Cosmic Puzzle was a multi-stop, interactive, and immersive arts & music event produced by Holland Project in collaboration with dozens of local musicians and visual artists. Activities included an exhibition in the HP Gallery, a fashion show at the Downtown Reno Library, puppet show with live musical score at the National Automobile Museum, martial arts performance and “Square Nevada” demonstration at the Believe Plaza, a bike parade and scavenger hunt, and outdoor performance by Dingbat Superminx followed by an ext.mp3 rave. Attendees participated in a group bike ride, skate, walk, or drive between the locations between 5-7pm and ended at Holland Project for hands-on activities, photobooths, dancing, open galleries, and refreshments until 11pm.
Cosmic Puzzle is part of a series of “Summer Events” hosted by the Holland Project since 2011. The event went on hiatus from 2020-2023, and returned with “Cosmic Puzzle” in 2024. Summer Events are interdisciplinary art and music festivals that bring together community partners and local artists for a truly one-of-a-kind event.
STOP #1 – GALLERY EXHIBITION
In the HP Gallery. Participating artists: Ashley Brock, Samantha Buchanan, Brandy Burgess, Ashley Frost, Nina Hees, Inessa Illes, Jenny Jiang, Nick Kasunic, Alex Lee, Audrey Love, Shelby McAuliffe, Anna Newman, Luke Rizzotto, Adrian Rodriguez, and Maya Tran. Curated by David Delfin.
STOP #2 – FASHION SHOW
At the Downtown Reno Library. Participating artists: Jenny, Jax, Nina, Hailey, Rachel, Jill, Jo-Lynn, Nate, Amy, Franco, Spencer, Jax, Joey Rose, Jennifer, John, Jordan, Tom, and Alex (not in order of photos) with live music by ClownClubVIP. Thank you to our partners at Washoe County Libraries!
STOP #3 – PUPPET SHOW W/ LIVE SCORE
At the National Automobile Museum. Participating artists: Brandy Burgess, Ashley Brock, De Richardson, Inessa Illes, Nick Kasunic, Sky Hart, and Luna Wilson with music by HD Cry$tal.
STOP #4 – SQUARE NEVADA DEMONSTRATION
At the Believe Plaza. Participating artists: Ascend Martial Arts, Tucker Rash, Emma Rash, Eva Shipley, Corey Gyll, Joshua Chang, Kurt Kraal, Drew Leeder, Ivan, Ray, Dave, Alana Berglund, Maya Tran.
PARADE + BIKE RIDE
Led by a local rider group with a performance by Dingbat Superminx.
STOP #5 – AFTER PARTY
At Holland Project and KWNK Community Radio. Participating artists: curated by ext.mp3 with dj qtcore, Baby Abeille, Jumpman, and Rollin9girl, DJ booth by Kai Morikawa, visuals by Zac Arroyo and Mari.
Programming for Cosmic Puzzle was supported by a grant from City of Reno Arts & Culture.
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