Educator Evening

Educator Evenings are a FREE professional development series offering state-approved professional development hours for participation. Professional development hours are available for participating in the Educator Evenings and issued upon request.

Educator Evenings are sponsored by Nevada Gold Mines, operated by Barrick, Arrow Electronics Inc, Click Bond, Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation, Jill and Par Tolles, Bank of America, and the Nell J. Redfield Foundation.

Educator Evening – American History Through the Flag

Educator Evening

Educator Evening – The Masters of Storytelling

Educator Evening

Senior Sundays: Art in Conversation

Seniors are invited to spend the morning at the Museum in this monthly, discussion based museum experience. Rooted in slow/close looking and inquiry based engagement, the program invites participants to build personal connections with works of art while fostering meanigful social interaction. Each session centers on a thematic exploration of 3 – 4 artworks, encouraging thoughtful observation, storytelling, and shared interpretation.

This month will explore the concept of time through the creative lense of artists Mark Klett and Jonathan Keats. “Time is an Illusion” – Einstein

Senior Sundays will be hosted in-person in the Dermody classroom on the first floor of the Charles and Stacie Mathewson Education + Research Center. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided. Advanced registration is required and space is limited. Monthly sessions are offered on the last Sunday of the month.

Sponsored by the Leonette Foundation Seniors and Art Endowment, and the City of Reno.

Turning Pages Book Club: What If We Get It Right? by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson

Museum docents lead a discussion of What If We Get It Right? Visions of Climate Futures by Ayana Elizabeth Johnson. The discussion explores connections to Into the Time Horizon and featured artists. Participants are asked to complete the book prior to meeting. Register online and review the guiding questions that will shape the discussion.

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

Early Childhood Educator Encounters

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These in-person discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education.

Please register for the ECE Encounters. For questions, please contact Leah Sanders, Educational Consultant or Terry Randolph, ECE PD Facilitator.

Nevada Registry approved (1.5 hours for completing the Educator Evening and ECE Encounters) or CEU credit hours are available.