Reno Tahoe International Art Show returns for fifth year

The Reno Tahoe International Art Show opens Sept. 17 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center for its fifth edition, underscoring how Peaks Art Fairs is turning a Reno-born model into a broader Mountain West platform. The 2026 fair will again mix local, national and international artists with Indigenous, Basque and large-scale installation features.

Why it matters: - The Reno Tahoe International Art Show has become the founding flagship for Peaks Art Fairs. - The fair’s model pairs fine art sales with community programming, which has helped drive expansion beyond Reno into Salt Lake City and other Mountain West markets. - The 2026 edition extends Reno’s role as a cultural anchor for Northern Nevada while keeping the event open to national and international exhibitors.

What happened: - The Reno Tahoe International Art Show returns to Hall 4 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center from Sept. 17-20, 2026. - The event is marking its fifth edition. - The fair opens with a VIP Preview on Thursday, Sept. 17, and then opens to the public through Sunday, Sept. 20. - Additional programming details, participating galleries and special features will be announced throughout the summer. - More information is available on the event website.

The details: - The show launched in 2022 and combines artistic presentation with community engagement. - The 2026 fair will feature independent artists, fine art galleries, design studios, furniture designers, cultural organizations and higher education institutions. - The First Nations Indigenous Peoples Showcase remains a central part of the program, highlighting traditional and contemporary Indigenous artists from the Great Basin and beyond. - Wearable Art & Fashion returns in an expanded format, with Indigenous fashion designers and artists working in textiles and contemporary fashion. - Design, sculpture and Post Playa Art will be featured again, including bespoke furniture, functional art and one of the nation’s largest indoor sculpture displays. - The Post Playa Art section will showcase large-scale installations created for Burning Man, which takes place weeks earlier in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. - A Basque cultural feature will spotlight artists connected to Northern Nevada’s Basque heritage. - Returning institutional partners include the University of Nevada, Reno; Truckee Meadows Community College; St. Mary’s Art Center; and the Latimer Art Club.

Between the lines: - Peaks Art Fairs is using Reno as the template for its larger growth strategy. - The successful 2026 debut of the Salt Lake Art Show helped validate that approach. - A recently announced strategic partnership with X5, a global convergence platform, suggests Peaks Art Fairs is trying to broaden its audience and event footprint further. - The event’s emphasis on local identity and inclusive programming is part of what differentiates it from more conventional art fairs.

What's next: - Peaks Art Fairs says it will continue releasing programming details, gallery participants and special features through the summer. - The company is also building toward X5’s flagship event, which is set to debut in Salt Lake City in September 2027. - The Reno show will continue to serve as the base event for the expanding Peaks Art Fairs platform.

The bottom line: - The Reno Tahoe International Art Show is no longer just a regional art fair; it is now the launchpad for a growing Mountain West arts brand.