Experience an unforgettable evening of art, food and community above the Truckee River! Tia Flores, Deputy Director of Sierra Arts Foundation, joins Sarah Johns to preview the third annual Dinner on the Bridge, a signature fundraiser taking place Saturday, October 3 at 5 p.m. on the Virginia Street Bridge in Downtown Reno.

Dinner on the Bridge celebrates Northern Nevada’s creative community with an evening filled with different forms of art. Guests will watch artists create original works live, experience poetry and see unique pieces displayed throughout the event—all while supporting Sierra Arts Foundation and its work in the community.

Tia also shares how Sierra Arts Foundation supports local artists while connecting their talents with underserved populations. Programs bring the arts into Title I schools, memory care and assisted living facilities, Renown, the Eddy House and other community settings where creativity can provide connection and healing.

Plus, learn about newly funded professional development for local educators, original poetry created for Dinner on the Bridge, live paintings that will be auctioned during the event and one-of-a-kind tabletop sculptures inspired by Reno’s Virginia Street Bridge.

🚨 Segment Highlights:

🌉 Dinner on the Bridge

• Third annual fundraiser for Sierra Arts Foundation

• Takes place on the Virginia Street Bridge over the Truckee River

• Celebrates local art and Reno’s creative community 

🎨 Artists Creating Live

• Kelsey Mast and Robert Post will paint during the event

• Guests can watch original artwork come to life

• Finished paintings will be auctioned live 

❤️ Supporting Artists & the Community

• Sierra Arts Foundation helps support local working artists

• Artists bring programming to underserved populations

• Programs reach schools, senior communities, healthcare settings and more 

📚 Expanding Arts Education

• Sierra Arts supports educators in bringing creativity into classrooms

• A newly funded professional development program will support area teachers

• The virtual program will be available to participating teachers at no cost 

📝 Poetry & Original Art

• Reno’s Poet Laureate will share original poetry during the evening

• Special tabletop sculptures were created for Dinner on the Bridge

• Original artwork will be incorporated throughout the tables and event 

🎟️ How to Attend Dinner on the Bridge

• Dinner on the Bridge takes place Saturday, October 3 at 5 p.m.

• Tickets were nearly sold out at the time of the interview

• Visit SierraArts.org and select the event to check ticket information 

🌐 Learn More & Get Tickets:

Visit Shttps://sierraarts.org/events/ and select Dinner on the Bridge to learn more about the event, check ticket availability and discover Sierra Arts Foundation’s work supporting artists and arts programming throughout Northern Nevada.

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