Start the month of madness on March 5 with Art Walk Reno. Stroll along the Truckee and throughout the downtown Arts District to the 18 locations showing art.
The walk officially begins at 5 p.m. at Liberty Fine Art Gallery, 100 W. Liberty Street. Purchase a ticket, for $10, which includes a glass, raffle ticket and map for the evening. Or purchase a limited-edition hand-painted glass by this month’s featured artist for $15. This month’s featured artist is Andrea LaHue, aka Random Act, a muralist who has painted murals in 50 U.S. cities.
This month’s highlights include Kathryn Carlson’s collection “At Odds End” at Sierra Arts Gallery. A dance performance by Rebecca Bone also will be performed in the gallery. Illustrations from Kate O’Hara at Eyecandy salon and Ceramics from Carrie Lynn at Neapolitan Gallery.
Don’t miss the raffle drawing at 8:15 inside Noble Pie Parlor, 239 W. Second St. Prizes include gift certificates from local merchants, limited edition art prints from featured artists on the Art Walk and a $200 certificate good towards any piece of art on the route. The after party is at Singer Social Club, 219 W. Second St. Singer is showcasing large-scale, fantastically themed, paintings by Michael Heltebrake.
A portion of ticket sales every month goes to a local nonprofit. This month it’s Arts For All Nevada, which recently changed its name from VSA Nevada. They will be on hand to talk about their classes, programs, and plans for their future.
Art Walk Reno is part of Art Spot Reno, the main portal for accessing information about what’s happening in Reno, Nevada’s dynamic arts scene. For more information, visit artspotreno.com.