Now in its third year, the Reno Tahoe International Art Show (RTIA Show) continues to grow and evolve to keep pace with the fast-developing contemporary arts and culture scenes of the region, country and even the world. The 2024 RTIA Show, a four-day celebration of fine art, design, sculpture, film and music, is a truly international event with nearly two dozen countries represented in the exhibitor list.
Staged at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center from September 12 through 15, this year’s event will feature more than 70 independent artists, sculptors and jewelers, local musical talent and short film programming. The “Post Playa” art feature also returns, showcasing large-scale sculptural works from this year’s Burning Man,which takes place just a few hours away.
The Reno Tahoe International Art Show will fill the Reno-Sparks Convention Center with an abundance of international art and culture offerings.
New to this year is a significant Basque exhibit showcasing fine art, sculpture and music from both the immediate region and Basque country in Spain and France. The feature was developed in celebration of the historic Basque ties to northern Nevada dating back to the original settlement of the area in the 1800s.
Denise Miller, Peekaboo, oil on linen, 24 x 32"
Beyond the regional features, the RTIA Show has distinct pavilions dedicated to recognized art cities including Bend, Oregon, Santa Fe, San Francisco, Chicago and Vancouver, British Columbia. The growing International Pavilion presents exhibitors from 20 countries including Italy, South Africa, Mexico, Georgia and Russia. The National Sculpture Society returns with a juried exhibition along with the First Nations Indigenous Peoples pavilion showing fine art, pottery and jewelry from 20-plus celebrated Native artists from North America. A unique surrealism feature presents original works by Salvador Dali and contemporary artist Daniel Winn, coming to Reno via institutions based in Paris and Shanghai.
Tabitha Bogard, Butterfly Reflect, acrylic and mixed media, 36 x 24"
“The RTIA Show is all about what’s best from a gallery, a studio, a sculptor or an independent,” says show co-founder Kevin O’Keefe. “We know the success of any fine art fair is all about exciting and satisfying the audience with great art—because they will buy it. At the end of the day, we want to create a unique, very elegant show where all participants are comfortable, welcome and buying. Fun, easy, rewarding and beautiful.”
Sir Daniel Winn, Ectropy: Organic Reflections, oil on canvas, 50 x 40"
The RTIA Show opens with a VIP Preview event on Thursday, September 12 from 6 to 10 p.m. Public show hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on September 13 and 14; and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Winners of the Reno Tahoe Artist (RTA) awards will be announced at the brunch Gala on Sunday, September 15 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Visit the show website for tickets and details. —
Reno Taho International Art Show
September 12-15, 2024
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
4590 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502
www.rtiashow.com
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