OLLI Art at the Museum: Photo Book Arts

Take a deep dive into book arts with local artist and Museum School Instructor Bobby Lee, and learn how intimate, multilayered investigations of the environment transformed his photography and art practice. This program is in partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and is hosted every third Wednesday of the month.

BRDI Presents: SITTING STILL

SITTING STILL is a portrait of Laurie Olin, an irreverent urban warrior, and his profoundly social vision as one of the world’s most influential urban designers. It’s the story of the concerns that have defined Olin’s life’s work: urbanization, a lost connection to nature, economic marginalization, and the grave necessity of humanity in design. Join us for a screening of this inspiring documentary film with special introduction and audience Q&A with director Gina M. Angelone.

This is part of the Black Rock Design Institute (BRDI) program series for cross-disciplinary design professionals and the broader community.

*Doors open at 5pm with hosted beer. Program begins at 6pm.

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

Due to inclement weather, this program will be rescheduled. You can register for the rescheduled program here.

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.

First Thursday with Musical Guest Paige and the Overtones

Meet up with friends for this long-standing monthly tradition of live music, beer, and plenty of fun. Musical guest Paige and the Overtones is a honky-tonk country band with a deep-rooted love for Outlaw Country. Live music is hosted by Spike McGuire and presented in partnership with Loud as Folk, a regional singer-songwriter showcase.

Beer by Bristlecone Brewing Company

Sponsored by Renewal by Anderson

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 Museum School. Advanced registration is required and space is limited. Monthly sessions are offered on the second Thursday and the second Friday of the month. Tour and project will be the same for the Thursday and Friday offerings, but change monthly.