Our Story DESTINATION ART FAIR OF THE WEST The Reno Tahoe International Art Show was created by Kevin O’Keefe and partner/ daughter Briana Dolan as the platform to position Reno as a nationally recognized arts and cultural center. Geographically stunning, Reno Tahoe is home to hundreds of talented fine artists and many thousands of art collectors and buyers- with thousands of new affluent residents arriving every month. In the past three years the population has doubled, +$8 Billion in luxury real estate has been acquired, built or redesigned. Having launched 36 major events in 10 countries (all have substantially grown) Kevin wanted to design a better way to show and sell fine art. Engaged with the art world for years as a result of building the largest design event in the Americas, International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in Manhattan and NYCxDesign, the 400,000-person citywide, the goal was to create an elegant but welcoming and inclusive fine art fair. Briana, at the time a successful marketing executive for NYC-based Tihany Design, the leading luxury space designer in the world, aimed to launch a fun, comfortable art fair that would be unique to the region and a place that collectors, art buyers and art lovers of all ages could enjoy and look forward to every year. Memorable hospitality, audience engagement and diversity of art mediums, style and tastes have remained defining factors in the development of the event. Key in the planning was avoiding the redundancy in galleries and artists exhibited in the handful of fine art shows running in the US and Europe. Briana and Kevin wanted the exhibition they made to be major, unique and diverse. Thousands of artworks in all mediums could be purchased from $500 to $500,000. Buyers would find better selected galleries from around the nation and the world, the best in Native American art, extensive art city pavilions, sculptors, studios and independents from everywhere and significant curated pieces from Burning Man, the world’s largest event for cultural expression. To make the show even more elegant and audience friendly, film, music and drama were added to the show floor and on stage. The new model is working. The RTIA Show has doubled in size, audience and art sold every year. The third edition – which took place during an 8,000-acre fire and state of emergency - featured 160,000’ of exhibition space, 326 exhibitors from 22 countries 4,750 buyers from 28 states and nine countries who bought hundreds of thousands of dollars in art every day. In less than three years, the event expanded to be the fastest growing fine art fair in North America and the largest indoor sculptural event in the nation. In 2025, RTIA Show aims at an even more curated exhibition of what is best in contemporary fine art, design, sculpture and Native American art- plus onsite musical talent, Oscar award winning short films screenings, theatrical performances, artist workshops- and the amazing features developed and defined by RTIA since the inaugural show. We hope to see you there! Kevin & Bri Watch 2025 Recap Video RTIA Show Apr 2, 2023 2 min read Floor Plan 2.0 Explained RTIA Show Jan 23, 2023 1 min read RTIA Show Presents the Art City Invitationals RTIA Show Dec 7, 2022 3 min read Miami Art Week in Review, 2022 RTIA Show Nov 21, 2022 8 min read Meet the Father-Daughter Duo Behind RTIA Show RTIA Stories About Exhibit Attend Visit Show Schedule 2024 Exhibitor List 2024 Floor Plan More RTA Awards News Reno, Who Knew...? Executive Advisory Board Blog: Stories Exhibitor Interviews Contact Photo Gallery Apply to Exhibit September 11 - 14, 2025 Reno-Sparks Convention Center Apply to Exhibit Menu Close About Exhibit Attend Visit Show Schedule 2024 Exhibitor List 2024 Floor Plan More RTA Awards News Reno, Who Knew...? Executive Advisory Board Blog: Stories Exhibitor Interviews Contact Photo Gallery

RTIA SHOW: DESTINATION ART FAIR OF THE WEST Uniquely Reno Tahoe Set against the backdrop of the Sierra, the four-day Reno Tahoe International Art (RTIA) Show is the fastest growing art fair in the United States. Diverse, yet concentrated in presentation, the RTIA Show is uniquely structured with exhibiting national and international galleries, independent artists, short film programming from around the world, and one of the nation’s largest presentations of sculpture, including the Post Playa Art featuring artworks made for Burning Man. The fair anchors The Reno Creative Movement, a vision to position Reno Tahoe as a nationally recognized center for arts and culture. The RTIA Show is intrinsically tied to its location, featuring the ‘Heart of Reno’ showcase, locally created bespoke furniture, musical talent from the region, and ongoing local hospitality. The fourth edition, September 11-14, 2025, will present an impressive array of fine art, design, sculpture, film and music - see you there. About RTIA Show A WEEKEND OF FINE ART Presenting World-Renowned Galleries & Artists The RTIA Show presents galleries of varied scale, invited institutions and art organizations, independent artists and sculptors from around the world. The RTIA ‘Art Cities,’ debuted in 2023, features all of these exhibiting entities together as dedicated pavilions representing the artistic flavor of each showcased art-rich city. Some of the featured cities in previous shows include Vancouver, Santa Fe, San Francisco, Bend, Scottsdale, Carmel, Denver and Laguna Beach. View 2024 Exhibitor List RTIA 2025: LOOKING FORWARD Unique, Concentrated Presentation The RTIA Show has doubled its footprint every year since the inaugural fair in 2022. All features have diversified and expanded with the growth, creating an inclusive, yet dramatic international exhibition with something for all ages, tastes and budgets. In addition to award winning film screenings, panels and theatrical performances, the third edition introduced an onsite music festival held on the Saturday after show hours. Looking to 2025, the RTIA Show growth continues in the form of thoughtful curation and use of exhibition space. Occupying the 70,000 sq ft Hall 4 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, the fourth edition will present an even more international, elegant, impressive, and more concentrated exhibition as we implement key takeaways from the last three years of this unique event. View Event Photos Explore Additional Features of the RTIA Show SCULPTURE WALK POST-PLAYA ART FIRST NATIONS, INDIGENOUS PEOPLES PAVILION The RTIA Show First Nations Indigenous Peoples Pavilion presents fine art, sculpture, and jewelry from some of the most celebrated Native artists in the West. A celebration of extraordinary art and critical cultural heritage, FNIP exhibitors are invited to join the show at a significantly discounted rate and again will be centrally featured at the 2024 fair. Burning Man takes place just ahead of the RTIA Show, three hours into the desert. The Post Playa Art showcase grants art enthusiasts and buyers a rare opportunity to experience extraordinary artworks straight from the famous Black Rock City in a setting like never before, all available for purchase and commission. The RTIA Show proudly hosts one of the largest indoor/outdoor sculpture presentations in the US. The 2024 RTIA Show’s 600’+ Sculpture Walk included special features from the National Sculpture Society and 3D artworks from tabletop to 40’+ monoliths as part of the Post Playa Art feature. INVITING, INNOVATIVE, AND FUN Live music, Tastings, Demos, RTIA Talks, Short Film, & More The RTIA Show is a welcoming, lively weekend event with ongoing musical performances, award-winning short film programming presented by Reno-based Cordillera International Film Festival, and local hospitality including tastings from Reno Tahoe breweries and distilleries. The RTIA Show is committed to fostering meaningful connections between exhibitors and their audience, offering insightful artist talks, thought-provoking panel discussions, and live demonstrations, that provide attendees with a unique opportunity to connect with the individuals behind the art. As an exhibitor for both years, I didn’t think it could get any better, but this year it did! Amazing exhibits, amazing coordination with everyone and amazing for the exhibitors as well as the attendees. Many told me that they didn’t know about it last year but so excited and thrilled to be here this year. To have all the amazing artists and their creations under one roof can’t be anything but a success! Dee Kirkham Exhibitor, Independent Studio The 2024 RTIA Show has been one of the most inspiring shows I have participated in. It was so well run that it was a pleasure to participate. Looking forward to next year! Jay Stargaard Exhibitor I like how the show was set up- some art and classic cars at the front and then once you're inside, it's like a maze of beauty. I did try hard to make sure I got to see everything. I thought having the beverage tables throughout- some coffee, some cocktails- was a wonderful addition, kept patrons there longer, and gave the gallery more life along with good smells from the coffee. Great job! Attendee This was such an incredible event! Unbelievably inspiring to see so many artists showing what they can do in one location. It felt like an event at a bigger city, in the best way. It was shockingly kid-friendly, and it was a beautiful thing to take my little ones to see the amazing talent and skill, then actually meet the artists behind the works they loved. A stupendous event. Topher S. Attendee We were so impressive by the show. Meeting the artists was the best part. Seeing their passion and hearing their stories made the experience even more memorable. It was such a diverse and a beautiful crowd and I loved seeing the tiniest pieces all the way to the gigantic dragons. I also loved the immersive aspect of the show. Kelly Stangel Attendee The RTIA exhibit was or surprisingly high quality, and I enjoyed the variety of work, talking to artists, and methods I had not seen before. I will attend next time and invite friends. Teresa P. Attendee The show really showcases all aspects of art. Well thought out flow of artists and attendees. Helping all ages to be excited about the art experience. Reno has added the advantage for bringing local and international artists. Julia Anna Buxton Attendee I took my kids and they loved it. They especially appreciated the moving Post Playa sculptures and interactive booths. Their favorite was Simon the Turtle, but even getting a free polished rock from one artist was welcomed and made the event come to life with real artist interactions. Wonderful event that really adds to Reno's profile and cultural scene. Lydia Poon Attendee Excited to see so many talented local artists, enjoyed the variety, was surprised to get to talk with so many of the artists, music and beer tastings made for such an enjoyable atmosphere. Amy C. Attendee As a Native Indigenous Artist, I'm honored to be part of the RTIA Show. The Producers have shown they believe that indigenous Art is important and must be recognized as Fine Art. Thankful RTIA provides another opportunity to exhibit and sell Native Art. Ron Chee Exhibitor, FNIP RTIA Show is a highly organized event. Great location and great art! We liked how the independent artists were in the same space as the galleries. The setup reminded us of the high end gallery. Great job. Susan Handau Exhibitor, Independent Artist It was a huge improvement from the first year. I am fully invested in it's big picture plan in reaching it's highest and best year after year. From their consistent and thorough communication and exquisite production value to their wealth and relationship building the Reno Tahoe International Art Show continues to create a World Class Event that will exponentially ignite the lives of thousands for years to come! Scott Forest Scott Forest Gallery, Tahoe, CA The quality of support and organization for this show was exceptional. High quality advertising and social media engagement. Excellent communication at every point. Large and diverse group of participating artists and strong attendance. Steven Whyte Steven Whyte Studios, Carmel by the Sea, CA I found it both exciting and interesting on many levels. It truly was an experience to meet so many people who have a passion for art. I am back in my studio now and find myself excited about the many new ideas and plans that I am formulating for future artwork. Thank you so much for this opportunity. Nancy Good Core Contemporary Gallery, Las Vegas NV I thought the event was very well-done, and the organizers were incredibly hands-on throughout the show. I would definitely recommend RTIA to local artists as an effective way to connect to collectors and the artists' community. Bravo on a successful 2023 event! I'm looking forward to participating again next year. Beck Baumann Exhibitor, Independent Studio How often do you have the opportunity to view world class art in Reno? The Reno Tahoe International Art Show showcases world class art and sculpture from around the nation. In addition to the world-class art, they Spotlight our local and regional artists. Everything is elevated with an event like the Reno Tahoe International Art Show. Reno has taken a giant step forward into the world of fine art exhibits. It truly can be a destinations location for people seeking an elevated art experience. Rosemary Wood Pacific Crest Gallery, Tahoe CA Attending this show was such a delight! I particularly enjoyed that the show took place shortly after Burning Man and provided me with the opportunity to engage with playa pieces that I missed and re-engage with pieces I did see. Thank you for bringing more art to Reno. Jeanna Adams Attendee Thank you Reno/Tahoe for welcoming us and our ceramic sculpture with open arms. We had an amazing weekend. Can't wait to come back next year! Alan Potter Exhibitor, Sculptor First I want to say that the overall layout and flow of the show was great. The music was wonderful and so were the additional vendors like Coffeebar. Rossitza Todorova Exhibitor, Independent Studio The RTIA Show is a hidden gem within the Western U.S. I am grateful to have the opportunity to showcase my artworks among the expansive talents of the region and to meet new artists and Galleries at the event. Jennifer Hartnett Exhibitor An impressive gathering of talented local, regional, national and international artists and arts representatives, which presents a unique opportunity to connect and discovery art in an accessible, friendly and creative setting in our exclusively beautiful Reno-Tahoe area. Highly recommend being a part of this! Zoe Bray Exhibitor Kevin and Briana did an excellent job with the curation of the art... which was phenomenal! I was inspired by the rich spirit of community and support among artists as well as patrons. It was a great show! Terrie Bennett Carmel-by-the-Sea The Art City Invitationals is a good concept to help increase visibility for regional galleries and for local artists to connect with galleries outside of the general Reno-Tahoe area. Diane Chung Chung 24 Gallery I can’t thank you enough for everything. The show was amazing, and I loved where You placed my showcase. It couldn't have been any better. I look forward to next year. Ted Demolski Glass Sculptor Thank you all so much for ALL the hard work, planning, and time that you continue to put into making the RTIA my favorite event of the year! Nicole King Adornment by Nicole I love this show!!! As a community, we need to support this type of event that provides a showcase for local and all artists!!!!!!! Margaret K. Attendee We've done many fairs over the years and have rarely seen more than a single member of the show team make such effort, much less the entire team. Randy Slavin Winn Slavin Gallery What a beautiful fair! The art is incredible, and representative of the globe. The included sculptures from Burning Man were a hit, huge and magnificent. RTIA is a world class event, and I look forward to seeing it continue to bloom and grow. Watch out Miami Art Week! Alison Price Exhibitor I've attended both years and it's been different in scale and scope. It's a spectacular event. I plan to attend every year. Cheryl J. Attendee The RTIA Show is hands down, my favorite local arts event. I love seeing how it grows and evolves every year, and I'm looking forward to next year! Beck Baumann Exhibitor Briana and Kevin have provided an incredible value to the arts community through the RTIA Show and RTA Awards. Thank you for a well-organized event! Jenny Snaza Exhibitor The RTIA Show is a beautiful expression of community through art and art appreciation. The experience of being an exhibitor at this show is truly soul filling. To be surrounded by other artists for 4 days is deeply rooting and affirming as an artist in this community. I always leave with new inspiration and joy that last for weeks and even into the following year. Nicole King Exhibitor As an exhibitor of the Basque panel at the RTIA Show, I can confidently say it was a truly remarkable venture. It was a privilege to be part of an initiative that not only celebrated Basque art but also highlighted the cultural and historical connections between the Basque diaspora and the Western United States. A truly enriching experience! Xabier Irujo Exhibitor Beautiful and spacious show. Exhibitors were welcoming, and engaging, and we never felt they were pushing a sale. This allowed us to just enjoy the beautiful art. We will attend again next year. Maureen R. Attendee Wow, it gets better every year. The number of artists was very impressive and the variety is fantastic, from very high and expensive art to local pieces from talented artists. I liked having it all together rather than separated like it has been in the past. Great Show!! Thanks Kevin and Briana! Kathryn Dudley Attendee 2024 Partners & Sponsors Show Sponsor Reno Tahoe Artist Awards Sponsor RTIA Presents Sponsor Reno Creative Movement Award Sponsor Post Playa Art Sponsor 2024 Supporting Media RTIA Show Apr 2, 2023 2 min read Floor Plan 2.0 Explained RTIA Show Jan 23, 2023 1 min read RTIA Show Presents the Art City Invitationals RTIA Show Dec 7, 2022 3 min read Miami Art Week in Review, 2022 RTIA Show Nov 21, 2022 8 min read Meet the Father-Daughter Duo Behind RTIA Show RTIA Stories About Exhibit Attend Visit Show Schedule 2024 Exhibitor List 2024 Floor Plan More RTA Awards News Reno, Who Knew...? 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RTIA Show founders, father-daughter team Kevin O’Keefe and Briana Dolan, sit down (with unofficial intern Shane Dolan, 14 months) to talk about the show, their partnership (only some grievances were aired) and the vision for the wider Reno Creative Movement. B: It’s still sort of surreal to me that we are business partners. K: Surreal? B: Don’t you think it’s a bit …surprising? K: I think from the beginning it has always felt oddly fated, like it was meant to be. The way that it formed and shaped, there was an inevitability to it that was quite amazing. Well there was a time, actually, now that I’m thinking about it, that I was openly talking about wanting to somehow land in what I vaguely called the ‘event business’ and that it would be great to be ultimately partnered with you on that path. It was such a fuzzy thought process, though, with no real starting point. This was back in Connecticut, pre-kids, so at least 6 years ago. And now here we are- wild. It was a very interesting process. It went from complete stillness mid-pandemic, where there wasn’t anything going on, and then naturally spending more time on art. Initially I was just looking to make a website -just as something to do. …You wanted me to make you a website- for your art. Right. But then when we were looking and seeing what was happening in the environment with art, it was actually quite a surprise to see what was happening here in Reno. The Reno Fine Arts Collective came together so quickly - and it was accepted so completely. Then to move onto the gallery and to develop a community that was very cohesive and happy to come together like that. I’ve built many businesses, but this was one that kind of built itself. Normally to create a business, you have to drag it, kicking and screaming, up. This just came forward very naturally. And it morphed directly from the gallery to the show. In and a way it was almost seamless. When you and Mom moved to Reno, were you in retirement mode, or what were you thinking when it came to what to do next? I think at the time I didn’t really consider what I would be doing next. We had gone through a period of a couple of years of such oddness in the world. I wasn’t really thinking about anything except getting away from Connecticut and New York and into a place that geographically was clearly much more attractive. I thought it was a nice change. But in terms of working, I never considered another career or what I would be doing here. What is more surprising to you, living in Reno or doing what we’re doing? I think what’s most surprising is that we are doing what we’re doing. Though for many years I thought of Reno in the same way that the rest of the world did – and does- as a place to be avoided. It’s an uphill battle with the various stigmas – being ‘next to Vegas’, a sad secondary gambling town and the Reno 911 fiasco, but I do think it’s changing at a rapid rate now. Even growing up in California, I had no idea where Reno was until Mike and I drove here from San Diego. That was the longest road trip I had taken to date – you and Mom weren’t big on road trips - and until we were over the hill, there were many hours there that I was convinced I would really not like what I was about to see. But it surprised me then, and continues to surprise me now. [Shane interrupts conversation for the fifth time] We are partners, but the partnership has sort of taken root into the wider family unit. Everyone has had a direct hand in some piece of this effort- which is great, because for one, it’s nice to be supported, but also it means a lot to have such a strong foundation. Yes it is very nice. Also, when we were starting the Reno Fine Arts Collective, I had just found out I was pregnant with Shane- remember? His life is especially integrated with the building of this business. I had such an outpouring of love and support from all the artists of the Collective, too. They really helped me get through the tougher months of pregnancy. It’s a network I never expected to have, but more importantly, that I never expected to need. Reno people are, on a whole, very welcoming and kind, but the artist community is especially one to be cherished. For two introverts- we’ve made some great friends in this process. Very much so- and then over time, the larger community, the business community- EDAWN, the mayor of the city, the city council, the Nevada Council for the Arts- as people became aware of what we were doing, there was universal support for it. Right, and I think the biggest leap now, along with growing the show, is being able to create this bridge between Reno’s art community and the wider international art world- and to do it in a digestible way. Where it’s not just about a talented, but isolated, community – it’s about finding and building on the connections that will ultimately lift Reno Tahoe to a nationally recognized center for art and culture, which has been our goal and our vision with the Reno Creative Movement from the beginning. The ability to expose the current residents of the region, and those that are incoming, to the whole reservoir of international gallerists and sculpture- I think it is really enriching for them. Especially with all the changes we’re seeing in the country, and particularly the west coast, the timing couldn’t be better. Well also there is a general shift in the art world. Being more attuned to the international art news has been one of the most interesting pieces of this for me. It’s not a crossroads, per se, but it’s a period of time now that will most certainly be studied in art history classes to come. Between the aftermath of Covid to the digital world, NFTs… it’s a great time to take action and impart lasting change. Completely. I think people are viewing the world very much as an ‘in-motion, non-static’ environment. For the longest time, the art world was fixed. There were certain places that had events that were always accepted and that’s where you went and certain galleries were accepted and so that’s where you bought certain types of art… all of that is dramatically changing. It’s very fluid. So it is an exciting time. It’s an exciting time for independent artists, for new galleries. I think that this new generation of high net worth individuals in their 30s and 40s are looking at art very differently. And different types of art too. Things like photography and sculpture for example. The renewed or different attention to these mediums at this time is really interesting. It says a lot about how people are interacting with art. As a recording and an interpretation of history and truth, photography demands to be interacted with. Sculpture by its nature of taking up space demands the interaction as well. Portraiture, which we highlighted in the Talks at this first show, came into new focus as a result of covid related introspection. It has a similar effect staring back at the viewer. There is a movement for younger people who really want to own things that are real. Something that is unique and produced by an individual. Collecting on its own is also a great way to discover yourself. Recognizing pieces of art that truly move you is fascinating self-discovery and it really contributes to pride in collection- whether it’s a collection of one piece or a hundred. Even originals under the $300 mark… we are sitting under a piece I bought from a member of the Collective and every day I look at is new. It’s a living entity that enriches our space and our lives. I hope that what we are seeing with collectors- new and seasoned- will continue to develop in this trend. The whole concept of owning an original that appeals to you is definitely growing in vogue. We saw that at the show. So many people – and young people- left with art, recognizing the value of owning an original. I think many people wrongly assume that originals of any value are unaffordable, but that just isn’t true. And regardless of price, original art or bespoke furniture, can endure through generations. With the handcrafted furniture, you see it and know it will be appreciated for generations. Another thing that is important, particularly for Americans, is the opportunity to own original art created by Native Americans. Those cultures, especially from the 9 major western tribes- it’s beautiful art from a diminishing population of pure-blooded Native Americans that really cherish their histories. Any American who wants to be part of that heritage of where this place came from should really be looking at that art. Some of the most beautiful traditional Native American jewelry- if you’re not buying it, you should at least be looking at it. And in the next couple of years we’ll see to it that this show has one of the largest presentations of contemporary Native American art anywhere in the country that can be found outside of a museum. That is something we’re going to spend some time on, to make it possible for these artists to participate in the show and to connect with people that would like to take part in the generational history of their families. The tradition that is incorporated into some of the First Nation art is something to be celebrated on its own. It’s a fascinating and complex history that cannot be forgotten. It’s an important feature. Another defining element of the show is the Sculpture piece, which many of the First nations exhibitors were involved with this past year too. The ability to bring in major sculptures from Burning Man 2023, 30 or 40 pieces that will weigh many thousands of pounds but are very unique pieces that architects, high net worth individuals or cities can come and purchase– it’s a key piece of the show. And really this is only place they are going to be able to see them and purchase them in this way. There are a lot of people that cannot go to Burning Man for whatever reason, or would prefer not to shop for art there. Well and we can curate what’s best from Burning Man and present in this environment, which is unique to Reno in the sense that we don’t have the same complications that typically come with similar buildings in bigger cities. And aside from that, what is unique about this entire show is that – and no other show in the world does it this way- now we have a huge composition of curated local artists, combined with other independent artists coming in from around the world, mixed with galleries from all over the United States and the world, and then major sculpture and an enormous presentation of Burning Man pieces. We also have this added layer that the show is very unique to Reno Tahoe- the local musicians, the Cordillera Film Festival, hospitality and retail partners- I think people are sort of blown away (as we are) about this region. Reno… who knew? Such an appropriate slogan. Ok, so in conclusion… what would you say is the most annoying thing about working with me? (long, calculated pause…) Um…I think that one of your best qualities is your attention to detail and timeliness of things. You are constantly reminding to review and approve things… which can sometimes be an irritant. Ha! Yes, doing work on time can be annoying… Well you already know my pet peeve working with you, then… you constantly ignore my reminders! But aside from that I have enjoyed working together...I feel like we have a good balance of things- and it’s been fun! It has been fun. Lots to come, still. It’s a very good thing for Reno. And I think it’s also quite gratifying to be able to see us putting together an event that is so completely accepted by the political and economic development executives in the region. The universal support for the concept is great to see. We also know that as we change the way that we are looking at ourselves, from the old Reno to the new Reno as an arts and culture center – and as the rest of the country changes the way they look at us, it will make this place so much more to be proud of. We are happy to be part of that. I’ve never felt so at home in any city we’ve lived in. Which is odd after being born on the east coast, growing up in Southern California, and coming most recently from CT and New York. But it’s true for whatever reason and I’m proud to part of the effort to lift this region up. It seems natural. And it is. End