Paint the N3N to Save the N3N -- An Aviation-Themed Paint and Sip at the High Sierra Squadron Hangar

Name: Paint the N3N to Save the N3N -- An Aviation-Themed Paint and Sip at the High Sierra Squadron Hangar
Start: 2026-06-05T17:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-06-05T19:00:00-07:00
Location: Reno Stead Airport

Schedule

Fri Jun 05 2026 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Reno Stead Airport | Reno, NV

Reno Stead Airport – June 5, 2026, 5-7pm – Join us for a one-of-a-kind evening inside the hangar of the Commemorative Air Force High Sierra Squadron.
Led by local artist and HSS Development Officer Blair Latos, you’ll be guided step-by-step in painting a picture of the iconic 1941 N3N “Yellow Peril” Navy biplane.
Included:
- Step-by-step instruction to create an original painting with acrylic paint
- Canvas size ranges from 5X7 inches to 18X24 inches and various wood surfaces to choose from
- A unique setting inside an active aviation hangar, and the N3N on display
- A creative, social atmosphere
- A meaningful way to contribute to preserving living history
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and flying historic military aircraft. The High Sierra Squadron, based in Reno, Nevada, maintains aircraft, educates the public, and offers opportunities for people to
experience aviation history. Through our community events, flight programs, youth programs, and restoration projects, we keep these aircraft alive and in the sky.
Flights in our Cessna Bird Dog are also available for purchase starting at $100 throughout the day and throughout the event.
Purchase tickets for the N3N portrait painting event at www.atthesummitarts.com/classes. Learn more about the CAF High Sierra Squadron: www.hsscaf.com.