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Fine Art Exhibitions

We are proud to offer seasonal and permanent art exhibitions in our 7 art galleries, featuring exquisite works by amazing fine artists and makers.

1st Floor Exhibitions:  Dale Laitinen (coming soon!)  + Wishes and Dreams

2nd Floor:  Historical Museum Exhibition + Gifts + Artisan Gallery

3rd Floor:  Northern Nevada Artists & Themes (Permanent Collection) + A Social Weaving Project

4th Floor:  Virginia City Characters & Town + Mimi Patrick

 

Members receive complimentary admission to art galleries and historical tours: 

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DALE LAITINEN

Exhibition Opens:  April 15, 2026

Exhibition Closes:  July 5, 2026

Spring Art Reception: May 16, 1-4pm

Special Afternoon Artist Reception:  June 20, 3-4pm

Dale Laitinen celebrates his 30th year hosting watercolor retreats at St. Mary's Art Center and we are delighted to feature his work for the spring art exhibition.  His watercolor and oil paintings are stunning, deeply rich in color and texture, and highly prized.  His work is in our permanent collection and we look forward to sharing so many pieces in this seasonal exhibition as well.

Meet the artist and his retreat participants during the special artist reception on June 20th on the first floor and/or join us for our spring art reception on May 16th and enjoy all four floors of our programming.  Both will be lovely days on the Comstock.  Admission is complimentary.

Artwork:  Dale Laitinen, "Virginia City Above and Below", watermedia and collage

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VIRGINIA CITY CHARACTERS
by DANETTE STEELE

Virginia City is proudly known for its unique residents, merchants, and "characters".  Several of these unique individuals are well known by locals and visitors alike.

Danette Steele's watercolor exhibition of her chosen subjects draws viewers in to see the personalities of some of our great residents, former and present-day.  View her body of work on the fourth floor, between the arts library and theatre.  These characters are the perfect group to welcome guests to the top floor of this historic former hospital.

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Programs have been funded in part by members, donors, the Nevada Arts Council, a state agency,

The National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency, a federal agency.

Additional funding and grants have been provided and support our programming and preservation work by Storey County, and Google.

We thank all of our supporters, grantors, and members for their generous contributions, allowing us to continue with our Mission, and preservation of this historic 1876 property.

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