2027 Reno City Artist Applications Open
Visual artists apply to serve as the City Artist for 2027, a one-year appointment with a $3,500 stipend involving curating exhibitions, giving talks, and consulting on the next city artist.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 16 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- $3,500
- Location
- Reno, Nevada
- Exhibition window
- Jan 1, 2027 → Dec 31, 2027
About
Overview
The City of Reno seeks a visual artist to serve as the City Artist for 2027. This is a one-year appointment beginning January 2027 with a $3,500 stipend. The city artist will curate two exhibitions, give two public talks, speak at City Council, and give consultation for next year's city artist. The city may also purchase a piece of the artist's work to add to the City of Reno Metro Art Collection.
Eligibility
Candidates must be a Reno resident and able to complete the program requirements.
Mission
To promote visual artists living in Reno, highlight visual art in the community, and engage the public through visual art.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: September 30, 2026, by 11 p.m.
- Program begins: January 2027
How to Apply
Apply via Submittable at cityofrenoartscultureandevents.submittable.com
- Award
- $3,500 stipend
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- The program promotes visual artists living in Reno, highlights visual art in the community, and engages the public through visual art.
- Eligibility
- Reno resident able to complete program requirements.
- Audience
- Reno residents
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