Arts for All Nevada

Artist at the Mansion! ❤️

Thank you, Amadour, for stopping by the Lake Mansion.

It was wonderful to welcome you and learn more about your work. We love and are proud of you being a Sparks/Reno home-grown talent, now conquering the art scene internationally, and are excited about the possibility of working together in the future.

If you haven't already, be sure to check out Amadour's solo exhibition, 'Amadour: Nevada Proscenium' at the TMCC Main Gallery, on view through June 18. It explores Nevada's history, from the Comstock Lode and Virginia City's mining systems to the stories of Latinx, immigrant, and working-class communities who helped shape our state.

Best of luck with the exhibition, and may you continue to inspire many of our youth to create and love art! 😊

Weekend painting kittens! 🐱🥰

We're absolutely happy to be part of the 21st Mark Wellman’s Adventure Day event at the Sparks Marina last Sunday!

Thank you to everyone who dropped by our table to make some cute kitten art with Sophie and Shealyn.

Congratulations to the City of Sparks, Nevada Government for yet another great event, as well as to the Nell J. Redfield Foundation, the Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living, the City of Reno Government Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, and the many other organizations for helping make it happen.

See you next year! 😊

Check out Colors of Work as it opens today at McKinley Arts!

Sharing some behind-the-scenes as student-intern artists from the Transition Academy get guidance from our teaching artist, Anne Hunter, as they work on their respective Colors of Work art piece that shows their perspective on livelihood.

The Colors of Work artists are all young adults with intellectual and cognitive disabilities who are actively preparing their next steps through vocational training, career exploration, and workplace readiness.

At Transition Academy (operating through Washoe County School District), interns participate in supported, hands-on learning experiences across a variety of industries, visiting local businesses and job sites as they build practical skills and confidence.

Colors of Work will run from June 1 to July 9, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm at the McKinley Arts Center.

Welcome June with 'Colors of Work' as it opens on Monday, June 1st.

Let's all celebrate the student-intern artists from the Transition Academy , as they hold their Colors of Work exhibition, featuring artworks that show their unique perspective on livelihood: what motivates them, what challenges them, and what brings them pride.

The artists displayed in this exhibition are all young adults with intellectual and cognitive disabilities who are actively preparing their next steps through vocational training, career exploration, and workplace readiness.

At Transition Academy, which operates through the Washoe County School District, interns participate in supported, hands-on learning experiences across a variety of industries, visiting local businesses and job sites as they build practical skills and confidence.

Each day, the interns develop independence and self-advocacy through their training and engagement with their peers.

Under the guidance of our teaching artist, Anne Hunter, these interns have created a vibrant collection of mixed media works.

Combining painting, photography, and other materials, their pieces reflect their personal experiences of work - what it feels like to learn, to contribute, and build a meaningful future.

Colors of Work is both a celebration of creativity and a powerful expression of identity, purpose, and independence.

We look forward to seeing you all as you join in celebrating the Colors of Work by the student-intern artists from the Transition Academy.

Colors of Work will run from June 1 to July 9, Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm at the McKinley Arts Center.

The kids are ready for summer! 😊

Guided by our teaching artist, Patty Lassaline, our Art Adventurists created colored pencil and watercolor Summer themed art.

Then, they got up and presented their artwork to the class. We had ice cream cones, dishes of ice cream, sketches of baseballs and beach balls too.

It's always an adventure and always fun! 🥰

We'll have another round of Art Adventures coming soon, but while you're waiting, we have some cute, fun Summer camps for your kids or preteens!

Check them all out (and register too😉) at https://www.artsforallnevada.org/classes-events/

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Partial scholarships based on financial need are available to everyone for Arts for All Nevada art workshops, classes, and camps. To qualify, please fill out the art scholarship application on our website.

Let's create! 😊

Hello June! Camps are selling out fast!😊

June Art Camps:
- Sun and Sea (Kids Camp) - SOLD OUT
- In the Sierra Forest (Kids Camp) - SOLD OUT
- Jump In! (Preteens Camp) - https://www.artsforallnevada.org/product/summer-creativity-camp-jump-injune-22-june-26/
- Art in Motion (Kids Camp) - https://www.artsforallnevada.org/product/summer-creativity-camp-art-in-motionjune-29-july-2/

Art Classes:
- Thursday Painting Class: Cantaloupes by George Brookshaw: https://www.artsforallnevada.org/product/thursday-painting-class-cantaloupes-by-george-brookshawmay-28/
- Acrylic Painting Class: Joy by Lillian Thomas Burwell: https://www.artsforallnevada.org/product/thursday-painting-class-joy-by-lillian-thomas-burwelljune-19/
- Monthly Watercolor: A Perfect Poppy Day by Karen Winters: https://www.artsforallnevada.org/product/monthly-watercolor-a-perfect-poppy-day-by-karen-winters-june-26/

Family Workshop:
- June Jaguars - https://www.artsforallnevada.org/product/family-workshop-june-jaguarsjune-27/

Check out all our classes at https://www.artsforallnevada.org/classes-events/

Partial scholarships based on financial need are available to everyone for Arts for All Nevada art workshops, classes, and camps. To qualify, please fill out the art scholarship application on our website.

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We also have our FREE Weekly Wonders for teens and adults with intellectual disabilities! 😊

Here are the locations:

1. Lake Mansion - Mondays, 3:00-4:30pm, inside the classroom
2. Gardnerville - Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30pm at the Douglas County Senior & Community Center (Expand-Able Horizons)
3. Sparks - Thursdays, 3:00-4:30pm at the Larry D. Johnson Community Center
4. Reno Public Market - Fridays, 3:00-4:30pm at Makers Paradise

Art supplies are provided, and Aides/Caregivers are welcome to attend the workshops, as needed.

See you and let's create! 😊

Awww! So much cuteness at our Whimsical Seahorse family workshop this week! 😍

Guided by our teaching artist, Patty Lassaline, everyone had a super sweet time creating these cheerful, summery Seahorse collages with acrylics, watercolor, and of course, a little bit of sparkle paint.

We just adore all these beautiful smiles! 🥰

If you want to join, we'll be getting all jungle-style at our next Family Workshop with "June Jaguars" on Saturday, June 27: https://www.artsforallnevada.org/product/family-workshop-june-jaguarsjune-27/

If you're also looking for some cute, fun Summer camps for your kids and preteens, check out (and register for) our classes at https://www.artsforallnevada.org/classes-events/.

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Partial scholarships based on financial need are available to everyone for Arts for All Nevada art workshops, classes, and camps. To qualify, please fill out the art scholarship application on our website.

Let's create! 😊

We need volunteers! 😊

Help us welcome kids and their families here at the Lake Mansion on July 11, Saturday, 10am to 2pm, for the Summer Family Arts Festival!

This is a free community Artown event, and we welcome hundreds during this fun day. 🥰

We need volunteers who can help as:

Greeters: Give maps and bags for kids at the doors
Art Assistants: Help our teaching artists show kids how to create easy art projects
Face Painter: Do fun face painting for kids

Please fill up the form at artsforallnevada.org/volunteer/ or email us at [email protected] to volunteer.

Please help spread the word too! Thank you so much! 🙂

Print Block art at Gardnerville! 😊

Look at these artsy prints made by our wonderful artists at Expand-Able Horizons in Gardnerville! And know what's even cooler? They upcycled styrofoam to make the print blocks. Awesome right?

Sweetest thanks to Suzanne Towse for sharing this photo. ❤️

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We have FREE Weekly Wonders in these locations:

1. Lake Mansion - Mondays, 3:00-4:30pm, inside the classroom
2. Gardnerville - Wednesdays, 3:00-4:30pm at the Douglas County Senior & Community Center (Expand-Able Horizons)
3. Sparks - Thursdays, 3:00-4:30pm at the Larry D. Johnson Community Center
4. Reno Public Market - Fridays, 3:00-4:30pm at Makers Paradise

Art supplies are provided, and Aides/Caregivers are welcome to attend the workshops, as needed.

We would like to thank the City of Reno Government Access Advisory Committee and the City of Sparks, Nevada Government Parks & Recreation Department for their generous assistance in making the Weekly Wonders program possible.
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