Sierra Nevada Performing Arts Association
We are dedicated to improving our community by uniting those with a deep passion for the arts and a love of the Northern Nevada area.
Dance
Your passion is what matters.
“Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance. Great dancers are great because of their passion.”
– Martha Graham
Music
“I pay no attention whatever to anybody's praise or blame, I simply follow my own feelings“
– W.A Mozart
Vocal
“The high note is not the only thing.” “But I won’t deprive myself of singing opera as long as my voice follows.” “If I rest, I rust.”
- Plácido Domingo
Theater
“What, my dear Lady Disdain! are you yet living?
Beatrice: Is it possible disdain should die while she hath
such meet food to feed it as Signior Benedick?”
― William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing
Welcome to SNPAA
The Sierra Nevada Performing Arts Association (SNPAA) was established as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization to support performing arts schools in Northern Nevada and to provide scholarships to local talented students by sponsoring cultural events in our community.
We are dedicated to improving our community by uniting those with a deep passion for the arts and a love of the Northern Nevada area. Our goal is to increase the awareness of Nevada as a national musical venue but also to bolster the educational aspirations of our community’s young performers through scholarships and other support. We are a non-political association.
Application for Scholarship entry
To be eligible, the applicant must be in the last semester or have graduated from a high school in Northern Nevada. The intent of our Scholarships is to recognize hard work and to assist students with completion of higher education.
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To the SNPAA Board
``Thank you so much for the scholarship! It’s wonderful to see organizations like your supporting aspiring artists and keeping the Northern Nevada arts scene alive. This will make it that much easier for me to pursue my music education in Denver and I’m nothing short of thrilled!”
Focus On The Arts
``I support SNPAA and its mission. I’m a donor. I’m excited about the new leadership and the direction the organization is taking. They are doubling down on their mission which is superb – supporting the performing arts particularly for kids in the greater Reno area. And they’ve got a great board. They are keeping the focus on the arts and the community. 5 stars!``
Thank You
``My dream of moving to New York City to pursue musical theater came true. I have been fortunate to learn from some of the top Broadway professionals in the business and have grown so much as a performer. I could not not be more grateful to SNPAA for all they have given me. I can't wait for what the future hold.``
Thank You SNPAA
``Thank you so much for the amazing scholarship that SNPAA gave me. It means so much to know that people still care about the arts and that you saw potential in me. Lots of gratitude.``
Thanks SNPAA
“Thank you for the scholarship you awarded me. I appreciate this support as I move forward towards a career in music therapy and the arts. I am excited for all of the opportunities I will have to continue my love of music over these next four years.”
Sponsor a talented performing art student.
We all know the arts are always on the chopping block.
So, donating shows the students we care about their artistic endeavors.
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