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Wednesday March 3, 2021 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evenings

Join us for a first look and discussion on Victorian Radicals: From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts & Crafts Movement. Ann M. Wolfe, Andrea and John C. Deane Family Senior Curator and Deputy Director, will be with us to discuss this exhibition that explores a revolutionary group of artists that

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday March 3, 2021 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for both Educator Evening and the ECE Roundtable. Zoom links for both sessions

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Group Tours
Thursday March 4, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Victorian Radicals

Join a virtual tour and enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Virtual tours are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program will be hosted on Zoom. Please have Zoom downloaded with audio and

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday March 4, 2021 6 – 7 pm

Virtual First Thursday: Hannah Etch and Dreamly

In response to the health and safety guidelines for Covid-19, traditional First Thursday has been temporarily postponed. In the meantime, tune in for a special broadcast featuring music and interviews with Hannah Etch and Dreamly, art introductions, and more fun. The program will premiere on the Museum’s Facebook page, where you

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Special Events
Saturday March 6, 2021 10 am – 4 pm

Members’ Premiere: Victorian Radicals

As a benefit of membership, reserve advance admission tickets now to see Victorian Radicals before it opens to the public. Don your best Victorian ensemble and strike a pose in the gallery, take a selfie, and share:@nevadaart #victorianradicals. In partnership with the local theater community, encounter Jane Morris and William

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Ongoing Programs
Tuesday March 9, 2021 6 – 7:30 pm

Turning Pages: A Monthly Reading Group

Escape into the era of Victorian Radicals: From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts & Crafts Movement through classic literature. This month, we conclude our reading of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë, following the story of a young orphan in Victorian England. In April and May, participants will read North and

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Talks
Thursday March 11, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Dystopia to Utopia: How Radical Victorians Transformed the Industrial World

Learn why the Victorian Radicals found followers all over the world, from Britain to the USA, Japan, and India, with curator Tim Barringer, Paul Mellon Professor and Chair of the History of Art at Yale University. He will detail the development of a socialist and ecological critique of capitalism in Victorian

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Ongoing Programs
Friday March 12, 2021 1 – 2:30 pm

Virtual Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Join us as Art Afternoon for Seniors goes virtual. Instructor Carol Raphel will share perspectives on several works from the Museum’s collections and will facilitate a lively group discussion and virtual workshop. Participants will need to have Zoom and will need to be able to use their camera function on

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Talks
Friday March 12, 2021 4 – 5:30 pm

Teen Talk

Teens are invited to meet artists from diverse backgrounds and practices through an interactive conversation exploring process, disciplines, identity, concept development, and more. Hosted by Las Vegas-based artist, Lance Smith, this online series provides meaningful opportunities for teens everywhere to connect with one another, encounter working artists, and talk about art. Join us in March and

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Group Tours
Thursday March 18, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Victorian Radicals

Join a virtual tour and enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Virtual tours are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program will be hosted on Zoom. Please have Zoom downloaded with audio and

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Talks
Thursday March 25, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Living with the Industrial Revolution

Professor Dennis Dworkin of University of Nevada Reno, Global Studies is an intellectual historian of Britain, Ireland, and Europe who specializes in cultural theory. From this informed perspective, he will explore the working-class, conservative, and liberal responses to a changing social landscape during the Industrial Revolution, as seen in Victorian Radicals: From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts & Crafts Movement.

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Group Tours
Sunday March 28, 2021 4 – 5 pm

CANCELLED: Virtual Art Discussion in Spanish

Join us for an online guided exploration of art through an interactive conversation in Spanish led by our experienced docents. Designed for native and non-native Spanish speakers alike.  This program will be hosted on Zoom. Please have Zoom downloaded with audio and video features turned on. A Zoom link will

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Admission
Wednesday March 31, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Group Tours
Thursday April 1, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Victorian Radicals

Join a virtual tour and enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Virtual tours are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program will be hosted on Zoom. Please have Zoom downloaded with audio and

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday April 1, 2021 6 – 7 pm

Virtual First Thursday: Lucas Paul and Kid Rocker

In response to the health and safety guidelines for Covid-19, traditional First Thursday has been temporarily postponed. In the meantime, tune in for a special broadcast with music and interviews with Lucas Paul, featuring faculty and students from Kid Rocker; art introductions, and more fun. The program will premiere on

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Art Bite
Friday April 2, 2021 12 – 1 pm

Pre-Raphaelite Girl Gang: Fifty Makers, Shakers and Heartbreakers from the Victorian Era

Art historian and author Kirsty Stonell Walker explores the colorful histories of women of the era in her book, Pre-Raphaelite Girl Gang. She will introduce an enchanting and revolutionary band of women – artists, sculptors, inventors, models, wives, sisters, and muses – who provide inspiration for groundbreakers and troublemakers today.

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday April 7, 2021 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evenings

Join us for a look and discussion on My Land, My Dreaming, an exhibition that presents a selection of artworks by Aboriginal Australian contemporary artists. William L. Fox, Peter E. Pool Director for the Center for Art + Environment will join us to talk about this exhibition that explores issues

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday April 7, 2021 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for both Educator Evening and the ECE Roundtable. Zoom links for both sessions

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Ongoing Programs
Friday April 9, 2021 1 – 2:30 pm

Virtual Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Join us as Art Afternoon for Seniors goes virtual. Instructor Carol Raphel will share perspectives on several works from the Museum’s collections and will facilitate a lively group discussion and virtual workshop. Participants will need to have Zoom and will need to be able to use their camera function on

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Talks
Friday April 9, 2021 4 – 5:30 pm

Teen Talk

Teens are invited to meet artists from diverse backgrounds and practices through an interactive conversation exploring process, disciplines, identity, concept development, and more. Hosted by Las Vegas-based artist, Lance Smith, this online series provides meaningful opportunities for teens everywhere to connect with one another, encounter working artists, and talk about art. Joining us this

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Ongoing Programs
Tuesday April 13, 2021 6 – 7:30 pm

Turning Pages: A Monthly Reading Group

Escape into the era of Victorian Radicals: From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts & Crafts Movement through Victorian literature. This month and next, this online book club will discuss North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell, following the story of Margaret Hale, a young woman from southern England who is forced

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Group Tours
Thursday April 15, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Victorian Radicals

Join a virtual tour and enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Virtual tours are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program will be hosted on Zoom. Please have Zoom downloaded with audio and

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Talks
Thursday April 22, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Women and the Arts and Crafts Movement: “What Can a Woman Do?”

What was the role of women designers and artists in the Arts and Crafts movement? Wendy Kaplan, LACMA Department Head and Curator of Decorative Arts and Design, explores Victorian women’s leadership in social and economic reform as well as restrictions they encountered that prevented their full participation. Program hosted on

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Group Tours
Sunday April 25, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion in Spanish

Join us for an online guided exploration of art through an interactive conversation in Spanish led by our experienced docents. Designed for native and non-native Spanish speakers alike.  This program will be hosted on Zoom. Please have Zoom downloaded with audio and video features turned on. A Zoom link will

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Admission
Tuesday April 27, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Member Tuesdays Advanced Admission Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Thursday April 29, 2021 10 am – 8 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Friday April 30, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Saturday May 1, 2021 10 – 11 am

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Saturday May 1, 2021 11 am – noon

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Saturday May 1, 2021 12 – 1 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Saturday May 1, 2021 1 – 2 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Saturday May 1, 2021 2 – 3 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Saturday May 1, 2021 3 – 4 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Saturday May 1, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Saturday May 1, 2021 5 – 6 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Sunday May 2, 2021 10 – 11 am

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Sunday May 2, 2021 11 am – noon

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Sunday May 2, 2021 12 – 1 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Sunday May 2, 2021 1 – 2 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Sunday May 2, 2021 2 – 3 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Sunday May 2, 2021 3 – 4 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Sunday May 2, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Sunday May 2, 2021 5 – 6 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Tuesday May 4, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Member Tuesdays Advanced Admission Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Wednesday May 5, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday May 5, 2021 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evenings with Artist Allison Janae Hamilton

Educators across the state of Nevada are invited to join us for a discussion on the intersections of art, storytelling and history with Allison Janae Hamilton, a visual artist working in sculpture, installation, photography, and video. Hamilton creates immersive spaces that consider the ways that the American landscape contributes to our ideas of

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday May 5, 2021 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for both Educator Evening and the ECE Roundtable. Zoom links for both sessions

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Admission
Thursday May 6, 2021 10 am – 8 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Group Tours
Thursday May 6, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Shifting Horizons

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on Shifting Horizons. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program will be hosted on Zoom. Please have

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday May 6, 2021 6 – 7 pm

Virtual First Thursday: Só Sol

In response to the health and safety guidelines for Covid-19, traditional First Thursday has been temporarily postponed. In the meantime, tune in for a special broadcast featuring music and interviews with Só Sol, art introductions, and more fun. The program will premiere on the Museum’s Facebook page, where you can engage in

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Admission
Friday May 7, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Saturday May 8, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Estelle J. Kelsey Second Saturday Advanced Admission Tickets

Second Saturdays offer FREE admission to the Museum courtesy of the Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays program. Reserve advance tickets to visit the Museum with friends and family, then extend your experience with #HandsONatHome. Click here for fun project ideas inspired by the collection that you can

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Admission
Sunday May 9, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Tuesday May 11, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Member Tuesdays Advanced Admission Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Ongoing Programs
Tuesday May 11, 2021 6 – 7:30 pm

Turning Pages: A Monthly Reading Group

Escape into the era of Victorian Radicals: From the Pre-Raphaelites to the Arts & Crafts Movement through Victorian literature. This month and next, this online book club will discuss North and South by Elizabeth Haskell, following the story of Margaret Hale, a young woman from southern England who is forced

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Admission
Wednesday May 12, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Thursday May 13, 2021 10 am – 8 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Talks
Thursday May 13, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Victorian Radicals and the Cult of Beauty

Melissa Leventon, a co-founder of Curatrix Group and former Curator-in-Charge of Textiles at the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, is a specialist in European and American costume and textiles. She takes audiences on a journey into the unconventional creativity of the British Aesthetic Movement, a revolution in fashion and

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Admission
Friday May 14, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Ongoing Programs
Friday May 14, 2021 1 – 2:30 pm

Virtual Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each

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Admission
Saturday May 15, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Sunday May 16, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Tuesday May 18, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Member Tuesdays Advanced Admission Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Wednesday May 19, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Thursday May 20, 2021 10 am – 8 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Group Tours
Thursday May 20, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Having a Voice

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on Rose B. Simpson: The Four and having a voice. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program

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Admission
Friday May 21, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Saturday May 22, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Special Events
Saturday May 22, 2021 11 am – 12:30 pm

Exploring the Way Forward: AAWC Mini Symposium

The Museum’s Center for Art + Environment holds the largest archive collection of contemporary Antarctic art in the country. The Antarctic is the most extreme environment on Earth and art projects there are unique in their relationship to the environment. In conjunction with Adequate Earth, an online exhibition organized by the Antarctic Artists

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Admission
Sunday May 23, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Group Tours
Sunday May 23, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion in Spanish

Join us for an online guided exploration of art through an interactive conversation in Spanish led by our experienced docents. Designed for native and non-native Spanish speakers alike.  This program will be hosted on Zoom. Please have Zoom downloaded with audio and video features turned on. A Zoom link will

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Admission
Tuesday May 25, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Member Tuesdays Advanced Admission Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Wednesday May 26, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Thursday May 27, 2021 10 am – 8 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Friday May 28, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Saturday May 29, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Admission
Sunday May 30, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Advanced Admissions Tickets

The Museum has updated its admission process to safeguard against the spread of COVID-19. In order to limit lines and occupancy, Advance Tickets are required for admission and will be sold by date and entry time. STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR TICKET DATE AND TIME Select the date of your visit

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday June 2, 2021 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evenings with Collateral & Co.

Educator Evening is a FREE professional development series on the first Wednesday of every month (excluding January and July) offering state-approved professional development hours for participation. Join us this month as artistic director, Caitlin McCarty of Collateral & Co., a contemporary dance company based in Reno discusses movement and arts

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Group Tours
Thursday June 3, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: EARTHworks

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on My Land, My Dreaming, Harry Fonseca: Stone Poem #4, and Rose B. Simpson: The Four. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday June 3, 2021 6 – 7 pm

Virtual First Thursday: Wheatstone Bridge

In response to the health and safety guidelines for Covid-19, traditional First Thursday has been temporarily postponed. In the meantime, tune in for a special broadcast featuring music and interviews with Wheatstone Bridge, art introductions, and more fun. The program will premiere on the Museum’s Facebook page, where you can engage

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Special Events
Friday June 4, 2021 7 – 8:30 pm

Musica Sierra presents Musical Headwaters

Musica Sierra presents New Vintage Baroque, an adventurous historical instrument ensemble dedicated to the creation of 21st century music. Berkeley-based keyboard, vocalist and composer Majel Connery, Canadian violinist Edwin Huizinga and Pennsylvanian bassoonist Ben Matus take you on a first-person sonic experience of the Sierra Valley landscape in a world

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Ongoing Programs
Friday June 11, 2021 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors (IN PERSON)

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each

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Group Tours
Thursday June 17, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Work Ethic in American Art

Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on The E. L. Wiegand Collection: Representing the Work Ethic in American Art. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program will be hosted on Zoom. Please have Zoom downloaded with audio

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Art Bite
Friday June 18, 2021 12 – 1 pm

Explore the Washoe ArTrail with ROAM

The ROAM Collective is comprised of contemporary architect Jack Hawkins, sculptor and musician Davey Hawkins, landscape photographer Scott Hinton, and geographer Kerry Rohrmeier. A first of its kind for Northern Nevada, the Washoe ArTrail is a public participatory experience that routes along the Truckee River from Reno/Sparks to Gerlach. Program

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Group Tours
Thursday July 1, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Land Art – Expanding the Atlas

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on Land Art: Expanding the Atlas. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program will be hosted on

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Ongoing Programs
Friday July 9, 2021 1 – 2:30 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday July 10, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday

Bring the whole family to explore the Museum. Complement your experience by visiting nevadaart.org for engaging Hands ON! at Home project ideas inspired by the Museum’s collections and exhibitions.  Title sponsorship for Hands ON! Second Saturdays is provided by the Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation.

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Group Tours
Thursday July 15, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Museum Design & Sculptures

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on the Museum’s design and sculptures. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program will be hosted on

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Film
Friday July 16, 2021 7 – 9 pm

Collateral & Co. presents Felt Like Five

In this film premiere, dancers travel to five different Nevada locations, coming to terms with a year that has felt like five. Felt Like Five features original poetry, choreography by Caitlin McCarty and Leslie Balzer, in a film featuring performances by Collateral & Co. dance artists. This program will also

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Talks
Friday July 30, 2021 12 – 1 pm

Latimer Art Club Yesterday and Today

Discover the origins of the Latimer Art Club, Reno’s oldest art club with Eileen Fuller, the Latimer Art Club’s current Art Show Chair and board member. This active club supports Northern Nevada artist through exhibitions, classes, and paint outs throughout the region. Eileen Fuller is a Reno based landscape artist who

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Member Events
Friday July 30, 2021 7 – 9 pm

Members’ Premiere: The Latimer School

Celebrating 90 Years Members’ Premiere: The Latimer School Join friends, family and members as we celebrate the founding of the Nevada Museum of Art. Be the first to see The Latimer School: Lorenzo Latimer and the Latimer Art Club during this exclusive evening premiere. Also on view are juried paintings

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday August 4, 2021 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evening: Visual Thinking Strategies

Educator Evening is a FREE professional development series on the first Wednesday of every month (excluding January and July) offering state-approved professional development hours for participation. Join us in August for a conversation on Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS). VTS is intended to transform the way students think and learn. Based

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday August 4, 2021 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for the ECE Roundtable.  The zoom link for the Roundtable will be sent

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Group Tours
Thursday August 5, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Land Art

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on Land Art. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program will be hosted on Zoom. Please have Zoom

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Art Bite
Friday August 6, 2021 12 – 1 pm

Virtual Art Bite: Until Proven Safe

Join us for an exploration of the landscapes of quarantine with authors—and Center for Art + Environment advisors—Geoff Manaugh and Nicola Twilley. Their new book, Until Proven Safe, was begun long before COVID-19. Together, they track the history and future of quarantine around the globe, chasing the story of emergency isolation

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Group Tours
Friday August 6, 2021 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look: Landscapes in Nevada

Museum volunteer docents will lead you through current exhibitions, including The Latimer School: Lorenzo Latimer and the Latimer Art Club, facilitating conversations centered around landscapes in Nevada and beyond.   FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Friday August 13, 2021 1 – 2:30 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday August 14, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Lookout for Landscapes

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Investigators” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at artwork while engaging in a dialogue about key pieces.  New exhibitions,

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Group Tours
Saturday August 14, 2021 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Thursday August 19, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Land Art

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on Land Art. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program will be hosted on Zoom. Please have Zoom

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Film
Thursday August 19, 2021 6 – 8 pm

Sundance Film Festival Shorts Film Tour

The 2021 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour is a 92-minute theatrical program of 7 short films selected from the 2021 Sundance Film Festival program, widely considered the premier showcase for short films and the launchpad for many now-prominent independent filmmakers for close to 40 years. Including fiction, documentary, and

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Group Tours
Saturday August 28, 2021 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday September 1, 2021 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evening: The Pedagogy of Play

Educator Evening is a FREE professional development series on the first Wednesday of every month (excluding January and July) offering state-approved professional development hours for participation. Join us in September with for a conversation with Jennifer Oxman Ryan, researcher and senior project manager on the Pedagogy of Play initiative at

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday September 1, 2021 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for the ECE Roundtable.  The zoom link for the Roundtable will be sent

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Group Tours
Thursday September 2, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: The Latimer School

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on The Latimer School: Lorenzo Latimer and the Latimer Art Club. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program will

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday September 2, 2021 5 – 7 pm

CANCELLED First Thursday featuring Decoy

First Thursday is cancelled for September due to the unforeseen air quality and the need to host the event outdoors with maximum social distancing. The Museum is committed to bringing this event back into the schedule as soon as possible and will continue to monitor health and safety guidelines for

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Group Tours
Friday September 3, 2021 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look: Landscapes in Nevada

Museum volunteer docents will lead you through current exhibitions, including The Latimer School: Lorenzo Latimer and the Latimer Art Club, facilitating conversations centered around landscapes in Nevada and beyond.   FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Friday September 10, 2021 1 – 2:30 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each

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Talks
Friday September 10, 2021 6 – 7 pm

Ann M. Wolfe on Art, Nature and the Founding of the Nevada Museum of Art

Join Ann M. Wolfe, Andrea and John C. Deane Family Chief Curator and Associate Director, for a look back at the history of the Nevada Museum of Art. With a special emphasis on the organization’s early ties to the San Francisco Bay Area, the Bohemian Club, Fallen Leaf Lake in

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday September 11, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Life in Color

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations. New exhibitions, community collaborations, cultural explorations, guest performances and monthly themes rotate in this engaging series of monthly programs.  SCHEDULE  10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission

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Group Tours
Saturday September 11, 2021 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Thursday September 16, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Museum Design & Sculptures

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on the Museum’s design and sculptures. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program is hosted on Zoom.

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Talks
Friday September 17, 2021 12 – 1 pm

Art Bite: Earth As Lover

Welcome artists and authors, Annie Sprinkle and Beth Stephens for an amorous path to saving the planet. Their new book Assuming the Ecosexual Position: The Earth as Lover describes how the two came together as lovers and collaborators, and how this union led to the miraculous conception of the Love

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Group Tours
Saturday September 25, 2021 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Friday October 1, 2021 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look: Landscapes in Nevada

Museum volunteer docents will lead you through current exhibitions, including The Latimer School: Lorenzo Latimer and the Latimer Art Club, facilitating conversations centered around landscapes in Nevada and beyond.   FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Thursday October 7, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Gianfranco Gorgoni

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on Gianfranco Gorgoni: Land Art Photographs. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program is hosted on Zoom. A

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday October 7, 2021 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday – CANCELLED

First Thursday is cancelled for October 7th, 2021. The Museum is committed to bringing this event back into the schedule as soon as possible and will continue to monitor health and safety guidelines for our region. Please continue to check back for updates.

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Ongoing Programs
Friday October 8, 2021 1 – 2:30 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday October 9, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Celebrate el Día de los Muertos

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations. New exhibitions, community collaborations, cultural explorations, guest performances and monthly themes rotate in this engaging series of monthly programs.  SCHEDULE  10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission

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Group Tours
Saturday October 9, 2021 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday October 13, 2021 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evenings: Exploring the Work of Artist Judy Chicago

Educator Evening is a FREE professional development series hosted virtually each month (excluding January and July) offering state-approved professional development hours for participation. Join us in October for a look at the iconic feminist artist, Judy Chicago. We will discuss Chicago’s work as it relates to identity, feminism and intersectionality.

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday October 13, 2021 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for the ECE Roundtable.  The zoom link for the Roundtable will be sent

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Art Bite
Friday October 15, 2021 12 – 1 pm

High Desert Test Sites: Learning From What We Are Not

Join us in welcoming Acting Director, Vanesa Zendejas, and Programming Manager Elena Yu from High Desert Test Sites for a conversation about the Joshua Tree, CA based experiment where contemporary art converges with the desert. As a conceptual entity, HDTS is dedicated to “learning from what we are not” and

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Group Tours
Thursday October 21, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Earthworks

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on My Land, My Dreaming and Rose B. Simpson: The Four. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program is hosted

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Special Events
Thursday October 21, 2021 4 – 6:30 pm

SOLD OUT – Softening the Land Art Scene: Judy Chicago’s Atmospheres

Judy Chicago’s response to the monumental Earthworks of the American West was nearly simultaneous with their production. Beginning in 1968, Chicago embarked on a series of ephemeral Atmospheres performances using colored smokes and fireworks in the desert that were intended to “soften that macho Land Art scene.” Long overlooked by

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Group Tours
Saturday October 23, 2021 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday November 3, 2021 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evening: Las Vegas Artist, Justin Favela on Creating Inclusive Spaces

Educator Evening is a FREE professional development series hosted virtually each month (excluding January and July) offering state-approved professional development hours for participation. Join us in November for a conversation with artist, Justin Favela. Based in Las Vegas, Favela is known for his large-scale installations and sculptures that manifest his

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday November 3, 2021 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for the ECE Roundtable.  The zoom link for the Roundtable will be sent

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Group Tours
Thursday November 4, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Latimer

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on The Latimer School: Lorenzo Latimer and the Latimer Art Club. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday November 4, 2021 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday

First Thursday is cancelled for November 4, 2021. The Museum is committed to bringing this event back into the schedule as soon as possible and will continue to monitor health and safety guidelines for our region. Please continue to check back for updates.

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Talks
Thursday November 4, 2021 6 – 7 pm

Apsara DiQuinzio on New Time: Art and Feminism in the 20th Century

Apsara DiQuinzio, Senior Curator of Contemporary Art discusses the exhibition New Time: Art and Feminism in the 20th Century. Organized and on view at the Berkeley Art Museum, New Time presents a kaleidoscopic view of contemporary feminist artistic practices of the last 20 years. This landmark exhibition is international, intergenerational, and gender-inclusive in its scope,

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Art Bite
Friday November 5, 2021 12 – 1 pm

Guillermo Galindo Presents Sonic Borders

Experimental composer, sonic architect, performance artist, and visual media artist Guillermo Galindo joins us for a talk about his work Sonic Borders. By showing moments of disruption on the land, Galindo’s work introduces a complicated look at policing the boundary.  The extent of the work of experimental composer, sonic architect,

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Group Tours
Friday November 5, 2021 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look: Landscapes in Nevada

Museum volunteer docents will lead you through current exhibitions, including The Latimer School: Lorenzo Latimer and the Latimer Art Club, facilitating conversations centered around landscapes in Nevada and beyond.   FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Friday November 12, 2021 1 – 2:30 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday November 13, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Earthworks

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations. New exhibitions, community collaborations, cultural explorations, guest performances and monthly themes rotate in this engaging series of monthly programs.  SCHEDULE  10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission

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Group Tours
Saturday November 13, 2021 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Special Events
Saturday November 13, 2021 2 – 2:30 pm

Rose B. Simpson: Transformance

Mixed-media artist Rose B. Simpson presents a “Transformance”– a new work presented as part of the 2021 Art + Environment Season. Simpson’s work engages ceramic sculpture, metals, fashion, performance, music, installation, writing, and custom cars. The Nevada Museum of Art has invited Simpson to be in residency at Nuwu Art +

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Group Tours
Thursday November 18, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Judy Chicago: Dry Ice, Smoke, and Fireworks Archive

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on Judy Chicago: Dry Ice, Smoke, and Fireworks Archive. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program is hosted

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Hours of Operation
Thursday November 25, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Museum Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving

The Museum is closed today in observance of Thanksgiving. The Museum will be open on Friday, November 26 from 10 am to 6 pm.

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Group Tours
Saturday November 27, 2021 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Special Events
Tuesday November 30, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Members’ Exclusive Presale

Members shop early at the Exclusive Presale – a benefit of membership. Shop November 30 and December 1 for the best selection of jewelry, stationery, home décor, art books, glassware, puzzles, toys and locally made gifts. 20% savings for Museum Members. Shop in-store and online.

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday December 1, 2021 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evening: An Open Dialogue on Critical Race Theory and Inclusivity

Educator Evening is a FREE professional development series hosted virtually each month (excluding January and July) offering state-approved professional development hours for participation. This month we are joined by Dr. Donald Easton-Brooks, Dean of the College of Education at the University of Nevada, Reno, and an award winning author. Best known

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Special Events
Thursday December 2, 2021 10 am – 8 pm

Holiday Sale

It only happens once a year – shop the Nevada Museum of Art Holiday Sale. Find jewelry, stationery, home décor, art books, glassware, puzzles, toys and locally made gifts.  10% savings for everyone, 20% savings for Museum Members.  Shop in-store and online.

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Group Tours
Thursday December 2, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: In Conversation with the Earth

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on Land Art: Expanding the Atlas, Gianfranco Gorgoni: Land Art Photographs and Rose B. Simpson: The Four. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday December 2, 2021 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday: Cancelled for Dec. 2

First Thursday is cancelled for December 2, 2021. The Museum plans to return First Thursday to its regularly scheduled dates beginning early 2022, depending on the health and safety guidelines for our region. Please continue to this calendar listing for updates.

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Special Events
Friday December 3, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Holiday Sale

It only happens once a year – shop the Nevada Museum of Art Holiday Sale. Find jewelry, stationery, home décor, art books, glassware, puzzles, toys and locally made gifts.  10% savings for everyone, 20% savings for Museum Members.  Shop in-store and online.

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Group Tours
Friday December 3, 2021 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look: Landscapes in Nevada

Museum volunteer docents will lead you through current exhibitions, including The Latimer School: Lorenzo Latimer and the Latimer Art Club, facilitating conversations centered around landscapes in Nevada and beyond.   FREE with admission

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Special Events
Saturday December 4, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Holiday Sale

It only happens once a year – shop the Nevada Museum of Art Holiday Sale. Find jewelry, stationery, home décor, art books, glassware, puzzles, toys and locally made gifts.  10% savings for everyone, 20% savings for Museum Members.  Shop in-store and online.

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Special Events
Tuesday December 7, 2021 6 – 8 pm

Insomnia with Brandon Leake

Brandon Leake, winner of America’s Got Talent Season 15 presents a one-man spoken-word play, that walks through a college senior’s late-night woes, a battle with his own inner demons. Spoken Views Collective, a Northern Nevada spoken word poetry collective will open this program.  VIP Tickets are limited and include a T-Shirt and meet and greet with Brandon Leake

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Talks
Thursday December 9, 2021 6 – 7:30 pm

Jack Bacon on The Latimer School

Nevada art specialist Jack Bacon and co-curator of the exhibition The Latimer School will share stories of the Latimer Art Club’s founding members, many of whom came from pioneer families as far afield as Tuscarora, Virginia City, and Carson City.  Jack Bacon will be signing copies of The Latimer School:

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Talks
Friday December 10, 2021 12 – 1 pm

Protecting Nevada’s Dark Skies

Join wilderness historian Kirk Peterson from Friends of Nevada Wilderness for a talk that explores some of the most spectacular night skies in the world. Offered in conjunction with The Moon’s Tear: A Desert Night’s Dream Paintings by Sophie Sheppard.

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Ongoing Programs
Friday December 10, 2021 1 – 2:30 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday December 11, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday: Winter Wonderland and E.L. Cord Museum School Open House

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations. New exhibitions, community collaborations, cultural explorations, guest performances and monthly themes rotate in this engaging series of monthly programs.  SCHEDULE  10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission

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Group Tours
Saturday December 11, 2021 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Docent guided tours are currently offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at 11 am. Beginning February 2022, Guided Tours will be offered

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Group Tours
Thursday December 16, 2021 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Land Art

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on Land Art. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program will be hosted on Zoom. A Zoom link

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Hours of Operation
Friday December 24, 2021 10 am – 3 pm

Museum Closes at 3 pm for Christmas Eve

The Museum will close at 3pm in observance of Christmas Eve.

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Hours of Operation
Saturday December 25, 2021 10 am – 6 pm

Museum Closed in Observance of Christmas Day

The Museum is closed today in observance of Christmas Day. The Museum will be open Sunday, December 26 from 10 am to 6 pm. 

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Hours of Operation
Friday December 31, 2021 10 am – 3 pm

Museum Closes at 3 pm for New Year’s Eve

The Museum will close at 3pm today in observance of New Year’s Eve.

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Hours of Operation
Saturday January 1, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

Museum Closed in Observance of New Year’s Day

The Museum is closed today in observance of New Year’s Day. The Museum will be open Sunday, January 2 from 10 am to 6 pm. 

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Group Tours
Thursday January 6, 2022 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Celebrating the New Year at the Museum

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on Visions from Smoke Creek: Painting by Michael Moore, Summer of Soul: A Look at the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, and a preview of The Art of Jean LaMarr. Virtual

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday January 6, 2022 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday: Cancelled for Jan. 6

First Thursday is cancelled for January 6, 2022. The Museum plans to return First Thursday to its regularly scheduled dates beginning early 2022, depending on the health and safety guidelines for our region. Please continue to this calendar listing for updates.

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Group Tours
Friday January 7, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look: Landscapes in Nevada

Museum volunteer docents will lead you through current exhibitions, including The Latimer School: Lorenzo Latimer and the Latimer Art Club, facilitating conversations centered around landscapes in Nevada and beyond.   FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday January 8, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – New Horizons

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations. New exhibitions, community collaborations, cultural explorations, guest performances and monthly themes rotate in this engaging series of monthly programs.  SCHEDULE  10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission

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Group Tours
Saturday January 8, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Docent guided tours are currently offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at 11 am. Beginning February 2022, Guided Tours will be offered

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Ongoing Programs
Friday January 14, 2022 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each

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Special Events
Tuesday January 18, 2022 7 – 9 pm

Entrepreneurs’ Organization presents IN-Q Live

Join us for an interactive workshop experience in which you will take a different perspective on your life and story by exploring the moments in your life that have changed you. The workshop will be led by National Slam Poetry Champion IN-Q, who was recently named one of Oprah Winfrey’s

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Group Tours
Thursday January 20, 2022 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Museum Design & Sculptures

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on the Museum’s design and sculptures. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program is hosted on Zoom.

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Talks
Thursday January 20, 2022 6 – 7:30 pm

An Evening of Black Springs Stories (Virtual)

Join Nevada Humanities and Our Story Inc. for An Introduction to Black Springs, a conversation about the history of Black Springs, Nevada, a neighborhood located in the North Valleys, approximately six miles from downtown Reno. The conversation will be moderated by Angie Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer for Guardian

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Talks
Saturday January 22, 2022 11 am – 12:30 pm

Land Art Generator Initiative at Fly Ranch

Welcome the founders of the Land Art Generator Initiative, Robert Ferry and Elizabeth Monoian for a talk on the release of their new book, Land Art of the 21st Century: Land Art Generator Initiative at Fly Ranch. The creativity of Burning Man and the design innovation of the Land Art Generator Initiative

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Group Tours
Saturday January 22, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Docent guided tours are currently offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at 11 am. Beginning February 2022, Guided Tours will be offered

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Special Events
Friday January 28, 2022 5 – 7 pm

The Art of Jean LaMarr: Exhibition Preview, Book Release and Reception

Celebrate the opening weekend of The Art of Jean LaMarr with live music, friends, festivities, and extended gallery hours. Meet the artist.  Show your support for the artist Jean LaMarr, by wearing purple! Pre-signed books available for purchase. 

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Symposium
Saturday January 29, 2022 10 am – 2 pm

Virtual Symposium: I Heard the Song of My Grandmother: Art and Indigenous Feminisms

FREE VIRTUAL REGISTRATION JOIN US LIVE Join us for a gathering with artists, writers, and curators to consider how activist art continues to subvert stereotypes and advance rights for Indigenous women. Participants include Dr. Anya Montiel, curator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian; Dr. Nancy Marie Mithlo, Professor,

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday February 2, 2022 4 – 5:30 pm

2022 NV Steam Conference | Opening Keynote with Doreen Gehry Nelson

The theme of the 2022 NV STEAM Conference is Constructing Creativity. The Conference will be presented virtually, beginning with a keynote on Wednesday, February 2 with distinguished educator and author Doreen Gehry Nelson in a conversation intended to inspire anyone yearning to break away from formulaic teaching. An additional keynote,

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday February 2, 2022 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for the ECE Roundtable.  The zoom link for the Roundtable will be sent

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Group Tours
Thursday February 3, 2022 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Picasso in Clay

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on Picasso in Clay: Selections from the Robert Felton and Lindsay Wallis Collection. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and

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Art Bite
Friday February 4, 2022 12 – 1 pm

Picasso In Clay

Vivienne Hall, Owner and Director of Squire Fine Arts in Los Gatos, California discusses the exhibition Picasso in Clay and shares insight on the shaping of the Robert Felton and Lindsay Wallis Collection.   This program will be hosted in person as well as streamed live on Zoom. 

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Group Tours
Friday February 4, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look: Landscapes in Nevada

Museum volunteer docents will lead you through current exhibitions, including The Latimer School: Lorenzo Latimer and the Latimer Art Club, facilitating conversations centered around landscapes in Nevada and beyond.   FREE with admission

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Saturday February 5, 2022 9 am – 1 pm

2022 NV Steam Conference | Keynote, Workshops and Synthesis

The theme of the 2022 NV STEAM Conference is Constructing Creativity. The Conference will be presented virtually, with an opening keynote with Doreen Gehry Nelson on Wednesday, February 2 from 4 – 5:30 pm.  To begin the second day of the Conference on Saturday, February 5, artist Rebeca Méndez will explore

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Group Tours
Saturday February 5, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Friday February 11, 2022 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday February 12, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Play With Clay

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations. New exhibitions, community collaborations, cultural explorations, guest performances and monthly themes rotate in this engaging series of monthly programs.  SCHEDULE  10 am – 6 pm |

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Group Tours
Saturday February 12, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Thursday February 17, 2022 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Picasso in Clay – with Lines

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on Picasso in Clay: Selections from the Robert Felton and Lindsay Wallis Collection. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.  

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Talks
Thursday February 17, 2022 4 – 5 pm

Rose B. Simpson on Transformance: Film Screening and Dialogue (Virtual)

JOIN US ON ZOOM As part of the fall 2021 Art + Environment Season, mixed-media artist Rose B. Simpson presented Transformance, a public performance developed in collaboration with members of the Southern Paiute (Nuwu) community. Join us for the premiere viewing of Transformance, a short film documenting Simpson’s residency at

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Saturday February 19, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday at 11 am. Guided tours will also be offered on Sundays at 11 am beginning in March. Reservations are recommended.

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Saturday February 26, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday at 11 am. Guided tours will also be offered on Sundays at 11 am beginning in March. Reservations are recommended.

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Film
Sunday February 27, 2022 1 – 3 pm

Summer of Soul

In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary—part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture and fashion. Presented by Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society. Free. Advanced registration is required.  

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday March 2, 2022 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evening: Native American Education in Nevada with Fredina Drye Romero

Join us live on Zoom:– https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85395760704?pwd=Ui9WWjNCNldIakFDTEt3ZHZBWW9HUT09– Meeting ID: 853 9576 0704– Passcode: 699192   Fredina Drye Romero has been working in education for nearly twenty years and currently serves as the Education Programs Professional for Indian Education at the Nevada Department of Education. She is from the Southern Paiute Tribe and

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday March 2, 2022 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for the ECE Roundtable.  The zoom link for the Roundtable will be sent

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Group Tours
Thursday March 3, 2022 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: The Art of Jean LaMarr

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on The Art of Jean LaMarr. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program is hosted on Zoom. A

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday March 3, 2022 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday

The Museum is committed to bringing this event back into the schedule as soon as possible and will continue to monitor health and safety guidelines for our region. Please continue to check back for updates.

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Group Tours
Friday March 4, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look: Landscapes in Nevada

Museum volunteer docents will lead you through current exhibitions, including The Latimer School: Lorenzo Latimer and the Latimer Art Club, facilitating conversations centered around landscapes in Nevada and beyond.   A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday March 5, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Sunday March 6, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Talks
Wednesday March 9, 2022 6 – 7:30 pm

Suzan Shown Harjo on Indigenous Rights, Arts and Activism (Hybrid)

Suzan Shown Harjo has worked for decades to shape a national Native American policy agenda that addresses issues at the core of Indigenous identity: sacred places protection and repatriation, religious freedom, treaty and inherent sovereign rights, mascot eradication, and language revitalization. Join together in the Museum’s theater, as Harjo speaks

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Talks
Thursday March 10, 2022 6 – 7:30 pm

Book Launch: “On the Trail of the Jackalope” with author Michael Branch

Join us for a book launch with celebrated author, Michael Branch for the release of his new book, On the Trail of the Jackalope. Discover the never-before-told story of the horned rabbit—the myths, the hoaxes, the very real scientific breakthrough it inspired—and how it became a cultural touchstone of the American West.   Doors

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Ongoing Programs
Friday March 11, 2022 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each

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Group Tours
Friday March 11, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour: Jean LaMarr

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through The Art of Jean LaMarr to explore it more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended.  FREE with Admission

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday March 12, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Layer Up

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Investigators” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at artwork while engaging in a dialogue about key pieces.  New exhibitions,

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Group Tours
Saturday March 12, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Sunday March 13, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Thursday March 17, 2022 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Picasso Ceramics and Symbolism

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on Picasso in Clay: Selections from the Robert Felton and Lindsay Wallis Collection. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.  

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Group Tours
Friday March 18, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour – Latimer: Landscapes and Museum Roots

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through The Latimer School: Lorenzo Latimer and the Latimer Art Club to explore the landscapes more closely along with the connections between the Latimer Art Club and the Museum’s history.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended.  FREE with Admission

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Group Tours
Saturday March 19, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Sunday March 20, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Art Bite
Friday March 25, 2022 12 – 1 pm

Art Bite: Visions of Smoke Creek with Artist Michael Moore

Artist Michael Moore spends three to five months a year living and painting at his Smoke Creek studio. While in the desert, Moore rises each morning to paint the landscape of the Smoke Creek playa. Join us for a conversation with Michael Moore and William L. Fox, the Peter E.

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Friday March 25, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour: Symbolism in Jean LaMarr’s Prints and Picasso’s Clay

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through The Art of Jean LaMarr and Picasso in Clay: Selections from the Robert Felton and Lindsay Wallis Collection to explore them more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday March 26, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Sunday March 27, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Talks
Thursday March 31, 2022 5 – 7 pm

A Community Forum: Reckoning with Nevada’s Boarding School Past

NOTE: Pre-sale in-person tickets have sold out. Please join us virtually. CLICK TO JOIN VIRTUALY: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81956495207?pwd=RFBEYmFhNWE0M3lUV3RZaTdnMUlsQT09PASSCODE: 975563  Beginning in 1890, thousands of American Indian children were sent to Stewart Indian Boarding School in Carson City, Nevada as part of the U.S. government’s policy of forced assimilation. This community forum provides an

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Friday April 1, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour: Jean LaMarr

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through The Art of Jean LaMarr to explore it more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended.  FREE with Admission

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Group Tours
Saturday April 2, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Special Events
Saturday April 2, 2022 6 – 8 pm

Spoken Views Collective and Wolf Speaks Present Javon Johnson

Spoken Views Collective and Wolf Speaks presents an evening of spoken word poetry with three-time national slam champion poet and author Javon Johnson.  Dr. Javon Johnson is a creative scholar who has mounted exhibitions at the California African American Museum where he managed the History Department. A renowned spoken word

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Sunday April 3, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday April 6, 2022 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evening with Artist Rose B. Simpson

Educators are invited to join us virtually for a special presentation with artist Rose B. Simpson. NOTE: This event was originally planned to be in-person and virtual. Due to unforeseen circumstances with the artist, we will only be offering the virtual attendance option. https://zoom.us/j/93768636358?pwd=RWtWSFRyTkFjQWQweUpCYmNZMDdIZz09 Dial by your location: 669 900

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday April 6, 2022 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for the ECE Roundtable.  The zoom link for the Roundtable will be sent

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Group Tours
Thursday April 7, 2022 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Jean LaMarr: Discover Meaning

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on The Art of Jean LaMarr. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program is hosted on Zoom.

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday April 7, 2022 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday – Returning May 5, 2022

On Thursday May 5, 2022 First Thursday returns loud and proud with live music presented by Loud As Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. See the calendar for information. Plan to meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer and plenty of fun. 

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Art Bite
Friday April 8, 2022 12 – 1 pm

(Virtual) Art as Cultural Communication and the Intersections of Contemporary Native Life

Susan Lobo is a cultural anthropologist specializing in research and community-based advocacy work in urban and rural Native communities in the United States and Latin America. She has taught at the University of California, Berkeley where she was the coordinator of the Center for Latin American Studies, at U.C. Davis,

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Ongoing Programs
Friday April 8, 2022 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each

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Group Tours
Friday April 8, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour: Picasso

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through Picasso in Clay: Selections from the Robert Felton and Lindsay Wallis Collection to explore it more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday April 9, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Poetry Month

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Investigators” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at artwork while engaging in a dialogue about key pieces.  New exhibitions,

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Group Tours
Saturday April 9, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Sunday April 10, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Film
Sunday April 10, 2022 1 – 3 pm

Summer of Soul Film Screening

In his acclaimed debut as a filmmaker, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson presents a powerful and transporting documentary—part music film, part historical record created around an epic event that celebrated Black history, culture and fashion. Over the course of six weeks in the summer of 1969, just one hundred miles south of

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Group Tours
Friday April 15, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour: Messages in Print and Clay

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through The Art of Jean LaMarr and Picasso in Clay: Selections from the Robert Felton and Lindsay Wallis Collection to explore them more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended.  FREE with Admission

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Special Events
Friday April 15, 2022 7 – 9 pm

Loud as Folk Eleven Year Anniversary Showcase

Loud As Folk celebrates their eleven years history highlighting songwriters in Reno with live performances by internationally acclaimed cellist Third Seven, Eric Andersen, Grace Hayes and Whitney Myer. Hosted by Spike McGuire. Doors open at 6 pm with cash bar. Presented as part of “UPSTAGE: A Literary and Performing Art

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Saturday April 16, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Film
Saturday April 16, 2022 1 – 3 pm

The Longest Fight – Film Screening and Panel Discussion

In 1906, Goldfield was Nevada’s largest and most prosperous city and the epicenter of America’s last great gold rush. On September 3rd of that year, Baltimore’s Joe Gans, the first African American champion, defended his lightweight crown against Oscar “Battling” Nelson, a white brawler, in a fight that had no

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Group Tours
Sunday April 17, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Thursday April 21, 2022 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Picasso in Clay – with Lines

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on Picasso in Clay: Selections from the Robert Felton and Lindsay Wallis Collection. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.  

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Group Tours
Friday April 22, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour: Messages in Print and Clay

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through The Art of Jean LaMarr and Picasso in Clay: Selections from the Robert Felton and Lindsay Wallis Collection to explore them more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended.  FREE with Admission

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Group Tours
Saturday April 23, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Sunday April 24, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Friday April 29, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour: Picasso

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through Picasso in Clay: Selections from the Robert Felton and Lindsay Wallis Collection to explore it more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday April 30, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Sunday May 1, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday May 4, 2022 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evening: Exploring Cross Curricular Connections with Art Educator Jordan DeWilde

Jordan DeWilde has over ten years of experience as an art teacher at the elementary, junior high, and high school levels. Join us as we explore ways in which you and your students can make connections to other subject areas while keeping art at the forefront of learning. Join us

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday May 4, 2022 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for the ECE Roundtable.  The zoom link for the Roundtable will be sent

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Group Tours
Thursday May 5, 2022 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion – Working with Clay: Picasso

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on Picasso in Clay: Selections from the Robert Felton and Lindsay Wallis Collection. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.  

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday May 5, 2022 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest John Courage

First Thursday returns loud and proud with live music presented in partnership with Loud As Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Featuring musical guests John Courage, Greg Gilmore, and host Spike McGuire. Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer and plenty of fun.  Powered by

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Art Bite
Friday May 6, 2022 12 – 1 pm

Symphony No. 3: Altered Landscape – A Discussion

Jimmy López Bellido, a world-renowned, Finnish-trained, Peruvian-American composer, was invited by Laura Jackson, Music Director of the Reno Philharmonic, to work with curators at the Nevada Museum of Art to select photographs from the Museum’s Carol Franc Buck Altered Landscape Photography Collection to inspire his brand-new composition, Symphony No. 3: Altered

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Group Tours
Friday May 6, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour: Symbolism in Jean LaMarr’s Prints and Picasso’s Clay

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through The Art of Jean LaMarr and Picasso in Clay: Selections from the Robert Felton and Lindsay Wallis Collection to explore them more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday May 7, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Special Events
Saturday May 7, 2022 7:30 – 9:30 pm

Altered Landscape Symphony World Premiere

The Reno Philharmonic, together with the Museum, explores the marriage of art and music with a new symphony by Jimmy López Bellido. Inspired by The Altered Landscape: Carole Franc Buck Collection, the composition studies the dynamic interconnectedness of humans and the Earth and envisions a hypothetical future where we exist

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Group Tours
Sunday May 8, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday May 11, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

FREE Senior Admission for Older Americans Month

In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Museum offers FREE admission to seniors every Wednesday during the month of May.

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Ongoing Programs
Friday May 13, 2022 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each

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Group Tours
Friday May 13, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour – Jean LaMarr: Art, Activism and Humor

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through The Art of Jean LaMarr to explore it more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended.  FREE with Admission

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday May 14, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Celebrate the Art of Jean LaMarr

Bring the whole family to celebrate the art of Jean LaMarr. Meet the artist, enjoy cultural presentations, learn about Indigenous foodways, and make your own art inspired by LaMarr’s work. A select group of Native American vendors will be on hand selling traditional and contemporary art work. SCHEDULE  10 am

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Saturday May 14, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Sunday May 15, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday May 18, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

FREE Senior Admission for Older Americans Month

In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Museum offers FREE admission to seniors every Wednesday during the month of May.

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Group Tours
Thursday May 19, 2022 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion: Picasso Ceramics and Symbolism

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on Picasso in Clay: Selections from the Robert Felton and Lindsay Wallis Collection. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.  

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Art Bite
Friday May 20, 2022 12 – 1 pm

RESCHEDULED: The Art of Stillness: A Guided Meditation

NOTE: This event has been rescheduled for Friday, June 24 at noon. Please click here to register for the new date. For questions, please email us.  Join us in an exploration of “stillness” with published author and meditation expert, Stephen Jacobs. Used as a technique to improve inner balance, focus

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Group Tours
Friday May 20, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour: The Art of Jean LaMarr

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through The Art of Jean LaMarr to explore it more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended.  FREE with Admission

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Group Tours
Saturday May 21, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Sunday May 22, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Friday May 27, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour: Picasso’s Animals

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through Picasso in Clay: Selections from the Robert Felton and Lindsay Wallis Collection to explore it more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Saturday May 28, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Sunday May 29, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday June 1, 2022 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evening: Setting Creative Intentions with Lance L. Smith

Lance L. Smith is a multidisciplinary artist, illustrator, and educator based in Las Vegas, NV where they currently serve as the Director of Rogers Art Loft. Join us for the final Educator Evening of 2021-22 where we will explore intention, intuition, and mindfulness as tools for creative expression.  Join us

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Thursday June 2, 2022 4 – 5 pm

CANCELED: Virtual Art Discussion

Join a virtual tour and enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Virtual tours are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.   This program is hosted on Zoom. A link to join the program will be

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Thursday June 2, 2022 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest Mike Clark

First Thursday returns loud and proud with live music presented in partnership with Loud As Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Featuring musical guests Mike Clark, Rachael McElhiney and host Spike McGuire. Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer and plenty of fun.  Powered by

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Friday June 3, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour – Picasso: Tradition and Techniques in Clay

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through Picasso in Clay: Selections from the Robert Felton and Lindsay Wallis Collection to explore it more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday June 4, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Sunday June 5, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Art Bite
Friday June 10, 2022 12 – 1 pm

Lessons from Picasso’s Ceramics

Dr. Brett M. Van Hoesen, Associate Professor and Area Head of Art History at the University of Nevada, Reno, explores three key lessons in conjunction with Picasso’s ceramics: the importance of playfulness, the necessity for experimentation, and the culture of collaboration. Program support and free program registration for students from

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Ongoing Programs
Friday June 10, 2022 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each

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Group Tours
Friday June 10, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Special Events
Friday June 10, 2022 7 – 8:30 pm

Musica Sierra presents Fire & Grace & Ash

Musica Sierra presents Fire & Grace & Ash Musica Sierra tackles its second year of Musical Headwaters, featuring a new song cycle co-commissioned by Edwin Huizinga, and Jonathan Woody. This incredible program features Fire & Grace & Ash, with special guest Kara Dugan. Fire & Grace & Ash is a

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Saturday June 11, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Sounds of Summer

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Investigators” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at artwork while engaging in a dialogue about key pieces.  New exhibitions,

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Group Tours
Saturday June 11, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Sunday June 12, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Thursday June 16, 2022 4 – 5 pm

Virtual Art Discussion – Don’t be Afraid to Stare: Slow Looking through Seven Exhibitions

Enjoy “slow looking” at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion that will highlight one artwork from each of the seven exhibitions currently on view. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite

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Friday June 17, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour – Picasso: Tradition and Techniques in Clay

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through Picasso in Clay: Selections from the Robert Felton and Lindsay Wallis Collection to explore it more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday June 18, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Sunday June 19, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Personalize your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Art Bite
Friday June 24, 2022 12 – 1 pm

The Art of Stillness: A Guided Meditation

Join us in an exploration of “stillness” with published author and meditation expert, Stephen Jacobs. Used as a technique to improve inner balance, focus and reflection, meditation can help support a healthy, happy, productive life. Stephen Jacobs will lead a discussion introducing the benefits of meditation and will conclude with

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Group Tours
Friday June 24, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday June 25, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Sunday June 26, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday June 26, 2022 11 am – 3 pm

Sunday Brunch

Chef Colin Smith’s updated menu features an eclectic array of options, paired with mimosas or a Bloody Mary, Sunday Brunch is the perfect precursor to an afternoon in the galleries. Doors open at 11 am and Brunch is served until 3 pm. Reservations are not required. As a benefit of

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Friday July 1, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour: Three Different Interpretations of Landscapes

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through a selection of landscape artworks to explore them more closely.  A Closer Look guided tour is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday July 2, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Sunday July 3, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday July 3, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Thursday July 7, 2022 4 – 5 pm

CANCELED: Virtual Art Discussion – Don’t Be Afraid to Stare: Slow Looking through The Museum

Enjoy “slow looking” at art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion that will highlight one artwork from a selection of the exhibitions currently on view. Virtual Art Discussions are led by experienced docents that will share interesting perspectives and invite inquiry and discussion.  

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday July 7, 2022 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest Tyler Stafford

First Thursday returns loud and proud with live music presented in partnership with Loud As Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Featuring musical guests Tyler Stafford, Dave & Cliff from Jelly Bread and host Spike McGuire. Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer and plenty of fun. 

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Ongoing Programs
Friday July 8, 2022 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each

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Group Tours
Friday July 8, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour: Three Different Interpretations of Landscapes

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through a selection of landscape artworks to explore them more closely.  A Closer Look guided tour is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday July 9, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Go With the Flow

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Investigators” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at artwork while engaging in a dialogue about key pieces.  New exhibitions,

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Group Tours
Saturday July 9, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Sunday July 10, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday July 10, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Film
Thursday July 14, 2022 6 – 8 pm

RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World

This revelatory documentary film brings to light the profound and overlooked influence of Indigenous people on popular music in North America. Focusing on music icons like Link Wray, Jimi Hendrix, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Taboo (The Black Eyed Peas), Charley Patton, Mildred Bailey, Jesse Ed Davis, Robbie Robertson, and Randy Castillo, RUMBLE:

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Group Tours
Friday July 15, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour: Three Different Interpretations of Landscapes

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through a selection of landscape artworks to explore them more closely.  A Closer Look guided tour is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Symposium
Saturday July 16, 2022 9:30 am – 1:30 pm

Through the Lens: Honoring the Architectural Legacy of Paul Revere Williams

Paul Revere Williams was the first licensed African American architect to work in the western region of the United States. His work in Nevada spans from the 1930s through the 1970s and his architectural contributions collectively helped to define the built environment of the region. Contemporary photographer Janna Ireland has

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Group Tours
Saturday July 16, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Sunday July 17, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday July 17, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Friday July 22, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour: Art Beyond the Canvas

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through Picasso in Clay: Selections from the Robert Felton and Lindsay Wallis Collection and Symphony No. 3: Altered Landscape, A Collaboration between the Reno Philharmonic and the Nevada Museum of Art to explore them more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1

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Group Tours
Saturday July 23, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Sunday July 24, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday July 24, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Special Events
Tuesday July 26, 2022 6 – 8 pm

The El Reno Apartment Homes and the Architecture of Paul Revere Williams – A Walking Tour

Visit the original site of these charming and unique homes designed by renowned architect Paul Revere Williams and view seven at their new locations. See other Sierra Vista Addition architecture, including the August Hill brick houses and the home of eccentric namesake LaVere Redfield. Visit a “hidden” enclave of historic

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Thursday July 28, 2022 7:30 – 9 pm

Collateral & Co. presents Across the Neon Landscape

Collateral & Co. presents their newest dance work, Across the Neon Landscape. The company returns to the Museum for a multidisciplinary exploration of the state of Nevada and its history through its iconic neon signs. This special evening will feature the poetry of Gailmarie Pahmeier, Melanie Perish and Max Stone

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Group Tours
Friday July 29, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour: Art Beyond the Canvas

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through Picasso in Clay: Selections from the Robert Felton and Lindsay Wallis Collection and Symphony No. 3: Altered Landscape, A Collaboration between the Reno Philharmonic and the Nevada Museum of Art to explore them more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with

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Group Tours
Saturday July 30, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Sunday July 31, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday July 31, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Talks
Thursday August 4, 2022 4 – 5 pm

Rachel Hayes on Someday When We’re Dreaming

Contemporary artist, Rachel Hayes, has created textile based installations that cover sand dunes, cross rivers, and billow across the landscape. Inspired by abstract paintings, fiber-art, minimalism and fashion, as well as the colors and sightlines of the natural landscape, Hayes stitches together interlocking strips of color in materials that vary

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Thursday August 4, 2022 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest Jen Scaffidi

First Thursday returns loud and proud with live music presented in partnership with Loud As Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Featuring musical guests Jen Scaffidi, Vic & Lauren, plus Kepi Ghoulie and host Spike McGuire. Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer and plenty

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Group Tours
Friday August 5, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour: Picasso in Clay

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through Picasso in Clay: Selections from the Robert Felton and Lindsay Wallis Collection to explore it more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday August 6, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Sunday August 7, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday August 7, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Friday August 12, 2022 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each

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Group Tours
Friday August 12, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour: What Inspires the Artist?

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Saturday August 13, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Lines and Architecture

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Investigators” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current work on view. New exhibitions, community collaborations, guest

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Group Tours
Saturday August 13, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Sunday August 14, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday August 14, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Friday August 19, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour: Which Frequency Do You Feel?

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through In Frequencies to explore it more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Special Events
Friday August 19, 2022 7 – 8:15 pm

Deborah Levoy: Soulful Songs Inspired by Wild Places

Inspired by wild places, Deborah Levoy’s songs weave folk, jazz, and soul into a style that is uniquely “exceptional, resonant, and passionate” (SF Weekly). With a poet’s love of language and an expressive voice that can “soar and scat, get folky and funky” (Daily Hampshire Gazette), Levoy enchants with performances

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Group Tours
Saturday August 20, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Sunday August 21, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday August 21, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Special Events
Thursday August 25, 2022 8 – 10 pm

Steep Canyon Rangers in Concert

Steep Canyon Rangers aren’t afraid to experiment with the tried-and-true forms of bluegrass and have affirmed their place as one of the most versatile and idiosyncratic bands in all of contemporary American music. The Grammy Award-winning, North Carolina-based sextet has spent nearly two decades bending and shaping the bluegrass aesthetic,

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Art Bite
Friday August 26, 2022 12 – 1 pm

Preserving Ancestral Knowledge

Join Stacey Burns and Lorri Chasing Crow in a program exploring how language, song and dance support the preservation and transmission of ancestral knowledge. Enjoy dances by members of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony while learning about the traditional and modern practices of Great Basin Indigenous Tribes Program support and free

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Group Tours
Friday August 26, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Talks
Saturday August 27, 2022 10 am – noon

A Look Inside the Historic Ranch House at Rancho San Rafael

In 1935, Dr. Raphael Herman, his brother Norman B. Herman, and Norman’s wife, Mariana, jointly purchased the sprawling Jensen ranch located just northwest of the University of Nevada campus. With permanent residences in Beverly Hills and Hollywood, the trio hired Paul Revere Williams in 1936 to design a custom home

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Group Tours
Saturday August 27, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday August 28, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday August 28, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Wednesday August 31, 2022 4 – 6 pm

Back-to-School Night for Educators

Nevada’s PreK-12 educators are invited to a special in-person back-to-school night. Enjoy access to the Museum’s exhibitions, a DJ, small bites and a bar. Participate in hands-on activities and a raffle. Education providers will be present to share teaching resources, including Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, Communities in

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Thursday September 1, 2022 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest Josiah Knight

First Thursday returns loud and proud with live music presented in partnership with Loud As Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Featuring musical guests Josiah Knight plus The Turkey Buzzards and host Spike McGuire. Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer and plenty of fun.

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Special Events
Thursday September 1, 2022 5 – 7 pm

Fallen Fruit Magazine – Pop Up at First Thursday

David Allen Burns and Austin Young of the artist collective “Fallen Fruit” create engaging spaces and activations where audiences can enjoy museums in new, unexpected ways. Join Fallen Fruit at First Thursday and contribute to a future “Reno Edition” of Fallen Fruit Magazine by responding to artist-directed writing prompts and

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Group Tours
Friday September 2, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday September 3, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday September 4, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday September 4, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday September 7, 2022 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evening: Design-Based Learning

Design-Based Learning is structured around Essential Questions described in the standard K–12 curricula content. Encompassing all subject areas, Design-Based Learning is an interdisciplinary methodology that ignites creativity and motivates civic engagement to teach critical thinking and problem solving. Join us for an introduction to Design-based Learning with Jessica Heim, Director of the

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Wednesday September 7, 2022 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for the ECE Roundtable.  The zoom link for the Roundtable will be sent

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Film
Thursday September 8, 2022 6 – 7:45 pm

2022 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour

The 2022 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour is a 95-minute theatrical program of 7 short films curated from the 2022 Sundance Film Festival short film program, including three titles that won Festival awards. Considered the premier showcase for short films and the launchpad for many now-prominent independent filmmakers, the

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Ongoing Programs
Friday September 9, 2022 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each

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Group Tours
Friday September 9, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday September 10, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Nevada Love with Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.   Join us this year as we celebrate the 2022 Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl! For information on the Literary Crawl and the full schedule of neighborhood events,

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Group Tours
Saturday September 10, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Talks
Saturday September 10, 2022 11 am – noon

Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl Keynote: Author Aimee Nezhukumatathil

Join us for the opening of the 2022 Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl as author Aimee Nezhukumatathil discusses her work, World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments. This year’s Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl features dozens of readings of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry on and around California Avenue, workshops, panel discussions, art, family-friendly

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday September 11, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday September 11, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Art Bite
Friday September 16, 2022 12 – 1 pm

Alicia Barber on Paul Revere Williams’ Architectural Legacy in Central and Northern Nevada

To explore the work of Paul Revere Williams in northern and central Nevada is not only to gain insight into the remarkable breadth of his creative range, but to open a window into a transformational era in the state’s history. Spanning the 1930s and 1940s, Williams’ work in the region

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Group Tours
Friday September 16, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday September 17, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday September 18, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday September 18, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Friday September 23, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday September 24, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday September 25, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday September 25, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Member Events
Thursday September 29, 2022 7 – 9 pm

Members’ After Hours

As a benefit of membership, active Museum members are invited to view the fall lineup of exhibitions, including a last-chance-look at the feature exhibition Janna Ireland on the Architectural Legacy of Paul Revere Williams. Enjoy extended gallery hours, live music by the rocksteady/ska band Keyser Soze in the Nightingale Sky

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Group Tours
Friday September 30, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour: Which Frequency Do You Feel?

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through In Frequencies to explore it more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday October 1, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday October 2, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday October 2, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday October 6, 2022 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest The Peculiar Pretzelman

First Thursday returns loud and proud with live music presented in partnership with Loud As Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Featuring musical guest The Peculiar Pretzelman and host Spike McGuire. Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer and plenty of fun. Powered by Tesla

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Group Tours
Friday October 7, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday October 8, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Celebrate el Día de los Muertos

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Investigators” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current work on view. New exhibitions, community collaborations, guest

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Group Tours
Saturday October 8, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday October 9, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday October 9, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday October 12, 2022 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evening: Visual Thinking Strategies

Educators are invited to join us in October for a conversation on Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS). VTS is intended to transform the way students think and learn. Based in theory and research, VTS uses skilled facilitation of visual art discussions to significantly increase student engagement, performance, and enjoyment of learning.

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday October 12, 2022 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for the ECE Roundtable.  The zoom link for the Roundtable will be sent

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Ongoing Programs
Friday October 14, 2022 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each

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Group Tours
Friday October 14, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday October 15, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Film
Saturday October 15, 2022 2 – 4 pm

OutWest Film Festival: Session I

The OutWest Film Fest celebrates Queer Film from around the world with sixteen films from ten countries in Short Film, Documentary and Feature Film Categories.  Session 1: Documentary Films from 2-4 pm.  The six films in this category include the winning film: Black Rainbow Love along with selected films TRANSPARENTE, I

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Film
Saturday October 15, 2022 5 – 7 pm

OutWest Film Festival: Session II

The OutWest Film Fest celebrates Queer Film from around the world with sixteen films from ten countries in Short Film, Documentary and Feature Film Categories.  Session 1: Documentary Films from 2-4 pm.  The six films in this category include the winning film: Black Rainbow Love along with selected films TRANSPARENTE, I AM, Cut Your Hair, Sex Tapes:

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday October 16, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday October 16, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday October 20, 2022 5:45 – 7:15 pm

Early Childhood Education Meet-up

Educators are invited to this meet-up to explore art and early childhood education together in person at the Museum. Participants will visit a selection of art with a focus on possibilities for young children to develop a relationship with art.  Please register in advance for the ECE Meet-up. For questions,

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Art Bite
Friday October 21, 2022 12 – 1 pm

Artist Sonia Falcone on Campo de Color (Virtual)

Artist Sonia Falcone joins us virtually to discuss her work Campo de Color (Color Field). Currently on view, this colorful and immersive installation made from spices, salt, and other raw materials, is not only a multi-sensory experience, but also a commentary on the ways that foods continue to connect people, cultures, and

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Group Tours
Friday October 21, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Special Events
Friday October 21, 2022 7:30 – 9:30 pm

Creative Directions in Jazz presented by Reno Jazz Orchestra

The Reno Jazz Orchestra presents all new material in a showcase of original compositions by contemporary composers. Led by music director, Doug Coomler, the seventeen-piece orchestra invites you on a musical journey exploring new and innovative directions in jazz music. *Doors open at 6:30 pm with cash bar. Presented as

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Group Tours
Saturday October 22, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Please note that starting December 1, 2022, Guided

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday October 23, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday October 23, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Please note that starting December 1, 2022, Guided

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Group Tours
Friday October 28, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Please note that starting December 1, 2022, Guided Tours will be offered on Thursdays at 5 pm

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Group Tours
Saturday October 29, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Please note that starting December 1, 2022, Guided

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday October 30, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday October 30, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Please note that starting December 1, 2022, Guided

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday November 2, 2022 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evening with Artist Cara Romero

Nevada’s educators are invited to hear from artist Cara Romero. Romero is a contemporary fine art photographer and an enrolled citizen of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribe. She was raised between contrasting settings: the rural Chemehuevi reservation in Mojave Desert, CA and the urban sprawl of Houston, TX. Romero’s identity informs

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday November 2, 2022 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for the ECE Roundtable.  The zoom link for the Roundtable will be sent

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday November 3, 2022 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest Buffalo Moses & His Ex Wives

First Thursday returns loud and proud with live music presented in partnership with Loud As Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Featuring musical guest Buffalo Moses & His Ex Wives and host Spike McGuire. Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer and plenty of fun.

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Group Tours
Friday November 4, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Please note that starting December 1, 2022, Guided Tours will be offered on Thursdays at 5 pm

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Seminar
Saturday November 5, 2022 10 am – noon

Writers in the Woods: Writing Workshop with Author Steven Dunn

Author Steven Dunn presents a writing workshop designed to provide tips and ideas for generating new work. Steven Dunn is a 2021 Whiting Award winner, shortlisted for Granta magazine’s “Best Young American Novelists.” He is the author of two books from Tarpaulin Sky Press: water & power and Potted Meat,

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Group Tours
Saturday November 5, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Please note that starting December 1, 2022, Guided

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Film
Saturday November 5, 2022 7 – 9:30 pm

Mountainfilm on Tour

Held annually in Telluride CO, Mountainfilm is a festival featuring a collection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and enlightening documentary short films. Join us on Saturday or Sunday for a screening of a curated selection of powerful films from the festival. Mountainfilm on Tour is presented in partnership with the Eastern

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday November 6, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday November 6, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Please note that starting December 1, 2022, Guided

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Film
Sunday November 6, 2022 3 – 5:30 pm

Mountainfilm on Tour

Held annually in Telluride CO, Mountainfilm is a festival featuring a collection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and enlightening documentary short films. Join us on Saturday or Sunday for a screening of a curated selection of powerful films from the festival. Mountainfilm on Tour is presented in partnership with the Eastern

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday November 9, 2022 3:30 – 6 pm

CANCELED: Northern Nevada New Teacher Fall Celebration Reception & Discussion Panel

NOTE: This event has been canceled.  For additional information or questions please contact the Northwest Regional Professional Development Program: Carrie Hair or Kylie Maddy The Northwest Regional Professional Development Program in partnership with the Nevada Museum of Art would like to invite new teachers in the first three years of their careers

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Talks
Thursday November 10, 2022 6 – 7 pm

CANCELED: Reveal: A Talk with Artist Sydney Cain (aka sage stargate)

NOTE: This event has been canceled and will be postponed for a future date, still to be determined. Please contact claire.munoz@nevadaart.org with questions. Sydney Cain (aka sage stargate) (she/them), is a visual artist born and raised in San Francisco, CA. Their work reflects encounters with unseen realities. Cain’s work draws

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Ongoing Programs
Friday November 11, 2022 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each

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Group Tours
Friday November 11, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Please note that starting December 1, 2022, Guided Tours will be offered on Thursdays at 5 pm

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday November 12, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Play with Pigment

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Investigators” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current work on view. New exhibitions, community collaborations, guest

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Group Tours
Saturday November 12, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Please note that starting December 1, 2022, Guided

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday November 13, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday November 13, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Please note that starting December 1, 2022, Guided

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Talks
Wednesday November 16, 2022 6 – 7 pm

American Silence: The Photographs of Robert Adams with Sarah Greenough

For 50 years, Robert Adams has made compelling, provocative, and highly influential photographs that show the wonder and fragility of the American landscape, its inherent beauty, and the inadequacy of our response to it. Sarah Greenough, senior curator and head of the department of photographs at the National Gallery of

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Group Tours
Friday November 18, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Please note that starting December 1, 2022, Guided Tours will be offered on Thursdays at 5 pm

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Group Tours
Saturday November 19, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Please note that starting December 1, 2022, Guided

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday November 20, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday November 20, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Please note that starting December 1, 2022, Guided

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Hours of Operation
Thursday November 24, 2022 10 am – 8 pm

Thanksgiving Day

The Museum is closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day. 

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Group Tours
Friday November 25, 2022 1 – 2 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  A Closer Look is offered every Friday at 1 pm. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday November 26, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Please note that starting December 1, 2022, Guided

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday November 27, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open

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Group Tours
Sunday November 27, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Please note that starting December 1, 2022, Guided

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday November 30, 2022 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Turning Pages Book Club: Beloved by Toni Morrison

Join Museum volunteer docents for a discussion of Toni Morrison’s book Beloved. Explore themes of identity, trauma and cultural survival, while making connections to the exhibition In Frequencies and the work of artist Sydney Cain. Participants should have completed the book prior to meeting. Register online for guiding questions that will be discussed

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday December 1, 2022 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday: A Tribute to Bruce Van Dyke

First Thursday returns loud and proud with live music presented in partnership with Loud As Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Featuring musical guest Spencer Kilpatrick & The Sand Gators and host Spike McGuire. Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer and plenty of fun.

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Group Tours
Friday December 2, 2022 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Please note that starting December 1, 2022, Guided Tours will be offered on Thursdays at 5 pm

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Nevada State Museum - Las Vegas
Friday December 2, 2022 5 – 7 pm

Preview Reception: Janna Ireland on the Architectural Legacy of Paul Revere Williams in Nevada

Please join us at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas, for a preview of the exhibition, Janna Ireland on the Architectural Legacy of Paul Revere Williams in Nevada. Presented in partnership with the Nevada Museum of Art, this exhibition features the contemporary photography of Janna Ireland, who explores the important

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Group Tours
Saturday December 3, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Please note that starting December 1, 2022, Guided

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Group Tours
Saturday December 3, 2022 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Please note that starting December 1, 2022, Guided

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday December 4, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday December 4, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered every Friday at 1 pm as well as Saturday and Sunday at 11 am. Please note that starting December 1, 2022, Guided

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Special Events
Tuesday December 6, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

Members’ Exclusive Presale

Members shop early at the Exclusive Presale – a benefit of membership. Shop December 6 and 7 for the best selection of jewelry, stationery, home décor, art books, glassware, puzzles, toys and locally made gifts. 20% savings for Museum Members. Shop in-store and online.

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Hours of Operation
Tuesday December 6, 2022 5 – 6 pm

Early Closure

The Museum will close at 5 pm today.

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Special Events
Wednesday December 7, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

Members’ Exclusive Presale

Members shop early at the Exclusive Presale – a benefit of membership. Shop December 6 and 7 for the best selection of jewelry, stationery, home décor, art books, glassware, puzzles, toys and locally made gifts. 20% savings for Museum Members. Shop in-store and online.

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday December 7, 2022 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evening: Understanding Ubuntu with Dr. Donald Easton-Brooks

Ubuntu is a South African term that means humanity, “I am because we are,” or “humanity towards others.” Other interpretations are “society gives human beings their humanity” or “to become as one by looking out for one another.” Educators are invited to join us in a discussion led by Dr.

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday December 7, 2022 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for the ECE Roundtable.  The zoom link for the Roundtable will be sent

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Special Events
Thursday December 8, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

Holiday Sale

It only happens once a year – shop the Nevada Museum of Art Holiday Sale. Find jewelry, stationery, home décor, art books, glassware, puzzles, toys and locally made gifts. 10% savings for everyone, 20% savings for Museum Members. Shop in-store and online.

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Group Tours
Thursday December 8, 2022 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Special Events
Thursday December 8, 2022 5 – 7 pm

Holiday Sip & Shop

Enjoy drinks and nibbles and find the perfect gift at the Shop. Storewide savings for All. 20% savings for Museum Member. 10% savings for everyone.

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Talks
Thursday December 8, 2022 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Thought on Tap: Insure Domestic Tranquility

Thought on Tap is a public engagement series that brings together diverse panelists from the University of Nevada, Reno, and the larger Nevada community for important conversations around timely topics. The 2022-2023 season of Thought on Tap explores the American Experience, while examining concepts from the Preamble to the Constitution

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Special Events
Friday December 9, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

Holiday Sale

It only happens once a year – shop the Nevada Museum of Art Holiday Sale. Find jewelry, stationery, home décor, art books, glassware, puzzles, toys and locally made gifts. 10% savings for everyone, 20% savings for Museum Members. Shop in-store and online.

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Ongoing Programs
Friday December 9, 2022 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each

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Group Tours
Friday December 9, 2022 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday December 10, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Winter Wonderland

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Investigators” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current work on view. New exhibitions, community collaborations, guest

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Special Events
Saturday December 10, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

Holiday Sale

It only happens once a year – shop the Nevada Museum of Art Holiday Sale. Find jewelry, stationery, home décor, art books, glassware, puzzles, toys and locally made gifts. 10% savings for everyone, 20% savings for Museum Members. Shop in-store and online.

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Group Tours
Saturday December 10, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday December 10, 2022 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Special Events
Sunday December 11, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

Holiday Sale

It only happens once a year – shop the Nevada Museum of Art Holiday Sale. Find jewelry, stationery, home décor, art books, glassware, puzzles, toys and locally made gifts. 10% savings for everyone, 20% savings for Museum Members. Shop in-store and online.

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday December 11, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday December 11, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Special Events
Sunday December 11, 2022 5 – 7 pm

A Popera Winter Wonderland presented by Sierra Music Society

Sierra Music Society welcomes the holiday season with their premiere vocal ensemble Popera! Vocal artistry at its best, this exciting group consists of men and women offering an eclectic mix of music to delight audiences of all ages. The various music stylings include Light Opera, Broadway, Jazz, Grand Opera, and

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Group Tours
Thursday December 15, 2022 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Friday December 16, 2022 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday December 17, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday December 17, 2022 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday December 18, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday December 18, 2022 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Thursday December 22, 2022 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Friday December 23, 2022 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Hours of Operation
Saturday December 24, 2022 10 am – 3 pm

Christmas Eve

The Museum will close at 3 pm in observance of Christmas Eve. 

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Hours of Operation
Sunday December 25, 2022 10 am – 6 pm

Christmas Day

The Museum is closed in observance of Christmas Day. 

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday December 25, 2022 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Thursday December 29, 2022 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Friday December 30, 2022 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Hours of Operation
Saturday December 31, 2022 10 am – 3 pm

New Year’s Eve

The Museum will close at 3 pm in observance of the New Year’s Eve. 

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Hours of Operation
Sunday January 1, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

New Year’s Day

The Museum is closed in observance of the New Year’s Day. 

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday January 5, 2023 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guests Adrian + Meredith

First Thursday returns loud and proud with live music presented in partnership with Loud As Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Featuring musical guests Adrian + Meredith and host Spike McGuire. Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer and plenty of fun.

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Group Tours
Friday January 6, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday January 7, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday January 7, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday January 8, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy a

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Group Tours
Sunday January 8, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Thursday January 12, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Friday January 13, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Friday January 13, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday January 14, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Bringing in the New Year

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Investigators” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current work on view. New exhibitions, community collaborations, guest

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Group Tours
Saturday January 14, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday January 14, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday January 15, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy a

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Group Tours
Sunday January 15, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Thursday January 19, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Art Bite
Friday January 20, 2023 12 – 1 pm

Robert Adams: Photographing the American West

Peter Goin, Foundation Professor of Art at the University of Nevada, Reno looks at the American West through the lens of photographer Robert Adams. Join us for a discussion around how Adams and his peers in the 1970s began to stray from the picturesque images of the American landscape and

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Group Tours
Friday January 20, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday January 21, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday January 21, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday January 22, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy a

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Group Tours
Sunday January 22, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday January 25, 2023 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Turning Pages Book Club: Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Join Museum volunteer docents for a discussion that connects the book Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer with work on view in the Museum. Following a group discussion, participants can enjoy a guided tour exploring correlations between the book and the exhibitions. Complete the book prior to meeting. Arrive early

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Group Tours
Thursday January 26, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Talks
Thursday January 26, 2023 6 – 7 pm

BRDI Presents: Bucking the Industrial City

Join us in examining the tensions between designed placemaking and bottom-up cultural meaning making in our built environments. Using Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center as a regional case study presenters will share findings from a multiyear interdisciplinary place-based research project that contextualizes tales of the wild west, booming industry, and a radical

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Group Tours
Friday January 27, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Symposium
Saturday January 28, 2023 10 am – 1:30 pm

Symposium – Adaline Kent: The Click of Authenticity

The first retrospective exhibition of one of midcentury America’s most innovative artists to occur in nearly sixty years, Adaline Kent: The Click of Authenticity features approximately 120 works that span Adaline Kent’s entire career and chart major thematic developments in the artist’s work as it progressed from figuration to abstraction. Join

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Group Tours
Saturday January 28, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday January 28, 2023 2 – 3 pm

CANCELED: Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday January 29, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Museum Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy a

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Group Tours
Sunday January 29, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday February 1, 2023 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evening: Cultivating Community with Fallen Fruit

David Allen Burns and Austin Young make up the artist collective “Fallen Fruit.” Together, they create beautiful spaces where audiences can enjoy museum collections in new, unexpected ways. Currently they are installing a community garden at the Nevada Museum of Art called “A Monument to Sharing.” Join us in a

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday February 1, 2023 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for the ECE Roundtable.  The zoom link for the Roundtable will be sent

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday February 2, 2023 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest Kat Heart

First Thursday returns loud and proud with live music presented in partnership with Loud As Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Featuring musical guest Kat Heart and host Spike McGuire. Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer and plenty of fun. Powered by Tesla and

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Group Tours
Friday February 3, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday February 4, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday February 4, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday February 5, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday February 5, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday February 9, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Thursday February 9, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Film
Thursday February 9, 2023 6 – 8 pm

Third Coast Dance Film Festival

The Third Coast Dance Film Festival celebrates the intersection of contemporary dance and the moving image with a screening series of short dance films.  Currently entering its twelfth season, the 2023 Third Coast Dance Film Festival lineup will include domestic and international films. Join festival co-founder Rosie Trump for an

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Ongoing Programs
Friday February 10, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Friday February 10, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday February 11, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – The Art of Water

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Investigators” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current work on view. New exhibitions, community collaborations, guest

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Group Tours
Saturday February 11, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday February 11, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday February 12, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday February 12, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Thursday February 16, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Special Events
Thursday February 16, 2023 6 – 7 pm

Scholastic Art Awards 2023 Award Ceremony

Gold and Silver Key award-winning students are presented with their awards and honored during this special ceremony attended by family, teachers, friends, and members of the community.  The ceremony will be held at the University of Nevada, Reno in the Nightingale Concert Hall located in the Church Fine Arts building.

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Group Tours
Friday February 17, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Nevada State Museum - Las Vegas
Friday February 17, 2023 4 – 6 pm

Through the Lens: Honoring the Architectural Legacy of Paul Revere Williams

Paul Revere Williams was the first licensed African American architect to work in the western region of the United States. His work in Nevada spans from the 1930s through the 1970s and his architectural contributions collectively helped to define the built environment of the region. Contemporary photographer Janna Ireland has

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Group Tours
Saturday February 18, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday February 18, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday February 19, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday February 19, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Thursday February 23, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Friday February 24, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday February 25, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday February 25, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday February 26, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday February 26, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Hours of Operation
Tuesday February 28, 2023 4 – 6 pm

Early Closure

The Museum will close at 4 pm on Tuesday, February 28 due to expected severe weather conditions.

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday March 1, 2023 4 – 5:30 pm

2023 NV STEAM Conference | Opening Keynote with Edward P. Clapp, Ed.D.

The theme of the 2023 NV STEAM Conference is Environments of Inspiration. The Conference will be presented virtually, beginning on Wednesday, March 1 with Edward P. Clapp, principal investigator at Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Project Zero for an opening keynote exploring creativity and innovation, design, and maker-centered learning. An additional

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday March 1, 2023 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for the ECE Roundtable.  The zoom link for the Roundtable will be sent

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday March 2, 2023 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guests Jenni & Jesse

First Thursday returns loud and proud with live music presented in partnership with Loud As Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer and plenty of fun.    Powered by Tesla and sponsored by Northern Nevada Regional MLS Additional support by

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Group Tours
Friday March 3, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Hours of Operation
Friday March 3, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Early Closure

The Museum will be closing at 5PM for a private event on Friday, March 3, 2023.

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday March 4, 2023 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

2023 NV STEAM Conference | Keynote, Workshops and Synthesis

The theme of the 2023 NV STEAM Conference is Environments of Inspiration. The Conference will be presented virtually, beginning with Edward P. Clapp, principal investigator at Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Project Zero for an opening keynote exploring creativity and innovation, design, and maker-centered learning on Wednesday, March 1 from

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Group Tours
Saturday March 4, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday March 4, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday March 5, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday March 5, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday March 9, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Thursday March 9, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Friday March 10, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Friday March 10, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday March 11, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Super Sculptors

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Expeditions” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current work on view. New exhibitions, community collaborations, guest

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Group Tours
Saturday March 11, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday March 11, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday March 12, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday March 12, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Thursday March 16, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Member Events
Thursday March 16, 2023 6 – 7 pm

SOLD OUT – Members’ Exclusive Talk: Author Rick Beyer on The Ghost Army of World War II

PLEASE NOTE: This event is now sold out. An encore talk with Rick Beyer has been added on Friday, March 17 at noon. Please click here to register for Friday’s talk. In the summer of 1944, a handpicked group of GIs landed in France to conduct a secret mission. Armed with rubber tanks, fake

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Member Events
Thursday March 16, 2023 6 – 7 pm

SOLD OUT – OVERFLOW: Members’ Exclusive Talk: Author and Filmmaker Rick Beyer on The Ghost Army

PLEASE NOTE: This event is now sold out. An encore talk with Rick Beyer has been added on Friday, March 17 at noon. Please click here to register for Friday’s talk. OVERFLOW SEATING: Seating in the Theater is full for the talk. Overflow seating is in Founders’ Room or in the

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Member Events
Thursday March 16, 2023 7 – 8:30 pm

SOLD OUT – Members’ Exclusive: Swinging Social with the Retro Radio Dolls

Don your sporty forties inspired threads and dance the night away with wartime favorites and swinging singles performed by the Retro Radio Dolls, a tribute band of sassy singing divas. Enjoy an evening of libations, dancing and live music.   Limited Seating.   This event is exclusive to Museum Members. Not a

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Talks
Friday March 17, 2023 12 – 1 pm

Encore Talk: Author Rick Beyer on The Ghost Army of World War II

In the summer of 1944, a handpicked group of GIs landed in France to conduct a secret mission. Armed with rubber tanks, fake artillery, and more than a few tricks up their sleeves, they put on a traveling road show of deception on the battlefields of Europe, with the German

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Group Tours
Friday March 17, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday March 18, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday March 18, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday March 19, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday March 19, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday March 22, 2023 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Turning Pages Book Club: Ninth Street Women by Mary Gabriel (Part 1 & 2 of Book)

Join Museum volunteer docents for a discussion that connects the book Ninth Street Women by Mary Gabriel with work on view in the Museum. Following a group discussion, participants can enjoy a guided tour exploring correlations between the book and the exhibitions. Complete sections one and two of the book prior

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Group Tours
Thursday March 23, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Special Events
Thursday March 23, 2023 7 – 9 pm

Upstage: The Flattened Rock

Cosmic views, dance, and poetry combine for an evening with Tony Berendsen and Collateral & Co. Following the performance, enjoy telescopic views of the night sky from the Stacie Mathewson Sky Plaza.      *Doors open at 6 pm with cash bar.  

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Group Tours
Friday March 24, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday March 25, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday March 25, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday March 26, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday March 26, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Thursday March 30, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Art Bite
Friday March 31, 2023 12 – 1 pm

Rations and Fashion of WWII

The Second World War was the dominant force impacting fashion of the 1940s. Civilian clothing was impacted by the rationing of materials as the need for uniforms took precedence. Join us for a discussion with Megan Bellister, Curator of Learning and Engagement, on ways in which necessity and limitations led

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Group Tours
Friday March 31, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday April 1, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday April 1, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday April 2, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday April 2, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday April 5, 2023 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evening: Making Things That Matter with Lisa Yokana

Educators will explore the differences between designing for and designing with others. Participants will run through a quick and fun design challenge at home with STEAM educator, Lisa Yokana, to identify and develop solutions to real-world challenges utilizing concepts of “maker-centered learning.” This program is hosted virtually on Zoom:https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85116656095?Meeting ID:

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday April 5, 2023 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for the ECE Roundtable.  The zoom link for the Roundtable will be sent

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Talks
Thursday April 6, 2023 4 – 5 pm

Artist Talk: Cultivating Community with Fallen Fruit

Artists David Allen Burns and Austin Young, the collaborative duo behind the artworks of Fallen Fruit, present a survey of projects that explore material, meaning, and geographical knowledge. Currently they are installing a community garden at the Nevada Museum of Art called Monument to Sharing. The artists consider “the public

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday April 6, 2023 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest Six Mile Station

First Thursday returns loud and proud with live music presented in partnership with Loud As Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer and plenty of fun. Powered by Tesla and sponsored by Northern Nevada Regional MLS Additional support by

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Group Tours
Friday April 7, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday April 8, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – A Day in the Leaf

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Expeditions” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current work on view. New exhibitions, community collaborations, guest

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Special Events
Saturday April 8, 2023 10 am – noon

Pop-up Lemonade Stand with Fallen Fruit

Sip a glass of lemonade and find yourself in the midst of a public participatory art installation with the artist collective Fallen Fruit. Draw a self-portrait onto a lemon and receive a glass of organic lemonade in exchange. Take part in collective memory-making by recording real-time stories and offer your

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Group Tours
Saturday April 8, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday April 8, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday April 9, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday April 9, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday April 9, 2023 2 – 3 pm

CANCELED Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday April 13, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Thursday April 13, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Film
Thursday April 13, 2023 6 – 8 pm

Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II

Join us for a film screening featuring the unforgettable voices of a diverse group of African American “Rosie the Riveters” who recount what life was really like during World War II. Fleeing lives as domestics and sharecroppers these remarkable women empowered themselves while serving the nation. These patriotic pioneers share

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Ongoing Programs
Friday April 14, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Friday April 14, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday April 15, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday April 15, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday April 16, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday April 16, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday April 16, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Thursday April 20, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Talks
Friday April 21, 2023 12 – 1 pm

The Arts in Military Service

Join us for a conversation about the role art plays in healing, led by combat veteran Noel Lipana. Lipana currently serves as the Regional Prevention Coordinator for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; however, outside of that role, Lipana educates communities about moral injury and trauma among veterans and marginalized communities through the lens of the performing arts. 

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Group Tours
Friday April 21, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday April 22, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday April 22, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday April 23, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday April 23, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday April 23, 2023 2 – 3 pm

CANCELED Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Special Events
Thursday April 27, 2023 4 – 7 pm

Northern Nevada Science and Technology Festival – Art & Science Explored

Join the Desert Research Institute and the Nevada Museum of Art and explore a variety of family-friendly, hands-on STEAM activations for all ages. Investigate soil after wildfires, engage with science-based art projects, experience the magic of robotics, and more! UNR’s @one will share a special VR experience and Arrow Electronics

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Group Tours
Thursday April 27, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Symposium
Friday April 28, 2023 10 am – 4 pm

Land, Water, Place: An Art and Science Collaborative

Join us for a symposium where scholars, curators, academics and students present interactive discussions focused on our complex relationships to land, water, place. Doors open at 9:30 am with coffee. Box lunch included. Beer reception to follow. Keynote: Creative Ecologies and the Art of Climate Justice TJ Demos | Director,

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Group Tours
Friday April 28, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday April 29, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday April 29, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday April 30, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday April 30, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday April 30, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday May 3, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

FREE Senior Admission for Older Americans Month

In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Museum offers FREE admission to seniors every Wednesday during the month of May.

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday May 3, 2023 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evening: Exploring Art and Literacy with Doodles Academy

Art can be a powerful tool for building knowledge and understanding around content-rich literacy topics. Classroom teachers will explore opportunities to offer highly engaging, learning pathway to their students with Doodles Academy, an online resource for educators. Join Founder and Executive Director, Tempest NeuCollins, for an introduction to Doodles Academy

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday May 3, 2023 5:30 – 6:45 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for the ECE Roundtable.  The zoom link for the Roundtable will be sent

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday May 4, 2023 4 – 7 pm

First Thursday: Meet Artist Ben Aleck With Musical Guest Joshua James Jackson & The Dream Team

Meet Ben Aleck in the galleries at 4 pm and continue the celebration at First Thursday with Musical Guest Joshua James Jackson & The Dream Team. Presented by Loud as Folk. Pre-signed books available for purchase. Cash bar. Free for Museum Members and Members of Tribal Communities. $15 for General

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Group Tours
Friday May 5, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday May 6, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday May 6, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday May 7, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday May 7, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday May 7, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday May 10, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

FREE Senior Admission for Older Americans Month:

In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Museum offers FREE admission to seniors every Wednesday during the month of May.

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday May 11, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Thursday May 11, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Talks
Thursday May 11, 2023 6 – 7 pm

BRDI and ASLA Present: Landscape Architect Jeffrey Pongonis

Jeffrey Pongonis is a Landscape Architect and Urban Designer committed to the implementation of a meaningful and connected environment. Working nationally from the MKSK Columbus and Cleveland, Ohio studios, Pongonis employs a process that is focused and mindful of both the aesthetic details of robust social spaces as well as

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Talks
Friday May 12, 2023 12 – 1 pm

Exhibition Walkthrough – Adaline Kent: The Click of Authenticity

NOTE: This event is now sold out. An additional session was added at 3 pm. Please click here to register in advance.  Born of a legendary family of early environmentalists in the Bay Area, Adaline Kent (1900 – 1957) was an energetic innovator and a self-proclaimed “addict of the High

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Ongoing Programs
Friday May 12, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Friday May 12, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Talks
Friday May 12, 2023 3 – 4 pm

Exhibition Walkthrough – Adaline Kent: The Click of Authenticity

Born of a legendary family of early environmentalists in the Bay Area, Adaline Kent (1900 – 1957) was an energetic innovator and a self-proclaimed “addict of the High Sierra.” Her love of this landscape can be traced in her abstract artworks that merge her interest in the natural world with

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday May 13, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Hidden in Plain Sight

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Investigators” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current work on view. New exhibitions, community collaborations, guest

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Group Tours
Saturday May 13, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday May 13, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday May 14, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday May 14, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday May 14, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday May 17, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

FREE Senior Admission for Older Americans Month:

In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Museum offers FREE admission to seniors every Wednesday during the month of May.

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Group Tours
Thursday May 18, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Talks
Thursday May 18, 2023 6 – 7 pm

Carter Foster on the Joyful Art of Ellsworth Kelly, Master of Color

Ellsworth Kelly is an American abstract painter, sculptor, and printmaker recognized for his bold use of color and form. Join us as Carter Foster, Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs at Blanton Museum of Art, discusses Kelly’s practice. *Doors open at 5:30 pm with a cash bar.  A program of the

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Friday May 19, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday May 20, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday May 20, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday May 21, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday May 21, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday May 21, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday May 24, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

FREE Senior Admission for Older Americans Month:

In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Museum offers FREE admission to seniors every Wednesday during the month of May.

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday May 24, 2023 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Turning Pages Book Club: Ninth Street Women by Mary Gabriel (Part 3 & 4 of Book)

Join Museum volunteer docents for a discussion that connects the book Ninth Street Women by Mary Gabriel with work on view in the Museum. Following a group discussion, participants can enjoy a guided tour exploring correlations between the book and the exhibitions. Complete sections three and four of the book prior to meeting. Sections

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Thursday May 25, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Friday May 26, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Special Events
Friday May 26, 2023 7 – 8:30 pm

Musica Sierra presents Time For Three

On the heels of their first Grammy win, Time For Three (TF3), a prolific trio that stands at the intersection of Americana, modern pop, and classical music, will be premiering a new song cycle called Through the Mountains as part of Musica Sierra’s Musical Headwaters program.  Earning praise from NPR,

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Group Tours
Saturday May 27, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday May 27, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday May 28, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday May 28, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday May 28, 2023 2 – 3 pm

CANCELED: Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Thursday June 1, 2023 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest Blue Envy

Meet up with friends for live music, beer and plenty of fun at First Thursday, presented in partnership with Loud as Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Hosted by Spike McGuire. Additional support by Great Basin Brewing Company

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Group Tours
Friday June 2, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday June 3, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday June 3, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday June 4, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday June 4, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday June 4, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Wednesday June 7, 2023 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evening: Abstraction and the Environment

Early 20th century artist Adaline Kent drew inspiration from nature, in particular, the High Sierra, a landscape that infused her work as she translated her experience of time and space in the mountains into abstracted form. Join Curator of Learning and Engagement, Megan Bellister, as she explores connections Kent and other artists

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday June 8, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Thursday June 8, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Special Events
Thursday June 8, 2023 7 – 8 pm

Sarah Coyl: Selections from Pas de Deux

Join us for an evening of music celebrating Reno violinist and arranger Sarah Coyl’s new album Pas De Deux, an exploration of Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s ballet music with unexpected violin-guitar duos and a violin-guitar-piano trio. *Doors open at 6 pm with cash bar  This program is presented as part

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Talks
Friday June 9, 2023 12 – 1 pm

A Legacy of Service

James Richardson shares reflections on a career in the military industry including the U.S. Army and Army National Guard. Currently serving at the Nevada Department of Veteran Services, Richardson will discuss opportunities for service and community building both in active duty and at home. 

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Ongoing Programs
Friday June 9, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Friday June 9, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Saturday June 10, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Life in Color

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Investigators” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current work on view. New exhibitions, community collaborations, guest

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Group Tours
Saturday June 10, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday June 10, 2023 2 – 3 pm

CANCELED: Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday June 11, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday June 11, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday June 11, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Thursday June 15, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Friday June 16, 2023 2 – 3 pm

CANCELED: A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday June 17, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday June 17, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday June 18, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday June 18, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday June 18, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Thursday June 22, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Talks
Friday June 23, 2023 12 – 1 pm

Morse Code and How it Helped Win WWII

Join us for an exploration of the history and technology of Morse code with radio technology enthusiast and US Army Veteran Woody Brown, and learn how Morse code came to be used and helped the Allied Forces win the Second World War.

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Group Tours
Friday June 23, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday June 24, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday June 24, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday June 25, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday June 25, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday June 25, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Thursday June 29, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Friday June 30, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday July 1, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday July 1, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday July 2, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday July 2, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday July 2, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Hours of Operation
Tuesday July 4, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Independence Day

The Museum is closed today in observance of the holiday. 

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday July 6, 2023 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest Greg Gilmore & The Fever Dreams

Meet up with friends for live music, beer and plenty of fun at First Thursday, presented in partnership with Loud as Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Hosted by Spike McGuire. Powered by Tesla. Additional support by Great Basin Brewing Company.

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Group Tours
Friday July 7, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday July 8, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Celebrate the Art of Ben Aleck

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations. Bring the whole family to celebrate The Art of Ben Aleck. Meet the artist, enjoy cultural presentations and performances by members of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony,

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Group Tours
Saturday July 8, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday July 8, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday July 9, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday July 9, 2023 11 am – noon

CANCELED: Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday July 9, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday July 13, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Thursday July 13, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Talks
Thursday July 13, 2023 6 – 7 pm

SOLD OUT: Ghost Army: Deception and Disguise in World War II

During World War II, the Ghost Army, formally known as the U.S. Army’s Twenty Third Headquarters Special Troops, used disguise, sound, and radio deception to mislead the Germans about the location, strength, and movements of U.S. Army units. These tactical successes were a critical part of a vast inter-Allied deception

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Talks
Friday July 14, 2023 12 – 1 pm

Works in Progress: Artist Sydney Cain (aka sage stargate)

Sydney Cain (aka sage stargate) (she/them), is a visual artist born and raised in San Francisco, CA. Their work reflects encounters with unseen realities. Cain’s work draws on their ancestry at the confluence of landscape, afterlives, and spiritual well-being of Black people. Join us as Cain discusses their practice and current

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Ongoing Programs
Friday July 14, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Friday July 14, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday July 15, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday July 15, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday July 16, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday July 16, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday July 16, 2023 2 – 3 pm

CANCELED: Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Film
Tuesday July 18, 2023 6 – 8 pm

RUMBLE: The Indians Who Rocked the World

This revelatory documentary film brings to light the profound and overlooked influence of Indigenous people on popular music in North America. Focusing on music icons like Link Wray, Jimi Hendrix, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Taboo (The Black Eyed Peas), Charley Patton, Mildred Bailey, Jesse Ed Davis, Robbie Robertson, and Randy Castillo, RUMBLE: The

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Group Tours
Thursday July 20, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Member Events
Thursday July 20, 2023 6 – 8:30 pm

Members’ Exclusive: Let’s Get Swinging!

The Retro Radio Dolls join forces with Reno Swings to teach you how to Lindy Hop with a little combination of West Coast Swing! Members are invited to join us at 6 pm for lessons, then put those skills to the test during a live performance featuring wartime favorites of

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Talks
Friday July 21, 2023 12 – 1 pm

Rations and Fashions of WWII

The Second World War was the dominant force impacting fashion of the 1940s. Civilian clothing was impacted by the rationing of materials as the need for uniforms took precedence. Join us for a discussion with Megan Bellister, Curator of Learning and Engagement, on ways in which necessity and limitations led

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Group Tours
Friday July 21, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday July 22, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday July 22, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday July 23, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday July 23, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday July 23, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday July 26, 2023 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Turning Pages Book Club: There, There by Tommy Orange

Join Museum volunteer docents for a discussion of a book making connections to current exhibitions and artists featured at the Museum. Participants should have completed the book prior to meeting. Register online for guiding questions that will be discussed at the book club. Arrive early to place a lunch order

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Group Tours
Thursday July 27, 2023 5 – 6 pm

CANCELED: Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Friday July 28, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Special Events
Friday July 28, 2023 7 – 10 pm

Art After Dark: Cosmic Connections

Come explore everything cosmic at Art After Dark in the E.L Cord Museum School. Enjoy libations and music at this fun, artistic, and hands-on event for adults. Have your fortune unfold in tarot reading, create a screen print, learn to crystal wrap, and connect in our grounding room.   Adult 21+

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Group Tours
Saturday July 29, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday July 29, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday July 30, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday July 30, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday July 30, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday August 3, 2023 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest Hot Champagne

Meet up with friends for live music, beer and plenty of fun at First Thursday, presented in partnership with Loud as Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Hosted by Spike McGuire. Powered by Tesla. Additional support by Great Basin Brewing Company.

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Art Bite
Friday August 4, 2023 12 – 1 pm

Numu (The People) and Pyramid Lake

Billie Jean Guerrero, Director of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Museum and Visitor’s Center, shares history and cultural insights on Pyramid Lake, the Numu people, and relationships and continued stewardship of the surrounding landscape.  

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Group Tours
Friday August 4, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday August 5, 2023 11 am – noon

CANCELLED: Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday August 5, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday August 6, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday August 6, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday August 6, 2023 2 – 3 pm

CANCELLED: Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Special Events
Sunday August 6, 2023 6 – 8 pm

Grammy-Nominated Recording Artist John Fullbright – Presented by For The Song

Join John Fullbright for a special evening of Americana Music in the Nightingale Skyroom. John Fullbright is a Grammy-nominated, American Folk singer-songwriter from Okemah, Oklahoma. He began playing piano at the age of five and was performing in folk festivals by the time he was in high school. Fullbright was

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday August 10, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Thursday August 10, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Friday August 11, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Friday August 11, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday August 12, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Heading for the Hills

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  New exhibitions, community collaborations, guest performances and monthly themes rotate in this engaging series of monthly programs.  SCHEDULE  10 am – 6 pm | Free Admission for

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Group Tours
Saturday August 12, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday August 12, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday August 13, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday August 13, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday August 13, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Thursday August 17, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Art Bite
Friday August 18, 2023 12 – 1 pm

Art Bite: Apsara DiQuinzio on Adaline Kent

Join Apsara DiQuinzio, Senior Curator of Contemporary Art, for the closing program associated with Adaline Kent: The Click of Authenticity, the first major retrospective of Kent’s work in more than sixty years. DiQuinzio will discuss Kent’s life and work, rooted in modernism and the natural world.     

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Group Tours
Friday August 18, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday August 19, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday August 19, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday August 20, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday August 20, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday August 20, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Thursday August 24, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Friday August 25, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Talks
Friday August 25, 2023 6 – 7 pm

Opening Talk: Artist April Bey in Dialogue with Carmen Beals

April Bey’s art explores themes of imagined and alternative futures for marginalized people that contrast with and challenge histories of colonialism. Join artist April Bey and associate curator Carmen Beals as they explore Bey’s themes of Afrofuturism and visions for alternative futures driven by science fiction and fantasy in contemporary

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Group Tours
Saturday August 26, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday August 26, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday August 27, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

More Info
Group Tours
Sunday August 27, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday August 27, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday August 30, 2023 4 – 6 pm

Back to School Night for Educators 2023

Nevada’s PreK-12 educators are invited to a special in-person back-to-school night. Enjoy access to the Museum’s exhibitions, a DJ, small bites and a bar. Participate in hands-on activities and a raffle.  Education providers will be present to share teaching resources, including Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows, Challenge Island

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Group Tours
Thursday August 31, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Friday September 1, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday September 2, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday September 2, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday September 3, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday September 3, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday September 3, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday September 6, 2023 4 – 6 pm

In-Person Educator Evening: Using Portraiture to Explore History

Ben Aleck, is a lifelong artist, educator, and enrolled member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (Kooyooe Tukadu/cui-ui fish eaters). Born in Reno and raised on the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony (RSIC), Aleck’s paintings, illustrations, and prints give visual form to Indigenous stories. Join Curator of Learning and Engagement, Megan Bellister,

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Talks
Thursday September 7, 2023 4 – 5 pm

Artist Guillermo Bert in Conversation with Alma Ruiz at First Thursday

Guillermo Bert makes artworks that explore the endurance of immigrants who have left their home countries behind. Rooted in his personal story, his primary focus has been the experiences of people and families who enter the United States along the U.S. – Mexico border. The exhibition Guillermo Bert: The Journey presents a mid-career survey

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday September 7, 2023 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest Rigorous Proof

Meet up with friends for live music, beer and plenty of fun at First Thursday, presented in partnership with Loud as Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Hosted by Spike McGuire. Powered by Tesla. Additional support by Great Basin Brewing Company.

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Special Events
Friday September 8, 2023 10 am – 4 pm

The Love of Art

A Luncheon & Artisan Shopping Experience hosted by the Volunteers in Art to benefit the Nevada Museum of Art. Join us in celebrating the creative spirit that connects our community with an artful event – formerly known as the Arts & Flowers Luncheon – featuring exclusive shopping, flavorsome dining &

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Hours of Operation
Friday September 8, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Museum Closed: The Love of Art

The Museum is closed today in celebration of The Love of Art event. 

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday September 9, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – A World for All

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Expeditions” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current work on view. New exhibitions, community collaborations, guest

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Group Tours
Saturday September 9, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday September 9, 2023 2 – 3 pm

CANCELLED-Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday September 10, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday September 10, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday September 10, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Special Events
Sunday September 10, 2023 6 – 8 pm

The Jeff Crosby Band presented by For the Song

Join The Jeff Crosby Band for a special evening of Americana Music in the Wayne L. Prim Theater presented by For the Song.  Singer-songwriter and guitarist Jeff Crosby has been writing songs, performing and sharing his unique perspective of Americana throughout the United States and beyond for the better part

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday September 14, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Thursday September 14, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Friday September 15, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Symposium
Friday September 15, 2023 2 – 6 pm

DICE | A Conference for Creatives

Returning for the first time since the global pandemic, DICE (Design Innovation Creativity Energy) is a multidisciplinary design conference exploring the power and potential of good design. This year, DICE focuses on the theme of Imagine: Gathering Creative Minds to Inspire a More Thoughtfully Designed Future. For the past 13

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Group Tours
Friday September 15, 2023 2 – 3 pm

CANCELLED: A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday September 16, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday September 16, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday September 17, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday September 17, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday September 17, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Thursday September 21, 2023 5 – 6 pm

CANCELLED: Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Film
Thursday September 21, 2023 6 – 7:30 pm

A Black Springs Homecoming: Finding History

Join Nevada Humanities and Our Story Inc. for a conversation about the history of Black Springs, Nevada, a neighborhood located in the North Valleys, approximately six miles from downtown Reno. The 26-minute film will be followed by a panel conversation with scholars and community members.  A Black Springs Homecoming: Finding

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Art Bite
Friday September 22, 2023 12 – 1 pm

CANCELLED: Gallery Gathering with Artist Ben Aleck

Join Ben Aleck, independent curator and artist Melissa Melero-Moose, and chief curator Ann M. Wolfe for casual conversation in the gallery. Light reception to follow. The Art of Ben Aleck features more than thirty works, this exhibition honors the career of artist Ben Aleck, a lifelong educator and enrolled member

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Group Tours
Friday September 22, 2023 2 – 3 pm

A Closer Look Guided Tour

A Museum volunteer docent will lead you through current exhibitions to explore a specific topic more closely.  Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended.

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Group Tours
Saturday September 23, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday September 23, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday September 24, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday September 24, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday September 24, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday September 27, 2023 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Turning Pages Book Club: The Gilda Stories by Jewelle Gomez

Join Museum volunteer docents for a discussion of a book making connections to current exhibitions and artists featured at the Museum. The Gilda Stories is available to purchase in the Shop and participants should have completed the book prior to meeting. Register online for guiding questions that will be discussed

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Group Tours
Thursday September 28, 2023 5 – 6 pm

CANCELLED: Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Special Events
Friday September 29, 2023 7 – 8:30 pm

Musica Sierra presents Chanticleer: Music of a Silent World

In Music of a Silent World, internationally recognized Chanticleer sings the songs of the natural world. Each movement represents a different part of the Sierra Nevada’s natural beauty, from its mountains to its forests, rocks, rivers, and snowbanks. This program centers around a new arrangement of Majel Connery’s, The Rivers

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Group Tours
Saturday September 30, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday September 30, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday October 1, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday October 5, 2023 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musicial Guest Jason King

Meet up with friends for live music, beer and plenty of fun at First Thursday, presented in partnership with Loud as Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Hosted by Spike McGuire. Powered by Tesla. Additional support by Great Basin Brewing Company.

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Group Tours
Friday October 6, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Talks
Friday October 6, 2023 7 – 9 pm

Exhibition Premiere – Cannupa Hanska Luger: Speechless

Join Cannupa Hanska Luger as he discusses Speechless and explores themes surrounding communication, human agency, colonial history, language, and implements of control through an Indigenous lens.  Starting at 8pm, DJ Miss Ginger performs a live set in the Nightingale Sky Room with a special appearance by Cannupa Hanska Luger. Enjoy panoramic

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Group Tours
Saturday October 7, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday October 7, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday October 8, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday October 8, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday October 8, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday October 11, 2023 4 – 6 pm

In-Person Educator Evening: April Bey – Atlantica, The Gilda Region

Take a journey to the imagined planet of Atlantica with Carmen Beals, Associate Curator, and Megan Bellister, Curator of Learning and Engagement, and explore themes of science fiction, colonialism, diversity and inclusion in the artwork of April Bey. Learn about Afrofuturist art and storytelling and how to integrate ideas about

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday October 12, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Thursday October 12, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday October 12, 2023 5:45 – 7:30 pm

Early Childhood Education Roundtable (In Person)

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative in-person roundtables which provide participants an opportunity to interact with art and each other. A hands-on workshop directed by Museum Educators will be integrated into each meeting. Meetings in the Museum allow a different exhibition to become the focus for discussion to

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Ongoing Programs
Friday October 13, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Friday October 13, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday October 14, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Día de los Muertos

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Expeditions” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current work on view. New exhibitions, community collaborations, guest

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Group Tours
Saturday October 14, 2023 11 am – noon

CANCELLED: Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday October 14, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday October 15, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday October 15, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday October 15, 2023 2 – 3 pm

CANCELLED: Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Thursday October 19, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Friday October 20, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Talks
Friday October 20, 2023 6 – 7 pm

Artist Talk: Elisheva Biernoff on Reservoirs of Time

Biernoff shares details of her artistic practice and insights into the memories and discarded personal histories imbued in found images.  Elisheva Biernoff: Reservoirs of Time features the small-format paintings by the San Francisco-based artist Elisheva Biernoff, which are inspired by enigmatic photographs she encounters and collects that impact her in

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Group Tours
Saturday October 21, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday October 21, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Special Events
Saturday October 21, 2023 7:30 – 9:30 pm

Creative Directions in Jazz presented by Reno Jazz Orchestra

The Reno Jazz Orchestra presents a showcase of original compositions by contemporary composers. Led by Guest Music Director Gary Mayne, the seventeen-piece orchestra invites you on a musical journey exploring new and innovative directions in jazz music. *Doors open at 6:30pm with a cash bar.   

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday October 22, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday October 22, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Sunday October 22, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Thursday October 26, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Talks
Thursday October 26, 2023 6 – 7 pm

BRDI Presents: Architect Finn Kappe

Architect Finn Kappe discusses the style and aesthetic of his own architectural practice, and that of his modernist father Ray Kappe, in this edition of the Black Rock Design Institute (BRDI) lecture series.   *Doors open at 5 pm with hosted beer. Program begins at 6 pm.  

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Group Tours
Friday October 27, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday October 28, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Group Tours
Saturday October 28, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Thursdays at 5 pm (except the first Thursday of each month), Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm,

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday October 29, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday November 1, 2023 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evening: Artist Talk with Guillermo Bert

Nevada’s educators are invited to hear from artist Guillermo Bert. Bert works at the forefront of cultural and technological innovation and his artwork gives voice to people who have been marginalized, silenced, and overlooked. His artworks draw metaphorical relationships between the journeys of migrants, harsh and inhospitable desert landscapes, and

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday November 1, 2023 5:45 – 7:30 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for the ECE Roundtable. For questions, please contact Leah Sanders, Educational Consultant or Terry

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Talks
Thursday November 2, 2023 4 – 5 pm

Tracing the Life and Work of Charlotte Skinner with Kolin Perry

Join Perry as he traces the life of Charlotte Skinner shining light on the places, people and events that informed her work.   Stay after the talk and join the curator in a walkthrough of the exhibition starting at 5pm.  This exhibition features original paintings and drawings of the Eastern Sierra

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday November 2, 2023 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest Spike McGuire

Meet up with friends for live music, beer and plenty of fun at First Thursday, presented in partnership with Loud as Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Hosted by Spike McGuire. This month, McGuire will be celebrating the release of his new album Caught In The Wild (Live). The project was

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Group Tours
Friday November 3, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday November 4, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday November 4, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday November 5, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday November 5, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Sunday November 5, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday November 9, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

More Info
Group Tours
Thursday November 9, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Talks
Thursday November 9, 2023 6 – 8 pm

Sheila Swan and Peter Laufer on Neon Nevada

Join Sheila Swan and Peter Laufer, authors of Neon Nevada, for a discussion surrounding the influence of neon signage on the development of Nevada’s unique culture.  About Neon Nevada: Published in 1994, Sheila Swan and Peter Laufer take readers on a journey across the state of Nevada on a quest

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Ongoing Programs
Friday November 10, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Friday November 10, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday November 11, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – A Journey Through Mixed Media

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Expeditions” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current work on view. New exhibitions, community collaborations, guest

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Group Tours
Saturday November 11, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday November 11, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday November 12, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday November 12, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Sunday November 12, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Thursday November 16, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Cancelled: Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Talks
Thursday November 16, 2023 6 – 7 pm

Cross-Pollination, Groundwork, and The Journey: Guillermo Bert and Vivian Zavataro in Dialogue

Artist Guillermo Bert and guest curator Vivian Zavataro come together to discuss art, process, the exhibition Guillermo Bert: The Journey, and life. The duo met back in 2021 when they started planning Bert’s mid-career retrospective and connected over a shared passion for art, activism, and decolonialization. Join us to learn more about Bert’s

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Group Tours
Friday November 17, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday November 18, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday November 18, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday November 19, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday November 19, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Sunday November 19, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Hours of Operation
Thursday November 23, 2023 10 am – 8 pm

Thanksgiving Day

The Museum is closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day. 

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Hours of Operation
Thursday November 23, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Cafe Closure: Thanksgiving Day

The Café is closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day. 

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Group Tours
Saturday November 25, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday November 25, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Cancelled: Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday November 26, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday November 26, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Sunday November 26, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday November 29, 2023 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Turning Pages Book Club: The Lost Children Archive by Valeria Luiselli

Join Museum volunteer docents for a discussion of a book making connections to current exhibitions and artists featured at the Museum. Participants should have completed the book prior to meeting. Register online for guiding questions that will be discussed at the book club. Arrive early to place a lunch order

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Group Tours
Thursday November 30, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Symposium
Friday December 1, 2023 9:30 am – 5 pm

Writing Never Written: 2023 Art Writing Symposium

When we talk about writing in and for the Arts, we rarely consider the content that never gets written. Inspired by the book, Photographs Never Taken, a compelling collection of short essays by photographers who retell the stories that underlie the images they never made, this one-day symposium considers the

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Group Tours
Friday December 1, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday December 2, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday December 2, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday December 3, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday December 3, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Special Events
Tuesday December 5, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Member Preview Holiday Sale

Members shop early at the Exclusive Holiday Presale – a benefit of membership. Shop December 5 and 6 for the best selection of jewelry, stationery, home décor, art books, glassware, puzzles, toys and locally made gifts. 20% savings for Museum Members. Shop in-store and online.

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Hours of Operation
Tuesday December 5, 2023 5 – 6 pm

Early Closure

The Museum will close at 5 pm today for a private event. The Shop will remain open until 6 pm.

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Special Events
Wednesday December 6, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Member Preview Holiday Sale

Members shop early at the Exclusive Holiday Presale – a benefit of membership. Shop December 5 and 6 for the best selection of jewelry, stationery, home décor, art books, glassware, puzzles, toys and locally made gifts. 20% savings for Museum Members. Shop in-store and online. The Shop will remain open

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday December 6, 2023 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evening: Ciel Bergman: Sea Full of Clouds

While teaching art at the University of California, Santa Barbara during the 1980s, artist Ciel Bergman discovered increasing amounts of plastic trash washing up on the local beaches. Bergman conceived the idea of recycling waste plastic to create a sustainable road paving material to reduce our dependence on oil. Join

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Special Events
Thursday December 7, 2023 10 am – 8 pm

Happy Holiday Sale

It only happens once a year – shop the Nevada Museum of Art Holiday Sale. Find jewelry, stationery, home décor, art books, glassware, puzzles, toys and locally made gifts.  10% savings for everyone, 20% savings for Museum Members.  Shop in-store and online.

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday December 7, 2023 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest Seth Anderson

Meet up with friends for live music, beer and plenty of fun at First Thursday, presented in partnership with Loud as Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Hosted by Spike McGuire. Powered by Tesla. Additional support by Great Basin Brewing Company.

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Special Events
Friday December 8, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Happy Holiday Sale

It only happens once a year – shop the Nevada Museum of Art Holiday Sale. Find jewelry, stationery, home décor, art books, glassware, puzzles, toys and locally made gifts.  10% savings for everyone, 20% savings for Museum Members.  Shop in-store and online.

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Art Bite
Friday December 8, 2023 12 – 1 pm

Juan Carlos Guerrero Hernandez, Ph.D., on Guillermo Bert

Explore the arc of Latin American art and Guillermo Bert’s place in that history with Juan Carlos Guerrero Hernández, Assistant Professor of History of Art at the University of Nevada, Reno.  About Juan Carlos Guerrero Hernández:  Juan Carlos Guerrero Hernández’s interdisciplinary research in modern and contemporary art and visual culture

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Ongoing Programs
Friday December 8, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Friday December 8, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Special Events
Friday December 8, 2023 5 – 7 pm

Sip & Shop

Enjoy drinks and nibbles and find the perfect gift at the Shop. Storewide savings for All. 20% savings for Museum Members. 10% savings for everyone.

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday December 9, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Winter Wonderland

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, docent-guided tours, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Expeditions” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current work on view. New exhibitions, community collaborations, guest performances

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Special Events
Saturday December 9, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Happy Holiday Sale

It only happens once a year – shop the Nevada Museum of Art Holiday Sale. Find jewelry, stationery, home décor, art books, glassware, puzzles, toys and locally made gifts.  10% savings for everyone, 20% savings for Museum Members.  Shop in-store and online.

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Group Tours
Saturday December 9, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday December 9, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Special Events
Sunday December 10, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Happy Holiday Sale

It only happens once a year – shop the Nevada Museum of Art Holiday Sale. Find jewelry, stationery, home décor, art books, glassware, puzzles, toys and locally made gifts.  10% savings for everyone, 20% savings for Museum Members.  Shop in-store and online.

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday December 10, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday December 10, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Film
Sunday December 10, 2023 3 – 4:30 pm

Art21 “Friends and Strangers” featuring Cannupa Hanska Luger

Enjoy a free screening of “Friends and Strangers,” an episode from season 11 of Art in the Twenty-First Century. In this episode, featuring Cannupa Hanska Luger, Miranda July, Linda Goode Bryant and Christine Sun Kim, artists explore what it means to find emotional connection and build community.  

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday December 14, 2023 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Film
Thursday December 14, 2023 6 – 8 pm

Mountainfilm on Tour

Held annually in Telluride CO, Mountainfilm is a festival featuring a collection of culturally rich, adventure-packed, and enlightening documentary short films. Join us for a screening of a curated selection of powerful films from the festival. Mountainfilm on Tour is presented in partnership with the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association.  *Doors

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Art Bite
Friday December 15, 2023 12 – 1 pm

Musica Sierra Presents Carolyn Enger’s Resonating Earth

Musica Sierra and Carolyn Enger, critically acclaimed pianist, engage in an inspiring musical performance and conversation about climate change.  Resonating Earth is a multimedia solo piano performance that creates a meditative space for listeners to engage with music and environmental art in order to directly inspire environmental action afterwards. About

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Group Tours
Friday December 15, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday December 16, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday December 16, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday December 17, 2023 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday December 17, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Friday December 22, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday December 23, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday December 23, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Hours of Operation
Sunday December 24, 2023 10 am – 3 pm

Christmas Eve

The Museum will close at 3 pm in observance of Christmas Eve. 

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Hours of Operation
Monday December 25, 2023 10 am – 6 pm

Christmas Day

The Museum is closed today in observance of the holiday. 

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Group Tours
Friday December 29, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday December 30, 2023 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday December 30, 2023 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Hours of Operation
Sunday December 31, 2023 10 am – 3 pm

New Year’s Eve

The Museum will close at 3 pm in observance of New Year’s Eve. 

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Hours of Operation
Monday January 1, 2024 10 am – 6 pm

New Year’s Day

The Museum is closed today in observance of the holiday. 

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday January 4, 2024 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest Phat Mark

First Thursday returns loud and proud with live music presented in partnership with Loud As Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer and plenty of fun. Powered by Tesla. Additional support by Great Basin Brewing Company

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Group Tours
Friday January 5, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday January 6, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday January 6, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Sunday January 7, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday January 11, 2024 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Ongoing Programs
Friday January 12, 2024 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Friday January 12, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday January 13, 2024 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Seeing the Land

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, docent-guided tours, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Expeditions” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current work on view. New exhibitions, community collaborations, guest performances

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Group Tours
Saturday January 13, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday January 13, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Sunday January 14, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Friday January 19, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Special Events
Friday January 19, 2024 7 – 10 pm

Art After Dark: Disco Balls and Overalls

Bring your overalls and wear your dancing shoes as you explore Art After Dark in the E.L. Cord Museum School. At this hands-on event for adults, upcycle your overalls into a disco statement piece, create a screen print, build a disco tile mosaic, while enjoying libations and music in our

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Group Tours
Saturday January 20, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday January 20, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday January 21, 2024 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday January 21, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Talks
Friday January 26, 2024 12 – 1 pm

Afrofuturism and Black Feminisms with Prisca Gayles, Ph.D.

Join Prisca Gayles, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Gender, Race and Identity at the University of Nevada, Reno, for a conversation on Afrofuturism and Black Feminisms, and how these concepts are woven into April Bey’s Atlantica: The Gilda Region.    In Atlantica, The Gilda Region, interdisciplinary artist April Bey creates an immersive

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Group Tours
Friday January 26, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday January 27, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday January 27, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday January 28, 2024 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday January 28, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday January 31, 2024 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Turning Pages Book Club: The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich

Join Museum volunteer docents for a discussion of The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich, making connections to the Museum exhibition Cannupa Hanska Luger: Speechless and other artworks featured at the Museum. Participants should have completed the book prior to meeting. Register online for guiding questions that will be discussed at

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday February 1, 2024 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest The Sam Chase Trio

First Thursday returns loud and proud with live music presented in partnership with Loud As Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer and plenty of fun. Powered by Tesla

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Group Tours
Friday February 2, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday February 3, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday February 3, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Special Events
Saturday February 3, 2024 6 – 7 pm

Museum Confidential Live in Reno with Cannupa Hanska Luger

Join us for a live recording of Museum Confidential, a popular podcast syndicated on National Public Radio and Spotify, that lifts the curtain on museum practices, art world issues, and culture-makers. Inspired by the Nevada Museum of Art’s Indigenous Art Futures Initiative and the current exhibition Cannupa Hanska Luger: Speechless, podcast founder

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday February 4, 2024 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday February 4, 2024 11 am – 2 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday February 7, 2024 4 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Educator Evening: Charlotte Skinner: Paintings as Historical and Environmental Documents

Charlotte Skinner was an artist and educator who lived in the Eastern Sierra of California from 1905 to 1933. Guided by her appreciation for the natural landscape of the Eastern Sierra, Skinner created spirited works that portray the Owens Valley at a time of great economic, social, and political change

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday February 7, 2024 5:45 – 7:15 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for the ECE Roundtable.  The zoom link for the Roundtable will be sent

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday February 8, 2024 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Ongoing Programs
Friday February 9, 2024 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Friday February 9, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday February 10, 2024 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Love is in the Air

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Expeditions” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current work on view. New exhibitions, community collaborations, guest

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Group Tours
Saturday February 10, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday February 10, 2024 2 – 3 pm

CANCELED: Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday February 11, 2024 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday February 11, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Special Events
Thursday February 15, 2024 6 – 7 pm

Scholastic Art Awards 2024 Award Ceremony

Gold and Silver Key award-winning students are presented with their awards and honored during this special ceremony attended by family, teachers, friends, and members of the community.  The ceremony will be held at the University of Nevada, Reno in the Nightingale Concert Hall located in the Church Fine Arts building.

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Group Tours
Friday February 16, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday February 17, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday February 17, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday February 18, 2024 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday February 18, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Art Bite
Friday February 23, 2024 12 – 1 pm

The Cultures of Collage: Camouflage, Fantasy, and Utopic Failure in Nick Larsen’s Work

Collage, as a mode of visual culture, has long been associated with the prospect of rewriting history. Relatedly, it is a site for the material realization of visual trickery, fantasy, time travel, and much more. This talk, given by Brett M. Van Hoesen, Ph.D., examines the history and culture of

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Group Tours
Friday February 23, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday February 24, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday February 24, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday February 25, 2024 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Music Brunch

Sunday Music Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Enjoy live

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Group Tours
Sunday February 25, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Friday March 1, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Talks
Saturday March 2, 2024 10 am – 12:30 pm

CANCELED: Dixon in Depth

CANCELED: Due to worsening weather conditions, we’ve made the difficult decision to cancel today’s program, Dixon in Depth. The Museum and galleries remain open today. Ann Wolfe and John Ott will be in the galleries from 10am to 11am for informal conversation. Timely refunds will be issued to all registrants.

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Group Tours
Saturday March 2, 2024 11 am – noon

CANCELED: Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday March 2, 2024 2 – 3 pm

CANCELED: Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Member Events
Saturday March 2, 2024 7 – 9 pm

CANCELED: Member’s Exclusive: Sagebrush and Solitude: Maynard Dixon in Nevada – Opening Celebration

CANCELED: Due to worsening weather conditions, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this evening’s Members’ Exclusive. Timely refunds will be issued to all registrants. We invite you to join us next week at First Thursday to view the exhibition.  

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday March 3, 2024 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open at

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Group Tours
Sunday March 3, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday March 7, 2024 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday March 7, 2024 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest Sugarpine Bluegrass

First Thursday returns loud and proud with live music presented in partnership with Loud As Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer and plenty of fun. Powered by Tesla

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Ongoing Programs
Friday March 8, 2024 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Friday March 8, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Saturday March 9, 2024 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Layering the Landscape

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Expeditions” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current work on view. New exhibitions, community collaborations, guest

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Group Tours
Saturday March 9, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday March 9, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday March 10, 2024 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open at

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Group Tours
Sunday March 10, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday March 13, 2024 4 – 5:30 pm

2024 NV STEAM Conference | Opening Keynote

The theme of the 2024 NV STEAM Conference is Healthy People, Places, and Environments. The Conference will be presented virtually, beginning on Wednesday, March 13 from 4 – 5:30 pm and resume Saturday, March 16 from 8:30am – 12:30pm.  Following the keynote on Saturday, multiple workshops will take place from

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday March 13, 2024 5:45 – 7:15 pm

Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education. Please register for the ECE Roundtable.  The zoom link for the Roundtable will be sent

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Group Tours
Friday March 15, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Talks
Friday March 15, 2024 6 – 8 pm

Richard Louv and the Impact of Nature

Join Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder, for an engaging presentation on how nature influences developmental psychology, the learning process and mental health.  *Book signing and cash bar to follow presentation. Richard Louv is a journalist and author of ten books,

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Symposium
Saturday March 16, 2024 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

2024 NV STEAM Conference | Keynote, Workshops and Synthesis

The theme of the 2024 NV STEAM Conference is Healthy People, Places, and Environments. The Conference will be presented virtually, beginning on Wednesday, March 13 from 4 – 5:30 pm and resume Saturday, March 16 from 8:30am – 12:30pm.  Following the keynote on Saturday, multiple workshops will take place from

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Group Tours
Saturday March 16, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday March 16, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday March 17, 2024 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open at

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Group Tours
Sunday March 17, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Friday March 22, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday March 23, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday March 23, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday March 24, 2024 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open at

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Group Tours
Sunday March 24, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday March 27, 2024 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Turning Pages Book Club: Properties of Thirst by Marianne Wiggins

Join Museum volunteer docents for a discussion of the book Properties of Thirst by Marianne Wiggins, making connections to the current exhibition, Sagebrush and Solitude: Maynard Dixon in Nevada, and artists featured at the Museum. Participants should have completed the book prior to meeting. Register online for guiding questions that

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Group Tours
Friday March 29, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday March 30, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday March 30, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday March 31, 2024 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open at

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Group Tours
Sunday March 31, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tours

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Talks
Thursday April 4, 2024 4 – 5 pm

Nick Larsen on “Old Haunts, Lower Reaches”

Drawing on the structure of Belongings, his 2019 artist’s book, join Nick Larsen as he weaves image, text, and short storytelling as entry points into his exhibition Old Haunts, Lower Reaches. In the no man’s land between fictional archaeological inventory and autobiography, Larsen maps and mines both what’s present and

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday April 4, 2024 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest The Happy Trails

First Thursday returns loud and proud with live music presented in partnership with Loud As Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase. Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer and plenty of fun.  Hosting partner: IMBIB Custom Brews

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Art Bite
Friday April 5, 2024 12 – 1 pm

The Politics of Water: In Conversation with Sophia Borgias, Ph.D. and Kate Berry, Ph.D.

Sophia Borgias, Ph.D. and Kate Berry, Ph.D. discuss the politics of water as they relate to Charlotte Skinner’s time in Lone Pine, California during the Los Angeles Water Wars. Sophia Borgias, Ph.D.,  Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Programs at Boise State University, is a human-environment geographer whose research and teaching focuses

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Group Tours
Friday April 5, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday April 6, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Group Tours
Saturday April 6, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Ongoing Programs
Sunday April 7, 2024 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open at

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Group Tours
Sunday April 7, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Talks
Wednesday April 10, 2024 10:30 am – noon

Dixon in Depth

Maynard Dixon’s trips through Northern and Southern Nevada between 1901 and 1939 resulted in hundreds of sketches, paintings, and poems. Join exhibition curator Ann M. Wolfe and renowned Dixon scholar Donald Hagerty for a program about Dixon in Nevada. Doors Open with Coffee at 10 am  Opening Remarks and Talk by

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Ongoing Programs
Wednesday April 10, 2024 4 – 6 pm

In-Person Educator Evening: Narrative and Story through Art and Writing

Join Megan Bellister, Curator of Learning and Engagement, for an in-person discussion on integrating visual art into writing exercises, utilizing the exhibition Elisheva Biernoff: Reservoirs of Time. Elisheva Biernoff creates small-format paintings inspired by discarded photographs, reflecting on the anonymous traces of lives and places. Presentation followed by a wine

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday April 11, 2024 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Ongoing Programs
Thursday April 11, 2024 5:30 – 7 pm

In-Person Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative in-person roundtables which provide participants an opportunity to interact with art and each other. A hands-on workshop directed by Museum Educators will be integrated into each meeting. Meetings in the Museum allow a different exhibition to become the focus for discussion to

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Talks
Thursday April 11, 2024 6 – 7 pm

728 Montgomery St: People, Events and Escapades with Donald J. Hagerty

From 1912 until 1939, Maynard Dixon maintained a studio at 728 Montgomery Street in San Francisco. In this storied Gold Rush era building he created his striking paintings and hosted an endless parade of painters, writers and others drawn to his restless intellect and glowing artwork. Many of the Nevada

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Ongoing Programs
Friday April 12, 2024 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Friday April 12, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Saturday April 13, 2024 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Life in Miniature

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Investigators” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current work on view. New exhibitions, community collaborations, guest

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Saturday April 13, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Saturday April 13, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Sunday April 14, 2024 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open at

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Sunday April 14, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Talks
Thursday April 18, 2024 6 – 7 pm

Thought on Tap: Building Education and Research Bridges

Join the Museum and the University of Nevada, Reno College of Liberal Arts and Core Humanities Program for “Thought On Tap,” the collaborative public engagement series. In this episode, the Museum and University faculty will discuss plans and opportunities for collaborative education and research in the new Charles and Stacie

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Friday April 19, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Saturday April 20, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Saturday April 20, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Sunday April 21, 2024 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open at

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Sunday April 21, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Talks
Thursday April 25, 2024 6 – 7 pm

Writing the Western Landscape: A Poetry Reading and Discussion

Celebrate National Poetry Month with Nevada Poet Laureate Emerita Gailmarie Pahmeier, longtime Nevada poet Shaun Griffin, and UNR professor and poet-scholar Ann Keniston for a reading and conversation about the challenges and rewards of writing about the U.S. West in the context of Maynard Dixon’s seldom-discussed landscape poems.  About the Poets:  Shaun

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Friday April 26, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Saturday April 27, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Saturday April 27, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Sunday April 28, 2024 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open at

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Sunday April 28, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Wednesday May 1, 2024 4 – 6 pm

Educator Evening: Using Art and Social Studies to Explore Cannupa Hanksa Luger: Speechless

Join Colin Robertson, Charles N. Mathewson Senior Vice President of Education and Research, and Megan Bellister, Nell J. Redfield Curator of Learning and Engagement, for a presentation and discussion with educators about the exhibition Cannupa Hanksa Luger: Speechless and Nevada Academic Content Standards for social studies. Presentation followed by a

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Thursday May 2, 2024 5 – 7 pm

First Thursday with Musical Guest Mel & Gia

Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer, and plenty of fun. Live music hosted by Spike McGuire and presented in partnership with Loud as Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase.  Hosting partner: IMBIB Custom Brews. Sponsored by: Bighorn Olive Oil Company; Atlantis Casino Resort Spa 

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Friday May 3, 2024 12 – 1 pm

Labor, Race, and Maynard Dixon’s Boulder Dam Suite (Hybrid Virtual/In-Person Program)

Maynard Dixon’s trips through Northern and Southern Nevada between 1901 and 1939 resulted in hundreds of sketches, paintings, and poems. Join award-winning art historian Dr. John Ott of James Madison University, for a discussion on Dixon’s representation of laborers during the construction of the Boulder Dam in the early 1930s. 

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Friday May 3, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Saturday May 4, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Saturday May 4, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Sunday May 5, 2024 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open at

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Group Tours
Sunday May 5, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Thursday May 9, 2024 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Thursday May 9, 2024 5:30 – 7 pm

In-Person Early Childhood Education Roundtable

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative in-person roundtables which provide participants an opportunity to interact with art and each other. A hands-on workshop directed by Museum Educators will be integrated into each meeting. Meetings in the Museum allow a different exhibition to become the focus for discussion to

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Art Bite
Friday May 10, 2024 12 – 1 pm

Griff Durham on Maynard Dixon’s 1901 Nevada Horseback Journey

In 1901, Maynard Dixon and his artist-friend Edward Borein rode horseback from Oakland, California, into Carson City, Nevada, on the first leg of an epic thousand-mile-ride through the northern Great Basin. Along the way, both men sketched and studied cowboy life and the ranches they visited. Join Griff Durham as

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Friday May 10, 2024 1 – 3 pm

Art Afternoon: Workshop and Social for Seniors

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience.  Senior Art Afternoon will be hosted in-person in the E.L. Cord

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Group Tours
Friday May 10, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Saturday May 11, 2024 10 am – 6 pm

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Reimagining Found Objects

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturdays offers monthly free admission, hands-on art activities, storytelling, a docent-guided tour, live performances, and community collaborations.  “Art Investigators” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current work on view. New exhibitions, community collaborations, guest

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Group Tours
Saturday May 11, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Saturday May 11, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Sunday May 12, 2024 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open at

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Group Tours
Sunday May 12, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Thursday May 16, 2024 6 – 7 pm

Black Rock Design Institute: Dig Studio

With offices in Denver, Phoenix, and Spokane, Dig Studio is a landscape architecture, planning, and urban design firm. They are currently working with the City of Reno on The Truckee River Vision Plan. Learn from Dig Studio leaders about their practice and their approach to creating The Truckee River Vision

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Friday May 17, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Saturday May 18, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Saturday May 18, 2024 2 – 3 pm

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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Sunday May 19, 2024 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the Café is the perfect precursor to an afternoon exploring our galleries. Chef Colin Smith has updated the menu to include an eclectic array of options from traditional breakfast fare to lunch options–both of which pair nicely with juice, coffee, champagne or a mimosa. Doors open at

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Group Tours
Sunday May 19, 2024 11 am – noon

Guided Tour

Enrich your experience with a guided tour. A docent will guide you through the galleries, offering insight and history to the artwork on view. Guided tours are offered Fridays at 2 pm, Saturdays at 11 am and 2 pm, and Sundays at 11 am. Reservations are recommended. FREE with admission

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