The City of Reno is now seeking a visual artist to serve as the City Artist for 2022/2023.
Donor Name: City of Reno
State: Nevada
City: Reno
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/31/2022
Grant Size: $2,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The mission of this program is to promote visual artists living in Reno, to highlight visual art in the community, and to engage with the public through visual art. The City Artist will also have the opportunity to learn about the local government process and engage with constituents about their art.
Duties would include:
- Exhibition of artist’s work in Metro Gallery
- Curation of an exhibition in the Metro Gallery
- Two public talks: A public talk about artist’s art/solo exhibition, a talk about the curated exhibition
- City Council presentation/public comment
- One additional community engagement requirement that fulfills the City of Reno’s Arts & Culture Commission’s strategic goals on diversity, equity, and inclusion
Funding Information
This is a one year appointment with a stipend of $2,000. Plus potential purchase of a piece of the artist’s work, up to $2,000, to become part of the City of Reno Metro Art Collection.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the position of City Artist, an artist must be a Reno resident. This position is open to visual artists.
For more information, visit City of Reno.