Get Creative While Supporting Truckee’s Cultural District from Afar
These are trying times, but even during a pandemic, there is a silver lining. For many of us, our silver lining is having more time to get creative, start a new project, and make art. Or maybe it’s taking advantage of the art and music being shared online. Whichever it is, we encourage you to spark creativity and support Truckee's vibrant cultural district with these virtual activities.
“This is precisely the time when artists go to work. There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear. We speak, we write, we do language. That is how civilizations heal.”
Toni Morrison
Get Inspired by Truckee Artists & Shops on Instagram
Follow these Truckee artists on Instagram for outdoor-inspired art:
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And local studios featuring local artwork:
For more information on Truckee's Cultural District and its members, click here.
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Make Your Own Mountain Art
Bring the magic of Sierra Nevada to you by making outdoor inspired art. Here are some fun art projects you can do at home:
- Learn how to edit your vacation photos using lightroom
- Paint a picture of your favorite scenic vista in Truckee
- Sketch your favorite flora and fauna - wildflowers, trees, wildlife, birds, etc.
- Press flowers you find in your yard
- Draw a map of Truckee with all the places you’d like to see
Need more inspiration? There are tons of online resources for making art right now. Start with the Truckee Arts Alliance, the premier connection to what’s happening in the arts community in Truckee. They are a hub for creative resources like video tutorials, virtual art events, artist showcases, and more. As the voice of the arts in Truckee, the Truckee Arts Alliance is your online gathering place for creatives of all types.
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Need supplies? Support Atelier, Truckee’s local art supply store, and shop their online store. You should also follow them on Facebook and Instagram to get in their online events like virtual knit night and a variety of art workshops.
Listen to Music
There’s a lot of live music on social media these days. Michael McSherry is one local artist to follow who is playing live shows every week on Instagram. Know of some more? Let us know!
WinterWonderGrass is canceled but you can tune into WWG TV on Facebook or YouTube to watch unreleased footage and behind the scenes cuts from previous festivals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z8QsF91qOk
Learn to Play an Instrument
Want to learn how to play an Instrument? Take an online lesson with Tahoe Truckee School of Music or Split Rock Music Co. Both are offering remote lessons, call or email for details!
Support our Local Bookstore
Time to make a dent on your reading list! Word After Word Books in Truckee is offering online ordering, audiobooks, and ebooks to keep you connected to the literary world. What better time than now to start a book club with your friends and tackle your reading list!
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