From September 17 through 20, the Reno Tahoe International Art Show (RTIA Show) returns to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. This year marks the fifth edition of the contemporary art fair, that continues to expand year after year, while remaining “rooted in the belief that meaningful cultural events begin with the communities that inspire them.” The RTIA Showis curated to celebrate the artists, cultures and creative organizations of Northern Nevada, while welcoming exhibiting artists and galleries from around the country and globe.
The Reno Tahoe International Art Show fills the Reno-Sparks Convention Center with an abundance of contemporary art and creative expression.
“The RTIA Show was founded on a simple idea: that a fine art and design fair can be genuinely inviting and fun for all,” said Peaks Art Fairs chief operating officer Briana Dolan. “From the beginning, we wanted to create an environment where independent artists could exhibit alongside galleries, where local organizations would be presented with the same attention as international participants, and where visitors could experience the creativity and culture that make Northern Nevada special. Five years later, that model has proven successful not only in Reno, but as the foundation for our expansion into [Utah with the Salt Lake Show] and beyond.”
Brooke Siem, The Sitting Man, oil on canvas, 30 x 20 in.
This year’s event will feature more than 200 exhibitors in a wide range of styles and mediums, and a bounty of special programming, including workshops, demos, panel discussions, installations, live music, dance, theatre performances and fashion shows. Returning highlights for 2026 include the First Nations Indigenous Peoples showcase, which celebrates the artistic traditions and contemporary voices of Indigenous communities throughout the Great Basin and beyond.
Charles Muench, Trail’s Reward, oil, 20 x 24 in.
As home to one of the nation’s largest indoor exhibitions of sculpture, the RTIA Show welcomes back the popular Post Playa Art exhibition, showcasing monumental works and large-scale installations created for Burning Man. Another area of the fair highlights the enduring cultural connections between Northern Nevada and the Basque community. As always, contemporary art abounds throughout the show from mixed media works like Seattle artist Abraham Awalom’s Where the Mind Takes Flight and Brooke Siem’s modern oil The Sitting Man; to more traditional landscapes like Charles Muench’s Trail’s Reward.
Abraham Awalom, Where the Mind Takes Flight, acrylic and mixed media on canvas, 20 x 20 in.
“This is why we don’t limit Peaks Art Fairs to just galleries,” says Dolan. “We strive to create approachable environments where individuals can exhibit a wide array of mediums—sculptural, wearable and functional arts included—to ultimately produce an event that connects art collectors and enthusiasts to the art and creative talent that inspires, challenges and uplifts them.”
The RTIA Show opens with a VIP Preview event on Thursday, September 17, and continues through Sunday, September 20 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Visit the show website for hours, ticket information and updates on additional programming. —
Reno Tahoe International Art Show
September 17-20, 2026
Reno-Sparks Convention Center
4590 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89502
www.rtiashow.com
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