New monument to artist Hans Meyer-Kassel to be unveiled Saturday in Genoa
A small group of Nevada residents have established a permanent memorial to artist Hans Meyer-Kassel, and his beloved wife Maria, on the grounds of the Genoa Courthouse Museum in downtown Genoa, Nev.
Northern Nevada locals will come together Saturday for this historic gathering to celebrate the installation of the monument. This celebration is presented in conjunction with Hans Meyer-Kassel: Artist of Nevada, on view at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno through Sept. 2.
The monument unveil event is Saturday, May 19, 1 p.m. at the Genoa Courthouse Museum grounds, 2304 Main Street, Genoa, Nev.
The exhibition features depictions of Nevada’s beloved vistas, vivid colored still lifes, and a portrait of Nevada governor Fred Balzar, on loan from the state capitol.
During the ceremony, official proclamations will be read, guests honored, and the monument will be unveiled. Musical guests will complement the ceremony, which will be followed with cake and root beer floats.