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Everything Arts & Culture for the City of Reno The Official page to learn about new exhibitions, public art installations, and events for the City of Reno.

The City of Reno is a leader in arts and culture. The community has a rich variety of special events, historic buildings, performing arts and galleries. A strong public art program helps sustain and encourage downtown economic development. Cultural diversity and history are embraced and interwoven within the fabric of our city. Discover why we are Artown year round. Check out Around the Arch, the City of Reno blog, for updates on the arts in Northern Nevada

10/20/2026

Calling regional artists! The City of Reno is now accepting proposals for illuminated artworks for the 2027 Western Lights Festival. We’re looking for proposals for all types of temporary lighted art, including sculptures or 3D works, light shows, projection mapping, light-integrated performances, or other installation types to install at multiple locations. Artists within 150 miles of Reno can apply, with awards up to $6,500 per project.
Apply by Nov 30, 2026, at 11 p.m. on the City of Reno Submittable site https://cityofrenoartscultureandevents.submittable.com/submit

10/16/2026

Join the Historic Reno Preservation Society and the City of Reno at a celebration on Friday, October 23rd at 5 pm at the National Automobile Museum as we "Toast the Arch." The Original Reno Arch, now on Lake Street, was first dedicated 100 years ago in 1926. Mark this special Centennial with a slice of cake and a sparkling apple c***r toast.

10/08/2026

The City of Reno will add the Original Reno Exposition Arch to the Local Register of Historic Places this October to commemorate the arch's 100th anniversary, first installed in October 1926! Learn more about the arch online at https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/82fca306927244d09ffd625920f35b81

09/23/2026

We have opportunities for artists and arts organizations closing next week!
The City of Reno Arts & Culture Grants will fund Events or Projects happening between January 1 to December 31, 2027. Applicants can request up to $7,000.
Qualified artists with experience in large scale public art are invited to apply for the design, fabrication, and installation of a new sculpture in the roundabout at West 4th Street and Summit Ridge Drive. While we do not have anything to do with the decision making or construction of the roundabout, we are excited to program it with public art!
We are also seeking a visual artist to serve as the City Artist for 2027. This is a one-year appointment beginning January 2027 with a stipend of $3,500. The City Artist will curate two exhibitions, two public talks, a City Council presentation, and give consultations for next year's City Artist.
See all these opportunities, review the guidelines, and apply on Submittable.
https://cityofrenoartscultureandevents.submittable.com/submit

09/16/2026

September 13th to 19th is National Arts Education Week! This year the Americans for the Arts’ theme is “Every Student, Every Community” so we are showcasing six of our 2026 Arts and Culture Project grantees supporting K-12 arts education programing in Reno.

Reno Little Theater – FY26 Education Program: Year-round Education programs for K-12 students including Broadway Our Way (Picture 1)

The Reno Jazz Orchestra – From Classroom to Stage: Elevating Young Jazz Artists: providing comprehensive jazz education and performance experiences for youth in Northern Nevada (Picture 2)

Reno Philharmonic – RPA Kids (RPAK): Music Education Program: free afterschool strings and general music program for underserved students in grades 2–5 at local Title 1 elementary schools (Picture 3)

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival – D.G. Menchetti Educational Outreach Programs - InterACT 2026: a fun, highly interactive, humanities-based workshop series that gets students out of their seats and engaged with the themes, stories, and language of Shakespeare’s works (not pictured)

Arts for All Nevada – Artist in Residency provides standard based visual art instruction to students in Special Education and Comprehensive Life Skills Classrooms, as well as general education classrooms in Title 1 Schools (Picture 4)

Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts - Pioneer Center Youth Programs: brings live educational performances to children and families at elementary schools, libraries, and community centers across nine Nevada counties (Picture 5)

09/13/2026

Peter Whittenberger’s video artwork, “And The Wise Soil Smiles” is now on view at the Canyon Flats Video Wall.

A single stone located on a walking path serves as a lens through which a diverse cast of characters and changes to the landscape are viewed. The stone and trail remember the narratives while existing as a constant of the landscape, in a world of unprecedented change.

Watch the video at the Canyon Flats building, 661 N Center St, Reno, NV 89503. The video wall is located on the exterior side of the building on Virginia St. and is on a loop and available for viewing 24/7.

09/12/2026

Bring Your Own Camera is now on view until October 16th at McKinley Arts and Culture Center. The exhibition highlights talented photographers from the Reno-Sparks community and the images they have captured while taking part in The Holland Project’s monthly photo walks where each month a new local photographer curates a route and takes the group on a walk. Join the artists for a reception on Wednesday, October 14, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the McKinley Arts & Culture Center, Gallery West.

09/12/2026

The Hunt for the Blue Grump is now on view until October 16th at McKinley Arts and Culture Center. The blue grump grumps are a city-dwelling people of great esteem and prowess. Behold their abilities to negotiate deals, increase fame, and acquire great fortunes. Each dancing grump grump creature was made by seven artists from The Potentialist Workshop collective. The Hunt for the Blue Grump exhibit is from the wild world of the Upside Down Universe, Reno's largest collaboratively created interactive art immersive brought to life by over 65 artists. Join the artists for a reception on Wednesday, October 14, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the McKinley Arts & Culture Center, Gallery East.

09/10/2026

“An eye not told what to see, sees more.”
The First Street Show is now on view at the Metro Gallery. Curated by 2026 Reno City Artist Joanna Drakos. The exhibition displays four local, non-representational, abstract artists, Jutta Gietl, April Gratrix, Jessamyn Parker, and Susan Handau. An artist reception is being held on Thursday, October 22 from 5-7 p.m. at the Metro Gallery in Reno City Hall. The exhibition can be seen in-person in the Reno City Hall lobby, M-F 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until November 6th.

08/25/2026

Call for Artists! The City of Reno is seeking qualified artists for a new large‑scale public art piece in the upcoming roundabout at West 4th Street and Summit Ridge Drive. The selection committee is looking for artists experienced in large outdoor sculpture projects and who have a strong connection to Reno, the region, or the American West. This is a national call open to U.S.-based artists and teams with experience in projects of similar scale. The budget of $200,000 covers all project costs from design through installation.
Apply by September 30 at 11 p.m. PT via Submittable using the link in our bio.

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