Born in Tampico, Mexico and residing and working today in San Francisco, performance artist and painter Ana Teresa Fernández’s work addresses issues of place, identity and community. Join us for a presentation and panel discussion inspired by her installation in the Unsettled exhibition, Erasing the Border (Borrando la Frontera), a documentation of her performance piece based at the US/Mexico border. 

Along with Ana Teresa Fernández, panel participants will include Dr. Daniel Enrique Pérez, associate professor of Chicanx and Latinx studies in the Department of World Languages and Literatures and the director of the Core Humanities program at the UNR, Dr. Linda Curcio Nagy, associate professor of History at UNR specializing in Mexican and Latin American cultural history and Alejandra Hernández Chávez, an active immigrant rights activist, born in Mexico, raised in Reno and formerly undocumented. Panel discussion will be moderated by Alberto Garcia, UNR Art History student, activist, and first-generation Mexican-American.

During the holiday Hand ON! Second Saturday, take advantage of an exclusive shopping experience at the Museum Shop. Local ceramist Dayna Galletti will entice you with her whimsical ceramic wonders, perfect gifts for your creative friends. Mary O’Brien will showcase the jewelry line Casa Katalina, designed by her sister Katherine Leutzinger in collaboration with a family of goldsmiths in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Each timeless handmade piece tells a story rooted in place. 

Do your holiday shopping during this annual sale, where you’ll find one-of-a-kind gifts for every art lover on your list! From locally-made bags and jewelry, to the Museum’s incomparable books, the entire store is on sale. Everyone receives 10% savings, Museum Members receive 20%.

Do your holiday shopping during this annual sale, where you’ll find one-of-a-kind gifts for every art lover on your list! From locally-made bags and jewelry, to the Museum’s incomparable books, the entire store is on sale. Everyone receives 10% savings, Museum Members receive 20%.

Do your holiday shopping during this annual sale, where you’ll find one-of-a-kind gifts for every art lover on your list! From locally-made bags and jewelry, to the Museum’s incomparable books, the entire store is on sale. Everyone receives 10% savings, Museum Members receive 20%.

NOTE: This event is now sold out. Please consider pre-registering for the program on Friday, February 9 by clicking here.

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class along with light refreshments. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each month. Advanced registration is recommended.

Sponsored in part by the Leonette Foundation Seniors and Art Endowment

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class along with light refreshments. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each month. Advanced registration is recommended.

Sponsored in part by the Leonette Foundation Seniors and Art Endowment

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class along with light refreshments. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each month. Advanced registration is recommended.

Sponsored in part by the Leonette Foundation Seniors and Art Endowment

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class along with light refreshments. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each month. Advanced registration is recommended.

Sponsored in part by the Leonette Foundation Seniors and Art Endowment

NOTE: Art Afternoon is sold out this month. Please consider joining us in November. Click here to register for the November 9 session.

Seniors are invited to spend the afternoon at the Museum. Enjoy a guided tour and a studio art class along with light refreshments. Monthly tours and projects are designed for participants of all levels of experience and offer an engaging and interactive experience. These monthly sessions are held on the second Friday of each month. Advanced registration is recommended.

Sponsored in part by the Leonette Foundation Seniors and Art Endowment