As Artown's only “bring your dog day" Art Paws paints a pet-friendly picture of downtown Reno! A fun and unique art themed, canine-friendly, community festival, this free event celebrates canine culture by combining the arts with our animals. More than 40 local vendors, artists and animal aid organizations come together each year to celebrate all things pet…and help animals in need.

At Art Paws each year, more than five thousand pets and their people, take a stroll down to McKinley Arts and Cultural Center Park, to will frolic along the Truckee River, get their paws read by pet psychics, and admire their own animal art at the FREE Paw Painting booth. Featured artisans display everything from fine jewelry to crystal sculptures, to oils and watercolors and portraits--many with an animal theme. Pet themed jewelry for you and custom collars for Fido are just a few of the most popular aspects of Art Paws. Come to watch the Reno Police K9 officer demonstration or sign Fido up for one of our “paw”pular canine contests. Reach out to your inner puppy with the help of a pet psychic. Relax with your K9 best friend, in the shade of the park, to the sounds of the Brother Dan Palmer and other local live musicians.