Rescheduled: Remembering Japanese American Incarceration — Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement

This program is rescheduled from February 19th. 

In recognition of the 84th anniversary of Japanese American incarceration during World War II, Nevada Humanities and the Reno chapter of the Japanese American Citizens League are holding a special screening of Tadashi Nakamura’s film Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement. The documentary chronicles the life of Los Angeles-born artist, dancer, singer, author, and activist Nobuko Miyamoto, who was sent to the Santa Anita temporary detention center when she was only two years old. 

Following the screening, join us for tea and conversation in the atrium. 

Caption: Still of Nobuko Miyamoto and a crowd from Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement

Image credit: Courtesy of JANM’s Frank H. Watase Media Arts Center and PBS SoCal.

Rescheduled: OLLI Art at the Museum: Ikebana in Bloom at the Museum School

This program was rescheduled from February 18th.

Travel on a journey of Ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging, and- delve into the profound beauty and cultural significance of Japanese floral art with museum school instructor Truus Ten Kate Sharp.

This program is in partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and is hosted every third Wednesday of the month.

OLLI Art at the Museum: Woodblock Printing from Hokusai to the Museum School

Explore the fascinating history and techniques of woodblock printing in this engaging talk led by Christina Michael, Nell J. Redfield School Services Manager and E. L. Cord Museum School Instructor. From iconic works by Japanese artist Hokusai to contemporary examples, participants will take a close look at celebrated woodblock prints and uncover the intricate processes behind their creation.
 
This program is presented in partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and is hosted every third Wednesday of the month.

OLLI Art at the Museum: Tradition and Innovation in Ceramics

Discover the transformative potential of ceramics with Brittany Sundheim, a local artist and Museum School instructor. In this talk, Sundheim explores how Indigenous traditions, Jewish cultural influences, and modern chemistry shape her contemporary ceramic practice. 

This program is presented in partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and is hosted every third Wednesday of the month. 

OLLI Art at the Museum: Stewart Indian School and Cultural Center

Josh Bonde, Executive Director of the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum, explores the cultural and historical legacy of the Stewart Boarding School, from its founding in 1890 to its closure in 1980. Now a site of remembrance and education, Stewart honors the first students from Great Basin Tribes, as well as all students and families impacted by the boarding school experience. 

This program is presented in partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and is hosted every third Wednesday of the month. 

Members Premiere: Into the Time Horizon

Welcome to Into the Time Horizon – a groundbreaking exhibition transforming the museum’s entire 120,000-square-foot building – by way of an exclusive gathering of artists, thought leaders, and friends, many of whom will be presenters and participants at the 2026 Art + Environment Summit: Under Pressure. Don’t miss this celebratory evening featuring music, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres.

Not a member? Join today. 

Please note that memberships must be active on the date of the event. Expired memberships may be renewed upon arrival.

Opening Curator Talk: ‘Into the Time Horizon’ with Apsara DiQuinzio

Immerse yourself in the vision behind the Into the Time Horizon, the Museum’s largest and most ambitious exhibition to-date, with Apsara DiQuinzio, the Museum’s Andrea and John C. Deane Family Chief Curator. 
 
From contemporary literature to innovative media and what sustainability looks like for a contemporary art museum, Apsara will introduce the narrative and highlight significant works from the exhibition as the final section opens.

Turning Pages Book Club: We Survived the Night, by Julian Brave Noisecat

Museum docents lead a guided discussion of We Survived the Night by Julian Brave Noisecat, and explore connections to the Listening to the Land section of Into the Time Horizon and featured artists. Participants are asked to complete the book prior to the meeting. Register online and review the guiding questions that will shape the discussion.  

Arrive early to place a lunch order at the Perenn! Space is limited; advanced reservations are recommended. 

Ecopoetry with Jared Stanley

Poet and UNR creative writing professor Jared Stanley hosts a poetry reading and discussion about the intersection of ecopoetry and environmental art. Stanley’s poetry explores the way language heightens our relationship with the world, taking cues from installation art, fine press printing, informational signage design, and the lava writing along Eight Mile Flat east of Fallon.
 
Jared Stanley is the author of four collections of poetry, So Tough, EARS, The Weeds, and Book Made of Forest. He teaches creative writing in the MFA Program at the University of Nevada, Reno and lives in Reno, Nevada with an historian and their daughter.

Expanding Creativity Through Multi-Mediums

 This class explores the possibilities of self-expression through charcoal, watercolor, and acrylic. Through guided introspection and creative exploration, students will work to uncover the messages they wish to communicate through their art. Along the way, the fundamentals of each medium will be introduced and reinforced as participants progress toward creating full-scale, finished works. All supplies will be provided.

Friday, February 27
4 – 8 pm

Instructor: Ray Valdez
Ages: Adult (16+) | All Levels