Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate art, music and community spirit at the Lovelock Murals and Music event taking place this week. The festival will bring together artists, musicians, local vendors and families for a weekend of creativity and entertainment, highlighting the culture and character of Pershing County.
Attendees can enjoy live music performances, watch artists at work on mural projects, explore local vendors and take part in community activities throughout the event. Similar murals and music festivals across Northern Nevada have helped beautify downtown areas while creating lasting public art and drawing visitors to local businesses. The event offers an opportunity for community members of all ages to gather, support the arts and experience Lovelock’s growing creative energy.
Organizers encourage residents to come downtown, enjoy the festivities and celebrate the artists and performers helping bring new color and vibrancy to the community.
Festival Schedule
Friday, June 19
Friday Night Food Truck Kick-Off
Saturday, June 20
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Twilight Twinkles hosts a sidewalk sale with crafters and vendors in downtown Lovelock along Main Street.
11 a.m. at the Depot - The Mustang Youth Team is hosting a free youth event for young artists interested in expressing their creativity. Art kits will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Nanny Joe’s - Craft and Sip Evening. Only 10 slots are available.
Artist Spotlight: Joe C. Rock
The Lovelock Music & Murals Festival is proud to feature Joe C. Rock, a renowned Nevada muralist who will be creating a mural at the Lovelock Museum during this year’s festival.
Born in Stockton, California, and raised in Reno, Nevada, Joseph Corgile, known professionally as Joe C. Rock, has become one of Northern Nevada’s most recognizable mural artists. His work blends graffiti, illustration and fine art into a bold style of modern muralism that has helped shape Reno’s street art culture for more than a decade.
Joe began painting murals in 2009, at a time when large-scale public art was limited in Reno. Through determination, creativity and strong community relationships, he helped pioneer the mural movement that now defines many public spaces across the region.
Known for his mastery of spray paint and large-scale artwork, Joe creates murals filled with vibrant color, movement and storytelling. His experience spans portraiture, oil painting, sculpture, mosaics, carpentry and textile art, making his work uniquely layered and visually striking.
For the Lovelock Music & Murals Festival, Joe will be painting at the Lovelock Museum, bringing his creative vision to one of the town’s most historic and meaningful locations. His mural will help celebrate the culture, history and spirit of Lovelock while adding another exciting piece to the town’s growing collection of public art.
Artist Spotlight: Bryce Chisholm
The Lovelock Music & Murals Festival is excited to feature Bryce Chisholm, a Reno-based artist who will be creating a mural at Strip Park during this year’s festival.
Born and raised in Reno, Nevada, Bryce Chisholm is an artist known for blending street art, graffiti influences and fine art into powerful large-scale murals. His work is inspired by history, human emotion and the beauty often found in overlooked places and spaces.
Bryce studied at Truckee Meadows Community College and later at the University of Nevada, Reno, where he further developed his artistic style and passion for mural work. His artwork reflects a raw, expressive energy that combines bold visuals with meaningful storytelling.
Influenced heavily by graffiti and urban art culture, Bryce believes murals can transform spaces and leave a lasting impression on communities. His murals often bring color, emotion and life into everyday environments while encouraging people to see beauty in unexpected places.
For the Lovelock Music & Murals Festival, Bryce will be painting at Strip Park, creating a fun and colorful mural that adds creativity and energy to one of Lovelock’s community gathering spaces. His artwork will help turn the park into a vibrant destination for families, youth and visitors to enjoy for years to come.
Artist Spotlight: Edwin "Esco" Martinez
The Lovelock Music & Murals Festival is excited to feature Edwin "Esco" Martinez, a talented Reno-based muralist who will be transforming the Windmill building into a vibrant community-inspired mural during this year’s festival.
Originally from Mexico City and now based in Reno, Nevada, Edwin Martinez-Escobar is known for his bold colors, large-scale portraiture and murals that celebrate culture, identity and storytelling. His artwork can be seen throughout Northern Nevada, where his pieces continue to beautify public spaces and create meaningful community connections.
Edwin’s signature style blends expressive imagery with vivid color palettes that instantly capture attention. Many of his murals highlight cultural heritage and human connection while bringing energy and life to the walls he paints.
During the festival, Edwin will be painting the Windmill building, creating a community-themed mural that reflects the spirit and pride of Lovelock. This large-scale artwork will become a welcoming visual landmark and another exciting addition to Lovelock’s growing collection of public art.
Artist Spotlight: Autumn Harry
The Lovelock Music & Murals Festival is honored to feature Autumn Harry, an Indigenous artist, advocate and member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, who will be creating a Native American-themed mural at Nanny Joe’s during this year’s festival.
Autumn is Numu (Northern Paiute) on her paternal side and Diné (Navajo) on her maternal side. Her artwork is deeply connected to culture, land, identity and storytelling, bringing meaningful representation and Indigenous perspectives into public spaces.
Raised at Kooyooe Pa’a Panunadu (Pyramid Lake, Nevada), Autumn has spent her life learning from and protecting the land and waters of her community. She earned her Master of Science degree from the University of Nevada, Reno, where she focused on the reclamation of traditional Numu place names and cultural preservation.
In addition to being an artist, Autumn is a fisherwoman, Indigenous rights advocate, land defender and fly-fishing guide. Her experiences and heritage strongly influence her artwork, creating pieces that are both visually beautiful and culturally meaningful.
During the festival, Autumn will transform the wall at Nanny Joe’s into a Native American-inspired mural that celebrates culture, tradition and connection to the land. Her piece will serve as a powerful addition to Lovelock’s growing collection of public art while honoring the Indigenous history and voices of Nevada.
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