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Reno gets a lot of attention for its casinos and hustle, but a vibrant arts community makes its home in the city too. Walking around the downtown, you’ll encounter galleries that showcase the works of local artists, and some of the boutiques let you shop handcrafted decor, clothes, art and other wares from Nevada craftsmen/women. If you feel enchanted by the handiwork, head to the arts and crafts shops in Reno to purchase supplies to fuel your own creativity.
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Arts and Arts & Crafts in Reno
Reno's Midtown District is a success story in itself. Located right in the center of everything, just adjacent to the downtown, this area was long considered nothing special, perhaps even a little sketchy. Then a group of local businesses realized just how cool this community really is and decided to let the rest of the world know about it too. The result has been a section of Reno that celebrates special established shops and welcomes new and hip businesses as well. There are restaurants, retail stores, museums, nightlife and entertainment, professional services and more, all with a chic nouveau twist on the classic Biggest Little attitude.
Reno's Midtown District is a success story in itself. Located right in the center of everything, just adjacent to the downtown, this area was long considered nothing special, perhaps even a little sketchy. Then a group of local businesses realized just how cool this community really is and decided to let the rest of the world know about it too. The result has been a...read more
Reno's Midtown District is a success story in itself. Located right in the center of...read more
Arts and Arts & Crafts in Reno
This small, eco-friendly art boutique is right on the Truckee River in the heart of downtown Reno. It specializes in locally made art and gifts with the addition of globally nonprofit fair-trade creations. You’ll find beautiful art in the form of sculpture, paintings, sketches, prints and textiles. Jewelry of hand-forged metal or finely designed gems and stones will enhance your personality. Nevada-mined stone coasters, metal...read more
Arts and Arts & Crafts in Reno
Occupying two storefronts in a Midtown brick building right on South Virginia Street, Lasting Dose is a tattoo parlor that also functions as a gallery. It has seven tattoo artists on staff, each creating custom body art in wildly varying styles from comic book characters to traditional 1950s looks. Next to its tattoo shop, Lasting Dose's 600-square-foot art gallery showcases the work of its local...read more
Arts and Arts & Crafts in Reno
Micano sells local artisan pieces for home, garden and gifts. You’ll find nothing but originals here, in styles ranging from tribal to rustic and industrial to funky. There are paintings, jewelry, furniture, wall hangings, clocks, garden art, fountains and lamps. Much of the furniture is made of recycled barn wood, and recycled industrial machinery parts are transformed into wall hangings or metal statues. You might...read more
Arts and Arts & Crafts in Reno
Near the airport isn’t a typical location for an art gallery, but Michael Boyce has created a beautiful indoor and outdoor gallery here. His main creations are life-sized bronze statues so realistic that you expect them to shake off the metal coating and walk away. The statue subjects are mostly animals, but there are also Africans and Native Americans stopped in an action or done...read more
Arts and Arts & Crafts in Reno
Michaels is a chain of arts and crafts stores supplying just about everything you can think of when it comes to art and hobbies. Set your creativity free with project supplies big and small. You'll find everything from painting supplies to cake-decorating kits, picture frames to silk flowers. The list goes on and on so stop in and see where your inspiration takes you. Michaels...read more
Arts and Arts & Crafts in Reno
Mountain Music Parlor is a place for bluegrass, Irish music and jazz, to name a few of it is musical genres. Group, private and workshop lessons are offered for many old-time music styles through instruments, singing and dancing for all ages. All teachers are trained music specialists. Heritage Music Hall is the theater they use for student recitals and performances and it is available for...read more
Arts and Arts & Crafts in Reno
Nevada Fine Arts has a small gallery that focuses on local art but it is best known as one of Reno’s largest art-supply and framing stores. Artists of all mediums can find the supplies they need for photography, painting, mixed media, drawing, calligraphy and more. The shop stocks art accessories and art supplies for kids along with books, puzzles, games and toys. The custom framing...read more
Reno's Midtown District
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Arts and Arts & Crafts in Reno
As the only accredited art museum in the state, Nevada Museum of Art is a beacon of culture in the High Sierra. The permanent collections are extensive and stunning, and the changing exhibitions keep things fresh, even for regular visitors. The museum offers three floors of exhibits, usually with varying themes and styles. Most exhibits are on display for at least one month; some may...read more
Arts and Arts & Crafts in Reno
Odyssey & Yve is a Midtown boutique containing trendy gifts and clothing you won't find anywhere else. It's slogan is "from remnants to masterpieces" as it repurposes many used clothing items and older home decor to create something uniquely vintage and one-of-a-kind. Its women's clothing collection contains printed gowns, woven shirts and new, stylish accessories. Much of the store's jewelry is handmade by local artisans...read more
Arts and Arts & Crafts in Reno
Reno Art Works is a gallery, artist studio and classroom venue. More than 10 resident artists use the studio space and offer monthly or bi-monthly classes. Cost is based on supplies included and time frame of the class. The art on display here is mostly modern with some realistic representation as well. New shows are held each month.read more
Arts and Arts & Crafts in Reno
Owner and Master Jeweler Robert Ince has been in the Reno area and the jewelry industry for 50 years. He takes pride in the jewelry that he custom designs and always takes time to understand exactly what his customers want in a piece. He particularly likes to work with colored stones to create dazzling jewelry and has his own line of silver designs, Skull Hollow,...read more
Arts and Arts & Crafts in Reno
Stitch in Time has all the supplies necessary for cross-stitch and needlepoint crafters. The walls are decorated with a wide variety of threads; pick from cotton, silk, wool, alpaca or metallic, variegated or solid, just to name a few. Add some beads for extra interest. Material, frames and all the stitchery tools you'll need are here, along with lovely containers to protect them. The friendly staff...read more
