Artist In Action
2025-11-14 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Darkshot Coffee, 300 E. 2nd St, 89501
Stop by Darkshot Coffee, grab a hot or cold beverage, check out local art, and meet the Artist In Action:

Tricia Poulos Leonard

Friday, November 14, 2025, from 9 am-12 pm

Located at:Darkshot CoffeeIn the lobby, 300 E. 2nd St., #101Reno, NV 89501

About The Artist:As a painter, I find inspiration in the world around me. I employ a personal vocabulary of marks and colors that reflects the natural world. My work varies from representational to abstract, and I am continually moving between the two styles. I tend to work in series, either with the materials I use or the exploration of imagery. Every painting is an experiment to me. My materials, techniques, and interests all direct me to a place that craves a connection to the world we live in.

Artist In Action
2025-12-11 09:00 - 12:00 | Darkshot Coffee, 300 E. 2nd St, 89501
Stop by Darkshot Coffee, grab a hot or cold beverage, check out local art, and meet the Artist In Action:

Deanna M. Cordova

Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 9 am-12 pm

Located at:Darkshot CoffeeIn the lobby, 300 E. 2nd St., #101Reno, NV 89501

About The Artist:Deanna M Cordova, a vibrant multidisciplinary artist originally from San Mateo, California, now draws inspiration from the enchanting landscapes of northern Nevada. She began her artistic journey at the Academy of Art University in 2004 and then transitioned to graphic design, refining her skills at Truckee Meadows Community College. In 2019, she realized her dream, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design from Bellevue University.As a freelancer, Deanna’s artistic vision shines through logos, t-shirt designs, and commissioned watercolor portraits, demonstrating her mastery of diverse mediums. In 2023, she embraced fine arts, presenting her original works in galleries. “Sunset in Joshua Tree” earned her an Honorable Mention Award in the Latimer Art Club’s 16th Annual Miniature Show.Deanna’s journey continues in 2024 with a group exhibition at the Artists Co-Op Gallery in Reno, a testament to her growth. Specializing in animal portraits, particularly endangered species, she utilizes art to reveal their innate beauty and raise awareness. Deanna’s intricate portrayals foster a profound connection with the animal world.A member of esteemed artistic organizations like the Sierra Watercolor Society and the American Watercolor Society, Deanna is dedicated to preserving the natural world’s beauty. In a world of diverse artistic expressions, she serves as a beacon, illuminating nature’s splendor and the plight of endangered creatures. Through her art, Deanna strives to evoke appreciation and awareness, urging us to protect and cherish the wondrous world we inhabit.

Humanities at Play: Poetry Readings with Jesse James Ziegler and Elisa Garcia
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Nevada Humanities Twitch (https://www.twitch.tv/humanitiesatplay)
Join Nevada Humanities in conversation with City of Reno Poet Laureate, Jesse James Ziegler, and local poet Elisa Garcia! We will spend the evening learning about Ziegler’s tenure as the City of Reno Poet Laureate, listening to some of his original poems and those of Elisa Garcia’s, and learning more about the future and community of poetry and northern Nevada. Audience participation is welcome and encouraged!
Humanities at Play explores and showcases the significance of the humanities in everyday life through games, media, and popular culture. Join us for dynamic and interactive online and in-person events designed to spark thoughtful conversation and reflection. Learn more at nevadahumanities.org/humanities-at-play.

Artist In Action
2026-01-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Darkshot Coffee, 300 E. 2nd St, 89501
Stop by Darkshot Coffee, grab a hot or cold beverage, check out local art, and meet the Artist In Action:
Michaele Tristram
Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 9 am-12 pm
Located at:
Darkshot Coffee
In the lobby, 300 E. 2nd St., #101
Reno, NV 89501

About The Artist:
I started my artistic career in 1962. I went to work for the Riverside Press – Enterprise in Riverside, California as a staff artist. I worked for newspapers and advertising agencies until I moved to Nevada in 1974.
My passion has always been the West, especially horses. I have traveled all over the West, mostly on horseback. I work from my own reference material, my own photos or personal experience. I draw with graphite, ink, and colored pencil. I paint with acrylic, oil, and watercolor. I recently built a 700-square-foot studio and gallery on my house in Washoe Valley.
I can be reached there at 775 443 8558. I also have a retail gallery at the Nevada Marketplace in the Reno Town Mall. 4001 S. Virginia St. Or at the Artist’s Co-Op at Wells and Mill St. Reno, Nevada.

Humanities at Play: Gamifying Learning and Educational Tabletop Games with Ashley Warren
2026-01-23 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Join Nevada Humanities Program Manager Kathleen Kuo in conversation with writer and narrative game designer Ashley Warren on Friday, January 23, 2026 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm for a livestreamed Humanities at Play program. Using real life examples from NASA and other sources with education as their focus, we will discuss how tabletop role-playing games have been used to teach history, science, and other critical skills in the classroom and beyond.
Humanities at Play explores and showcases the significance of the humanities in everyday life through games, media, and popular culture. Join us for dynamic and interactive online and in-person events designed to spark thoughtful conversation and reflection. Learn more at nevadahumanities.org/humanities-at-play.
Ashley Warren is an award-winning writer and narrative designer who has developed, produced, and co-authored numerous bestselling titles for Dungeons & Dragons including the Uncaged Anthology series, Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden, Heckna!, and Legendlore. She serves as the director of the Storytelling Collective, a global online writing program for independent creative storytellers. Ashley is best known for her immersive, atmospheric storytelling that she lends to both games and fiction, and she is passionate about exploring themes of culture, identity, and folklore in her work. She holds a Masters in Literacy Studies from the University of Nevada-Reno.
