Arts and events serving the Lake Tahoe community
From internationally recognized speakers to hands-on workshops, we're proud to partner with the Lake Tahoe community to provide engaging events in a beautiful setting.
Talks@Tahoe
Join us for our new public speakers' series — Talks@Tahoe — where we'll invite notable guests to engage you in meaningful conversations on topics relevant to our local region, nation and world.
Garage Door Gallery hosts Katie Lewis
We are so pleased to welcome this semester's Gallery Visiting Artist Katie Lewis! Katie is a highly practiced and internationally exhibited artist, her work has been shown in the Nevada Museum of Art, Museum Rijswijk in The Netherlands, San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art, Stanford University and many more.
On Thursday March 9 at 5 p.m. there will be a reception for “Measure” in the Garage Door Gallery with an artist talk at 5:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Holman Arts and Media Center. There will be light snacks and refreshments. This event is free and open to everyone. Please join us!
Registration is open for Summer Arts Workshops
Lake Tahoe and the scenic Sierra Nevada Mountains truly inspire the artist in us all. Summer Arts Workshops given by nationally known artists across a wide range of disciplines allow you to learn new techniques and expand your knowledge in the medium, all while enjoying beautiful Lake Tahoe.
Classical Tahoe
We're proud to partner with Classical Tahoe for their summer series, bringing leading classical musicians from around North America to the shores of Lake Tahoe. The 16-concert series allows you to hear world-class musicians in intimate, outdoor settings.
In addition to ticketed performances, the series includes free community events, including a family day with educational programming for children.
Writers in the Woods Literary Speaker Series
Intimate readings and workshops with acclaimed authors in all genres. Community members and students can meet and exchange ideas with well-known poets and writers from all over the country. Past speakers have included Rebecca Makkai, Nick Flynn, Tim O’Brien, Patricia Smith, Denise Duhamel, Tobias Wolff, Kelle Groom, Lola Haskins, Brenda Hillman, Bob Hass, and many others.
Upcoming events
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Exhibition spaces
The galleries at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe focus primarily on progressive emerging artists. The work ranges from traditional media to site-specific installations. This rich programming brings art that is both exciting and challenging to the college and local community.
Both our rotating exhibitions and monthly arts programming are always free and open to the public.
Tahoe Gallery
Location: Prim Library, 3rd floor
More rotating exhibitions throughout the school year, featuring visiting artists in a variety of disciplines and artistic styles.
Garage Door Gallery
Location: Holman Arts & Media Center (located across the street from main campus at 1008 Tahoe Blvd), 1st floor
Rotating exhibitions throughout the school year, featuring visiting artists in a variety of disciplines and artistic styles.
Ron and Maureen Ashley Community Gallery
Location: Holman Arts & Media Center, 2nd floor
Community-focused pop-ups, and short term exhibitions by students.