The Second World War was the dominant force impacting fashion of the 1940s. Civilian clothing was impacted by the rationing of materials as the need for uniforms took precedence. Join us for a discussion with Megan Bellister, Curator of Learning and Engagement, on ways in which necessity and limitations led to innovation in fashion in the U.S. and abroad. 

Join us for an exploration of the history and technology of Morse code with radio technology enthusiast and US Army Veteran Woody Brown, and learn how Morse code came to be used and helped the Allied Forces win the Second World War.

Guillermo Bert makes artworks that explore the endurance of immigrants who have left their home countries behind. Rooted in his personal story, his primary focus has been the experiences of people and families who enter the United States along the U.S. – Mexico border. The exhibition Guillermo Bert: The Journey presents a mid-career survey and includes artworks in a variety of traditional and contemporary media that are drawn from the entirety of Bert’s career, as well as new works produced exclusively for this exhibition.

Guillermo Bert joins us in conversation with independent curator, Alma Ruiz. Following the talk, guests are invited to visit the galleries and join the Museum’s monthly Members’ event, First Thursday. Enjoy live music, drinks and panoramic views in the Nightingale Sky Room as we celebrate the opening of Guillermo Bert: The Journey.

Born of a legendary family of early environmentalists in the Bay Area, Adaline Kent (1900 – 1957) was an energetic innovator and a self-proclaimed “addict of the High Sierra.” Her love of this landscape can be traced in her abstract artworks that merge her interest in the natural world with a steadfast pursuit of authenticity.

Join Curatorial Assistant, Kolin Perry, for a guided tour of the exhibition, bringing together more than 120 works that span Kent’s entire career – many of which have not been seen by the public in over half a century. 

NOTE: This is a guided tour that will take place on the 2nd floor in the Adaline Kent exhibition. Meet on 2nd floor landing.

James Richardson shares reflections on a career in the military industry including the U.S. Army and Army National Guard. Currently serving at the Nevada Department of Veteran Services, Richardson will discuss opportunities for service and community building both in active duty and at home. 

Join Ben Aleck, independent curator and artist Melissa Melero-Moose, and chief curator Ann M. Wolfe for casual conversation in the gallery. Light reception to follow.

The Art of Ben Aleck features more than thirty works, this exhibition honors the career of artist Ben Aleck, a lifelong educator and enrolled member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe (Kooyooe Tukadu/cui-ui fish eaters.)

In the summer of 1944, a handpicked group of GIs landed in France to conduct a secret mission. Armed with rubber tanks, fake artillery, and more than a few tricks up their sleeves, they put on a traveling road show of deception on the battlefields of Europe, with the German Army as their audience. From Normandy to the Rhine, the 1,100 men, known as the Ghost Army, conjured up phony convoys, phantom divisions, and make-believe headquarters to fool the enemy about the strength and location of American units. Unpack the secrets of the Ghost Army with author and filmmaker Rick Beyer.

Artists David Allen Burns and Austin Young, the collaborative duo behind the artworks of Fallen Fruit, present a survey of projects that explore material, meaning, and geographical knowledge. Currently they are installing a community garden at the Nevada Museum of Art called Monument to Sharing. The artists consider “the public realm” as their primary artistic medium, and the artwork of Fallen Fruit investigates collaborative communities and the boundaries of public spaces through mapping fruit trees in urban areas and interrogating historical public archives. Fallen Fruit has exhibited internationally, including notable projects for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Chiostro del Bramante in Rome, The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, amongst others. 

Join us in a conversation with the artists as we explore ways in which the community can inform ideas of place and a sense of connectedness in our capacity to share the world with others.

Following the talk, guests are invited to enjoy live music, friends and libations in the Nightingale Sky Room at the Museum’s monthly First Thursday event.