Nevada Museum of Art Photo credit: Tim Dunn

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MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES
Compiled by Gaye Rowley
Photos courtesy of museums and galleries

MUSEUMS

NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM (THE HARRAH COLLECTION)

10 S. Lake St. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 333-9300. automuseum.org. Cost: $10, $8 seniors, $4 ages 6-18, and free for museum members and children 5 and younger. Family memberships are $70. The museum features 200 antique, classic, special interest, and one-of-a-kind vehicles; vintage clothing; and art displays. Through Oct. 13: Porsche Power — From the Private Collection of Ranson Webster. Five sports cars and a vintage racer symbolize the speed, design, and excitement that made Porsche a leader in sports car and racing machinery. Through Jan. 5, 2009: 100th Anniversary: 1908 New York to Paris Automobile Race. The story of six cars competing from four nations is told with timelines, maps, paintings, artifacts, and audio accounts.

NEVADA MUSEUM OF ART

160 W. Liberty St. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues.-Sun. and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thurs. 329-3333. nevadaart.org. Cost: $10, $8 seniors and students, $1 children ages 6-12, and free for museum members and children 5 and younger. Docent-guided tours begin at 6 p.m. Thurs., at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sat., and at 1 p.m. Sun.

Through July 6: UnBuilt Reno: Alternative Architectural Landscapes. A selection of architectural projects designed for the greater Truckee Meadows area but never constructed. July 12 through Nov. 16: Dan Goods: The Hidden Light. Goods, the visual strategist at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, applies some of the complex principles studied at JPL to this multimedia installation. July 19 through Nov. 9: Margarita Cabreba: Hummers. The artist’s vibrantly colored sport utility vehicles challenge viewers to engage in debates about Mexican immigration, border relations, and the politics of the American Dream. Through July 20: Frank Lloyd Wright and the House Beautiful. The exhibit showcases furniture, metalwork, accessories, publications, and original drawings. Aug. 9 through Oct. 5: Chris Drury: Mushrooms|Clouds. The exhibit includes paintings, prints, sculpture, and video about the legacy of nuclear activity in the American West. Through Aug. 17: Earth Work: Mark Ruwedel. The artist’s black-and-white photographs explore the ways humans have made marks on the earth’s surface. Through Sept. 7: Edwin Deakin: Painter of the Picturesque. The exhibit features the artist’s paintings and drawings. Through Sept. 21: Stop the Car, Dad! View Erik Lauritzen’s series of color photographs taken during his automobile journeys throughout the Great Basin of the American West.

NEVADA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

1650 N. Virginia St. Museum and store are open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Cost: $3, $2 seniors and free for ages 18 and younger. The research library is free and open from noon to 4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. 688-1190. Nevadaculture.org. The museum has American Indian baskets and gaming artifacts. The research room has a collection of Nevada books, manuscripts, paintings, and photographs.

NEVADA STATE MUSEUM

600 N. Carson St., Carson City. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Bookstore and gift shop is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Cost: $5, $3 seniors and free for children 17 and younger. 687-4810. Nevadaculture.org. The museum features a ghost town, a mine replica, videos on the history of the mint and plate tectonics, the John Orr gold nugget, and a large Black Rock mammoth skeleton. Medallions are minted on the last Friday of each month.

WILBUR D. MAY CENTER

Rancho San Rafael Park, 1595 N. Sierra St. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed.-Sat. and noon to 4 p.m. Sun. 785-5961. For rental information, call 823-6501. maycenter.com. Cost: $4.50, $3.50 seniors and $2.50 for children 17 and younger; $5 per person for groups of 20 or more. The center has the Wilbur D. May Museum, an arboretum and botanical garden, and a seasonal children’s park. The museum presents the life of Wilbur D. May and artifacts from his travels through Europe, Asia, and Africa. The museum’s north wing is home to traveling exhibits, and it features the garden court with waterfalls, koi ponds, and tropical plants.

LARGER GALLERIES

ART SOURCE, MORE THAN A GALLERY

9748 S. Virginia St. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., and by appointment. 828-3525. Artsourcereno.com. The gallery showcases a new collection from international glass artists.

RICHARDSON GALLERY OF FINE ART

Sierra Marketplace, 3670 S. Virginia St. 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mon.-Sat. 828-0888. July: Fabian Perez’s work is on display.

STREMMEL GALLERY

1400 S. Virginia St. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. 786-0558. Stremmelgallery.com. July-Aug.: A group show features paintings, sculpture, ceramics, and neon.

CHANGING EXHIBITS

ALEXANDRATOS GALLERY ANNEX

Museum Towers, 100 W. Liberty St., Suite 150, inside Paisan’s Deli. 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and by appointment. 762-4811. art-nv.com. Through Sept. 26: All About Reno showcases the art of Dianne Aguirre and Erik Holland. Reception from 4 to 7 p.m. July 10.

ARTISTS CO-OP OF RENO ART GALLERY

627 Mill St. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. 322-8896. Featuring the work of 38 regional artists, this is Reno’s oldest, continually operating co-operative art gallery. July 1-31: The Co-op hosts the sixth annual fine art show for the Nevada Rock Art Foundation. A variety of mediums features interpretations of petroglyphs and pictographs. Reception from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 6. Aug. 2-30: Galina Milton’s show is a cross-section of countries and places the Ukranian-born artist has visited.

CATHERINE BOUWER GALLERY

945 Morrill Hall Court. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. and by appointment. 762-3601. Cbgalleryreno.com. July 1-Aug. 31: Warm Sublime Art is on display. Receptions from 4 to 7 p.m. July 11-12.

DREAMERS COFFEE HOUSE AND ART GALLERY

17 S. Virginia St. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat., and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sun. 322-8040.

EXIT GALLERY

Church Fine Arts Complex, Second Floor Hallway, University of Nevada, Reno. Public parking is available on the fifth floor of the UNR parking garage. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 784-4994.

JOHN BEN SNOW MEMORIAL TRUST ART GALLERY

South Valleys Library, 15650-A Wedge Parkway. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mon., Wed., and Fri.; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tues. and Thurs.; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. 851-5190 or 329-2787. Through Aug. 7: The Dark Side of the Moon showcases pen and ink drawings by Jim McCormick. Aug. 11-Oct. 2: The Nature Lover by Karen Kreyeski is presented.

LA BUSSOLA CENTER GALLERY

254 W. First St. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sun. 348-8858. 2by2creations.com/labussola. July 1-31: Sit on This is an art chair show that benefits the Holland Project. Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. July 10. July 14-19: Artist Draws in La Bussola Box features Chad Sorg locked in a glass box facing the street as he draws from magazines, books, and maybe you. He’ll exit the box July 19. July 2 and 8: The public can make a puppet to take home or donate to the Ronald McDonald House of Northern Nevada. Cost is $5 and includes all supplies. The project starts at 11 a.m. July 2 and at 5 p.m. July 8. July 6 and 20: Jeff Pace and Gabriel Aquayo create sock puppets to act out and improvise the stories of Tiffany Mayorga. Puppets and proceeds will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House of Northern Nevada. Aug. 1-28: Gays of Our Lives is a group show that benefits A Rainbow Place and Spectrum Northern Nevada. Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 14.

MCKINLEY ARTS AND CULTURE CENTER

925 Riverside Drive. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 334-2417.

METRO GALLERY IN RENO CITY HALL

1 E. First St. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 329-2787.

NORTHWEST RENO LIBRARY

2325 Robb Drive. Noon to 5 p.m. Mon., Fri., and Sun.; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tues.-Thurs.; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. 787-4100. July 7-Sept. 4: Northern Neighbor, From Dawn to Dusk is a photography exhibit by Crystal Keesey.

RENO BEAD SHOP

542 Plumas St. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. 322-2225.

July-Aug.: The tribal mask collection by Bernie Granados is on display.

SHEPPARD FINE ARTS GALLERY

Church Fine Arts Complex, Main Floor Hallway, UNR. Public parking is available on the fifth floor of the UNR parking garage. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tues., Wed., and Thurs. 784-6658. July 1-31: Post-Petroleum: Envisioning the Future of Suburban Space in America is a group exhibit that reconsiders the future of American society that is forced to navigate and live in sprawling suburban spaces. Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. July 31.

SIERRA ARTS GALLERY

Riverside Artist Lofts, 17 S. Virginia St., Suite 120. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 329-2787. Through Aug. 22: Grant Artists exhibit is on display. Aug. 25-Sept. 19: Work by University of Nevada, Reno graduate students is shown.

SPARKS LIBRARY

1125 12th St., Sparks. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon. and Fri.; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tues., Wed., and Thurs.; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 352-3203. Through July 10: Joanne Young will exhibit her art.

TRUCKEE RIVER GALLERY

11 N. Sierra St., No. 100. 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. 324-1105. truckeerivergallery.com. July 2-28: Art Town Collective features different themes each week in July. July 30-Aug. 17: Printmaker Sharon Telly exhibits her work.

TRUCKEE MEADOWS COMMUNITY COLLEGE GALLERIES

7000 Dandini Blvd. Main Art Gallery: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon. and Wed.; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tues., Thurs., and Fri.; and noon to 5 p.m. Sat. Red Mountain Gallery: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 674-7600. July: The Printmakers’ Conspiracy Group exhibits a range of fine art printmaking techniques, including lithography, intaglio, relief, and serigraphy. Reception July 8. July-Aug.: John La Gatta’s installation can be seen in the Main Gallery.

VSA ARTS OF NEVADA 

Lake Mansion, 250 Court St. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Event hours vary; call for details. 826-6100. vsanevada.org. VSA arts has a variety of workshops in art and theater and art camps for adults and children. The mansion is available for special-event rental. July 1-31: The Art Access Gallery features work by Nevada artists with disabilities. Reception from 2 to 5 p.m. July 19 during the Riverwalk Merchants Wine Walk.

WASHOE COUNTY DOWNTOWN RENO LIBRARY

301 S. Center St. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon., Wed., Thurs., and Fri.; 1 to 7 p.m. Tues.; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sat. and Sun. 327-8300.

PERMANENT EXHIBITS

ADDI GALLERY

Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, arcade level. 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. daily. 323-1920.

CAMPBELL ART STUDIO AND GALLERY

530 California Ave., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. 829-2787.

FALLEN LEAF GALLERY

3675 Baker Lane. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tues.-Fri. and by appointment Saturday. 826-7477.

GALLERY KEOKI

1850 S. Village Road, Suite 42, the Village at Squaw Valley, Olympic Valley, Calif. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. 530-583-1404 or 800-995-3654. gallerykeoki.com. The gallery features original art by Chagall, Miro, Picasso, Dali and other Modern Masters.

THE LUCKY STAR

267 Vassar St. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. and by appointment. 825-2180. luckystargallery.com.

REDROCK STUDIOS

241 S. Sierra St. 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Mon.-Sat. and by appointment. 324-2468.

RIVER GALLERY

135 N. Sierra, Suite 2a. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and 12-4 p.m. Sun. 324-2298.

RYRIE’S

6135 Lakeside Drive, Suite 133. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon. and 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tues.-Sat. 827-5757.

WILDFLOWER VILLAGE OPEN DOOR AND CHAPEL GALLERIES

4335 W. Fourth St. Noon to 6 p.m. daily. 787-3769. Wildflowervillage.com.