1927: Maynard Dixon in Northwestern Nevada
During the late summer of 1927, Maynard Dixon headed for Nevada’s northwest corner, initially planning only a two-week excursion, but the trip turned into four extraordinarily productive months. Join author and poet Carolyn Dufurrena, of Nevada’s Quinn River Ranch, as she re-traces Dixon’s 1927 journey with stops along the way at Onion Valley, Alder Creek Ranch, and Rainbow Ridge.
An Evening with Cowboy Musicians Brenn Hill and Andy Hedges
Image courtesy of Jessica Lifland.
Mark Sublette on Maynard Dixon’s American West
Dr. Mark Sublette, owner of the Medicine Man Gallery in Tucson, AZ, is an authority on the life work of western illustrator and artist Maynard Dixon. Join Sublette for a talk that provides an overview of Dixon’s life and work in the American West.
** Due to a rise in COVID cases, Dr. Sublette will not present in person. This lecture will now be pre-recorded with a live Q+A. **
Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable
Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education.
Please register for the ECE Roundtable. The zoom link for the Roundtable will be sent with your registration confirmation. For questions, please contact Leah Sanders, Educational Consultant or Terry Randolph, Program Manager, Truckee River Child Development Center.
Nevada Registry approved (2 hours for completing the Educator Evening and ECE Roundtable) or CEU credit hours are available.
Virtual Early Childhood Education Roundtable
Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative roundtables incorporating and following the Educator Evenings. These Zoom discussions provide participants an opportunity to further discuss the presented topics as they relate to early childhood education.
Please register for the ECE Roundtable. The zoom link for the Roundtable will be sent with your registration confirmation. For questions, please contact Leah Sanders, Educational Consultant or Terry Randolph, Program Manager, Truckee River Child Development Center.
Nevada Registry approved (2 hours for completing the Educator Evening and ECE Roundtable) or CEU credit hours are available.
New Year’s Eve
The Museum will close at 3 pm in observance of the holiday.
Independence Day
The Museum is closed today in observance of the holiday.
In-Person Early Childhood Education Roundtable
Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative in-person roundtables which provide participants an opportunity to interact with art and each other. A hands-on workshop directed by Museum Educators will be integrated into each meeting. Meetings in the Museum allow a different exhibition to become the focus for discussion to support children’s learning through creative play in diverse early childhood settings. It is a time for uncommon conversations.
Please register for the ECE Roundtable. For questions, please contact Leah Sanders, Educational Consultant or Terry Randolph, Program Manager, Truckee River Child Development Center.
Nevada Registry approved (1.5 hours for completing the Educator Evening and ECE Roundtable) or CEU credit hours are available.
In-Person Early Childhood Education Roundtable
Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative in-person roundtables which provide participants an opportunity to interact with art and each other. A hands-on workshop directed by Museum Educators will be integrated into each meeting. Meetings in the Museum allow a different exhibition to become the focus for discussion to support children’s learning through creative play in diverse early childhood settings. It is a time for uncommon conversations.
Please register for the ECE Roundtable. For questions, please contact Leah Sanders, Educational Consultant or Terry Randolph, Program Manager, Truckee River Child Development Center.
Nevada Registry approved (1.5 hours for completing the Educator Evening and ECE Roundtable) or CEU credit hours are available.
In-Person Early Childhood Education Roundtable
Educators are invited to these FREE monthly informative in-person roundtables which provide participants an opportunity to interact with art and each other. A hands-on workshop directed by Museum Educators will be integrated into each meeting. Meetings in the Museum allow a different exhibition to become the focus for discussion to support children’s learning through creative play in diverse early childhood settings. It is a time for uncommon conversations.
Please register for the ECE Roundtable. For questions, please contact Leah Sanders, Educational Consultant or Terry Randolph, Program Manager, Truckee River Child Development Center.
Nevada Registry approved (1.5 hours for completing the Educator Evening and ECE Roundtable) or CEU credit hours are available.