City Of Reno: City Of Reno Dedicates Sculptures At Bicentennial Park

Press release from the City of Reno:

10/20/2021 2:33 PM

The City of Reno will dedicate the permanent Bicentennial Park Sculpture Garden, which currently houses a variety of art installations along the river for the enjoyment of visitors to the river corridor, on October 21, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. The dedication will take place at Bicentennial Park, which is located on the southeast corner of First and Ralston Streets along the Truckee River.

“We invite everyone out to join us on Thursday for another great celebration of our vibrant arts and culture scene,” Reno City Councilmember Naomi Duerr said. “If you haven’t been to Bicentennial Park, it’s worth the trip.” 

The Arts and Culture Commission and the Rotary Club of Reno Downtown partnered in 2016 to create the Sculpture Garden at Bicentennial Park. 

The permanent sculptures include Iron Horse by artist Pierre Riche, Daring Young Man on a Trapeze by artist Ric Blackerby, Rhinoman by artist Carolyn Guerra, Circles by artist CJ Rench, Dual Nature by Cecilia Lueza, and Legend by Nathan Pierce. These sculptures join the Charles Ginnever sculpture, Gallop-a-pace, which is located in the planter along the riverwalk and Portal of Evolution by Bryan Tedrick at the east end of the park.

“Our Rotary Club is committed to making a difference and revitalizing downtown Reno,” said Marlene Olsen, chairman of the Community Service Committee of the Rotary Club of Reno. “Since we partnered with the City in 2016 and created the Sculpture Garden, we have seen families and residents come back downtown to enjoy this beautiful park.”

The adjacent Riverside Drive Gardens, which the Rotary Club of Reno planted and maintains, are also a favorite walking route for Reno residents and visitors.

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