Artist and Curator Meet and Greet

Meet Judith Lowry and exhibition co-curators Melissa Melero-Moose (Fallon Paiute | Modoc) and Ann M. Wolfe, the Museum’s Andrea and John C. Deane Family Chief Curator and Associate Director, in the gallery for a closing conversation and walkthrough.

Free with Admission.

Peggy Berryhill and Judith Lowry: On the Power of Storytelling

Join legendary broadcaster Peggy Berryhill (Muscogee), the “First Lady of Native Radio,” as she sits down with acclaimed artist Judith Lowry (Mountain Maidu | Pit River | Washoe) for a conversation about the transformative power of storytelling. Drawing from their rich experiences in media and art, they will explore how stories shape identity, preserve cultural heritage, and connect communities across generations.

Free to Tribal Communities.

Photo by Seve Cardosi

Time Defying Trees: Art, Music and the Bristlecone Pine

Attend a panel discussion exploring the planet’s oldest tree, the Bristlecone Pine, and its influence on artists and musicians alike.

The panel will feature Colin Robertson, Charles N. Mathewson Senior Vice President of Education and Research; Laura Jackson, Music Director of the Reno Philharmonic; and composer Marko Bajzer. Musicologist Mark Clague will moderate the discussion.

Shaping the Future: A Vision for Education and Research at the Museum

Join Colin Robertson, Charles N. Mathewson Senior Vice President of Education and Research, for an exciting look into the evolution of education and research at the Museum, highlighting innovative approaches and new opportunities created by the impending opening of the Museum’s expansion.

Rescheduled: The Power of Stories: Remembering Japanese American Incarceration

This program was initially scheduled to take place on February 13th but was canceled due to inclement weather. It has now been rescheduled to March 12th at 6pm. For any questions or concerns, please contact Nevada Humanities directly at glam@nevadahumanities.org

In recognition of the 83rd anniversary of Japanese American incarceration during World War II, join Nevada Humanities and the Japanese American Citizens League for an evening of conversation about remembrance and the power of stories in the Japanese American community.

The evening begins with a presentation of audio excerpts from “The Magpie of Heart Mountain” – a 2021 episode from the podcast This Is Love featuring the story of Shigeru Yabu. Yabu was nine when he was incarcerated at Heart Mountain, where he befriended a wild baby magpie whom he named Maggie. The program concludes with a discussion with members of the Japanese American Citizens League moderated by Meredith Oda, Associate Professor of History at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Photo Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Paleo Pals

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 performances and monthly themes rotate in this engaging series of monthly programs.

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Title sponsorship for Hands ON! Second Saturdays is provided by the Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation.

Hands ON! Second Saturday – 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, and community collaborations. “Art Expeditions” provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current work on view.

Join us this year as we celebrate the 2025 Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl! For information on the Literary Crawl and the full schedule of neighborhood events, please click here.

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Title sponsorship for Hands ON! Second Saturdays is provided by the Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation.

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Dia de los Muertos

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Title sponsorship for Hands ON! Second Saturdays is provided by the Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation. Additional support by the City of Reno.

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Fall-ing for Art

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Title sponsorship for Hands ON! Second Saturdays is provided by the Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation.

Hands ON! Second Saturday – Winter Wonderland

Get in the holiday spirit at this special Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturday. This fun-filled community day offers free admission, hands-on art activities, a hot chocolate bar, a special rendition of ‘The Grinch’ and ‘The Nutcracker’ as well as storytelling, docent-guided tours, and even a special book signing event. Art Expeditions provides children the opportunity to engage with Museum staff and take a closer look at current works on view.

This is also our annual Museum School Open House, and the Museum School is offering a 20% discount on upcoming class registrations for this day only!

Also, join us in the new Bretzlaff Book Shop for book signings with Nevada Poet Laureate Shaun Griffin, authors Michael Branch and Mark Curtis, artist Craig Mitchell, writer/photographer Scott Mortimore and more!

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Title sponsorship for Hands ON! Second Saturdays is provided by the Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation.