Art Paws Blog

Friday, July 13, 2012

Artown is Going to the Dogs! Art Paws, this Sun, 10am to 5pm, at McKinley Arts & Cultural Center, Has Everything Pet!


Even more pet folks are participating at Artown's 12th Annual Art Paws!!!!!!


Meet our newest vendor:  Mats 4 Mutts


They have handcrafted mats for your favorite 4-legged friends, whether they be a cat or a dog or anything in between. These mats are highly durable, machine washable and come in a large variety of colors, patterns and sizes.



Mats 4 Mutts products are usually, but not always one of a kind. That is, once someone purchases it off this site it may be gone in that particular pattern or material. However, we have a huge variety of patterns and colors. There will surely be something to please every pet. 



  • extra small bones (xs) 18" x 12"
  • small bones(s) 22" x 17"
  • medium bones (m) 29" x 24"
  • large bones (l) 40" x 28"
  • extra large bones (xl) 44" x 35"
  • dog heads 10" x 17"



http://mats4mutts.com/about.html


Check them out and meet our other 70 vendors at Art Paws, this Sun!  Call 722-9914 if you need to fetch some answers to your questions about our event!



Sunday, July 8, 2012

More more more--at Artown's 12th Annual Art Paws, Sun July 15

  Artown's 12th Annual Art Paws is please to give a "paws up" welcome to three new vendors!

My K-9 Creations
J& J's Italian Ices, LLC
Reno Vegan Outreach





Come meet them and the other fifty or so vendors at Artown's
"Only Bring Your Dog Day!"
Sunday, July 15
10am to 5pm
MCKinley Arts & Cultural Center
at Riverside / Keystone Drives
Reno

722-9914 for Questions

Canine Carnival, Animal Art
Nevada Opera Tribute to Animals
Wine and Beer Tastings
The Rhythm Tailors Hillbilly Band
Curiosity Cat by TheatreWorks of NN



Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Curiosity Cat by TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada on the Prowl at Art Paws, 2pm


For immediate release                                                              Contact: Lisa Mancini
July 2, 2012                                                                             775- 722-2155

TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada’s Curiosity Cat launches
Artown Family Series, runs through July 16



Reno, NV, July 2, 2012 – Curiosity Cat, TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada’s summer Artown  production, will launch Artown’s 2012 free Family Series in Wingfield Park, 7 to 9 p.m., Monday, July 2.  The touchingly comic production is derived from a play-within-the-book from Chris Grabenstein's award-winning novel, The Hanging Hill.  It is an engaging story of displaced children and homeless cats as well as family and the value of curiosity. 
The SPCA and Nevada Humane Society will offer cats for adoption during this performance. The Artown Family Series is sponsored by IGT, Sierra Nevada College and the Thelma and Thomas Hart Foundation; official host hotel is John Ascuaga’s Nugget
In addition to the Family Series event, Curiosity Cat performances will run 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, July 6-7 at the Laxalt Auditorium, 401 W. 2nd St. in Reno; 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 8 at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno; 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, July 13-14 at the Laxalt Auditorium in Reno; 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, July 15, joining the animal-friendly festivities at the 12th Annual Art Paws event at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Dr. in Reno; and a final free production, 7 to 9  p.m., Monday, July 16 at the Mack Auditorium at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno. 
Admission for the Laxalt Auditorium, Atlantis and McKinley Arts performances is $10 general and $7 students and seniors.  The production features a local cast of children and youth ranging in age from eight to 20 and is directed by Rod Hearn.  Curiosity Cat is suitable for all ages. 
Curiosity Cat also is promoting a book drive at all performances for the Washoe County School District Read and Succeed program.  Patrons are asked to help make a difference in a child’s life by donating children’s books in good condition for reading levels K-6.  For tickets or more information, please contact TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada at 775-284-0789 or visit www.twnn.org
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About TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada: TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada is a 501(c)3 community theater with a mission of sharing the joy of the performing arts in northern Nevada. TheatreWorks offers productions and ongoing theatre classes for ages six through adult at 1540 Linda Way, Sparks, NV.  The organization is supported by the Nell J. Redfield Foundation, the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation, the City of Reno, the Atlantis Casino Resort and Spa, Industrial Properties of Nevada, Wells Fargo Bank, JetKor, Dermody Properties, the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.  For more information, please call 775-284-0789.
About Artown: TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada’s Curiosity Cat, presented during the month of July, is part of the 17th annual Artown festival, July 2012.  The month-long summer arts festival features more than 400 events produced by more than 100 cultural organizations and businesses in locations citywide. Artown receives major funding from the City of Reno, and is sponsored by Grand Sierra Resort, U.S. Bank, NV Energy, JLH Inc., Waste Management, Basin Street Properties, Reno Gazette-Journal, KOLO 8 News Now, KTHX-FM and KNPB with additional support from the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Monday, July 2, 2012

Art Paws Announces Three More Exciting Vendors!!!


Artown's 12th Annual Art Paws 

Sun July 15th 

10am to 5pm 

Announces 3 more Join the Pack!





Twin Cottage Industries
Kaizen's InStyle Kreations
Advanced Petcare of Northern Nevada

Welcome to Art Paws 2012.  We are so glad to have you participate in Artown's 
"Only Bring Your Dog Day!"


If you are interested in joining the Arts Paws Crew as a vendor, volunteer, or donor, please call Landess at 560.4242.  Woof!