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New Arts and Culture Advisory Committee Funds Local Artists for a Month of Cultural Events
The City of Sparks is excited to see Artown expanded into the city for a variety of events during the month-long festival. Included in the lineup is a series of “Discover the Arts” programs to be presented in English and in Spanish.
The city coordinated a collaborative effort to bring the event to Sparks with the Sparks Museum and Cultural Center, 39 North, Restless Artists Theatre, and Artown. The events were funded by the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee and the Tourism and Marketing Committee, which derives the funds from room tax dollars and permitting fees.
“We hope that our citizens will come to these events and engage in art in a new way or expose their kids to art for the first time,” said Francine Burge, Special Events Supervisor. “And perhaps this gives the citizens of Reno a chance to cross the boundary of our cities and support art here,” she added.
Discover The Arts: Music
July 8, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Composer and Pianist Colin Ross presents a Spanish-translated version of Discover the Arts program for kids ages 6 – 12. Music followed by an art project.
Discover The Arts: Folklorico Dance
July 15, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Traditional Folklorico dancing followed by an art project, a Spanish-translated version of Discover the Arts program for kids ages 6 – 12. Workshop followed by an art project.
Discover The Arts: Indian Dance
July 22, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Traditional Indian dancing followed by an art project, a Spanish-translated version of Discover the Arts program for kids ages 6 – 12. Workshop followed by an art project.
Discover The Arts: Music
July 29, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Reno Philharmonic Brass Ensemble followed by an art project, a Spanish-translated version of Discover the Arts program for kids ages 6 – 12. Music followed by an art project.
Descubre el Arte: Música
Julio 8 de 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Compositor y Pianista Colin Ross presentará una versión en Español de Descubre el Arte programa para niños de 6-12. Música, seguido por un proyecto de arte.
Descubre el Arte: Baile Folklorico
Julio 15 de 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m
El baile tradicional de Folklorico seguido por un proyecto de arte, una versión de Español de Descubre el Arte programa para niños de 6-12. Una actividad, seguido por un proyecto de arte.
Descubre el Arte: Danzas de la India
Julio 22 de 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m
Baile Indio tradicional seguido por un proyecto de arte, una versión de Español de Descubre el Arte programa para niños de 6-12. Una actividad, seguido por un proyecto de arte.
Descubre el Arte: Música
Julio 29 de 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m
El conjunto Reno Philharmonic Brass Ensemble seguido por un proyecto de arte, una versión de Español de Descubre el Arte programa para niños 6-12. Música, seguido por un proyecto de arte.
The remaining Artown events in Sparks, including the Sparks Museum and Cultural Center, 39 North, and Restless Artists Theatre, are outlined in detail here.
