Events Search and Views Navigation
July 2018
Still Life Paint and Sketch in Sparks
City of Sparks and Sparks Museum are partnering with Arts for All for all ages (8+ recommended) and abilities for “Still Life” drawing and painting classes on Thursdays during the 39 North Marketplace. At this informal class, you will learn how to draw a bowl of fruit as a classic still life. Andy Warhol was made famous with one banana. Where will food take your creative spirit? Free– All Materials are included. Register here for Event.
Find out more »39 North Marketplace
A Farm To Table Supper Thursdays in July, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Enjoy “The Art of Food” all July long. Join 39 North on the Victorian Square downtown Sparks for food and art related classes, workshops and experiences.
Find out more »Discover the Arts
Modern Dance. Body movement with free flow. The very popular Artown “Discover the Arts” Project expands to Sparks. The class, Presentation – Break – Hands-On Work, is an hour-long program taught weekly in Spanish and English. Each week will showcase a different discipline: visual arts, drama, music and spoken word for kids ages 6 - 12. The program is also sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen, which treats the participants with free ice cream and treats.
Find out more »Donna Chouteau’s “d’Art in Watercolor” ART RECEPTION
Donna invites you to view her watercolor exhibit hosted by the Sparks Museum. Artist exhibit is June 12th through August 5th. Framed original artworks, framed giclee prints and framed prints are available for viewing and to purchase. Meet the Artist at the Artist Reception held on Sunday, July 22nd 1-4 pm.
Find out more »Museum open Until 7pm during 39 North Marketplace
All American Hometown Food showcases of American picnics and festival food traditions. Thursdays in July, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Enjoy “The Art of Food” all July long. Join 39 North on the Victorian Square downtown Sparks for food and art related classes, workshops and experiences. Sparks Museum has Free Admission 4-7pm
Find out more »Still Life Paint and Sketch in Sparks
City of Sparks and Sparks Museum are partnering with Arts for All for all ages (8+ recommended) and abilities for “Still Life” drawing and painting classes on Thursdays during the 39 North Marketplace. At this informal class, you will learn how to draw a bowl of fruit as a classic still life. Andy Warhol was made famous with one banana. Where will food take your creative spirit? Free– All Materials are included. Each Thursday of July. Register here for Event. more »
Find out more »Last Friday Victorian Square Museum open until 7pm
The Last Friday of the month, the Sparks Heritage Museum and the City of Sparks have teamed up to bring another great summer of the Last Friday in the heart of Sparks. Starting Friday May 25th, June 29th, July 27th and August 24th the City of Sparks will play movies in the amphitheater and the Sparks Museum will offer options to view the Museum Cultural Exhibits, Train tours and visiting the Glendale School house. Friday, July 27, 2018 Part of more »
Find out more »Discover the Arts
Music with Reno Philharmonic ensembles Saturday Mornings at 11:00 a.m. Sparks Museum and Cultural Center The very popular Artown “Discover the Arts” Project expands to Sparks. The class, Presentation – Break – Hands-On Work, is an hour-long program taught weekly in Spanish and English. Each week will showcase a different discipline: visual arts, drama, music and spoken word for kids ages 6 - 12. The program is also sponsored by Northern Nevada Dairymen, which treats the participants with free ice more »
Find out more »August 2018
First Saturday Lecture Series Presents “Lost Carson City” by Peter B. Mires
Meet the Author, Peter B. Mires in the informative lecture series supported by the Lincoln Highway Association, Sparks Museum and sponsored by the City of Sparks. First Saturday Lecture Series are free to all who come to hear about the early development of Nevada's state capital. This lecture is scheduled August 4th 2-3pm in the Sparks Museum Cultural Center.
Find out more »Sierra Watercolor Society Exhibit through September
Exhibit August 11th through September 29th September 22 @ 1:00 am - 3:00 pm Free August 11th through September 29th Exhibit of the Sierra Watercolor Society will be on display in the Sparks Museum Cultural Center. This is a special judged event for the Sierra Watercolor Society Artists. Art work will be available to view and purchase. Art reception is scheduled for September 22nd. This is an honor to present this exhibit to the community at the Sparks Museum. Everyone more »
Find out more »