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You’ve reached the landing page for the Makers Paradise Reno campus, proudly serving Northern Nevada and the surrounding region.
We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering community engagement through art and training programs. Our collaborative approach creates a space where artistic ideas thrive, and cultures unite. Our art gallery is more than a space – it's a canvas where possibilities abound.
Showcasing Local Talent
Veterans Art Garden Event & Art Show
Join us for an evening of creativity, community, and connection at Makers Paradise RENO on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 5–9 PM.
Features: live music by Dave “Bambi” May and Tom “Fee” Falletti; a Veterans Art Garden project update; and a call for artists. Enjoy raffle prizes, a silent auction, food, and refreshments.
A special discount art sale will take place earlier in the day from 12–4 PM, with donations and proceeds benefiting the Veterans Art Garden Project at the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home.
📍 Location: 299 E. Plumb Ln, Ste 150, Reno NV
🌐 Learn more: veteransartgarden.org
Call for Artists — Veterans Art Garden
The Veterans Art Garden at the Northern Nevada State Veterans Home (NNSVH) is seeking visionary artists to design and install interactive, uplifting, and weather-resistant outdoor artwork.
They’re looking for professional artists with a commitment to public art, memory-friendly design, and community engagement. Submissions should align with the garden’s mission to integrate sensory features, encourage exploration, and enhance a colorful, ever-blooming environment.
Application Launch Date: August 1, 2025
Deadline to Submit: October 31, 2025
For full details, requirements, and to apply, visit: www.veteransartgarden.org/apply
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🎨 Weekly Art Classes at Makers Paradise
Explore your creative side with our vibrant lineup of weekly art classes at Makers Paradise! Whether you're interested in live nude model drawing, portrait sessions, or inclusive workshops for individuals with intellectual disabilities—there’s something for everyone.
🖌 Wed: Live Nude Model Drawing | 6 PM | $10
📍 Location: Collective Effects | BYO supplies
🎨 1st & 3rd Sat: Live Model Portrait Class | 11 AM | $15
Hosted by Ana Manoussova | $10 with pre-registration
📧 artmanoussova@gmail.com
🖍 Thu: Live Nude Model Drawing | 6 PM | $15
With Ana Manoussova | BYO supplies
🌟 Fri: Weekly Wonders – FREE inclusive art class | 3 PM
For teens & adults with intellectual disabilities
Hosted by Arts for All Nevada
✨ Supplies provided – No pre-registration required
✨ Chaperone/guardian required
📍 Location: 299 E Plumb Ln, Suite 150, Reno, NV 89502
📧 Contact: Consuelotyree@icloud.com
Come draw, paint, and connect with our creative community!
Our art programs extend beyond mere creativity—they make a tangible impact. We reach underserved communities, including individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those reentering the workforce. Through our specialized initiatives, we champion artists with disabilities, ensuring every voice is celebrated. In Reno, Makers Paradise also supports the local art community by providing essential resources, including gallery space and organizing collective art events.
Since opening our doors in Berkeley in April 2019 and expanded to Reno in mid-2022, we’ve been empowering emerging artists. We offer studio rentals, host community events, and provide training programs. Our state-of-the-art gallery not only showcases diverse artistic disciplines but also offers premier rental space for local artists to exhibit their finest works.
Join us at Makers Paradise to bring creative visions to life in a collaborative environment.
Collaboration & Community
Born from a union of visionary minds, Makers Paradise stands as a testament to the combined efforts of Lawrence Silva, Tom Franco, and Christopher Flynn. Their dream was to forge a nurturing haven for both seasoned artists and budding creators, allowing them to not only shine but also market their craft.
Since its inception in April 2019 in Berkeley, CA, Makers Paradise has evolved into more than just an idea. We have blossomed to a full-fledged art galleries in Berkeley, CA and Reno, NV. But it's more than walls and canvases. Our spaces vibrate with community events, offer the solace of studio rentals, and champion training programs designed to elevate emerging artists to new pinnacles of success.
Join us in celebrating art, fostering growth, and championing dreams.
“Makers Paradise are places where artists can make their creative visions a reality in safe and collaborative environments.”
LAWRENCE SILVA | Director
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