Community-made murals elevate neighbor pride and revitalize public spaces. Join Mark Salinas, Arts & Culture Coordinator of Carson City, as he discusses his New York based non-profit 7Train Murals and how volunteerism can bring art and community together. 

Sponsor: The Art Bite series is supported by Nevada Humanities.

PLEASE NOTE: This event has been canceled.

Reno launched into the 21st century on a wave of the economic, cultural, and technological currents that are reshaping American cities. But this is nothing new. Architect Alan Hess will explore how Reno took advantage of similar trends in the mid-20th century by creating its own unique Modern architecture that spread the fruits of those trends to all its citizens and visitors.

Alan Hess is an architect and historian and is the author of twenty books on Modern architecture and urbanism in the twentieth century; his subjects include John Lautner, Oscar Niemeyer, Frank Lloyd Wright, the Ranch House, Googie architecture, Las Vegas, and Palm Springs. He has been the architecture critic of the San Jose Mercury News, a contributor to The Architects Newspaper, grant recipient from the Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts and the Clarence Stein Foundation, and a National Arts Journalism Program Fellow. He is a Commissioner on the California State Historical Resources Commission, and serves on the boards of Preserve Orange County and Palm Springs Modernism Week. Awards for his work conserving Modern architecture include the Honor Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Docomomo/US’s Award of Excellence, and the President’s Award from the Los Angeles Conservancy. His newest book, “Hollywood Modern: Houses of the Stars,” was published by Rizzoli International last October. 

This program is presented by Reno Momo. 

NOTE: Online tickets are now closed. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Seating is limited.

Local filmmakers of all ages were invited to submit films for the annual 3-Minute Film Competition. Join the Holland Project and the Nevada Museum of Art in a screening of the top films selected by a team of jurors. Participate in the process by casting your vote for your favorite.

Virtual reality is most commonly known for the role it plays in the gaming industry. However, virtual technologies are changing the way many of us explore and engage in the world. Join us for a discussion with Virtual Reality Specialist, Luka Starmer, and Digital Humanities Specialist, Laura Rocke, both from the University of Nevada, Reno Libraries’ Digital Media Technology department, and learn about ways in which virtual technologies can be applied in library and museum settings to engage patrons, make objects and places more accessible and aide in cultural preservation. Following the discussion, attendees are invited to experience virtual reality applications developed by the Digital Media Technology team.

Sponsor: The Art Bite series is supported by Nevada Humanities.

The 2019 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour is a theatrical program featuring seven short films selected from this year’s Sundance Film Festival, widely considered the premier showcase for short films and the launchpad for many now-prominent independent filmmakers for more than 30 years. Fueled by artistic expression and limited only by their runtime, short films transcend traditional storytelling. They are a significant and popular way artists can connect with audiences. From documentary to animation, narrative to experimental, the abbreviated form is made for risk-taking.

Run time: 96 minutes. Recommended for 16+

PROGRAM

sometimes, i think about dying
Directed by Stefanie Abel Horowitz
Fran is thinking about dying, but a man in the office might want to date her. 2018, U.S., 13 minutes.

Fast Horse
Directed by Alexandra Lazarowich
The Blackfoot bareback horse-racing tradition returns in the astonishingly dangerous Indian Relay. Siksika horseman Allison Red Crow struggles with second-hand horses and a new jockey on his way to challenge the best riders in the Blackfoot Confederacy. 2018, Canada, 13 minutes.

Suicide by Sunlight
Directed by Nikyatu Jusu
Valentina, a day-walking Black vampire protected from the sun by her melanin, is forced to restrain her bloodlust to regain custody of her estranged daughters. 2018, U.S., 17 minutes.

Muteum
Directed by Äggie Pak Yee Lee
In an art museum, we learn – from outer to inner, from deep to its deepest, seriously and sincerely. 2017, Estonia/Hong Kong, no dialogue, 4 minutes.

Crude Oil
Directed by Christopher Good
Jenny breaks free from a toxic friendship and learns to harness her magical, useless superpower. 2019, U.S., 15 minutes.

The MINORS
Directed by Robert Machoian
A slice of life about a grandpa and his grandsons, the future and the past. 2018, U.S., 10 minutes.

Brotherhood
Directed by Meryam Joobeur
When a hardened Tunisian shepherd’s son returns home after a long journey with a new wife, tension rises between father and son. 2018, Canada/Tunisia/Qatar/Sweden, in Arabic with English subtitles, 25 minutes.

Visit designconference.com for submission form and submission details.

Deadline: Applications are due September 12, 2019. Drop off must occur on September 19. 

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables, which provide participants an opportunity to interact with art and each other. Each month, a different exhibition becomes the focus for discussion to support children’s learning through creative play in diverse early childhood settings. Registration is required. For questions, please contact Leah Sanders, Educational Consultant or Terry Randolph, PreK Program Coordinator, WCSD.

Pre-meeting gathering at chez louie (no host) begins at 4:45 pm.

Registry credit (1.5 hours) and CEU credit (.5 for attending 5 sessions) are available.

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables, which provide participants an opportunity to interact with art and each other. Each month, a different exhibition becomes the focus for discussion to support children’s learning through creative play in diverse early childhood settings. Registration is required. For questions, please contact Leah Sanders, Educational Consultant or Terry Randolph, PreK Program Coordinator, WCSD.

Pre-meeting gathering at chez louie (no host) begins at 4:45 pm.

Registry credit (1.5 hours) and CEU credit (.5 for attending 5 sessions) are available.

Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables, which provide participants an opportunity to interact with art and each other. Each month, a different exhibition becomes the focus for discussion to support children’s learning through creative play in diverse early childhood settings. Registration is required. For questions, please contact Leah Sanders, Educational Consultant or Terry Randolph, PreK Program Coordinator, WCSD.

Pre-meeting gathering at chez louie (no host) begins at 4:45 pm.

Registry credit (1.5 hours) and CEU credit (.5 for attending 5 sessions) are available.