Reno & Northern Nevada Visual Artist Resources

Jack L. Bacon, ISA AM — Fine Art Appraiser

ISA Accredited Member with 20+ years in ISA and 40+ years of experience as an autograph and rare book specialist, art gallerist, consultant, and appraiser. Serves Reno, Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, Genoa, Carson City, and Northern Nevada. Specializes in documents/autographs, ephemera, and memorabilia.

Kennedy Tax Solutions — Tax Attorney & CPA

Dale R. Kennedy, J.D., CPA. Dual-licensed tax attorney and CPA with 30+ years of experience. Handles IRS tax resolution, audit defense, unfiled returns, and tax relief. Can represent artists and creative businesses in IRS disputes.

Eide Bailly LLP — Accountants & Business Advisors

Full-service accounting, tax, audit, and advisory services in Reno. Works with businesses and individuals, including arts organizations.

Pitch Black Printing Co.

High-quality giclée printing for artwork and photography: canvas wraps, fine art paper, metallic paper, stickers, banners, and large format up to 60" wide. Digital artwork reproduction and graphic design services. Local pickup/delivery and nationwide shipping available.

Pixels & Ink

Fine art giclée printing, digital photo repair, in-house custom framing, digitization of artwork, and canvas wraps. Known for high-quality reproduction of artists' one-of-a-kind works for resale.

Nevada Fine Arts — Printing Department

Large-format fine art printing up to 44" wide using Epson SureColor P9000. Surfaces include glossy/luster RC photo papers, matte paper, watercolor fine art paper, metallic papers, and canvas. Digital artwork reproduction services on-site. Combined with framing department.

Norton Fine Art Reno Tahoe

Boutique fine art handling business serving the Reno-Tahoe area and beyond. Works with artists, designers, art consultants, residential clients, galleries, museums, and corporations. Services include local transportation, custom crating, domestic and international shipping, and short- and long-term storage (facilities in Petaluma, San Rafael, and Cotati, CA).

Navis Pack & Ship — Reno

Custom packing, crating, and art shipping with 30+ years of experience handling fine artwork from paintings to large-scale sculptures. Custom crates for oversized pieces.

Sagebrush Movers — Fine Art Moving

Fine art transport with custom crating and careful handling for all fine art pieces.

Bohren's Fine Art Transportation

Specialized fine art transportation fleet with climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled art storage options.

University of Nevada, Reno — Department of Art, Art History and Design

Offers BA in Art (studio emphasis), BA in Art History, and MFA in studio art. Concentrations in painting, sculpture, printmaking, ceramics, photography, drawing, and new media/digital art. Home to Sheppard Contemporary Gallery, the Lilley Museum of Art, and a fabrication lab and printing press.

University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe — Holman Arts & Media Center

10,000 sq. ft. adaptive studio space surrounded by forest and lake. Supports sculpture, painting, digital media, and experimental forms. Hosts visiting artists, summer art workshops, and gallery programming. Affiliated with UNR's art department; houses a Tahoe Gallery.

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) — Art Department

Offers Associate of Arts in Fine Arts (studio emphasis, transfer degree) and AA in Art History. Course offerings in drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, photography, digital photography, gallery practices, and printmaking. Operates five on-campus galleries: TMCC Main Gallery, Red Mountain Gallery, Red Mountain Student Gallery, Atrium Gallery, and Erik Lauritzen Gallery. Also operates off-campus Meadowood Center Galleries.

Nevada Museum of Art — E.L. Cord Museum School

Year-round art classes for all ages and skill levels, including oil painting, photography, design, book arts, ceramics (wheel-throwing and hand-building), and drawing. Need-based scholarships available. State-approved professional development hours available. Instructors are professional artists.

Brewery Arts Center — Education Programs (Carson City)

Robust visual arts education program including adult painting classes (watercolor, acrylics), pottery studio, drawing, and sketching. Weekly classes for adults and youth. Monthly open studio sessions. 3rd Sunday Art Mart (10am–4pm). All-ages programming on a historic two-block arts campus.

Arts for All Nevada

501(c)(3) nonprofit offering quality fine art classes to the public and art programs in schools. Focus on visual art and creative movement. All ages, skill levels, and backgrounds welcome.

Nevada Fine Arts — Classes & Events (Gallery 1301)

Free and paid classes including Sketchbook & Art Journal Meet-Up (free), Portrait Society (weekly meetings, $10), Business of Art Get-Together (free), and paid workshops. Students receive 10% off supplies.

Sierra Arts Foundation — Sierra Arts Academy

Workshops for artists through the Sierra Arts Academy. Teaching Artist Residencies, Arts Integration Programs in schools, and an Arts Alternative Program. Artist membership includes access to education programs.

Crafted Palette

Paint & Sip experience studio using local Reno artists as instructors. Community-focused art experience for all skill levels.

The Clay Canvas — Paint Your Own Pottery Studio

Nevada's original paint-your-own pottery studio, serving Northern Nevada for nearly 30 years. Walk-ins welcome. Open 7 days a week starting at 11 AM.

The Wedge Ceramics Studio

Reno's public ceramics studio with 5,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space. Home to 150+ ceramic artists. Monthly throwing classes (limit 8), private lessons, and group events. Memberships for independent artists include access to all studio equipment (10 pottery wheels, 5 kilns), glazes, firing, and clay. Open Throw Wednesdays available for $20 drop-in.

The Reno Generator — Workshops

Nonprofit makerspace with workshops in sewing, laser cutting, screen printing, welding, and more, taught by community members. Visual arts-focused workshops available in Paintlandia, the Screen Printing Lab, Laser Shop, and Textiles Shop.

Nevada Arts Council — Individual Artist Grants

Nevada's state arts agency provides grants to both nonprofit organizations and individual artists. Current FY26 programs include: - ** — Proposed for FY27

Sierra Arts Foundation — Artist Grants

Since 1987, Sierra Arts has awarded grants to artists of all disciplines living within a 100-mile radius of Reno. Artist Memberships ($50/year; $35 for students, seniors, and educators) provide early notification of calls-to-artists and grant opportunities.

City of Reno — Arts & Culture Grants

City of Reno Arts & Culture Grants support arts and culture contributing to community vibrancy. Administered through the Reno Arts and Culture Commission (RACC). Support available for local artists and organizations.

Burning Man Project — Honoraria Art Grants

Annual grants averaging $1.3 million total to fund large-scale art installations for Black Rock City (near Reno/Gerlach). 2026 funded 75 projects. Year-round community arts grants also available. The Generator in Sparks is closely tied to Burning Man art production and can connect artists to this funding stream.

Great Basin National Park — Artist-in-Residence Program

Contact: Travis Mason-Bushman, (775) 293-2146 Location: Baker, NV (White Pine County — eastern Nevada) Prestigious annual residency program (nearly two decades of history). Selects 4 artists per year for 2–3 week residencies in winter, summer, and fall. One spot is reserved specifically for a Nevada/Utah regional artist. Accepts painters, photographers, sculptors, and other visual media. Free lodging/camping provided; artists donate one artwork to the park. Apply via CaFÉ at [callforentry.org](https://www.callforentry.org).

University of Nevada, Reno — Artist Residency at Whittell Forest

UNR faculty artist residency offering a $3,000 stipend for one week of camping and studio time at Whittell Forest & Wildlife Area near Lake Tahoe. Available to UNR faculty members.

Burning Man Project — The 360 (near Gerlach, NV)

Location: Near Gerlach, NV (Black Rock Desert) Burning Man Project's makerspace and gathering ground at Fly Ranch/360 site. Provides space for workshops, community support for theme camps, and art projects year-round.

Nevada Arts Council — Artist Directory

State-maintained online directory of Nevada artists, connecting artists with the public for exhibitions, commissions, and residencies. Visual arts (2D and 3D) well represented. Free listing for Nevada artists.

Arts Community Coalition Nevada (ACCNV)

501(c)(3) founded 2024 for the longevity of art in Nevada. Advocates for artists statewide and produces the ** — a major outdoor exhibition in Nevada's desert landscape. Conducts annual artist surveys and community mural projects. Open to artists statewide, including Northern Nevada.

City of Reno — City Artist Program

Annual appointment recognizing outstanding visual artists in Reno. Includes a solo exhibition at Metro Gallery, public talks, and curation of a group show. Applications open to Reno-based visual artists. 2026 City Artist: Joanna Drakos.

City of Reno — Small Walls Pilot Program (Muralists)

2026 pilot program for muralists to paint small-scale (750–1,000 sq. ft.) walls in Reno's Redevelopment Areas. Offers 50% matching reimbursement grants up to $10,000 per project. Artists must be on the City's approved artist roster.

City of Reno — 2% for Art Ordinance

Requires 2% of eligible municipal capital improvement projects be set aside for public art. Regular open RFQs for artists locally and nationally. Recent commissions have included sculpture, murals, and video art. A strong ongoing opportunity for Reno-area visual artists.

Nevada Arts Council — Teaching Artist Directory

Contact Northern NV: Sogand Tabatabaei, stabatabaei@nevadaculture.org, (775) 687-7103 Annual application process for visual artists who teach. Accepted artists receive access to Arts Learning Express Grants, professional development, and connection to schools and community organizations.

Nevada Museum of Art

Nevada's only nationally accredited art museum. Presents major contemporary exhibitions, operates the E.L. Cord Museum School and the Center for Art + Environment. Monthly First Thursdays gathering (5–7pm, $10 non-members). The focal point of Reno's art scene. Exhibition Submissions: curatorial@nevadaart.org | Attn: Exhibitions Coordinator, 160 W. Liberty St., Reno, NV 89501

University of Nevada, Reno — Sheppard Contemporary Gallery

UNR's flagship art gallery, established 1960. Features student, faculty, and national/international artists in contemporary art exhibitions. Programming includes lectures, workshops, screenings, and studio visits.

John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art (UNR)

Two-story art museum on the UNR campus. Students help prepare exhibits and care for collections. Rotating exhibitions open to the public.

Keck Museum (UNR)

Primarily a natural history and mineral engineering museum on the UNR campus, but hosts occasional cross-disciplinary visual art programming.

Stremmel Gallery

One of Reno's most prestigious commercial galleries. Displays painting, drawings, and sculptures by mid-career and established American and European artists. Longstanding anchor of Midtown's art scene. Partner in the Coeur d'Alene Art Auction.

Savage Mystic Gallery

Highly curated gallery featuring international and local fine art with a focus on spirituality as a common thread. Part of the Potentialist Workshop complex.

Richardson Gallery of Fine Art

Features 100+ artists ranging from historic masters to contemporary conceptual work, with a Western art emphasis. Takes consignment. Long-established Reno gallery.

Nevada Fine Arts — Gallery 1301

Monthly rotating exhibitions featuring local artists. Hosts open calls for themed shows and invites regional artists. Combined with a full art supply store, framing shop, and printing department. Regular community events and live mural festivals.

Art Source Gallery

A 40-year-old gallery specializing in YuYu Yang works, serigraphs, lithographs, sculptures, and custom framing. As of 2023, the gallery was exploring new ownership and/or a new location. Check website for current status.

Sierra Arts Foundation Gallery (Riverside & Annex)

Free public gallery in the heart of downtown Reno showcasing regional artists in various mediums. Accepts exhibition proposals; currently booking for 2027+ (deadline March 1, 2026). See also:

Sierra Arts Foundation — The Depot Gallery (Sparks)

Pop-up style gallery showcasing local and regional artists, located next to the historic train display in Victorian Square. A collaboration between the City of Sparks and Sierra Arts Foundation.

Holland Project Galleries

Nonprofit exhibiting emerging contemporary artists regionally and nationally. Three gallery spaces: HP Gallery, Serva Pool, and a Billboard Gallery. Monthly receptions and strong emphasis on experimental and emerging visual artists.

Artists Co-op Gallery of Reno

501(c)(3) nonprofit artist-run gallery showcasing ~38 local artists in various mediums: Nevada landscapes, books, pottery, jewelry, watercolors, pen/graphite, and photography. Satellite displays at 300 E. 2nd St. and 125 W. Plumb Lane. Annual "Emerging Artists" juried program. Open calls for non-members 4 times per year.

Potentialist Workshop — Gallery

Multidisciplinary collaborative arts collective with artist studios, a black-box theater, and a contemporary gallery. Has hosted large immersive installations (e.g., "Upside Down Land" by 25+ local artists). Also houses Savage Mystic Gallery.

Makers Paradise Reno

501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting the local art community with gallery space, collective art events, studio rentals, and training programs. Expanded from Berkeley to Reno in mid-2022. Home to Sierra Watercolor Society workshops.

Metro Gallery (City Hall)

Professional gallery space at City Hall showing local and regional artists. 6+ exhibitions per year. Programmed through the City Artist Program. Has featured 35+ exhibitions and 1,450+ artists since 2019.

McKinley Arts & Culture Center Galleries (East & West)

Two gallery spaces in a historic school building near the Truckee River. New exhibitions every 7 weeks. Hosts the annual Senior Art Show and Veterans Art Show. 63+ exhibitions from 50+ organizations since 2019. Accepts proposals from community groups, schools, and organizations.

Canyon Flats Video Wall

Outdoor video art gallery open 24/7. Shows rotating work from local and regional video artists. Programmed by the City of Reno Arts & Culture Advisory Board in partnership with Canyon Flats Apartments.

University Way & Lake Street Window Galleries

Outdoor window galleries featuring work by UNR and TMCC art students. Photography, drawing, printmaking, and gallery practices represented. 20 windows total; visible 24 hours a day.

Aerial Gallery (City of Reno)

City-wide banner gallery on light poles around Locomotion Plaza (Reno Arch), Virginia Street, and 4th Street (Brewery District). Features artistic banners by local artists. Launched March 2023. Contact the City of Reno Arts & Culture Division at publicart@reno.gov for participation information.

Reno-Tahoe International Airport — depARTures Gallery

Rotating exhibits from local and regional organizations and artist collectives. Good public exposure opportunity for Reno-area artists. Accepts exhibition submissions from collectives and organizations.

TMCC Art Galleries — Dandini Campus (5 Locations)

Galleries: Main Gallery (1st Floor), Red Mountain Gallery (3rd Floor, RDMT 315), Red Mountain Student Gallery (3rd Floor, RDMT 327), Atrium Gallery (3rd Floor), and Erik Lauritzen Gallery (3rd Floor, RDMT 321). Five gallery spaces providing exhibition opportunities for student artists and local/regional Reno-Tahoe artists. Also operates Meadowood Center Galleries off-campus.

Reno Tahoe International Art Show (RTIA Show)

Annual multi-day international fine art fair held each September. Features world-class galleries and independent artists, and is one of the largest indoor sculpture presentations in the nation. Includes a Post Playa Art Feature, First Nations pavilion, museum exhibits, film, and talks. 2025 was the 4th edition with 140,000 sq. ft. of exhibition space. VIP preview Thursday; public Friday–Sunday. Applications from independent artists accepted via the website.

Sierra Arts Foundation

Nevada's premier arts resource organization since 1971, with grants since 1987. Provides artist grants (for those within 100 miles of Reno), education programs, professional development, gallery management (Riverside/Annex in Reno; Depot Gallery in Sparks), marketing and promotional assistance, an artist directory, and calls-to-artists notifications. Artist memberships $50/year ($35 reduced for students, seniors, and educators). An essential first stop for Northern Nevada visual artists.

Nevada Arts Council

Nevada's official state arts agency. Provides individual artist grants, organizational grants, a Teaching Artist Directory, professional development workshops, arts learning programs, and artist residency grants. Key Northern Nevada contact: Sogand Tabatabaei, Arts Learning Specialist, stabatabaei@nevadaculture.org, (775) 687-7103.

Holland Project

Nonprofit arts organization and venue exhibiting emerging contemporary artists. Galleries plus a Work In Progress mentorship program for young artists, Young Blood Showcase, and art workshops. A key incubator for emerging Reno visual artists.

Arts for All Nevada

501(c)(3) integrating arts and culture into community life. Fine art classes, school art programs, and stewardship of the historic Lake Mansion. Youth and adult programming in visual art.

Latimer Art Club (LAC)

Nevada's oldest art club, established 1921 by students of painter Lorenzo P. Latimer. 501(c)(7) nonprofit promoting fine arts in multiple mediums. Monthly meetings with demonstrations, Plein Air paint-outs April–October throughout Reno and the Sierra Nevada, and an Annual Juried Miniature Exhibition open to all Nevada artists 18+. Educational scholarships for young artists. The LAC's history is directly tied to the founding of the Nevada Museum of Art.

Arts Community Coalition Nevada (ACCNV)

501(c)(3) statewide advocacy organization for Nevada artists, founded 2024. Produces the Desert Biennial Project (outdoor exhibition in Nevada's desert landscape), conducts community mural projects, and surveys artist needs statewide.

Carson City Arts and Culture Program

City of Carson City's arts program supporting community artistic vitality. Partners with the Brewery Arts Center and Nevada Artists Association for programming.

Brewery Arts Center (Carson City)

Founded 1975. A major two-block arts campus on Carson City's historic West Side with visual art galleries (Exhibition Hall, Artisan Gallery), a pottery studio, painting/drawing studios, art and music classes for adults and youth, live theater, film screenings, and a monthly Art Mart. Home to the Nevada Artists Association Gallery. Over 100 events per year.

Nevada Artists Association (NAA) Gallery

The largest respected fine art gallery in the Carson City/Lake Tahoe area. Features 100+ Northern Nevada artists. Shows rotate every 6 weeks. Open calls for non-members 4 times per year.

Carson Valley Arts Council

Arts council for the Carson Valley region (Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa, Topaz Lake area). Produces the annual ** (October, two days) and supports visual and performing artists throughout the greater Carson Valley.

City of Reno Arts & Culture Division

Manages city galleries (Metro, McKinley, Window, Aerial, Video Wall), the City Artist Program, public art commissions through the 2% for Art Ordinance, the Small Walls mural program, the Arts & Culture Advisory Board (ACAB), and arts grants. Central city government resource for visual artists in Reno.

McKinley Arts & Culture Center

Historic former school building serving as Reno's community arts center. Houses McKinley Gallery East and West, studio spaces, and rental spaces for arts organizations. Located in the Truckee River Arts and Culture District.

Nevada Fine Arts — Framing Department

One of Reno's premier art framing services since 1969. Large selection of frames, glass, mat board, foam core, hardware, acid-free materials, and security hangers. Custom framing with museum-quality options. Virtual Framer online tool available. DIY materials also stocked.

The Frame Shop

Multiple locations serving Reno, Sparks, and Incline Village, NV, plus Truckee, CA. Custom picture and fine art framing. 3,000+ frame options, 300+ mats, multiple glass and acrylic types. Complimentary design consultation; Virtual Framer tool available online.

The Framery Reno

Expert custom framing including canvas stretching, diploma and sports jersey framing, and picture framing. Serves the entire Reno-Tahoe area. Satisfaction guarantee; bulk order discounts available.

Pixels & Ink

Custom framing combined with giclée printing and art reproduction services. See also:

The Reno Generator

70,000+ sq. ft. nonprofit makerspace. Shops include: Wood Shop, Metal Shop (welding), Tech Lab (3D printing), Laser Shop, Screen Printing Lab, Textiles Shop, and Paintlandia. Ideal for large-scale art fabrication. Closely tied to Burning Man art production (hosted 27 Burning Man pieces in one year). Studio artist spaces available for rent; Build Project Space for short-term large-scale projects.

Reno Art Works / Studio 2035

501(c)(3) fine artist collective with workspace, gallery, and classroom. Accommodates up to 12 artist workspaces. Monthly rentals (single, double, triple spaces) with no long-term commitment. Residents must work in relatively clean mediums (minimal dust/aerosols). Minimum 8 hours per month studio use required. Gallery space for residents to display work for sale.

The Reno Generator (Makerspace & Studios)

501(c)(3) nonprofit — the largest art and makerspace in the Reno-Sparks area at 70,000+ sq. ft. Membership tiers include: Basic (tool access, small shops), Fabrication Add-On (wood and metal shops), Studio Artist Space (personal flex studio plus tool access), and Build Project Space (short-term large project rental). Regular monthly gallery openings and ArtBattle live paint competitions. See also:

Reno Art Works / Studio 2035

Fine artist collective workspace, gallery, and academy. Up to 12 studio workspaces. Monthly rental; single, double, and triple spaces available. Gallery space for residents included. See also:

Potentialist Workshop — Artist Studios

Multidisciplinary artist studios (plus recording studios, black-box theater, and contemporary gallery) in one collaborative space. Individual studio rentals for visual artists alongside other creatives.

The Wedge Ceramics Studio — Memberships

Ceramics-specific community studio with 5,000 sq. ft. of industrial warehouse space. Memberships for independent artists include access to all equipment (10 wheels, 5 kilns), glazes, firing, and recycled clay. Open Throw Wednesdays drop-in: $20. Home to 150+ ceramic artists. See also:

Makers Paradise Reno

Gallery space, studio rentals, and training programs for the local art community. Community art events. Hosts Sierra Watercolor Society workshops.

University of Nevada, Reno — Holman Arts & Media Center (Lake Tahoe)

10,000 sq. ft. adaptive studio space in a forest setting above Lake Tahoe. Supports sculpture, painting, digital media, and experimental forms. Available for visiting artists and affiliated faculty.

Reno Collective (Co-working)

Community-built flexible co-working space with café desks, dedicated desks, and private offices. While not specifically an art studio, it includes many creative professionals and designers — useful for artists needing desk or office space.

Artown — Annual July Festival

Month-long arts festival running the entire month of July in Reno, recognized as one of the most comprehensive arts festivals in the United States by the National Endowment for the Arts. Celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2025. 650+ events including art walks featuring visual artists, workshops (mosaics, painting, stained glass), outdoor art installations, and studio visits. Free and paid events. Runs city-wide across Wingfield Park, Riverwalk, Bartley Ranch, Rancho San Rafael, Midtown, and downtown venues. Key platform for visual artists to exhibit and gain visibility. Check website annually for artist and organization participation calls.

Nevada Museum of Art — First Thursdays

Monthly gathering every first Thursday of the month, 5–7pm. $10 non-members (includes one complimentary drink). Full gallery access, music, and activities.

Midtown Reno — First Thursdays

Monthly art and community event in Midtown Reno (all day, every first Thursday). Participating merchants and galleries offer in-store art showcases, live demonstrations, specials, and art sales. Includes Nevada Fine Arts, Pixels & Ink, and other galleries along Virginia Street.

Reno Midtown Art & Mural Tour (Self-Guided)

Midtown Reno's Virginia Street district features 100+ large-scale murals by local, national, and international artists. Interactive downloadable mural map available for self-guided tours. Pineapple Pedicabs offers guided mural tours of Midtown and downtown.

Reno Open Studios

Instagram: [instagram.com/reno_open_studios/](https://www.instagram.com/reno_open_studios/) Northwestern Nevada's annual open studio tour where artists open their studios to the public over a weekend. Check Instagram for current status and scheduling.

Sparks Art Walk

Free, self-guided public art walking tour through 6 blocks of Victorian Square in downtown Sparks. QR codes on each installation link to artist information. Guided docent tours every 3rd Thursday, 5–6:30pm (departs from Lillard Park). Features murals, Burning Man art, sculptures, and historic landmarks. A partnership between the City of Sparks and Sierra Arts Foundation.

Carson Valley Art Studio Tour

Annual two-day studio tour in October across the Carson Valley (Minden/Gardnerville area). Visitors meet artists in their studios, see work in progress, and purchase original art.

Burning Man at Black Rock City

Location: Black Rock Desert, approximately 100 miles north of Reno (near Gerlach, NV) Annual late-August/early September event hosting nearly 400 art installations in a temporary city of 70,000+. Arguably the world's largest temporary outdoor art exhibition. Many Reno-area artists create work here. The Reno Generator in Sparks is the primary local art production hub for Burning Man projects.

Reno Neon Line Sculpture District

Location: Downtown Reno (4th Street Brewery District and along the Truckee River) Permanent outdoor collection of large-scale art installations, many originating from Burning Man. Includes BELIEVE (85-foot light tower), Space Whale, and the Sculpture Garden in Bicentennial Park. Self-guided, free, and open 24/7.

Reno Sculpture Fest

Facebook: [facebook.com/renosculpturefest/](https://www.facebook.com/renosculpturefest/) Annual sculpture festival in Reno. Reno Art Works is among the organizations involved. Check Facebook for current dates and venue.

Nevada Fine Arts

Hobby Lobby — Reno

Large craft and art supply store with an extensive art supplies department: canvas, paints, brushes, framing materials, and craft supplies.

Hobby Lobby — Carson City

Michaels — Reno

Major chain craft and art supply store. Standard art supplies, canvas, paint, framing materials, and brushes. Custom framing services also available in-store.

Double Scoop — Arts in Nevada

Social: @doublescoop.art on Facebook Nevada's dedicated independent online news outlet for visual arts. Covers news, commentary, artist profiles, exhibition reviews, and events across Nevada (Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Las Vegas). Nevada Press Foundation award-winning outlet. Partners with Sierra Nevada Ally and Reno News & Review. **

Reno Arts News

Social: @RenoArtsNews on Facebook Online publication connecting art, culture, and community in Reno since 2018. Covers visual arts, stage, and film. Produces the ** (hosted by Dana Nöllsch) featuring interviews with Reno-area artists, makers, and creatives. Maintains a galleries and art clubs directory at [renoarts.news/local-galleries-and-art-clubs](https://renoarts.news/local-galleries-and-art-clubs).

Creatives Talk Podcast (Reno Arts News)

Podcast hosted by Dana Nöllsch featuring interviews with Reno artists, actors, and creatives. Season 5 ongoing. Covers visual artists, Brewery Arts Center, and the local creative community.

Our Town Reno

Multimedia community news covering social justice, public space, gentrification, and street art in Reno. Covers visual arts, murals, and public art programs with a social-justice lens. Podcast features local artists.

ARTISTA Podcast (Reno)

Podcast highlighting Reno local women artists, makers, and small business owners. Shares real stories behind how they build creative careers. Search "ARTISTA Podcast Reno" for current platform availability.

This Is Reno

General Reno news site that covers local arts including Burning Man art grants, public art, and arts events. Useful event calendar for Reno arts happenings.

Reno News & Review (RNR)

Alternative weekly covering Reno arts and culture. Has featured coverage of the Portrait Society of Reno and local arts organizations. Partner publication with Double Scoop.

The Riverwalk District

Events and information for Reno's Riverwalk District arts corridor. Lists events, galleries, and arts organizations along the Truckee River, including Sierra Arts and First Thursdays at the Nevada Museum of Art.

Visit Reno Tahoe — Arts & Galleries

Official Reno-Tahoe tourism directory of area art galleries, museums, and arts experiences. Good starting-point listing with descriptions.

Nevada Arts Council (State Agency)

Primary state resource for all Nevada artists. Maintains: artist directory, arts organization directory, grant programs, arts learning programs, Teaching Artist Directory, What Works professional development workshops (free, virtual), event listings, and state arts policy advocacy. Key Northern Nevada contact: Sogand Tabatabaei, stabatabaei@nevadaculture.org.

Nevada Arts Council — What Works Workshop Series

Free virtual professional development workshops for Nevada artists 18+. Topics include goal-setting, SMART goals, and actionable steps for creative careers. Not recorded; must attend live. Check the NAC events calendar for upcoming dates.

Nevada Arts Council — Artist Lab (Grant Writing)

Partnership with Creative Capital offering a free asynchronous 10-module online course: Teaches artist bios, statements, CVs, proposals, budgets, documentation, and online promotion. Open to all Nevada artists. Contact NAC at (775) 687-6680 for enrollment details.

Sierra Arts Foundation — Artist Directory & Resources

Searchable directory of member artists. To be listed, become an artist member ($50/year). Also provides calls-to-artists notifications, grant referrals, exhibition proposal management, and professional development.

City of Reno Arts & Culture

City of Reno resource hub for arts programming, public art, grants, galleries, and the City Artist Program. Manages public art commissions through the Arts & Culture Advisory Board (ACAB).

Washoe County Arts Resource Guide

Washoe County's 2023 comprehensive arts resource guide listing organizations serving artists in the county, including Sierra Arts, Arts for All Nevada, Holland Project, Nevada Fine Arts, the Nevada Museum of Art, Boys & Girls Club Teen Centers, and more. A good local overview document.

Reno Arts News — Galleries & Art Clubs Map

Compiled interactive map and list of galleries and art clubs in the Reno area with addresses. Useful quick-reference resource.

Nevada Fine Arts — Gallery 1301 Open Calls

Monthly open calls for themed exhibitions (past themes: "Botanical Magic," "Queer Western," "Botanical Magic Mural Festival"). Also invite-based shows. Regular ongoing opportunity for Northern Nevada visual artists to exhibit.

Sierra Arts Foundation Gallery — Exhibition Proposals

Accepts exhibition proposals for its Riverside/Annex Gallery for 2027+. Submit via the online form. Current deadline: March 1, 2026.

Artists Co-op Gallery of Reno — Emerging Artists Program & Open Calls

Annual "Emerging Artists" juried program assisting new artists in elevating their creative careers. Open calls for non-member exhibitions 4 times per year. Monthly shows with artist receptions.

Nevada Artists Association — Open Calls

Open calls for non-member artists 4 times per year. Juried shows accept work in various mediums. Free public gallery with rotating 6-week shows.

Nevada Museum of Art — Artist & Exhibition Submissions

The Curatorial Department reviews exhibition proposals intermittently throughout the year. Highly competitive given limited exhibition slots, but accepts proposals from artists. Submit by mail or email — do not send original artwork.

City of Reno — Metro Gallery Calls for Artists

Free public gallery at Reno City Hall programs 6+ shows per year. Curated through the City Artist Program. Open to local and regional artists.

McKinley Arts & Culture Center — Exhibition Submissions

East and West galleries accept proposals from community groups, schools, and organizations. New exhibitions every 7 weeks. Themed community exhibitions include the annual Senior Art Show and Veterans Art Show.

Holland Project — Artist Exhibition Submissions

Accepts proposals for emerging contemporary artists. Three gallery spaces available. Strong emphasis on experimental, contemporary, and regional work.

Reno Tahoe International Art Show — Artist Applications

Annual September art fair accepts applications from independent artists and galleries. One of the most visible commercial art exhibition opportunities in Northern Nevada. Sculpture applications and 2D artist listings available on the website.

Latimer Art Club — Annual Juried Miniature Exhibition

Annual juried Miniature Exhibition open to all Nevada artists 18+. Hosted at Artists Co-op Gallery of Reno. Open to non-members.

Great Basin National Park — Artist-in-Residence (Annual Open Call)

Annual open call via [callforentry.org](https://www.callforentry.org). One slot reserved specifically for Nevada/Utah regional artists. Free housing and camping provided; 2–3 week residency.

Reno-Tahoe Airport — depARTures Gallery Submissions

Accepts rotating exhibition submissions from local and regional organizations and artist collectives.

Nevada Arts Council — Teaching Artist Directory (Open Application)

Contact: Sogand Tabatabaei, stabatabaei@nevadaculture.org, (775) 687-7103 Annual application process for visual artists who teach. Accepted artists receive access to Arts Learning Express Grants, professional development, and connections to schools and community organizations.

Artown — Visual Arts Programming Submissions

July month-long festival accepts submissions from visual artists for art walks, installations, and workshops. Check the website annually for the call for artist and organization participation.

Western Folklife Center

Gallery (Wiegand Gallery) Admission: $5 adults; $3 students/seniors; $1 children; Members free; Free first Saturday of each month Major cultural center in northeastern Nevada and headquarters for the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering (January). Year-round Wiegand Gallery featuring rotating visual art exhibitions with contemporary cowboy craftsmanship, ranch life, and American Indian art. Permanent exhibits on Western folklife including hand-tooled leather saddles, paintings, etchings, and multi-media art. 300-seat theater, 20-seat Black Box theater, gift shop, and historic saloon. A significant venue for artists working in Western American and Indigenous traditions.

Latimer Art Club (LAC)

Nevada's oldest art club, established 1921 by students of painter Lorenzo P. Latimer. 501(c)(7) nonprofit promoting fine arts in multiple mediums. Monthly meetings with demonstrations, Plein Air paint-outs April–October throughout Reno and the Sierra Nevada, and an Annual Juried Miniature Exhibition open to all Nevada artists 18+. Educational scholarships for young artists. The LAC was directly instrumental in founding the Nevada Museum of Art.

Sierra Watercolor Society

Social: @sierrawatercolorsociety on Facebook Meets at: Makers Paradise, 299 E. Plumb Lane, Suite 150, Reno, NV 89502 Reno-area watercolor artists association. Hosts workshops, spring and fall exhibitions (Color of Spring show at Makers Paradise), and community events. Listed by the National Watercolor Society. Members receive discounts at Nevada Fine Arts.

Portrait Society of Reno

Group of portrait artists with a seven-decade history in Reno. Published "A History of the Portrait Society of Reno" in 2025. Weekly meetings open to artists of all levels.

Downtown Modernists

Northern Nevada collective promoting abstract and nonrepresentational art. Founded by Reno artist Joanna Drakos (2026 City Artist) and collaborators. Contact the City of Reno Arts & Culture Division at (775) 334-6264 for current meeting information.

Artwork Photography / Documentation

No dedicated Reno-area photographer specializing exclusively in artwork documentation was identified. For professional artwork photography, search the ASMP (American Society of Media Photographers) directory at [asmp.org](https://www.asmp.org) or ask for referrals through Sierra Arts Foundation at (775) 329-2787.

Art Insurance

No Reno-specific dedicated art insurance broker currently serves Northern Nevada. For referrals to Nevada-licensed insurance agents experienced with fine art coverage, contact the Nevada Arts Council at (775) 687-6680 or Sierra Arts Foundation at (775) 329-2787. National providers such as AXA Art, Collectibles Insurance Services, and Chubb are accessible online and can provide coverage for Nevada-based artists. Many homeowners and business policies can also be extended with fine art riders.

Arts Attorneys

No Reno attorney specifically marketing legal services to visual artists was identified through research. For intellectual property or arts and entertainment legal matters, search the State Bar of Nevada's attorney directory at [nvbar.org](https://www.nvbar.org) and filter by intellectual property practice area. The Nevada Arts Council may also provide referrals.

Grant Writing Assistance

No dedicated grant writing services for visual artists in Northern Nevada were identified as standalone businesses. The Nevada Arts Council offers free workshops on grant writing through its What Works series and the free Artist Lab online course (in partnership with Creative Capital — a 10-module course covering artist bios, statements, CVs, proposals, and budgets). Contact NAC at (775) 687-6680 to enroll.

Sierra Nevada University / Lake Tahoe Art Programs

Sierra Nevada University, which had a visual art program at Lake Tahoe, was acquired by the University of Nevada, Reno in 2021 and rebranded as UNR at Lake Tahoe. The Holman Arts & Media Center in Incline Village is the continuation of those visual arts programs. Contact UNR at (775) 784-4994 for information.

Art Trek

An occasional group exhibition organized periodically in the Reno area. Past shows featured dreamy, surreal, and vibrant work. Contact Sierra Arts Foundation or monitor Reno Arts News for future events.