Nevada Museum of Art

06/11/2026

We were pleased to welcome The New York Times reporter Jonathan Griffin to Reno during the 2026 Art + Environment Summit.

In a recent article, Griffin reflects on INTO THE TIME HORIZON and the Summit’s exploration of art, environmental change, and collective futures. As he writes, “Several participants from ‘Into the Time Horizon’ — not all even consider themselves artists — stood out for their inventive entanglement with real-world problems, showing hopeful ways in which art and aesthetics can make a difference in the Great Basin and beyond.”

Read the full article: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/11/arts/design/nevada-museum-of-art-reno.html?unlocked_article_code=1.pVA.E5Vn.2iY2ZCbq5Hpj&smid=nytcore-ios-share

06/03/2026

On June 13, come enjoy a day of free family fun, creativity, and memories at the Nevada Museum of Art Hands ON! Second Saturday.

This month’s theme, “Rooted in Art,” is based on the “This Vital Earth” section of our current exhibition, INTO THE TIME HORIZON. Visitors will enjoy the opportunity to create art inspired by Nature, paint pottery that’s “Rooted in Love,” see performances by Bruka Theatre, and experience Art Expeditions.

It’s the perfect way to get immersed in the togetherness and discovery of art. And, as always, admission is free. Learn more: https://www.nevadaart.org/event/hands-on-second-saturday-64/

06/02/2026

05/26/2026

On June 25, join artist Jay Heikes for Alchemy and the Unknown, an artist talk exploring his experimental practice and the unexpected chemical processes behind his work. Through themes of transformation, entropy, evolution, and decay, Heikes investigates the fragile relationship between the natural world and contemporary society.

Featured in the 'Strange Weather' section of INTO THE TIME HORIZON, his work offers a striking reflection on instability, disruption, and change.

Register: https://www.nevadaart.org/event/artist-talk-alchemy-and-the-unknown-with-jay-heikes/

05/18/2026

Explore climate, ecology, land, and the future through the INTO THE TIME HORIZON Film + Video Series.

Featuring works by internationally recognized artists and filmmakers including Lucy Raven, Sky Hopinka, Carolina Caycedo, Tomás Saraceno, and Godfrey Reggio, the series expands on the exhibition’s themes of environmental change, interspecies relationships, water, extraction, and the Anthropocene.

Join us weekly in the Prim Theater for rotating screenings, plus special one-night presentations and artist Q&As throughout the summer and fall.

See the full schedule: https://www.nevadaart.org/art/exhibitions/into-the-time-horizon-film-video-series/
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Sky Hopinka, Visions of and Island, 2016. HD video, stereo, color; 15:00 min., Courtesy of the artist; Karrabing Film Collective, Mermaids, or Aiden in Wonderland, 2018. Single-channel HD video, color sound; 26:29 min., Courtesy the artist, KADIST collection; Tomás Saraceno, Fly with Pacha, Into the Aerocene, 2017-ongoing. Single channel video, with archival material from the 2017,2020, and 2023 gatherings in Salinas Grandes and Laguna de Guayatayoc Basin, Argentia, as well as material from Aerocene and Museo Aero Solar (2007-ongoing), color, sound; 67:15 min., Courtesy of the artist, Aerocene Foundation and Tanya Bonakdar Gallery, New York; Rebeca Méndez, The Sea Around Us 2, 2025. Single-channel video, color, sound; 44:26 min., composition by Drew Schnurr. Courtesy of the artist; Lucy Raven, Chinatown, 2009. Single-channel video, color, stereo sound; 51:30 min. Courtesy the artist and Lisson Gallery; Jumana Manna, Wild Relatives, 2018. Single-channel video 2K, color, 5.1 sound; 64:00 min. Courtesy of the artist and Hollybush Gardens

05/14/2026

How do artists respond to the most urgent issues shaping our world today?

On May 22, join Kolin L. Perry, Assistant Curator of INTO THE TIME HORIZON, for a focused exploration of how contemporary artists confront intertwined histories and present-day realities through their work. From resource extraction and water rights to community violence and environmental change, this conversation examines how art can deepen our understanding of the issues affecting communities across the globe.

Register: https://www.nevadaart.org/event/thinking-about-today-artists-and-urgent-issues/
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IMAGE: Patrick Nagatani "‘Bida Hi’/ Opposite Views; Northeast—Navajo Tract Homes and Uranium Tailings, Southwest Shiprock, New Mexico", 1990. Chromogenic print, 17 x 22 in. (43.2 x 55.9 cm). Nevada Museum of Art, the Altered Landscape, Carol Franc Buck Collection. © 2026 Estate of Patrick Nagatani / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

05/12/2026

Journey beneath the surface with 'Le Grand Bleu' on May 16 at the Museum.

Directed by Luc Besson, the visually stunning cult classic follows two free divers connected by lifelong friendship, rivalry, and the magnetic pull of the ocean. Filmed across breathtaking locations from the Mediterranean to Peru, Le Grand Bleu is celebrated for its unforgettable underwater cinematography and emotional depth.

Presented in French with English subtitles, this special screening is co-curated with Alliance Française Reno-Tahoe as part of an ongoing celebration of French cinema and culture in Northern Nevada.

Register: https://www.nevadaart.org/event/alliance-francaise-presents-le-grand-bleu/



IMAGES: © 1988 Gaumont

05/11/2026

Ten years ago today, Seven Magic Mountains rose from the desert floor south of Las Vegas in luminous stacks of stone and color.

Created by Ugo Rondinone and produced by the Nevada Museum of Art and Art Production Fund, the installation has become part of countless journeys, memories, photographs, road trips, and moments of quiet reflection in the Mojave Desert. The towering formations continue to invite visitors to pause, look closely, and consider the relationship between human presence and the natural world.

What began as a temporary installation has remained a lasting landmark for millions who have experienced it over the past decade. Ten years later, Seven Magic Mountains still feels both surreal and deeply rooted in the landscape around it.

Thank you to everyone who has made the journey.

IMAGE: Ugo Rondinone: Seven Magic Mountains, Las Vegas, Nevada, 2016. Photo by Gianfranco Gorgoni. Courtesy of Art Production Fund and Nevada Museum of Art.