Your world is a façade created by human sensory and social perception. There are millions of other species who are having a much different experience of this world. Jessica Rath considers how the aesthetics of agricultural production and human containment of the landscape effect non-human species. Join Jessica as she premiers her experimental film, Last of the Herd, and discusses artistic process using the objects, photographs, and sketches on exhibit in the Center for Art + Environment. 

Crimson Rose joins Maria Partridge to tell the story of public art and civic activity in Black Rock City and beyond. Interactive Community Collaboration is the context for creativity that blurs the distinction between audience and art form. People are transformed from spectator to participant and are given permission to become active contributors to the creative process.

Among the wealth of untold stories in American history is the rise and slow disappearance of all-black towns that sprung up following the end of the Civil War. This feature-length documentary mines the stories of the last-remaining residents, while charting their heroic efforts to ensure their independence, and hopes for a better future.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion led by filmmaker and University of Nevada, Reno, Reynolds School of Journalism Assistant Professor Kari Barber and local historians to discuss African American history and other overlooked stories in Northern Nevada.

Will Roger Peterson discovered Burning Man in 1994 and founded the Black Rock City Department of Public Works — a team of several hundred people responsible for pre-event and post-event construction logistics and production. Join Will as he shares stories about the creation, civic design, and future of Black Rock City.

Deon Reynolds is a photographer based in Eureka, Nevada, whose curiosity allows him to find quirky and unusual aspects in the wide-open spaces of the West.  His work, archived in the Center for Art + Environment, reveals the intricate engineering behind wind turbines while capturing the character of the land where they stand.  Join Deon as he discusses how his photography makes these sometimes harsh landscapes approachable and even humorous, and explores how renewable energy has become part of our landscape.

Thomas Bachand has been a professional photographer for over twenty years. His photography of Lake Tahoe captures the allure and fragility of this beloved landmark and destination. Join Tom as he explores his own body of work, the historic photography of Carleton Watkins, and how photography informs our perception of the landscape.

Peter Goin is a photographer best known for his work with transformed landscapes and is currently serving as Foundation Professor of Art in Photography and Time Based Media/(Videography) at the University of Nevada, Reno. Join Peter as he discusses his Nuclear Landscapes, featured in the Museums Altered Landscape collection, and the important and evolving role of the research artist.

Winning the Mercedes-Benz Audience Award for Best Documentary Feature at the Palm Springs International Film Festival in January at its World Premiere, the 70-minute-long film combines contemporary and historical footage to portray the journey of a Medevac helicopter, shot down in 1969 during a rescue in Vietnam, as it is resurrected from a “boneyard” in Arizona and transformed into colorful sculpture by artist Steve Maloney. He partnered with Light Horse Legacy, a non-profit outreach organization focused on supporting veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress and a USA Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, which acquired, restored, and delivered the Huey for the project.  As the iconic Huey 174 morphs from wounded war bird into vivid sculpture, viewers of the documentary witness the power of art to heal surviving soldiers and families of the fallen. The film includes a song by the same name commissioned for the project.  Composed and performed by Jeannie Cunningham it is the 3rd element to the installation. Ryrie Valdez, board member of the Nevada Arts Council, was at the Palm Springs Film Festival and was moved by the projects merits. She was instrumental in bringing the project to our community. For more information visit Take Me Home Huey.

Tickets are free for Veterans and Active Service Men and Women. 
All guests should register early, we do expect this event to sell out. 

Exclusive Sponsorship provided by Clark/Sullivan Construction

Please join Nevada Arts Council board member Ryrie Valdez, in collaboration with the Nevada Museum of Art, to honor our veterans and witness the healing power of art, as we welcome the Take Me Home Huey Project to Reno.  Partake in the unveiling of the 47-foot contemporary sculpture made from a re-purposed boneyard Huey helicopter, serial #67-17174, which was shot down with two casualties in 1969 during a Medevac mission in Vietnam. 
Artist Steve Maloney partnered with Light Horse Legacy, a non-profit outreach organization supporting veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS), to create the project dedicated to the 2,709,918 Americans that served in Vietnam and never received a welcome home.  It’s a colorful ambassador – literally and figuratively – and a catalyst for conversations for veterans from all conflicts.  Take Me Home Huey promotes healing and aims to bring awareness to PTS.For more information visit Take Me Home Huey.

With special guests and live musical performances, we intend it to be an inspiring evening for a community in support of its veterans.

Those attending the Thursday evening screening are invited to stay for a light reception immediately following the ceremony.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST REGISTER SEPARATELY FOR THE FILM SCREENINGS. THESE EVENTS HAVE LIMITED SEATING.

All guests should register early, we do expect this event to reach capacity. 

Exclusive Sponsorship provided by Clark/Sullivan Construction

The entire Museum will close early today, at 3 pm, in observance of the holiday. We will re-open at 10 am, Wednesday, January 3, 2018.