There is a story. A story worth telling. And it starts with a little boy and his father. They move to a new home one Sunday. It was an ordinary Sunday, in an ordinary house. His room was not very clean, and so he spent the whole day arranging it just how he liked. At night he heard a strange scratching noise form inside his closet.
The boy naturally tries to ignore it. But gets louder, and louder, until a gruff voice sounds from behind the door
"Woah what's that?!"
The boy was terrified and stumbled for the stick he keeps from just a moment like this. He slowly opened the closet door, ready for whatever horror lay inside, but there was nothing - a simple, fairly empty closet.
Until something tapped him on the shoulder, and he turned to find a monster! It was a very small monster, about 3 feet tall, with horns, purple fur and big yellow eyes.
The boy fell and scrambled until the side of the closet was at his back.
The monster only said, "Hurry up" and grabbed the boy by the hand, to drag him through the small door that appeared at the closets very end.
They came out through a wishing well, in a strange new world.
This places has had many names.
And many children to name it.
But this boy called it Upside Down Land.
The next iteration of the Upside Down Universe is opening in Reno this Summer.
Join us at Under The Mountain!
The boy naturally tries to ignore it. But gets louder, and louder, until a gruff voice sounds from behind the door
"Woah what's that?!"
The boy was terrified and stumbled for the stick he keeps from just a moment like this. He slowly opened the closet door, ready for whatever horror lay inside, but there was nothing - a simple, fairly empty closet.
Until something tapped him on the shoulder, and he turned to find a monster! It was a very small monster, about 3 feet tall, with horns, purple fur and big yellow eyes.
The boy fell and scrambled until the side of the closet was at his back.
The monster only said, "Hurry up" and grabbed the boy by the hand, to drag him through the small door that appeared at the closets very end.
They came out through a wishing well, in a strange new world.
This places has had many names.
And many children to name it.
But this boy called it Upside Down Land.
The next iteration of the Upside Down Universe is opening in Reno this Summer.
Join us at Under The Mountain!
RENO'S LARGEST IMMERSIVE ART EXPERIENCE
WE ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR THE WINTER
THE NEW ITERATION OF THE UPSIDE DOWN UNIVERSE WILL OPEN SUMMER 2025
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The Potentialist Workshop is a multidisciplinary collaborative arts collective in Reno, Nevada. Each facet of the collective aims to explore and question that which shapes contemporary culture, art, and the ideas behind them.
We are a dynamic creative space that facilitates a wide range of artistic projects and experiences. From producing thought-provoking plays to creating large-scale immersive art installations, we provide a platform for artists to experiment, collaborate, and share their work with the public. Over the years, we have supported numerous artists, projects, and shows, fostering a thriving arts community in our region.
One of our key initiatives is the creation of *Under the Mountain*, an immersive art experience spanning 20,000 square feet, featuring the work of over 100 local and regional artists. This expansive project will open in the summer of 2025, offering a unique, interactive environment that blends art, technology, and storytelling to engage visitors in new and exciting ways. We believe in the power of collaboration and strive to provide space for artistic expression across various disciplines, including visual art, theater, music, and more.
Through our various programs and exhibitions, we aim to connect the public with the creative process, offering a space where art is not only displayed but experienced in an engaging, hands-on manner. The Potentialist Workshop is committed to nurturing creativity, building community, and providing opportunities for artists to thrive.
Potentialism is the melding of boundaries between play, poem, sculpture, painting, and music. The lines that separate the arts become so blurred it becomes impossible to see where one begins and the other ends. Potentialists are interested in abolishing these lines. We believe a contemporary artist should have understanding of all forms of art. This will allow the artist to unlock their infinite potential.
We are a dynamic creative space that facilitates a wide range of artistic projects and experiences. From producing thought-provoking plays to creating large-scale immersive art installations, we provide a platform for artists to experiment, collaborate, and share their work with the public. Over the years, we have supported numerous artists, projects, and shows, fostering a thriving arts community in our region.
One of our key initiatives is the creation of *Under the Mountain*, an immersive art experience spanning 20,000 square feet, featuring the work of over 100 local and regional artists. This expansive project will open in the summer of 2025, offering a unique, interactive environment that blends art, technology, and storytelling to engage visitors in new and exciting ways. We believe in the power of collaboration and strive to provide space for artistic expression across various disciplines, including visual art, theater, music, and more.
Through our various programs and exhibitions, we aim to connect the public with the creative process, offering a space where art is not only displayed but experienced in an engaging, hands-on manner. The Potentialist Workshop is committed to nurturing creativity, building community, and providing opportunities for artists to thrive.
Potentialism is the melding of boundaries between play, poem, sculpture, painting, and music. The lines that separate the arts become so blurred it becomes impossible to see where one begins and the other ends. Potentialists are interested in abolishing these lines. We believe a contemporary artist should have understanding of all forms of art. This will allow the artist to unlock their infinite potential.