Fine art. Design. Sculpture. Film. Music. Reno Tahoe. About Exhibit Attend Visit Show Schedule 2025 Floor Plan 2025 Exhibitor List Photo Gallery 2024 Photo Gallery 2023 Photo Gallery 2022 Photo Gallery More RTA Awards News Reno, Who Knew...? Executive Advisory Board Blog: Stories Exhibitor Interviews Contact Purchase Tickets Now entering its fourth edition, the Reno Tahoe International Art Show is the anchoring event for Peaks Art Fairs. September 11 - 14, 2025 Reno-Sparks Convention Center Apply to Exhibit Menu Close About Exhibit Attend Visit Show Schedule 2025 Floor Plan 2025 Exhibitor List Photo Gallery 2024 Photo Gallery 2023 Photo Gallery 2022 Photo Gallery More RTA Awards News Reno, Who Knew...? Executive Advisory Board Blog: Stories Exhibitor Interviews Contact Welcome to Reno Tahoe Discover Reno Tahoe, the emerging arts and cultural hub of the Western US. Nestled in the High Sierra with Lake Tahoe as its prize, this vibrant region is a magnet to the creative. Join us in celebrating the uniqueness of this beautiful place and its people - there is something for everyone. Explore Reno Tahoe Reno, NV...Who Knew? Lake Tahoe Reno Truckee River Walk RTIA Show 2023 Reno Tahoe photos courtesy of visitrenotahoe.com Atlantis Casino Resort Spa Celebrated for its world class restaurants and spa, the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa is the RTIA Show's premier Show Hotel connected to the Reno-Sparks Convention Center via skybridge. .2 mi from Reno - Sparks Convention Center Booking Link Renaissance Find everything you need for work or play when you stay at Renaissance Reno Downtown Hotel & Spa. Boasting a prime location just over three miles from Reno-Tahoe International Airport, our downtown Reno hotel provides easy access to top attractions such as the Reno-Sparks Convention Center and the Reno Events Center. After exploring downtown Reno, NV, savor a delicious meal at our hotel restaurant. Wind down with a night of fun at our full-service bar or the bocce courts, complemented by darts, shuffleboard, air hockey, pool tables and arcade games. 3 mi from Reno - Sparks Convention Center Booking LInk Silver Legacy Three connected but distinctive casino resorts - Eldorado Resort Casino, Circus Circus Reno, and Silver Legacy Resort Casino - The ROW boasts award-winning dining, world-class entertainment, luxurious spas, and over 4,000 incredible rooms and suites spanning six city blocks in the heart of Reno. The RTIA Show partners with The Row to offer exhibitors and attendees discounted Silver Legacy and Eldorado premium room type. 6.2 mi from Reno - Sparks Convention Center Booking Link Peppermill Resort Spa Casino Boasting its 1,621 luxurious guest rooms and a remarkable 3-story, 33,000 square foot Spa & Salon Toscana, along with an 82,000-square-foot casino, the Peppermill Reno Resort is a second RTIA Show hotel only a few miles from the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. .9 mi from Reno - Sparks Convention Center GROUP DISCOUNT CODE: LGRP95 enter in "Offer Code" field when booking any room type for 10% off Renaissance Hotel & Spa Offering a non-casino hotel experience right on the shores of the Truckee river in downtown Reno, The Renaissance is known for it's riverside Mediterranean restaurant, sports bar, outdoor pool, hot tub, gym, and bocce ball court arena. Distance: 3.0 Miles Learn More Whitney Peak Whitney Peak is another non-casino hotel within walking distance of everything downtown Reno. Notable for its panoramic views of the mountains, enormous outdoor climbing wall and its gym with a climbing center. Distance: 6.4 miles Learn More More Lodging Options Destinations Downtown Truckee & Donner Lake Distance: 34 miles Explore Downtown Truckee's old-west mountain charm with unique shops, luxurious hotels and bed & breakfast inns, wonderful restaurants, wine tasting, art galleries, and year-round recreation & adventure. Incline Village & Crystal Bay Distance: 34 miles Incline is home to some of Lake Tahoe's most stunning mountain retreats. This eastern North Shore enclave features some of the areas most relaxing beaches and a genteel approach to Lake Life. South Lake Tahoe Distance: 59 miles South Lake Tahoe is known for its world class resorts, beaches and premium entertainment. Home to some of the most luxurious hotels on the lake, South Lake is well-known for its vibrant nightlife. Kings Beach/North Shore Lake Tahoe Distance: 44 miles Kings Beach is a funky, laid back beach town. Visitors and locals alike stroll the town, ice cream in hand, and spread out towels along the shore to dive into the cool, crystal blue waters of Lake Tahoe. Gardnerville/Genoa Distance: 34 miles Gardnerville sits in the heart of the Carson Valley with stunning mountain backdrops. Home to Genoa, Nevada's oldest permanent settlement with unmatched historical charm. The state's oldest saloon and iconic JT Basque dinner house are must-sees. Virginia City Distance: 24 miles Virginia City is a practically untouched mining town just south of Reno - home to 19th century Victorian buildings, unique shops, jewelry, mine tours, haunted houses, historical displays, and the Mark Twain Museum. Reno has a big backyard - and front yard, too. 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Apply to exhibit at the 2024 Reno Tahoe International Art Show. Apply to Exhibit at RTIA Show 2025 FILL OUT APPROPRIATE APPLICATION BELOW Galleries & Studios Traditional 10'H booth spaces available to galleries and qualified independents. Sizes from single 8'Wx8'H wall to 20'x30' booth + custom space. APPLY HERE Available to qualifying Native Independent artists - following Indian Arts & Crafts Act Guidelines. First Nations, Indigenous Peoples Pavilion APPLY HERE Bespoke Furniture (Space Only) Floor only furniture exhibition space as part of a unique design feature. APPLY HERE Apply for Spotlight Nevada sponsored by Nevada Arts Council [Waitlisted - Space Only Booths Still Open] APPLICATIONS OPEN THROUGH JULY 24 OR UNTIL SPACE IS FULL - Spotlight Nevada will allow for 20 total exhibitors, with (8) end cap booths at 4'Wx8'H, (8) 8'Wx8'H booths and (4) space only sculpture / furniture / 3D installation work at 40 sq ft each. The cost of exhibiting (booth with lighting) will be covered in full by the NAC Sponsorship. Of the 20 exhibitors selected, 50% (10) will be accepted from the Reno Tahoe region and 50% (10) will be selected from outside the region. APPLY HERE Available to independent artists currently living and working in the Reno Tahoe region as well as Foundations. Booths are constructed of 8'H art walls. Heart of Reno - WAITLISTED APPLY HERE Sculpture (Space Only) Floor only sculpture exhibition space along the 2025 RTIA Sculpture Walk. APPLY HERE Available to artists preparing sculptural artworks for Burning Man 2025. Post Playa Art (Space Only) APPLY HERE RennerVation Foundation Silent Auction Application OPEN THROUGH JULY 31 - The 2025 silent auction benefiting RennerVation Foundation will present a maximum (15) selected donated artworks at the RTIA Show. The auction will begin before the fair and all artwork will be profiled through the RennerVation Foundation channels. Chosen works will be finalized by August 1. APPLY HERE Frequently Asked Questions When will I find out if my application has been accepted? Once you have submitted your application, RTIA management will be in touch within 5 days. If you haven’t heard from us within that timeframe, please connect with Briana directly via email or phone – bdolan@rtiashow.com | 714.319.3385. What is required if my application is accepted? Once accepted, 2025 RTIA Show exhibitors will be sent next steps which will include the first deposit invoice, the space agreement and request for marketing materials (work example images, bio, artist statement, etc.). What are my options if my application is not accepted? If your application is not accepted due to space limitations, you will be presented with alternative space options. If your application is not accepted for other reasons, there may be opportunity to exhibit within another featured showcase of the RTIA Show and depending on your location, these options will be presented to you as they are available. I’m not sure which application to apply for. Artists living in the greater Reno Tahoe region that do not require a large exhibition space are encouraged to apply within the Heart of Reno showcase. All other independent artists looking for wall space, with the exception of the First Nations applicants, should apply as ‘Galleries & Studios.’ Space only options do not include walls. Exhibitors are welcome to reserve both booth and space only options and can customize as needed once at least one application is submitted. When do applications close? Applications are ‘first come, first serve’ and based on availability. Each application will move to ‘waitlist only’ once its available space has been allocated. Fair Logistics: Do I need to man my booth for the entire show? All booths need to be represented during the open hours of the show. RTIA staff allow for 20-minute breaks upon request, but exhibitors are responsible for being physically present to interface with buyers and enthusiasts throughout the event. Fair Logistics: Do I need to conduct my own sales? RTIA offers an on-site point of sales if needed. This service is complimentary aside from the 4% processing fee per transaction. When notified via call or text, RTIA Staff will meet exhibitors at their booth to conduct the sale. Payouts (via choice of Venmo, Zelle or check) take place within 3-5 days post show. Fair Logistics: Are there any hotel deals for exhibitors? RTIA partners with local hotels including Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, connected to the convention center by sky bridge, Peppermill Resort and The Row. Room block information will be available within the 2025 exhibitor space agreements. Fair Logistics: What are Exhibitor set up and break down dates? Exhibitors with large scale sculpture are welcome to begin move in the afternoon of Tuesday, September 9. All other exhibitors are free to set up between Wednesday, September 10 and 4pm on Thursday, September 11 ahead of the VIP Preview event beginning at 6pm. Now entering its fourth edition, the Reno Tahoe International Art Show is the anchoring event for Peaks Art Fairs. September 11 - 14, 2025 Reno-Sparks Convention Center Apply to Exhibit Menu Close About Exhibit Attend Visit Show Schedule 2025 Floor Plan 2025 Exhibitor List Photo Gallery 2024 Photo Gallery 2023 Photo Gallery 2022 Photo Gallery More RTA Awards News Reno, Who Knew...? Executive Advisory Board Blog: Stories Exhibitor Interviews Contact About Exhibit Attend Visit Show Schedule 2025 Floor Plan 2025 Exhibitor List Photo Gallery 2024 Photo Gallery 2023 Photo Gallery 2022 Photo Gallery More RTA Awards News Reno, Who Knew...? 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Fine art. Design. Sculpture. Film. Music. Reno Tahoe. Now entering its fourth edition, the Reno Tahoe International Art Show is the anchoring event for Peaks Art Fairs. September 11 - 14, 2025 Reno-Sparks Convention Center About Exhibit Attend Visit Show Schedule 2025 Floor Plan 2025 Exhibitor List Photo Gallery 2024 Photo Gallery 2023 Photo Gallery 2022 Photo Gallery More RTA Awards News Reno, Who Knew...? Executive Advisory Board Blog: Stories Exhibitor Interviews Contact Purchase Tickets Apply to Exhibit Menu Close About Exhibit Attend Visit Show Schedule 2025 Floor Plan 2025 Exhibitor List Photo Gallery 2024 Photo Gallery 2023 Photo Gallery 2022 Photo Gallery More RTA Awards News Reno, Who Knew...? Executive Advisory Board Blog: Stories Exhibitor Interviews Contact 2025 Schedule The following schedule indicates the open hours of the 2025 RTIA Show. The detailed schedule of daily workshops, Talks and performances will be published August 15, 2025. Thursday, September 11 VIP Preview 6:00pm - 10:00pm [VIP Ticket Holders Only] Friday, September 12 RTIA Show Day 1 11:00am - 8:00pm Saturday, September 13 RTIA Show Day 2 11:00am - 8:00pm Sunday, September 14 RTIA Show Day 3 11:00am - 5:00pm

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