Reno Playa Art Trail

As thousands of makers from around the world descend upon the Black Rock Desert each summer, Reno is the last major stopping point before entering Black Rock City, and the first stop on the way out. As the gateway to Burning Man, Reno has been the recipient of dozens of incredible art made by world-renowned artists over the years, whose work is displayed across temporary and permanent installations in and around Midtown and Downtown Reno. 

Take yourself on a walking tour though Midtown, the Reno Riverwalk District, and Downtown Reno with the help of Art Spot Reno’s Playa Trail online map. Here, you can find specific sculptures with directions, more information about the artist, and when it first debuted on the Playa. While newer Burning Man art installations can also be found along Reno’s Neon Line District, some permanent installations and their locations include:

• Laura Kimpton and Jeff Schomberg’s “Believe”, first displayed at Burning Man in 2013 now on permanent display at Reno City Plaza
• Kate Raudenbush’s “Guardian of Eden”, first displayed at Burning Man in 2007 now on permanent display at the Nevada Museum of Art
• Jerry Snyder and the Pier Group’s “Ichthyosaur Puppet”, first displayed at Burning Man in 2013 now on permanent display at the Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum
• Mark Szulgit’s “Reno Star”, first displayed at Burning Man in 2013 now on permanent display at South McCarran and Virginia Streets
• Ryan Jackson’s “Pan’s Perch”, first displayed at Burning Man in 2007 now displayed at River School Farm

Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more Burning Man sculptures when you find yourself in Fernley, Carson City, and (of course) Las Vegas—especially at the Downtown Container Park.