About Arts & Culture

The City of Reno is committed to making arts and culture accessible to everyone by offering a wide range of public art, preserving history, and supporting cultural organizations., Public Art is central to the city’s sustained commitment to our community’s vibrant arts appreciation and talent. The city proudly has over 185 pieces of permanent and temporary public artworks throughout Reno, with new works being added regularly. Multiple gallery spaces provide year-round views of Reno’s art scene with exhibits of local and regional artists and arts groups. Each year, the city also provides grants to local nonprofits to help expand arts and culture programs, enriching our community’s cultural landscape. Historic preservation is key to helping us better understand and appreciate Reno’s dynamic history through the careful identification, restoration, and adaptive reuse of our historic sites. 

Discover Your "I"

Inclusion  |  Inspires  |  Identity  |  Imagine  |  Interact

We believe in art. We believe our diverse and equitable nonprofit art grants create community inclusion. We believe our sponsored free programming throughout the community and the year inspires and shapes Reno's sense of community. We believe the City's public art program gives Reno a sense of identity and place. We believe art allows citizens to imagine and interact with their City in transformative and unique ways. 

Check out the video below to hear how locals and arts professionals talk about their "I" and how they believe art impacts our community. 

What's your "I"?