Staff Reports
Art displayed at college
Carson Valley Art Association artists display 28 paintings and photos in the central hall of Western Nevada College Douglas, 1680 Bently Parkway in Minden. The work may be viewed by the public Monday through Friday until Sept. 30. Information, Ron Clarke, 782-8035.
Fall Foliage exhibit
Artisans International Gallery presents an exhibit of work by area artists on the theme of fall foliage through Oct. 25.
Meet the artists at a reception, 3-5 p.m. Saturday, at Artisans International Gallery, 1653 Lucerne St., Suite B in Minden Village. Information, 783-8881.
Wild horses exhibit
Artisans International Gallery presents an exhibit of work by area artists on the theme of wild horses through Dec. 20. Artisans International Gallery is at 1653 Lucerne St., Suite B in Minden Village. Information, 783-8881.
Artist receives award
Charles Muench's painting "The Sentinel" was awarded the Collectors Choice Award at the Maynard Dixon Country 2008 Exhibition in Mt. Carmel, Utah. The award includes a prize of $3,000. The Thunderbird Foundation for the Arts hosts the Maynard Dixon Country art show, a gathering and sale of work by about 40 American painters every August.
Muench's art is displayed at Lone Tree Gallery, 1598 Esmeralda Ave., Minden.
Meet the artist
Artistic Viewpoints Gallery and Studio features guest artist Naomi Nickerson during September. Meet the artist at a wine and cheese reception, 4-7 p.m. today at Artistic Viewpoints Gallery and Studio, 1572 Highway 395, Minden. Information, 783-0633.
Markleeville art studios tour
Markleeville artists open their studios to the public in celebration of the changing season in the sixth annual Markleeville Artists Autumn Open Studios, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 4 and 5.
Stop at the Alpine County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, the first building on the right in Markleeville, for maps and guides to the artists' studios. Open studios will be indicated with banners. For information, go to markleevilleartists.com or call Gina Gigli at (530) 694-2253.
