Special Events
Throughout the year, VSA arts of Nevada produces special events to raise awareness, raise funds, raise friends or raise the fun level! If you have an idea for a special event, let’s talk. Please support the following events. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact us at 775-826-6100, ext3# or info@vsanevada.org.
FREE“Rich in Art” Festival & Exhibit
Saturday, March 24, 2012
10 am – 2 pm
Kids at one of the 8 creation stations
Boy showing his self portrait at our annual art festival
Celebrate the “Rich in Art” license plate at eight “hands-on” art creation stations for kids, free face painting and tours of the historic mansion, “Reno’s First Address”. No registration required, activities run continuously during the free event. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 775-826-6100 ext. #3 or email info@vsanevada.org for more information.
2nd Annual Flint Street Festival
Saturday, July 21, 2012
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Admission is FREE to the 2nd annual Flint Street Festival, an arts and craft market, at the historic Lake Mansion, on Court Street and Arlington Ave, one block south of the Truckee River. Inside the mansion, surrounding porches, adjacent Garden Pavilion, and parking lot will feature up to 60 local artisans with original works of art, pottery, paintings, photography, glass, wood items, jewelry, clothes, handmade and hand decorated arts and crafts!
2012 2nd Annual Flint Street Festival at the Lake Mansion Artisan Application and Deposit
July 21 - July 21 | Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Lake Mansion | Ages: | Cost: $25.00
Vendors: click on the link below to fill out the application and pay the $25 deposit online.
Paint & Sip
A new idea to the Reno area! Be one of the first to experience “Paint & Sip” at the Lake Mansion located at 250 Court St. and Arlington Ave., one block south of the Truckee River with free parking.
Make it a special event for your family and friends with our own Paint & Sip! You bring the food, wine, beer or other beverages of your choice and VSA Nevada does the rest, providing a fun and talented teaching artist who will guide you step by step recreating the featured painting. All art supplies (16”x20” canvas, acrylic paints, table easels, and brushes), an apron for the night, stemless wine glasses, a wine opener, ice, water, an area for food/drink and a wonderful welcoming space makes it easy, fun and stress free. By the end of the event everyone will be amazed at their creations they get to take home.
The per person price is $30 with a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 24. Contact Mary Barker at mary@vsanevada.org or 826-6100, ext.2. Information: www.vsanevada.org.
