Reno Receives Dorothy Mullen Arts and Humanities Award for Artown. Click for details.
Artown's mission is to strengthen Reno's arts industry, enhance our civic identity and national image, thereby creating a climate for the cultural and economic rebirth of our region.
Live music, dance, theater, visual arts exhibits, workshops, tours, film and family and multicultural events. That's Artown, Reno's 31-day celebration of arts and culture throughout the entire month of July bringing together more than 100 arts presenters while attracting nationally and internationally recognized artists. With a goal to encourage local artist participation and highlight the thriving arts community in northern Nevada, including Reno, Sparks, Carson City and Lake Tahoe, the July Artown festival includes more than 400 events and attracts 300,000 plus attendees each year. Many of the free or low-cost events take place in downtown Reno at the Wingfield Park outdoor amphitheater along the Truckee River. Festival favorites include the Family Series, Discover the Arts, Monday Night Music Series, World Music Series, Dancing in the Park, Rollin' on the River and Movies in the Park.