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The Inaugural Murals & Music Festival Carson City

Join us September 28-30, 2023 for a festival that will bring more than 20 new murals to Carson City. Enjoy music, food, and live art for three full days!

Murals and Music Festival logo with mural behind it
Bringing Color to Carson City

The Murals & Music Festival

Visit Carson City is proud to help bring you the inaugural Murals & Music Festival! Nearly two dozen talented artists from multiple countries are getting ready to paint the town in Carson City this fall. The Carson City Mural and Music festival kicks off September 28th in locations across the city and runs through the 30th. The festival will bring local, national, and international artists to Carson City to paint murals live throughout the city. In addition, there will be concerts at the Brewery Arts Center and at other locations near the artists at work. Other community activities will include artist lectures and talks, children’s art activities, and interactive mural painting with the community.

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INTERACTIVE MAP

Locations of Murals, Artists Information and Live Music

Download a PDF version HERE

The Brewery Arts Center Gives

Thanks to all festival sponsors

Over 20 murals to Carson City were brought to you by the following contributors: 

Visit Carson City, Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces,Northern Nevada Coin, Rylexa Properties, Nevada Arts Council, National Endowment of the Arts, The Federal Hotel, University Libraries | UNR, Southwest Gas, Nevada State Bank, Comstock, Carson City Downtown Business Association, Carson City Toyota, Living Stones Church, Mangia Tutto, Bank Saloon, US Sub Base, Rental Guys, Kelly-Moore Paints and the Orchard House Foundation.

We couldn't do it without you!

Headlining Musician

IAN MOORE | Sept 30

Ian Moore, the Seattle-based, Austin, TX-born guitar player, singer and songwriter makes the proverbial renaissance man look lazy. Coming on the heels of Strange Days, Moore offers a new release of bright, blazing rock-n-roll that combines his legendary guitar prowess with radio-friendly songs that showcase his elastic, soul-inflected vocals.

Buy tickets for the Saturday, Sept 30th show at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall.

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EVENT SCHEDULE

Check back often, schedule may change leading up to the event

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

  • 12 - 8 p.m. - University Libraries “Reno Street Art VR” - Wearing a VR headset, users can experience over 100 different 360 video locations of street art including an interactive map of Reno and immersive vignettes from local muralists.
  • 12 - 8 p.m. - Murus: Dividers Unite Group Exhibition
    • Brewery Arts Center | 449 W. King St.
  • 6 - 8 p.m. - Artist Meet & Greet - Free and open to the public. Music by Just Alfredo.
    • Brewery Arts Center | 449 W. King St.
  • 6:30 p.m. - Sculpture Unveiling, ‘First One’ by Pan Pantoja 
    • Brewery Arts Center | 449 W. King St
  • 7 - 10 p.m. - Music from Dale Poune and Doug Sandall

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

  • 12 - 6 p.m. - University Libraries “Reno Street Art VR” - Wearing a VR headset, users can experience over 100 different 360 video locations of street art including an interactive map of Reno and immersive vignettes from local muralists.
  • 12 - 6 p.m. - Murus: Dividers Unite Group Exhibition
    • Brewery Arts Center | 449 W. King St.
  • 4 - 6 p.m. - Meet the Artist: Edwin ‘Esco’ Martinez - Hot Dog Social
  • 7 - 9 p.m. Adult Paint & Sip Instructor Debbie Corona (ticketed)
  • 7 - 10 p.m.- Music by New World Jazz Project 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

  • 9 - 4 p.m. - Family Art Day - Hands on art experiences for all ages.
  • 11 - 3 p.m. - 30th Anniversary Celebration of Northern Nevada Coin: Tacos, Snow Cones, Music, Art, Fun & Prizes
  • 12 - 4 p.m. - Create a unique Nevada themed clay ornament -  Free to create, $5 to fire - Ages 6+
  • 12 - 6 p.m. - University Libraries “Reno Street Art VR” - Wearing a VR headset, users can experience over 100 different 360 video locations of street art including an interactive map of Reno and immersive vignettes from local muralists. Visitors can create their own wall art in virtual reality. Faculty from UNR will be there to help visitors experience what it’s like to spray paint, but without the actual paint or mess.
  • 12 - 6 p.m. - Murus: Dividers Unite: Group Exhibition
  • 1:30 - 3 p.m. - Chef Charlie Abowd - Recipes & Rambles: Book Signing
  • 7 - 9 p.m. Ian Moore Headliner Concert
  • 9 - 11 p.m. Official Afterparty with Greg Gilmore & The Fever Dreams - 

Featured Local

Muralists

Erik Burke

Reno, NV

Instagram: @oupublicworks

Bryce Chisholm

Reno, NV

Instagram: @abcartattack

Edwin Martinez Esco

Reno, NV

Instagram: @martinezesco

Featured International

Muralists

Leire Urbeltz

Spain

Instagram: @leireurbeltz

Prism

Mexico

Instagram: @prism.agg

Mari Pavanelli

Brazil

Instagram: @maripavanelli

All Festival Muralist:

  • Joe C. Rock - @joecrock13
  • J. Charboneau - @j.charboneau
  • Anthony Ortega - @eqld_creations
  • Terrence Hammond - @doomedmovement
  • Hayley Meadows - @meadows_creative
  • Bill Louis - @biltslouisart
  • Jenn Ponci - @loveponci
  • Dave Kim - @daveyoungkim
  • Nathaniel Benjamin - @nathaniel.benjamin
  • Nick Noyes - @nickjnoyes
  • Hannah Eddy - @hannaheddyart
  • PanPantoja - @pan.pantoja
  • Nate Kuhne - @iamcreates
  • Jesse Malanson - @jmelart

Click below to download artists bios:

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It's shaping to be an amazing weekend for the inaugural Murals & Music Festival! Be sure to book your hotel soon!

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