The air quality in Northern Nevada has hovered around the unhealthy range for weeks. But inside the Nevada Museum of Art in Downtown Reno, it's closely monitored.
"What's really wonderful about being an accredited art museum is we have air handling, and air quality is part of what we have to do to abide by our accreditation," said Amanda Horn, Senior Vice President of Communications. "So because the galleries have to be kept at a certain temperature and humidity level to protect the art, that makes it a great space to breathe."
The museum opened back up in June. Masks are required, and they're limiting the number of people inside. But because of the size of the museum, social distancing requirements haven't been a problem. One of the newer exhibits is called "A Sweet Life," and celebrates the work of Reno artist Nancy Peppin. Her favorite thing to paint was Twinkies.
"Yes, the beloved snack cake with the creamy white filling," Horn said. "When you say that, it just makes you smile, and Nancy Peppin found a lot of humor and joy in the Twinkie. She was inspired by Andy Warhol - we have some artwork of his upstairs so you can compare and contrast - but she looked at how Warhol could take something as simple as soup can and turn it into art."
Kids of all ages are welcome at the museum.
"So many kids are distance learning, they're spending a lot of time at home, so parents are looking for educational and entertaining activities for the kids to do," Horn said. "And this is a wonderful place to bring the kids of all ages. Art stimulates the mind, it inspires creativity, and there's so many cool variations on things for them to look at right now."
The museum is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, members-only day is Tuesday, and the second Saturday of each month, is free. Calling ahead for tickets is recommended but not required.
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