Winning the Mercedes-Benz Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in January at its World Premiere, the 70-minute-long film combines contemporary and historical footage to portray the journey of a Medevac helicopter, shot down in 1969 during a rescue in Vietnam, as it is resurrected from a “boneyard” in Arizona and transformed into colorful sculpture by artist Steve Maloney. He partnered with Light Horse Legacy, a non-profit outreach organization focused on supporting veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress and a USA Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, which acquired, restored, and delivered the Huey for the project.  As the iconic Huey 174 morphs from wounded war bird into vivid sculpture, viewers of the documentary witness the power of art to heal surviving soldiers and families of the fallen. The film includes a song by the same name commissioned for the project.  Composed and performed by Jeannie Cunningham it is the 3rd element to the installation. Ryrie Valdez, board member of the Nevada Arts Council, was at the Palm Springs Film Festival and was moved by the projects merits. She was instrumental in bringing the project to our community. For more information visit Take Me Home Huey.

Tickets are free for Veterans and Active Service Men and Women. 
All guests should register early, we do expect this event to sell out. 

Exclusive Sponsorship provided by Clark/Sullivan Construction

Please join Nevada Arts Council board member Ryrie Valdez, in collaboration with the Nevada Museum of Art, to honor our veterans and witness the healing power of art, as we welcome the Take Me Home Huey Project to Reno.  Partake in the unveiling of the 47-foot contemporary sculpture made from a re-purposed boneyard Huey helicopter, serial #67-17174, which was shot down with two casualties in 1969 during a Medevac mission in Vietnam. 
Artist Steve Maloney partnered with Light Horse Legacy, a non-profit outreach organization supporting veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS), to create the project dedicated to the 2,709,918 Americans that served in Vietnam and never received a welcome home.  It’s a colorful ambassador – literally and figuratively – and a catalyst for conversations for veterans from all conflicts.  Take Me Home Huey promotes healing and aims to bring awareness to PTS.For more information visit Take Me Home Huey.

With special guests and live musical performances, we intend it to be an inspiring evening for a community in support of its veterans.

Those attending the Thursday evening screening are invited to stay for a light reception immediately following the ceremony.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST REGISTER SEPARATELY FOR THE FILM SCREENINGS. THESE EVENTS HAVE LIMITED SEATING.

All guests should register early, we do expect this event to reach capacity. 

Exclusive Sponsorship provided by Clark/Sullivan Construction

The entire Museum will close early today, at 3 pm, in observance of the holiday. We will re-open at 10 am, Wednesday, January 3, 2018.

The entire Museum will close early today, at 3 pm, in observance of the holiday. We will re-open at 10 am Wednesday, December 27.

The Museum is closed in observance of the holiday.

The Museum is closed in observance of the holiday.

The Museum is closed in observance of the holiday.

The Museum is closed to the public on Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21, for our signature triennial event, the Art + Environment Conference. To learn more, please click here. 

The Museum is closed to the public on Friday, October 20 and Saturday, October 21, for our signature triennial event, the Art + Environment Conference. To learn more, please click here. 

NOTE: This event has sold out online. There will be a handful of tickets available at the door. A free simulcast of the 3-Minute Film Competition will take place in the Founders’ Room this evening. Seating is limited for the simulcast.

Local filmmakers of all ages were invited to submit films for the annual 3-Minute Film Competition. Join the Holland Project, KNPB 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.