Elevated Creativity
Meet Ely, Nevada Through Its Arts
The character of a community is expressed through its arts. Surrounded by nature and forged by its history, the artist of the Great Basin find inspiration in all directions. In a town celebrated for its diversity and acceptance, you will find everything from traditional Native American culture to contemporary Western culture and everything in between. Whether you are exploring the galleries downtown, taking the public art/ mural tour, or attending one of our many cultural events, you will quickly see that Ely is full of elevated creativity.
Driving the Arts in Ely
The Ely Renaissance Society began by commissioning murals to show the lifestyle of this Nevada community from historical perspectives such as the Pony Express, as well as modern times and the “age of communication”. Sculptures made from mining machinery and parks with labyrinths began to spring up one by one. The Global Mural Association held its 2004 conference in Ely to celebrate the accomplishment. Tourists now take the “Art Walk” to enjoy over 22 murals and sculptures in the downtown area.
