Reno Tahoe International Art Show debuts

Ray Harris

The inaugural Reno Tahoe International Art Show (RTIA), from Sept. 8 to 11, at Reno-Sparks Convention Center will celebrate the arts of Reno and Tahoe, including an opening night concert at Cargo Concert Hall and a regional artist awards ceremony at the Nevada Museum of Art. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor of the show.

The show will highlight 200-plus curated, regional artists and bespoke furniture designers. Locally sponsored bars and more than 20 musical performances will take place throughout the show. RTIA will host pavilions representing UNR School of the Arts, Truckee Meadows Community College, Sierra Watercolor Society, Tahoe Art League, Sierra Arts Foundation and more.

Additional features include the RTIA Sculpture Walk with artworks from Burning Man 2022, international and national sculptures, short-film screenings curated by the Cordillera International Film Festival, a neon exhibit, a silent auction and more. The First Nations, Indigenous Peoples pavilion includes contemporary Native artists presenting fine art, sculpture, ceramics and jewelry.

Public show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sept. 9 and 10 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 11. Daily, weekend and VIP tickets are available online. | rtiashow.com, @rtiashow