AfarOct 20
Why This City Is Full of Burning Man Sculptures
A Reno artist shares how Burning Man's leftover art, Indigenous traditions, and Sierra Nevada scenery shape the region’s creative scene.
showcases Native art, including Washoe baskets
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- Nevada State MuseumMuseumshowcases Native art, including Washoe baskets
- Elsewhere
- West Street MarketMarketReno, United Statesfeatures shops, markets, and restaurants
- Keystone CanyonTrailReno, United Statesnetwork of trails with rolling hills
- Humboldt-Toiyabe National ForestPlaceReno, United Statesnatural area for running and biking
- Hidden Valley Regional ParkSightReno, United States480-acre park with panoramic downtown views
- University of Nevada, RenoPlaceReno, United Statescampus with Native artist mural
- Great Basin Indigenous MuralSightReno, United Statesfour-panel mural by Autumn Harry
- Numaga Indian Days: Powwow and HandgamesFestivalReno, United StatesLabor Day weekend event with dancers and vendors
- Nevada Museum of ArtMuseumReno, United Statesfeatures Native art and city skyline views
- John and Geraldine Lilley Museum of ArtMuseumReno, United Statesincludes Washoe, Paiute, and Shoshone art
- Reno Tahoe International Art ShowFestivalReno, United Statesfine art fair with artists, galleries, and music
- Reno Latin Dance FestFestivalReno, United Statesfour-day festival with workshops and performances
- ArtownFestivalReno, United Statesmonthlong celebration with 500+ events
- Lake Tahoe Shakespeare FestivalFestivalIncline Village, United Statessummer performances in an outdoor amphitheater
- The GeneratorPlaceSparks, United Statesfacility where Burning Man artists create work
- Nevada Fine ArtsPlaceReno, United Statesoffers painting, embroidery, and sketching lessons
- Arts for All NevadaPlaceReno, United Statesoffers family workshops in historic mansion
- Pizza CollectiveRestaurantReno, United Statesserves scratch-made Italian pies
- The FixRestaurantReno, United Statesoffers falafel and vegan dishes
- ThaliRestaurantReno, United Statesserves organic, vegetarian Indian cuisine
- Space WhaleSightReno, United States50-foot-tall sculpture in City Plaza
- BELIEVE sculptureSightReno, United States70-foot-long sculpture debuted at Burning Man
- Neon LineSightReno, United Statesfree, open-air display of public art
- Desert GuardSightReno, United States49-foot-tall sculpture inspired by Genghis Khan