The mission of Sparks Office of Arts & Culture is "Building a vibrant arts community through the promotion and support of Sparks' cultural arts." To achieve this mission, we have created an entertaining calendar of upcoming events! Call (775) 353-2291 or e-mail eventinfo@cityofsparks.us for more information.
Local Art Classes
Are you ready to discover your inner artistic abilities? The City of Sparks Parks & Recreation Department offers many classes for beginners or those more advanced. The best part, no grades, not angst, just fun. Check the activity guide to see which classes are for you. Enrolled in an art class already and need the supply list...click on the class below.
Arts in Bloom Festival, Presented by State Farm Insurance Company
On Mother's Day, Sunday, May 9, 2010, the eighth annual Arts in Bloom Festival, presented by State Farm Insurance will be held at the Sparks Marina Park. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Moms will be treated to a special day under the sun, and take home some of the region's finest assortment of artwork, enjoy fine food and popular entertainment, and participate in a special celebrity painted plate auction featuring the works of well-known figures.
Season 2 American Idol Finalist Kimberley Locke will perform at 1 p.m. along with American Idol Associate Musical Director Michael Orland. There also will be a special autograph session from 11 a.m. to noon with Shannon Bahrke, Moguls Bronze Medalist from the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games.
The event is free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail recinfo@cityofsparks.us or call (775) 353-2291.
Celebrate the Arts in Sparks!
The City of Sparks is proud to display the artwork from the "Artist of the Month" program. Local artists were commissioned to capture a Sparks' Park, Special Event or Parks & Recreation program, that represents the City in which we live. Visit the Larry D. Johnson or Alf Sorenson Community Centers to view this artwork.
2007 - 2008 Paintings/Drawings
 Rock Park
Picture located at: Larry D. Johnson Community Center |
 Skate Park
Location to be determined |
 Larry D. Johnson Community Center
Location to be determined |
 Mayor's Cup
Picture located at: Larry D. Johnson Community Center |
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2006 - 2007 Paintings/Drawings
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 Darlene (Tina) Tyrrell
Willow Creek Park
Picture located at: Alf Sorenson
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The New Sparks Mural
Local artist, Chad Sorg, recently completed a large mural along Victorian Avenue that depicts four (4) major events that are held on Victorian Square. They are: Farmer's Market, Hot August Nights, John Ascuaga's Nugget Best in the West Rib Cook-off and the Sparks Hometowne Christmas. The artwork is located on the freeway wall, across from the Silver Club Casino. This commissioned piece was a Sparks Arts & Culture project.
