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You can’t judge me, I already have: An art show...an exhibit...a gallery? Art Reception
Every photographer hides thousands of shots—blurred, crooked, or just not “good enough.” "You can’t judge me, I already have" drags those rejects into the light alongside two decades of Reno stories, portraits, and experiments. Photographer and journalist Mike Higdon pairs his best work with the flawed frames he once buried, exposing the messy collision of deadlines, self-doubt, and perfectionism. It’s funny, uncomfortable, and honest about what it means to make art when your harshest critic is yourself.
Alongside the curated prints, visitors will find a “Judging Tables” of discarded, imperfect images. You’re invited to rescue your favorites, pin them to the wall, and even argue with his commentary—his in black ink, yours in red. Because every “mistake” deserves a second opinion.
On view all October at The Potentialist Workshop, with an mid-month reception October 18 starting at 3 p.m.
Magic Monster Market
Join us for the Magic Monster Market, featuring over 30 local vendors, Trick or Treating, food trucks, live music, tarot, a costume contest, tours of our 20,000 sqft immersive art exhibit and so much more.
This is an all-ages event from 12pm - 8pm on October 31st - Halloween Day! Dress in your Halloween best and get lost in the other worldly land of Under the Mountain.
The safe trick or treat inside our strange art experience will include guaranteed candy for all the kids from noon - 4pm. Music will start at 4 and Our Costume Contest Winners will be chosen at 7pm.
You can win the most terrifying or the most whimsical for cash prizes and year long memberships to Under the Mountain!
Tickets are only 15$ and include a full day of Halloween fun!
Fairy Fair: A Mystical Market
Join us for Fairy Fair, a mystical market featuring over 30 local vendors, food trucks, live music, tarot, tours of our 20,000 sqft immersive art exhibit and so much more.
This is an all-ages event from 12pm - 8pm on Saturday September 27th. Dress in your flounciest dapper attire and frolic in our weird and wondrous world!
Interested in vending? Sign up here.
Interested in performing? Reach out to us at info@upside-down-universe.com.
Welcome to Kell Art Reception
Join us for Welcome to Kell, an art reception for Jason Kell's latest show.
Kell's art focuses on collage and painting with a dark humor that permeates the exhibit.
The reception will include light refreshments and words from the artist.
Tours of the Upside Down Universe art immersive will also be available.
Rushadicus (The Cello Goblin!)
Join us for Rushadicus (The Cello Goblin!) featuring cello performance art at Under The Mountain. All tickets include a tour of the new three floor immersive as well as an epic goblin concert. Peachy Queens Traveling Tavern will have delicious drinks in the Dorothy Bar. Lounge in the outdoor sculpture garden, explore the interactive immersive space and revel in the chaotic merriment of Rushadicus!
Potentialist Collective Kid Collaboration Exhibit
Join us for the reception of our July art show at the Savage Mystic Gallery featuring collaborative works by the Potentialist art crew and their children. The event will include live music, snacks, art and community. There is no fee and all ages are welcome to attend! Meet the artists and their kids and learn more about the Potentialist Workshop, the Savage Mystic Gallery and the Under The Mountain immersive art exhibit.
Dinner and An Art Heist with pan Pantoja
Join us for an epic night of art and food featuring a delicious dinner and a fantastic heist.
Enjoy appetizers, dinner, drinks and dessert featuring sweet chili ginger shrimp kabobs, corned beef spring rolls (veggie option available), gumbo, and a chocolate mousse graham cracker toasted marshmallow parfait.
After dinner the art heist will begin! Are you quick enough to snag your favorite Pan Pantoja work off the gallery walls? Who else is vying for your art of choice? Do your best to grab your art from this new Pan show!
Once the heist is complete the gallery will open up to the public for a fun after party with drinks and tunes and additional art theft!
Tickets include dinner and art!
This event is at the Savage Mystic Gallery.
Doors at 6pm.
Dinner at 6:30pm
Art Heist at 7:30pm
After Party at 8pm
Art and Science in Upside Down Land
Join us for free entry to our immersive experience, Upside Down Land, as well as a fun STEAM activity.
This month we'll be learning about gravity and competing in a spooky egg drop!
All families are also invited to participate in our art scavenger hunt and win a fun prize.
All ages are welcome.
Phantom Finale
Join us for the final party of Upside Down Land featuring music by Jazzy Jayne, food trucks, live painting, immersive art and more.
Friday October 25th 7pm - 11pm
Experience the wonder of Upside Down Land - Reno's Largest Immersive Experience - created by over 40 local artists. The immersive ends it's 6 month run on October 31st and we're going out in style.
Limited art from Upside Down Land will be available for purchase. Ticket and art sales support the next installment of the Upside Down Universe.
Presale Tickets $15 / Door $20
All Ages Are Welcome
Art and Science in Upside Down Land
Join us for free entry to our immersive experience, Upside Down Land, as well as a fun STEAM activity.
This month we'll be learning about gravity and competing in an egg drop!
All families are also invited to participate in our art scavenger hunt and win a fun prize.
All ages are welcome.
Sober Sunset Art & Tea Party August
The title tells all on this one. Join us for a Sunset tea party in Upside Down Land. This is an opportunity to - 1. Live out our childhood dreams of a proper tea party; 2. Work on our art projects in a wacky place; 3. Hang out with our friends late night style, without the pressure to drink.
We will have hot water, tea, and treats available but you're welcome to bring anything you’d like as well. Bring your blankets and art projects. Let’s watch the sunset together!! 8pm-12am.
$5 season pass holders. $10 non-season pass holders.
Art and Science in Upside Down Land
Join us every second Sunday for free entry to our immersive experience, Upside Down Land, as well as a fun STEAM activity.
This month we'll be learning about soundwaves and creating our own tin can telephone.
All families are also invited to participate in our art scavenger hunt and win a fun prize.
All ages are welcome.
Sober Sunset Art & Tea Party July
The title tells all on this one. Join us for a Sunset tea party in Upside Down Land. This is an opportunity to - 1. Live out our childhood dreams of a proper tea party; 2. Work on our art projects in a wacky place; 3. Hang out with our friends late night style, without the pressure to drink.
We will have hot water, tea, and treats available but you're welcome to bring anything you’d like as well. Bring your blankets and art projects. Let’s watch the sunset together!! 8pm-12am.
$5 season pass holders. $10 non-season pass holders.
Art and Science in Upside Down Land
Join us every second Sunday for free entry to our immersive experience, Upside Down Land, as well as a fun STEAM activity.
This month we'll be learning about electricity and creating our own button light.
All families are also invited to participate in our art scavenger hunt and win a fun prize.
All ages are welcome.
Sober Sunset Art & Tea Party June
The title tells all on this one. Join us for a Sunset tea party in Upside Down Land. This is an opportunity to - 1. Live out our childhood dreams of a proper tea party; 2. Work on our art projects in a wacky place; 3. Hang out with our friends late night style, without the pressure to drink.
We will have hot water, tea, and treats available but you're welcome to bring anything you’d like as well. Bring your own cup, blankets and art projects. Let’s watch the sunset together!! 8pm-12am.
$5 season pass holders. $10 non-season pass holders.
Second Sunday: Arts & Crafts at Upside Down Land
Our monthly arts & crafts session for families! Join us every second Sunday for free entry to our immersive experience, Upside Down Land, as well as a fun kids craft!
This month we are experimenting with marshmallows and game theory! Let’s learn about the confectionery dilemma.
All families are invited to participate in our art scavenger hunt and win a fun prize.
Punk Rock Pride hosted by the Reno Punk Rock Flea Market
The Reno Punk Rock Flea Market presents their first ever Punk Rock Pride event celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community of Northern Nevada.
Sober Sunset Art & Tea Party
The title tells all on this one. Join us for a Sunset tea party in Upside Down Land. This is an opportunity to - 1. Live out our childhood dreams of a proper tea party; 2. Work on our art projects in a wacky place; 3. Hang out with our friends late night style, without the pressure to drink.
We will have hot water, tea, and treats available but you're welcome to bring anything you’d like as well. Bring your own cup, blankets and art projects. Let’s watch the sunset together!! 8pm-12am.
$5 season pass holders. $10 non-season pass holders.
Upside Down Carnival
Join us for a special night of live art, live music, food trucks and carnival games in Upside Down Land! All ages! 6pm - 12am on May 25th.
Kids 12 and under are free!
$5 Presale / $10 Door
Season Pass Holders get in for free!
Featuring Peal, Sowuutt, DDD and Wing for our late night beats.
Live painting by VeraPaints. Caricatures by Jason Williams.
775 Eats food truck. Deer GODdess Shrine by Daisy Mae & Tarek.
Second Sunday: Arts & Crafts at Upside Down Land
Our monthly arts & crafts session for families! Join us every second Sunday for free entry to our immersive experience, Upside Down Land, as well as a fun kids craft!
This month we are making paper airplanes with our resident STEM educator, Alfredo. We'll be racing our airplanes and launching them from our Mountain sculpture to see who has the best design!
All families are invited to participate in our art scavenger hunt and win a fun prize.
GRAND OPENING
Upside Down Land is ready for YOU! On February 10th we will be open to the public. Come by from noon - 6pm to see what we have been working on for the past 6 months. You can purchase tickets online or in person at 836 East Second Street - The Potentialist Workshop.
See you there!
