Known for his vibrant reinterpretations of classical portraits featuring African-American men, New York-based painter Kehinde Wiley has turned the practice of portraiture on its head and in the process has taken the art world by storm.

The film Kehinde Wiley: An Economy of Grace follows the artist as he embarks on an exciting new project: a series of classical portraits of African-American women – something he’s never done before. The film documents the project as it unfolds, tracking Wiley’s process from concept to canvas, casting his models on the streets of New York and enlisting Riccardo Tisci of Givenchy to create couture gowns for each woman.

The film offers a tantalizing look at the intersection of art and fashion and an intimate portrait of one of this generation’s most intriguing and accomplished visionaries.

Run Time: 60 minutes

This program will be held in the Wayne L. Prim Theater.

The Museum is closed today in observance of Juneteenth, to recognize the end of slavery and to celebrate the culture and achievements of African Americans.

The Museum is closed today in observance of the holiday.

Join us online for an artist talk and conversation with artist Wendy Red Star whose work is featured in The World Stage exhibition now on view.

Wendy Red Star was raised on the Apsáalooke (Crow) reservation in Montana. Her work is informed both by her cultural heritage and her engagement with many forms of creative expression, including photography, sculpture, video, fiber arts, and performance. An avid researcher of archives and historical narratives, Red Star seeks to incorporate and recast her research, offering new and unexpected perspectives in work that is at once inquisitive, witty and unsettling. Red Star holds a BFA from Montana State University, Bozeman, and an MFA in sculpture from University of California, Los Angeles. She lives and works in Portland, OR.

This program will be hosted on Zoom. Please have Zoom downloaded and your audio and video features turned on. Please register by Thursday, June 25. A Zoom link will be sent to you Friday morning.

Estelle J. Kelsey Foundation Hands ON! Second Saturday is offered this Saturday in honor of the Museum’s reopening weekend. Make reservations now for free admission and the opportunity to be among the first to see The World Stage. To protect the wellness of our guests hands-on art and performance activities will not be offered. Visit Hands ON! at Home (https://www.nevadaart.org/hands-on-at-home/) for art projects using basic supplies and household objects.

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

Media sponsorship by Entravision.

Join us for an online guided exploration of art through an interactive conversation in Spanish led by our experience 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 be emailed to registered participants the day of at 10 am. 

Start your Saturday off with a fun family exploration of art in your pajamas. Discuss work found in “The World Stage” exhibition through this virtual docent led experience. Following an interactive discussion you will enjoy a simple art project. Please have colorful drawing materials and paper available.

This program will be hosted on Zoom. Please have Zoom downloaded and your audio and video features turned on. Please register by Friday, and a Zoom link will be sent to you Saturday morning before 10 am.

Only one registration is needed per household. Family members that would like to share in this activity from another house are welcome to join, as well.  

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 video features turned on. A Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants the day of at 10 am. 

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 video features turned on. A Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants the day of at 10 am. 

Enjoy looking at a selection of art from the comfort of your home. Join us for a Virtual Art Discussion on the exhibition, Prototype for New Understanding. 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 and video features turned on. A Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants the day of at 10 am.