Calendar of Events

The Martin School of Irish Dance presents reels, jigs, and a repertoire of traditional and modern Irish dance choreography. You can even learn a step or two and impress your friends!

During The Discovery’s participation in the 2017 Midtown Art Walk, tour a pair of Gypsy Getaway Wagons created by artist Jeff Deming. Gypsy Getaway Wagons was created when Jeff needed a quiet and inspiring place to think of the next stage of his life. For years he had run boutique hotels, guest ranches, and various outdoor-oriented hospitality jobs in amazing scenic locations.

Join Visiting Artist, Elizabeth Cadigan for a hands-on concert with a Northern Nevada theme. Audience members will be entertained as they learn about the wildlife, ecosystems and history found within the Black Rock-High Rock Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area and surrounding regions. Throughout the concert, you’ll be invited to participate in various demonstrations designed to further your understanding of “what lives and takes place within our great state.” Elizabeth Cadigan receives support for her concert series through a grant from…

Fused Glass Magnets (3:30pm, ages 6 and up) Make a decorative magnet with fused glass. Visiting Artist Judy Joustra will lead you through the process of fusing pre-melted glass in a variety of shapes and colors onto a mini canvas of white glass. Your beautiful work can then be displayed on your favorite appliance or magnet board. Fused Glass Night Lights (5:30 and 7:00pm, ages 8 and up) Join Judy for an introduction to fusing colorful, pre-melted shapes of glass…

Join Visiting Artist Peter Hazel, who will lead visitors through the intricate process of designing a large mosaic sculpture. With Peter’s help, museum visitors will create a mosaic tile to be added to a large-scale, 3D sculpture. About Peter Hazel Peter Hazel, 3D sculpture artist, is a master craftsman known for his design expertise and creativity with color and layout.  He is inspired by nature, and seeks to create large sculptural pieces that hopes to connect the person interacting with…

Shiny Kindness Rocks 9:30am ages 5 and up Join Debbie to create artsy, shiny word rocks that can then be left in random places in our community. Unique art materials will be used to decorate your rocks. Whomever finds your rock will be so happy! Marbled Kindness Rocks and Paper Flowers 11:00am ages 8 and up, 1:30pm ages 9 and up, 3:00pm ages 10 and up Join Debbie to create artsy, marbled word rocks that can then be left in…

Join Visiting Artist Angie Terrell from Fish Flower Press, for a hands-on exploration of the letterpress printing process. Using her vintage presses, you’ll create your own letterpress print and learn about the history of letterpress printing which dates back to the mid-15th century. About Angie Terrell Angie Terrell is a printmaker and letterpress conservationist. She is currently working on a series focused on fortune telling. She spends summers at art events using her homemade presses to teach people of all…

Join Visiting Artist Katy Chandler for some fun with mud! Following ancient traditions, but using modern methods, visitors will use clay soil, sand, and straw to make beautiful designs like those seen on the sides of buildings around the world. You’ll use materials gathered from right here in Reno and natural pigments harvested sustainably from rock and soil to create a one-of-a-kind work of art. About Katy Chandler Katy Chandler co-directs the Be The Change Project, a neighborhood-based nonprofit in…

Get ready to have a hoot of a time when you join Visiting Artist Carol Foldvary-Anderson to make colorful, light plastic air dry owls. You’ll design your owls using various shapes—balls, circles, half circles and snake shapes. Did you know that 240 species of owls exist on our planet, why not one more, yours? About Carol Foldvary-Anderson “Creating beauty and inspiring joy is the essence of what my art represents,” states multi award-winning mixed media artist and arts educator, Carol…

Join Visiting Artist Christine Tucker to create an artistic interpretation of a moth. This project came about from the need to use up left over craft supplies, including a stack of wooden die cut butterflies. After playing around with several ideas, the “eureka!” moment came by gluing feathers to the butterfly’s antennae. About Christine Tucker A recent graduate of Walden University, Christine has worked in the senior care industry for the past 11 years. Several years ago she started her…

Join Visiting Artist Zoe Bray to repurpose and transform objects such as cereal boxes, toilet paper rolls and plastic bottles into festive little puppets and theater sets. By cutting, pasting, drawing and painting on recycled material, we will create fantastical new worlds of our own. About Zoe Bray Zoe Bray is an artist and anthropologist of dual Basque and English roots, based in Reno. She loves to combine the traditional techniques of drawing and painting with illustration and animation to celebrate…

Explore the sounds of jazz with a performance from a trio of musicians from the Reno Jazz Syndicate. The trio will perform three 45-minute sets on the stage in the museum’s main atrium.

Join Visiting Kit Huntington for a two-part program that blends art and science into hands-on bubble fun. First, create art in motion by making your own giant bubbles. Learn some fun facts about the science of a soap bubble, and roll up your sleeves to experiment with manipulating soap films and discover all kinds of fun things you can do with bubbles. Then, transfer the momentary beauty of bubbles to paper by learning to make bubble prints. Use dyed solution…

Bath fizzies are great to add to your bath for a relaxing and pleasant smelling experience. They make great gifts, too! Join Visiting Artist Rebekah Stetson to make bath fizzies in a variety of colors and scents using all organic ingredients. Bath fizzies make a sizzling fizz as they dissolve! Join us to find out why, and make your own to take home. About Rebekah Stetson Rebekah Stetson is a Swiss army knife of arts and education with a passion for…

Join Visiting Artist Ashley Westwood to experiment with different watercolor techniques in this paper-relief project. Mask different areas of the paper to make shapes and patterns that will be revealed when the paint dries. Try out tools, other than ordinary paint brushes, to create your very own masterpiece! About Ashley Westwood Ashley Westwood is a Reno-based visual artist, working primarily in the watercolor medium. Ashley has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions in Reno and is a former member of the…

Celebrate Earth Day by making beautiful flowers from recycled material. Using repurposed and recycled materials such as plastic bottle caps, food containers, newspaper and cereal boxes, we will create a artistic interpretation of the flowers of spring time. About Katie Steenberg Kat Shepard has a diverse artistic background but always centers her work on the celebration of nature and our relationships with the natural world. Found objects and sustainability have been a consistent source of inspiration. She has worked in performing…

Join Visiting Artist Kat Shepard from Friends of Nevada Wilderness to celebrate the wonderful relationship we have with our local environment. Kat has taken local flora and created a unique line of “nature paints,” with special focus on harvesting invasive and noxious weeds and using them for good! You too can make paint using natural pigments, including stuff we find outside everyday. We will use things like dirt and plants to make our own unique art. Learn how to make…

Join Visiting Artist Nathaniel Benjamin as he creates a unique, space-themed, 3D work of chalk art on the plaza in front of The Discovery. About Nathaniel Benjamin Nathaniel approaches his art practice through a playful, surrealistic lens, examining the interaction between self and other. Raised mostly in the Midwest, his religious childhood inspired him to study mysticism and mythology, subjects that inform much of his imagery. He earned his BFA with an emphasis in printmaking from the University of Nevada, Reno,…

Something fishy is going on at The Discovery! Visiting Artist Carol Foldvary-Anderson will be sharing with museum visitors just how fun and easy creating your own fish out of colorful air dry clay can be! Working with simple shapes and everyday tools, you too can create a fish that can be a happy fantasy. About Carol Foldvary-Anderson “Creating beauty and inspiring joy is the essence of what my art represents,” states multi award-winning mixed media artist and arts educator, Carol…

Join Visiting Artist Nicole Oliver to work together with your child to create a collaborative work of art. Parents are encouraged to provide guidance while responding to their child’s creative decisions, working collaboratively to create a truly unique piece. About Nicole Oliver Nicole has collaborated with her two-year-old daughter Mazie to paint garden scenes using acrylic paint on canvas. The process and the finished pieces reflect the joys and struggles of motherhood, as well as the growth that both parent…

Visit Artist Nicole Oliver collaborates with her two-year-old daughter Mazie to paint vibrant garden scenes using acrylic paint and canvas. The process and the finished pieces reflect the joys and struggles of motherhood, as well as the growth that both parent and child experience in this relationship. Visit The Discovery to view a pop-up exhibition of their collaborative work on display from 12:00 to 4:00pm on Sunday, December 8.