From the beginning creating an art scene sparked interest from ideas and for scene need of the city. Aaron Pedesen and Mike cutler created The Midtown Arts District Project in October 2009. The project was born out of an idea to further propel the emerging local arts & cultural scene in the South of Downtown area of Reno, commonly called Midtown. The combination of independent businesses, along with young artist residents, and the existence of older architecture has already given this area of the city an urban, creative feel.
The leaders of Little City Club chose to develop a plan, with research, findings, followed with support and help to strengthen local businesses and its creative culture by designing an attractive and unique district centered around the arts.As a 2010 community project for Little City International Student Fellowship, this project is designed to provide practical work experience and networking for students, while benefiting the community and local businesses by providing a way for young and upcoming artists to showcase their work.
Little City International Student Fellowship is a Christian faith-based club that works together with local area churches to serve the needs of international students in the Reno-area. The group helps students studying at the University of Nevada, Reno, Truckee Meadows Community College and Desert Research Institute.
This project not only provides practical experience and networking opportunities for students of the group, but can also bring a vibrant revitalization to an area of Reno that has so much potential.
For more information: http://www.midtownartsproject.com/
