The Reno Tahoe International Art (RTIA) Show is the anchoring event for Peaks Art Fairs.
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Thursday, September 11 | VIP Preview Night | 6 - 10pm
[VIP Ticket Holders Only]
6:00pm - 7:00pm Juliette Leong, violin
6:30pm - 8:30pm Ben Porter and Claire Tatman, violins
6:30pm Introducing For the Song [Main Stage] Ford Goodman, For the Song Charitable Fund, Founder, Fund Advisor, introduced by Kurt Mische, PBS Reno, Nationally-touring musicians have never faced a more unfriendly business climate because streaming has eviscerated the value of their Intellectual Property. For the Song has developed a charitable model that financially rewards superb musicians for touring in Northern Nevada. For-profit venues throughout the West are too often unable to do this alone. In just two years, 18 artists have performed 43 For the Song shows in our communities, anchoring tours west with over $175k in contributions delivered to and for those artists.
7:00pm UNR Drumline
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7:30pm Spotlight Arias: Opera classics with singers from the University of Nevada, Reno School of Music. Performing: Marlee Holsclaw, Soprano, Jan Calvin Palmaira, Soprano, Lillian Gilpin, Mezzo Soprano, Jade Kulwin, Mezzo Soprano, Donovan Ott-Bales, Tenor. Collaborative Pianist, Dr. Amy Au. Vocal Coordinator, Dr. Katherine Parker.
8:00pm Indigenous Fashion Show
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8:30pm - 9:30pm Art of Embodiment [Integrated] Coordinated by University of Nevada, Reno Associate Professor of Dance Cari Cunningham, “Art of Embodiment” will bring the work of select RTIA artists to life through live, improvisational dance performances by University of Nevada alums and local artists.
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9:00pm Featherpistol & Pole for the Globe. A radically imagined, eco-femme performance art piece with pole acrobatics. Our focus is on the plastic crisis and how we can come together to do something about it.
Friday, September 12 | Day 1 | 11am - 8pm
10:00am-11:00am [PRE-SHOW] Chasing the Truckee: Adventures in Encaustic Monotype [Main Stage] Please join encaustic artist, Lonnie Zarem, for a talk about Encaustic Arts, the Encaustic monotype process, and the inspiration for her “Chasing the Truckee” Installation. Her large works in wax capture the flow, the power, the soul of the river as it flows from Tahoe City through Truckee and Reno, ending in Pyramid Lake. Coffee and light refreshments included. Registration Required.
11:00am-4:00pm Abbey Casey, Mimi Herrera, Kathryne Reed, Harp [Entrance]
11:30am-12:30am The Story and Influence of Basque Artist Jorge Oteiza (1908-2003)[Main Stage] Presentation by Elena Martín, Conservationist, Jorge Oteiza Museum Foundation (Navarre). Oteiza was a key figure in bridging the gap between avant-garde and post-war artists in the Basque Country, and his work explored themes of space, spirituality, and identity. Registration Required.
12:30am Resilience: Voices of Basket Weaving in the Great Basin This documentary explores the vital art of Native American basketry – its history, current practice, and future – through the perspectives of contemporary weavers, museum curators, and Indigenous artists. Narrated by Melissa Melero-Moose. Produced by @One Multimedia Technology, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Reno
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1:00am-4:00pm Priscilla Nguyen Music + Our Lady of the Snows Students, piano
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4:00pm-5:00pm Luxury Design: Lake Tahoe Interiors and Beyond [Main Stage] Renowned Tahoe-based interior designers Anna Shay (Solanna Design) and Talie Jane (Talie Jane Interiors), along with bespoke furniture designer and fabricator Andy Cline, join David Gemme (Gemme Group), one of the most trusted names in the Lake Tahoe luxury market, for a state-of-the-market insight into some of Tahoe’s most inspiring properties and what it takes to create them. Moderated by internationally selling artist and gallery owner Scott Forrest. Registration Required.
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4:00pm-8:00pm Ben Porter and Claire Tatman, violins
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6:00pm Harp Ensemble [Main Stage]
Saturday, September 13 | Day 2 | 11am - 8pm
10:00am-11:00am [PRE-SHOW] Reimagining Art Through Collaboration and Technology [Main Stage] International Artists Jay Stargaard and
Dan Evolve explore how Augmented Reality and cross disciplinary collaboration transform traditional art into immersive, multi-sensory experiences. Blending painting, video, sound, and technology, they invite audiences into a living, evolving creative process that expands perception and deepens emotional connection. Coffee and light refreshments included. Registration Required.
11:00am-2:00pm Ben Porter and Claire Tatman, Violins [Entrance]
11:30am-12:30pm Design your own Nature Boxes with Miss Dolisa of The Alley Art Studio! [Session 1 - Location: Kid Zone] Bring your nature box to life! All supplies provided. Finished projects are yours to keep – or you can have them hanging up with your name for the rest of the RTIA Show! Parents welcome, but not required, to stay. Ages 3-10. Class Limit: 12. Registration Required.
11:30am-12:30pm Little Star Dancers Workshop with Miss Heidi! [Session 1, Ages 2-5, Location: Main Stage] Little Star Dancers will learn about the art of dance through modern with a 40-minute lesson followed by a short performance on stage to see what we learned! Parents welcome, but not required, to stay and watch. Class Limit: 12. Registration Required.
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2:00pm - 5:00pm Olivia Lowden, harp
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2:00 - 3:00pm How to Build Your Art Collection [Main Stage] Join Lauralynn Vineyard ISA AM, Art Mode Appraisals, for a presentation focused on the do's and don'ts of building an art collection. This presentation focuses on how to build your own Art Collection, and is perfect for the new or veteran collector! We will cover collection themes, different types of "value", buyers' due diligence responsibilities and things to be aware of when purchasing art. Lauralynn is a professional art appraiser and art researcher with over 25 years of experience in the art world. Registration Required.
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4:00pm Resilience: Voices of Basket Weaving in the Great Basin This documentary explores the vital art of Native American basketry – its history, current practice, and future – through the perspectives of contemporary weavers, museum curators, and Indigenous artists. Narrated by Melissa Melero-Moose. Produced by @One Multimedia Technology, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Reno
6:30pm-7:30pm Art of Embodiment [Integrated] Coordinated by University of Nevada, Reno Associate Professor of Dance Cari Cunningham, “Art of Embodiment” will bring the work of select RTIA artists to life through live, improvisational dance performances by University of Nevada alums and local artists.
Sunday, September 14 | Day 3 | 11am - 5pm
10:00am-11:00am [PRE-SHOW] Art Fraud by FBI Special Agent Dave Powers [Main Stage] Dave Powers has been an FBI Special Agent for over 20 years and a member of the FBI’s Art Crime Team since 2020. Art Crime is one of the most complex crimes in the world, involving theft, forgery and the smuggling of antiquities. Dave Powers will provide an overview of the FBI Art Crime Team and examples of investigations worked. Attendees will gain insight into the methods of art criminals and the collaboration between law enforcement and the art world needed to solve these cases. Coffee, mimosas and light refreshments included. Registration Required.
11:00am-1:00pm Regan Dodge, Harp [Entrance]
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11:30am-12:30pm Design your own Nature Boxes with Miss Dolisa of The Alley Art Studio! [Session 1 - Location: Kid Zone] Bring your nature box to life! All supplies provided. Finished projects are yours to keep – or you can have them hanging up with your name for the rest of the RTIA Show! Parents welcome, but not required, to stay. Ages 3-10. Class Limit: 12. Registration Required.
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11:30am-12:30pm Little Star Dancers Workshop with Miss Heidi! [Session 1, Ages 2-5, Location: Main Stage] Little Star Dancers will learn about the art of dance through modern with a 40-minute lesson followed by a short performance on stage to see what we learned! Parents welcome, but not required, to stay and watch. Class Limit: 12. Registration Required.
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12:30pm Resilience: Voices of Basket Weaving in the Great Basin, This documentary explores the vital art of Native American basketry – its history, current practice, and future – through the perspectives of contemporary weavers, museum curators, and Indigenous artists. Narrated by Melissa Melero-Moose. Produced by @One Multimedia Technology, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Reno
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1:00pm-2:00pm Sydney Lu, piano
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1:00pm-5:00pm Ben Porter and Claire Tatman, violins
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2:00pm-2:30pm Sweet Valley Harps [Main Stage]
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3:00pm BEST OF SHOW Awards Announcement [Main Stage] Champagne toast
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3:30-5:00pm Sydney Lu, piano