carved negative sketches on woodblocks then rubbed on paper with a baren to produce original hand-pulled prints. Each woodblock produces one color.

Nevada Humanities exhibition reveals new perspectives of Nevada landscapes

Watercolor painting of a mountain with dirt and rocks in the foreground.
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February 2, 2023 (All day)

Nevada Humanities presents a new exhibition, Lifting the Veil: Interpretations of Space in the Nevada Landscape, that allows viewers to experience Nevada through artworks focused on the diverse elements of the Nevada landscape.

Have you ever wondered “Is my art good enough to sell? Do I have the ‘right’ subject matter?”

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Repeats every 7 days until Sat Jan 28 2023 .
January 28, 2023 (All day)

East Fork Gallery is looking for new artists to show and sell their works and is developing educational/mentor-ship programs to assist budding artists.  For a free, friendly portfolio evaluation, come visit us Wednesday January 11th or Saturday January 28th.  Bring your portfolio, or photos of at least three works.  For further information leave a message 775-782-7629 or stop by the gallery any Tuesday through Saturday in the new year, from 11AM to 4 PM, at 1512 US Highway 395 N, Suite 4, Gardnerville, NV.

St. Mary's Art Center in Virginia City hosts 8th Annual Holiday Faire

Enjoy a festive day in a historic icon filled with arts and culture
Shop at St. Mary's Art Center and the Senior Center for one-of-a-kind gifts
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Repeats every day until Sun Dec 04 2022 .
December 3, 2022 - 10:00am
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December 4, 2022 - 10:00am

Join us for a festive day on the Comstock filled with art, crafts, books, music, and more. Our 4-story historic building will be filled with one-of-a-kind gifts, lights, and laughter. With 36 tables of handmade goods and fine art by local and regional artists and makers, there is something for everyone.

This is a magical event in a beautiful historic former hospital that welcomes everyone to enjoy the holiday spirit. Meet the wonderful unique creatives selling their works and support their art while avoiding big box stores. Enjoy history with art, books, edibles, and so much more.

Holiday Ornaments made from books!

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November 12, 2022 (All day)

Debbie Lambin of MyThousandWords book sculptures will be sharing something special in book sculpting small items like ornaments! Debbie was the 2019 Artown poster artist and has been featured on PBS “ArtEffects” and several other media publications. Her works can be found in Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery in Carson City and many other locations throughout the country!

Plumas Bank launches 'Community Pride' photo contest for California and Nevada residents

QUINCY, Calif. (October 11, 2022) — Plumas Bank is inviting the community to snap and submit their best photography as part of their “Community Pride” photo contest. Elected winners will have their work showcased at local Plumas Bank branches and receive up to $150 in prize cash.

Nevada Artists Association presents 'The Autumn Show' now through Oct. 21

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Repeats every week until Fri Oct 21 2022 .
September 10, 2022 (All day)
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September 17, 2022 (All day)
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September 24, 2022 (All day)
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October 1, 2022 (All day)
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October 8, 2022 (All day)
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October 15, 2022 (All day)

Nevada Artists Association of Carson City, NV presents their newest show "Autumn Show" starting Saturday, September 10th! NAA is the largest respected Fine Art Gallery of Carson City and features several wonderful artists in several art mediums from paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, glass, paper and more.

Jess Walter, Aimee Nezhukumatathil and Michael Martone Among Authors Featured at the 2022 Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl

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September 10, 2022 - 11:00am

On Saturday, September 10, 2022, Nevada Humanities will host the Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl — the premier literary event in northern Nevada — at venues throughout the California Avenue corridor in Reno beginning at 11 am with the keynote address at the Nevada Museum of Art and concluding at 8 pm.

The Everywhen Project returns to Mojave Desert in October for second year

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October 12, 2022 (All day)

In October of 2021, the Everywhen Project hosted its first permitted event in the Mojave Desert near Edwards, California and it was a huge success! Take a look at the video here. This event returns again this year in October and will be our second permitted event in 2022.

Nevada Humanities New Exhibition Opens August 4, "Along the Colorado"

A colorful, three panel artwork depicting water usage along the Colorado River.

As part of the ongoing Nevada Humanities Exhibition Series, a new exhibition, Along the Colorado opens at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery on August 4, 2022, and will be on display online at nevadahumanities.org. Along the Colorado, produced by Nevada Humanities and curated by Nevada artist Sapira Cheuk, includes paintings, mixed media, and video works that explore the water crisis faced by the desert Southwest, the nation, and the planet.

FREE Book Art Workshops!

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Repeats every week until Tue Aug 02 2022 .
July 20, 2022 (All day)
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July 27, 2022 (All day)

Come and join in to learn something fun and new! Workshops are designed for adults ages 18+

Each week, you will learn something new and exciting to do with books! Repurposing them into useful art as well as just beautiful art!

See information on the flyers and join in!

Nevada Artists Association to present upcoming judged art show 'The Summer Show'

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July 30, 2022 (All day)

There are only a few more weeks to come into Nevada Artists Association Gallery in Carson City and see some of the beautiful works of art from the show "Spirit of America." We also want to share that a new show will be coming up on July 30 called "The Summer Show."

This will be a judged show and I can't wait to see all the wonderful pieces of art that will be coming into the gallery for that show.

The Spirit of America show featured at Nevada Artists Association gallery in Carson City

If you haven't come to see the newest show at Nevada Artists Association yet, you absolutely have to! The artists that submitted their works of art have put in their heart and soul into their works and you have to come and visit the gallery soon! Gallery is located at 449 W. King Street, Carson City, NV and open Tuesday through Saturday, 12-4pm.

Learn Book Sculpting!

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Repeats every week until Tue Aug 02 2022 .
July 12, 2022 (All day)
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July 19, 2022 (All day)
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July 26, 2022 (All day)
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August 2, 2022 (All day)

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make book come alive through their pages from within? Please join Debbie Lambin as she will share her skills, tips and tricks in making beautiful art sculptures from books!

Nevada Humanities To Host Live Conversation About How Art and Mental Health Connect

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July 13, 2022 - 6:00pm

Nevada Humanities, in partnership with Double Scoop, is hosting a timely conversation about the many connections between art and mental health.

Nevada Artists Association presents 'Spirit of America' exhibit

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June 26, 2022 - 2:00pm

What a beautiful collection of artwork, celebrating the spirit of America at the Nevada Artists Association gallery in Carson City!

Products from the Hive - UNR Extension Douglas County

National Pollinator Month Douglas County Logo
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Repeats every day until Fri Jun 24 2022 .
June 23, 2022 (All day)
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June 24, 2022 (All day)

Come learn to make different products from the hive with Deb Ullrich.

Hands on learning how to make luminaires and lotions bars.

Demonstration of how to make cold-pressed lotions and lip balms.

You will walk away with a luminaire, lotion bar, hand soap and a lip balm.

Open to persons ages 12+, youth must be accompanied by an adult
For tickets go to https://extension.unr.edu/douglas.aspx

'Unity: Community, Family, and the Future' - a new online exhibition at Nevada Humanities opens June 2

In this illustration the word UNITY is spelled out by people clinging together.
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June 2, 2022 (All day)

As part of the ongoing Nevada Humanities Exhibition Series, a new exhibition, Unity: Community, Family, and the Future, opens at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery on June 2, 2022, and will be on display online at nevadahumanities.org.

NAA Presents featured artists "Rosalie & William More"

The Nevada Artists Association presents featured artists William and Rosalie More for the "Spring has Sprung" show. Both William and Rosalie are photographers that highlight nature at it's finest!

Nevada Artists Association presents 'Spring Has Sprung' show now through May 7

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Repeats every week until Sat May 07 2022 .
March 20, 2022 - 12:00pm
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March 27, 2022 - 12:00pm
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April 3, 2022 - 12:00pm
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April 10, 2022 - 12:00pm
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April 17, 2022 - 12:00pm
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April 24, 2022 - 12:00pm
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May 1, 2022 - 12:00pm

Come and see some beautiful artwork by several artists from the Nevada Artists Association for their newest show "Spring has Sprung" This show runs now until May 7, 2022.

Nevada Humanities hosts new exhibition 'Mojave by Jeff Fulmer' opening soon in Las Vegas

A colorful painting of a desert cactus with bright pink blossoms.
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March 31, 2021 (All day)

As part of the ongoing Nevada Humanities Exhibition Series, a new exhibition, Mojave by Jeff Fulmer, opens at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery on March 31, 2022, and will be on display as a virtual exhibition indefinitely at nevadahumanities.org.

NAA Winter Show & Reception

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February 20, 2022 - 12:00pm

Come and visit the Nevada Artist Gallery for the Winter Show! This was a Judged “Winter” Show with several incredible art pieces to view and available for purchase! Artwork by the judges will be on display as well.

Nevada Artists Association presents Winter Show at Carson City art gallery

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Repeats every week until Fri Mar 25 2022 .
February 15, 2022 - 12:00pm
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February 22, 2022 - 12:00pm
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March 1, 2022 - 12:00pm
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March 8, 2022 - 12:00pm
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March 15, 2022 - 12:00pm
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March 22, 2022 - 12:00pm

Come and join the Nevada Artist Association newest show opening up February 15, featuring artists from northern Nevada. The Winter Show is a judged show that features all types of art from watercolors, acrylics, hand carved gourds, pottery and much more.

Nevada Artists Association featuring artist, Nevada Gourd Society president Kristy Dial

We wanted to introduce you to one of our many artists featured at the Nevada Artists Association in Carson City, one of the largest respected fine arts gallery in Carson City, Lake Tahoe region.

Kristy Dial, is a professional gourd artist and teacher with 25 years of experience. She is currently the president of the Nevada Gourd Society and is an AGS Certified Judge.

NAA New Years 2022 Art Show!

lake tahoe, birds, nevada, carson city, art
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Repeats every week until Fri Feb 11 2022 .
January 4, 2022 - 12:00pm
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January 11, 2022 - 12:00pm
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January 18, 2022 - 12:00pm
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January 25, 2022 - 12:00pm
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February 1, 2022 - 12:00pm
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February 8, 2022 - 12:00pm

Our New Years 2022 Show is now in full swing! We are excited to share that the NAA (Nevada Artist Association) is featuring our first art show of the year! Come and see beautiful new art at the gallery.

Nevada Humanities exhibition showcases stories about life on the border featuring paintings, poems by Shaun T. Griffin

Watercolor painting of a child standing outside near a range of mountains.

As part of the ongoing Nevada Humanities Exhibition Series, a new exhibition, Border Stories: Paintings and Poems by Shaun T. Griffin, will open online on December 2, 2021, at nevadahumanities.org and will be on display as a virtual exhibition indefinitely.

'Wonders of Nevada, Nature as the Artist’s Muse' Nevada Humanities exhibition opens August 9

A colorful woodcut print of the Sierra Nevada mountains
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Repeats every week until Thu Sep 02 2021 .
August 9, 2021 (All day)
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August 16, 2021 (All day)
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August 23, 2021 (All day)
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August 30, 2021 (All day)

As part of the ongoing Nevada Humanities Exhibition Series, a new exhibition, Wonders of Nevada: Nature as the Artist’s Muse, opens online on August 9, 2021, at nevadahumanities.org and will be on display as a virtual exhibition indefinitely.

Family Friendly Events in Silver City This Summer

Silver City Offers Family Friendly Fun This Summer

Silver City, Nevada- Silver City's annual schedule of summer STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) got its start in 2004.

Summer events for children are open to children and their parents from any town and are not limited to Silver City denizens.

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