The City of Reno has been selected as the only recipient of the prestigious 2010 Dorothy Mullen Arts and Humanities Award (Class II), for the success of Artown, the community-wide July arts festival. Awarded by the National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA), the Dorothy Mullen Arts and Humanities program honors the most innovative and effective arts and humanities programs across the nation. Read the complete press release from the City of Reno.

Here, Artown’s Executive Director Beth Macmillan makes remarks to the Reno City Council about the award as City Arts and Culture Manager Christine Fey (left) and Reno Arts & Culture Commission representative Nettie Oliverio (right) look on.