Sometimes I exhibit, sometimes I teach, sometimes I sell. If you see me out in the community, stop by & say hi. <3
Closing Reception for Analog
Holland Project’s annual Community Darkroom pop-up was back for the month of September, and once again the annex gallery space was transformed into a fully equipped and functional black & white darkroom. With the mission of providing workshops and learning opportunities, the Holland Project Community Darkroom serves as a safe and accessible space for local photographers of all ages and experience levels to develop film, enlarge prints, scan negatives, and explore both traditional and experimental black & white analog processes. The exhibition for Analog showcased and celebrated some of the wonderful work created by a handful of artists and photographers who helped bring the Community Darkroom to fruition this year. For this exhibition original photographs from each artist were scanned and blown up as large format poster prints. Exhibiting artists included Chris Carnel, Teri Barnes, Alana Boise, Cody Brush, and Kirsten Mashinter. Come join us for the closing reception at the HP x Sizzle Gallery inside Sizzle Pie in Reno, Nevada, if you’re around. Stop by, say hi!
Analog
2023 was the fourth year of The Holland Project’s Community Darkroom popup. This exhibition highlights images created by some of the darkroom regulars and the folk who helped to make the space possible, including yours truly. Stop by, grab good pie, and take a look at some of the work to come out of the 2023 darkroom. <3
Between Earth & Sky
Between Earth & Sky: Exploring the Great Basin through the Eyes of Northern Nevada Artists has gone to Vegas! This super sweet exhibition at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery showcases the fabulousness of the Great Basin and is well worth a visit if you’re in southern Nevada. For more info click here.
Reception for Black Rock Press Community Exhibition
Stop by and say hi at the reception for the Black Rock Press Community Exhibition. Snack and love will be served. <3
Black Rock Press Community Exhibition
The Black Rock Press is hosting an eclectic and colorful book arts exhibition at the McKinley Arts & Culture Center in Reno, Nevada. Works included in this exhibition have been made by students, student workers, interns, faculty, staff, and community members who work out of the press. I have two works on show: One Versus Many, which is a book I made at the press; and Add Joy, Don’t Steal It, a broadside I letterpress printed at the press.
The exhibit is free to see. The building is open Monday through Friday from 9 am until 4 pm. <3
Liquid Light Emulsion
Explore the wonders of Liquid Light Photo Emulsion in this alternative photography workshop! Participants will get a crash course in working with photosensitive liquid emulsion to create darkroom prints on different types of papers, fabrics, and other non-traditional surfaces and objects. Bring your own black and white negatives to print from or use negatives from the vintage collection at Holland.
This workshop is taking place as part of our Community Darkroom series. For information on lab hours and additional workshops, please visit hollandreno.org/darkroom
Reno Tahoe International Art Show
Check out the second edition of a weekend-long celebration of fine art and sculpture, bespoke furniture, film and music. Kirsten will be exhibiting with the Truckee Meadows Community College crew.
Darkroom Printing 101
Learn the basics of darkroom printing with Kirsten at Holland Project. In this workshop participants will learn how to operate an enlarger to create a properly exposed print from black and white negatives. Bring your own B&W negatives to print from or use negatives from the vintage collection at Holland. Photo paper and all the chemistry for developing will be provided, and everyone will leave with at least one good print by the end of the workshop.
This workshop is taking place as part of our Community Darkroom series and includes a free drop-in to come back and use the darkroom during open lab hours through September 2023. For information on lab hours and additional workshops, please visit hollandreno.org/darkroom
Reception for Between Earth & Sky
On Thursday, May 18, from 5-7pm, the City of Reno will host a reception for Between Earth & Sky, an exhibition on display in the Metro Gallery at City Hall through June 9. It’s free and I’d love to see you. <3
Reception for Flourishing Botanicals
Whatcha doing on May 6 from 4-6 pm? Feel like spending a little time with artists in a slightly party setting on a Saturday afternoon? Come down to Nevada Fine Arts to celebrate the opening of Flourishing Botanicals: hoping for spring, a colorful show featuring regional artists and their takes on flora. Stop by, say hi! Plus, if something strikes your fancy, you just might be able to buy it before someone else does. <3
Flourishing Botanicals: hoping for spring
The merry, merry month of May show at the Nevada Fine Arts Gallery is showcasing botanical pieces from 20+ regional artists (something from yours truly, included!). The gallery is in the bottom of Nevada Fine Arts and is free to browse. A piece from my 2023 yardflowers collection will be on display, and a handful of other prints from the series will be available to purchase. <3
Between Earth & Sky
The Metro Gallery at Reno City Hall has a super sweet exhibit on right now of artists of diverse talents from around northern Nevada celebrating the unique high-desert landscape of the Great Basin. And you know who has two pieces in it? Yup, me! The gallery is open M-F 9-4, and it’s free to visit. For more info, click here.
49th Annual Student Art & Design Exhibition
I have five pieces up in the annual Truckee Meadows Community College student art show. I double dog dare you to head up to the college to check the show out. Plus, if you are interested in purchasing one of the pieces I have on display? I’ll give you a 30% discount if you let me know that you went and looked. My work is in the Red Mountain Gallery, but there is also lovely art to look at in the Red Mountain Student Gallery, the Erik Lauritzen Gallery, and the TMCC Main Gallery.
ALL IN 2023
A gallery fundraising event for The Holland Project? I’m ALL IN! This year’s fundraiser features tons of great artists who support The Holland Project and the fabulous work that it does to keep Reno awesome. Artworks will be on display from April 1-7, with a reception that will be selling the displayed art on a first-come, first-served basis from 7-9pm on April 7. This is a great event at which to score a fabulous piece of art while supporting Holland at the same time. Artworks are either $50 or $100, and I’ll have a $50 piece up for grabs. <3
Breathe 2023: TMCC Student and Faculty Exhibition
If you are flying via the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, the depARTures Gallery is currently exhibiting a fabulous selection of work from TMCC students and faculty, yours truly included. Check it out, take a pic, and let me know you’ve seen it! <3
Night Market
Join me and other fabulous crafters, makers, and artists at The Holland Project’s inaugural Night Market on Tuesday, December 20, from 5-9 pm at CRAFT wine & beer in Reno. I’ll have pendants, prints, and postcards (of course) and I promise, it will be a fun and festive evening. <3
Darkroom Printing 101
Learn the basics of black and white darkroom printing! In this workshop participants will learn how to operate an enlarger to create a properly exposed print from black and white negatives. Bring your own B&W negatives to print from or use negatives from our vintage collection at Holland. We’ll provide the photo paper and all the chemistry for developing, and everyone will leave with at least one good print by the end of the workshop. Participants will also receive one free drop-in day to use the darkroom through Sept. 30th, 2022.
This workshop is taking place as part of The Holland Project’s Community Darkroom series. For information on lab hours and additional workshops, please visit hollandreno.org/darkroom.
Caffenol Process 101
Learn how to process black and white film negatives without the use of traditional chemicals! Students will start by shooting a short roll of provided film (cameras also provided or bring your favorite) and then process their negatives using coffee and other readily available ingredients. An excellent workshop for beginners and darkroom pros that want to learn something new. All materials are provided.
This workshop is taking place as part of The Holland Project’s Community Darkroom series. For information on lab hours and additional workshops, please visit hollandreno.org/darkroom.
Polaroid Emulsion Lift Workshop
This fun course will explore lifting emulsion of polaroids to transfer images to a wide variety of surfaces to make art and more. All materials provided.
This workshop is taking place as part of The Holland Project’s Community Darkroom series. For information on lab hours and additional workshops, please visit hollandreno.org/darkroom.
SLR Camera Basics
Back to basics! This is a crash course on how to use an analog SLR camera. You can bring your own or use one at The Holland Project (there is a limited quantity to borrow during the workshop).
This workshop is taking place as part of The Holland Project’s Community Darkroom series. For information on lab hours and additional workshops, please visit hollandreno.org/darkroom.
Reception for Mus/tang
The reception for Mus/tang will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2022, from 5-7 pm at The Depot Gallery in Sparks, Nevada. Please come and say hi to Kirsten and take a look at her current exhibition. You know that she’d love to see you there! <3
Exhibition for Mus/tang
Mus/tang will be on display April 2-30, 2022, at The Depot Gallery in Sparks, Nevada.
In The Dark With Friends II
In The Dark With Friends II will be on display at Cafe Capello in Reno, Nevada, through March 4, 2022.
High Desert Art + Craft Fair
Sunday, December 5, 10-4, Blue Mash Studio will be at High Desert Art + Craft Fair. Stop by, say hi.
Nevada Day Art Sale
Is it time to start Christmas shopping yet? I will have a beautiful selection of pendants not on the website available for sale at Sierra Art Foundation’s 2nd annual Nevada Day Art Sale. Come down to the Pioneer Center in downtown Reno to shop local artists and our fabulous wares. <3
Holland Project Community Darkroom
From noon-4 pm on Saturday, September 25 and Sunday, September 26, I’ll be lab assistanting at the Holland Project Community Darkroom. If you want to learn how to develop black-and-white 35mm film or make darkroom prints, stop by! Sign up at https://www.hollandreno.org/community-darkroom/.
Caffenol Process 101
Learn how to process black and white film using instant coffee! At the beginning of the workshop, students will be given a roll of film to go shoot (bring a 35mm camera, some will be available), and then they will learn how to develop film using the caffenol process. Afterwards, a tutorial will be given on how to print images in the darkroom. Workshop will be held at Holland Project in Reno, Nevada. $30, see https://www.hollandreno.org/event/caffenol/ for info.
Xerophytic Reception
The reception for the McKinley Arts & Culture Center Gallery East exhibition of Xerophytic will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2021, from 4-6 pm. It coincides with the Riverside Farmers Market, which runs 4-8 pm. Stop by, say hi!
Xerophytic
Additional images from Xerophytic will be on display at McKinley Arts & Culture Center Gallery East in Reno, Nevada. If you’re in the downtown area, stop by! The building is open Monday through Friday from 8 am until 5 pm. Entry is free. See a selection of images here.
Art Sale on the Plaza
Kirsten will be selling some of her fine images at the Sierra Arts Art Sale on the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts Plaza on Saturday, March 20. She’ll have images from Xerophytic, including framed prints and notecards, along with gummy bear prints, bubble wrap prints, and a few cyanotype prints, among others. Stop by and say hi!