exhibits

THIS IS US: Contemporary Art from the Great Basin Native Artists

Changing Gallery|

THIS IS US commemorates the 10th anniversary of the founding of the Great Basin Native Artists (GBNA).

The exhibition brings together the voices and visions of Native artists from the Great Basin—a vast, culturally rich area spanning Nevada, California, Southern Oregon, Southern Idaho, and Utah.

Through contemporary paintings, sculptures, textiles, and handcrafted works that echo generations of heritage, this exhibition invites you to experience a blend of modern creative expression and cultural tradition. 

About Great Basin Native Artists

Great Basin Native Artists (GBNA) is a collective of Indigenous artists from the Great Basin region. The collective provides exhibition opportunities, cultural arts education, professional workshops, online visibility, and community forums—ensuring the voices, stories, and creations of the peoples of the Great Basin are seen, celebrated, and preserved.

Other Exhibits

NEVADA DAY PARADES: 1930’S THROUGH THE 1960’S

Carson City’s Nevada Day Parade and festivities date back to 1938. Nevada Day celebrations were moved from Reno to Carson City in 1938, and … Read More

Online Exhibit|
GIFTS OF HEALING: FRENCH TRAVEL POSTERS 1945 – 1949

THESE 21 TRAVEL POSTERS (1945-1949) WERE GIFTED TO NEVADA ABOARD THE MERCI TRAIN IN FEBRUARY OF 1949. THE SOCIÉTÉ NATIONALE DES CHEMINS DE FER … Read More

Online Exhibit|
NEVADA: A PEOPLE AND PLACE THROUGH TIME

Walk through a timeline of Nevada history.

Be sure to see the USS Nevada Battleship silver service fashioned from 5,000 ounces (417 pounds troy weight) … Read More

Permanent Gallery|