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White Pine Children's Art Festival 2026
- The Elements of Art-
White Pine Children's Art Festival 2026
- The Elements of Art-
Have questions? We’re happy to help — email wpcaf2026@gmail.com
Meet Our 2026 Guest Artist:
Pete Mangum—Serving White Pine Through Agriculture, Education, and Art
The White Pine Children’s Art Festival is excited to welcome local agricultural leader, educator, and artist Pete Mangum as our featured Guest Artist this year!
Pete is a familiar face throughout White Pine County. He serves as a Community-Based Instructor with the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, is a local brand inspector, and has spent many years supporting youth through 4-H and service in local schools and the school board. Along with his dedication to agriculture and education, Pete has a lifelong passion for creating art.
As both a painter and sketch artist, Pete captures the beauty and spirit of rural Nevada in his work. His recent solo exhibition, Ranch Life, at the Ely Art Bank celebrated the landscapes, livestock, and hardworking people who make our rural communities so special. His artwork is a wonderful reminder that inspiration can be found all around us—from wide-open valleys and mountain ranges to the everyday work happening on our local ranches.
During this year's festival, Pete will be teaching classes in three-dimensional drawing and perspective, helping students learn techniques that create depth, distance, and realism in their artwork. We are excited to have Pete share both his artistic talents and his passion for creativity with our festival participants.
Pete was featured at the Art Bank with his exhibit, "Ranch Life". This exhibit honors the daily routines, animals, landscapes, and heritage of Nevada's ranching families.
Pete was featured at the Art Bank with his exhibit, "Ranch Life". This exhibit honors the daily routines, animals, landscapes, and heritage of Nevada's ranching families.
The White Pine Children's Art Festival – Elements of Art 2026 is free to attend thanks to the support of our community.
Donations are always appreciated.
Thank you to our Community Partners
We are grateful for the support of our community partners who make the White Pine Children’s Art Festival possible:
Bristlecone Arts Council for their ongoing partnership and support of the festival.
White Pine County School District for providing facilities, transportation, and technology support.
White Pine County Sheriff's Office for volunteer traffic coordination and event safety.
LaQuinta by Wyndham for providing lodging accommodations for our visiting artist.
Ridley's Family Market for helping provide our special Friday snack.
We hope you'll join us for our Community Exhibition and Performance on Friday, July 24, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., as we celebrate a week of creativity together.
Use the link above to access volunteer forms for both teachers and adult volunteers
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