Artown brings the outer reaches of imagination to the center of attention in a month long event noted by the National Endowment for the Arts as one of the country's most comprehensive festivals. Each July, Artown asks you to join distinguished artist http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/events/artown/ Sat, 25 May 2013 09:01:55 +0100 WebGen + FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:34:23 +0100 http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/events/artown/ Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:34:23 +0100 en_6854_655_0 http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/events/artown/ the Artown missionArtown'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. None of this would be possible without the financial contributions of our supporters, the City of Reno, Harrah’s Reno, International Game Technology, KOLO 8 News Now, KTHX-FM, NV Energy, Reno Gazette-Journal, Reno-Tahoe (RSCVA) and U.S. Bank with additional support from the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. Artown operates under the guidance of the Board of Directors and is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. 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More than 60 percent of Artown’s programming is free to the public and includes Festival favorites: Opening Night, Monday Night Music Series, Rollin’ on the River, Dancing in the Park, Discover the Arts, Movies in the Park and the Family Series.Ticketed Events:In addition to its free series, Artown strives to produce top artistic events featuring phenomenal national and international talent. Highlights during Artown 2009 include Chris Botti, Ottmar Liebert, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet and Rhonda Vincent and The Rage.  In addition, Artown presents several post-season performances in 2009 and 2010 including The Chieftains, Pilobolus Dance Theater and Itzhak Perlman. Tickets for the 2009 headline performances are available online at www.RenoIsArtown.com.  Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:34:23 +0100 en_5084_655_0 http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/events/artown/ Family Events:Monday brings the family spirit to life with fun-filled performances ranging from music to marionettes, all held in Wingfield Park.  Additional family events throughout the month include Discover the Arts programs each weekday in July, theater including a workshop and performance by Missoula Children’s Theatre, summer art camps and more.Multicultural Events:Each summer, Artown presents a plethora of multicultural performances, events and celebrations including the World Music Series, the Basque Festival, GospelFest and the Pacific Islands Festival, just to name a few.Youth Outreach:The Festival’s "Discover the Arts Series" introduces kids to artistic discovery each weekday in July.  In 2009 3,400 kids attended 20 days workshops during the series.  Additionally, Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT) hosts workshops for more than 500 youth from disadvantaged and at-risk neighborhoods. Known around the world for its work with children, MCT is internationally renowned for utilizing an entertainment format to foster enrichment and education.  Artown dance workshops also allow young dance students the opportunity to learn from dancers, and in 2008 featured Hubbard Street Dance Chicago.  Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:34:23 +0100 en_5085_655_0 http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/events/artown/ Artown, recipient of three consecutive National Endowment for the Arts grant awards, highlights the arts in Reno each July with a packed calendar of events. Artown captures the imagination and brings with it a celebration of distinguished artists from around the world, across the country, and those that live in our community all for the sake of cultural diversity and artistic innovation. To experience the best and the latest in visual and performing arts, Artown features more than 500 events, from over 100 presenters designed to inspire, and yes, to impress the 300,000 people that experience our festival annually. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:34:23 +0100 en_6858_655_0 http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/events/artown/ Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:34:23 +0100 en_5091_655_0 http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/events/artown/ ArtownArtown brings the outer reaches of imagination to the center of attention in a calendar noted by the National Endowment for the Arts as one of the most comprehensive festival offerings in the country. Each July, Artown asks all who will to leave the beaten path for arts unknown, to join with distinguished artists from down the street, across the country, and around the world for a month-long celebration of cultural diversity and artistic innovation. To experience the best and the latest in visual, performing and humanities arts-more than 350 events, all counted-from those who want nothing more than to entertain, to inspire, and yes, to impress the 350,000 people that experience our festival annually. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:34:23 +0100 en_5092_655_0