Artown is Reno’s annual celebration of art and culture held each July. Artown events range from music, dance, cultural celebrations, theater and more. This year, the University will again participate as a partner and host several multidisciplinary events for the community to come together and enjoy.
Dates and performances for Artown on the Quad include:
July 9, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. –
Ruth Lenz is a concertmaster of both the Reno Philharmonic and Reno Chamber Orchestra, and a member of the Classical Tahoe Orchestra. She has also served as concertmaster for the Sunriver Festival Orchestra, Nevada Opera and Fresno Philharmonic. Lenz appears regularly with La Musica International Chamber Music Festival, Nevada Chamber Music Festival, Apex Concerts, Festival Napa Valley, Aurelia Chamber Players and the Tahoe Chamber Music Society.
July 16, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. –
Celebrate diversity and culture at the Northern Nevada International Center’s 2nd Annual Global Expo. This event is organized by the Northern Nevada International Center (NNIC), a non-profit organization affiliated with the University. Each summer, the NNIC hosts over 100 international visitors from every part of the world through a variety of exchange programs. Through a country fair showcase by our international visitors and a selection of lively performances from local community groups, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with new people and explore traditions, artwork, fashion, music and recipes from all around the world. Bring a picnic and come prepared to discover new cultures.
July 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. –
Listen to the lively music of the longtime Reno-based El Gigante de la Cumbia band.
July 30, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. –
The Institute was born of a desire to develop young opera singers and to address the lack of dramatic voices in the opera world, in particular for the great roles of Verdi and Wagner. This innovative three-week intensive program is generously hosted by University of Nevada, Reno for singers with large or unusual voices aged 15-36 at varying levels of development. Students study with an esteemed international faculty who understand the real demands of this challenging career and know what the most important opera houses are really looking for. Our faculty provides a solid foundation of skills a professional singer needs to embark upon and survive a career in opera. Come and hear exceptionally talented young singers perform favorite opera arias in Italian and other languages presented by Dolora Zajick's Institute held annually in Reno.
All events on campus will take place on the University’s Quad . Free parking is available in the Gateway Parking Complex. Each event is rated G for General Audiences and is sponsored by the University and by the Edna B. and Bruno Benna Foundation.
According to , “Artown’s mission is to strengthen Reno’s arts industry, and enhance our civic identity and national image, thereby creating a climate for the cultural and economic rebirth of our region.” The University is pleased to participate and host events in support of this mission.
The project is funded in part by a grant from the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. Learn about these events and all other offerings on the .
