Capital City Arts Initiative
Courthouse Gallery in Carson City, St. Mary's in Virginia City make list of must-see Nevada art stops
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/18/2014 - 9:10am
Capital City Arts Initiative Courthouse Gallery in Carson City and St. Mary's Art and Retreat Center in Virginia City are among 10 "unmissable" Nevada spots for art lovers, according to the website TheCultureTrip.com.
In announcing its list the website notes Nevada is dotted with many places for art lovers to explore, including traditional galleries to more unique spaces. From Reno to Elko the state boasts a wide range of art from a host of talented individuals, including locals and international artists.
Capital City Arts Initiative Awarded National Endowment for the Arts Grant
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/09/2014 - 5:16pm
National Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu announced Tuesday that the Capital City Arts Initiative is one of 919 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Art Works grant.
CCAI is recommended for a $10,000 grant to support an exhibition by artist Katie Lewis in the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. Ms. Lewis’ show will open in September 2015.
BRIC Art 5
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/14/2014 - 2:34pm
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August 14, 2015 (All day) The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, BRIC Art 5, with artwork by eight area artists at the City’s Business Resource Innovation Center [BRIC]. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Friday, October 17, from 5 - 7pm. The BRIC is located at 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. The exhibition and reception are free and the public is cordially invited. The exhibition will remain at the BRIC through September 4, 2015. The BRIC is open to the public Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.
The Capital City Arts Initiative features work of eight artists at BRIC center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/14/2014 - 2:30pm
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October 17, 2014 - 5:00pm The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, BRIC Art 5, with artwork by eight area artists at the City’s Business Resource Innovation Center. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Friday, October 17, from 5 - 7pm. The BRIC is located at 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. The exhibition and reception are free and the public is cordially invited. The exhibition will remain at the BRIC through September 4, 2015.
Mark Twain’s Suicide Table Blood Bucket Ghost Bonanza Amen
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/24/2014 - 2:52pm
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August 29, 2014 (All day) With a nod to Virginia City’s lively popular culture and lengthy history, the Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, Mark Twain’s Suicide Table Blood Bucket Ghost Bonanza Amen, by artist Justin Favela at St. Mary’s Art Center from June 29 – August 30, 2014.
St. Mary’s Art Center is located at 55 North R Street, Virginia City. The exhibition is free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Thursday – Sunday, 11am – 4pm.
Mark Twain’s Suicide Table Blood Bucket Ghost Bonanza Amen
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/24/2014 - 2:49pm
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June 29, 2014 - 1:00pm With a nod to Virginia City’s lively popular culture and lengthy history, the Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, Mark Twain’s Suicide Table Blood Bucket Ghost Bonanza Amen, by artist Justin Favela at St. Mary’s Art Center from June 29 – August 30, 2014. CCAI and St. Mary’s will host a reception for the artist in the 4th floor gallery on Sunday, June 29, 1 – 4pm. St. Mary’s Art Center is located at 55 North R Street, Virginia City. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited.
CCAI Courthouse Gallery Exhibition by Karl Schwiesow
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/05/2014 - 12:48pm
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September 11, 2014 - 8:00am The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Humble Vessel, by artist Karl Schwiesow at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from June 13 – September 11, 2014. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The exhibition is free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
Nevada Arts Council grants for 2015 awarded to art programs statewide
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/03/2014 - 9:08am
The Nevada Arts Council announced its 2015 grant recipients for the year, with Carson City, Western Nevada and Lake Tahoe organizations getting a share of more than $600,000 in art program money.
NAC Arts Learning, Project and Partners in Excellence grants for fiscal year 2015 went to non-profit organizations and public institutions in 10 Nevada counties. Grants were awarded at the board meeting in May. Review panels convened in public meetings to evaluate the grant applications and recommend funding amounts for the board to consider.
Nevada Arts Council announces 2015 grant award recipients
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/03/2014 - 7:41am
The Nevada Arts Council announced its 2015 grant recipients for the year, with Carson City, Western Nevada and Lake Tahoe organizations getting a share of more than $600,000 in art program money.
NAC Arts Learning, Project and Partners in Excellence grants for fiscal year 2015 went to non-profit organizations and public institutions in 10 Nevada counties. Grants were awarded at the board meeting in May. Review panels convened in public meetings to evaluate the grant applications and recommend funding amounts for the board to consider.
Watch it Live: Carson City Board of Supervisors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/15/2014 - 2:07amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors meet today beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center. Go here for the agenda and here to watch it live.
Among the items for discussion and possible action:
Caleb Cage and The Gods of Diyala: Transfer of Command in Iraq
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/02/2014 - 2:32pm
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May 17, 2014 - 5:00pm In honor of Armed Forces Day, the Capital City Arts Initiative invites you to attend a reading by Iraq veteran and writer Caleb Cage at the BRIC, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City.
The reading will take place Saturday, May 17 at 5pm. The free event is part of CCAI’s Books & Writers series co-sponsored with the Carson City Library. CCAI and the Library enthusiastically invite everyone to attend the reading.
CCAI Books and Writers Series: Indelicate Angels featured April 8
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 9:31am
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April 8, 2014 - 4:00pm As part of National Poetry Month, the Capital City Arts Initiative invites you to attend a reading and writing workshop with poet and writer Ismael García Santillanes at the BRIC, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City.
The writing workshop will take place Tuesday, April 8 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The reading follows immediately at 5:30 p.m.
The free events are part of CCAI’s Books and Writers series co-sponsored with the Carson City Library. CCAI and the Library enthusiastically invite all readers and writers to attend the workshop and reading.
CCAI Nevada Neighbors Talk: We Might Should Could
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/09/2014 - 8:48am
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March 26, 2014 - 7:00pm On Wednesday, March 26, the Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] will present a talk by artist Justin Favela. His illustrated talk, We Might Should Could is the next in CCAI’s Nevada Neighbors series.
The talk will take place at 7pm at the BRIC, 108 E Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for Mr. Favela preceding the event at 6:15pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.
Nevada Arts Council brings arts visioning to Carson community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/05/2014 - 12:38pm
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March 13, 2014 - 5:30pm Because art builds communities, the Nevada Arts Council is examining the efforts, wants and needs of towns across the state as it builds a three-year plan to support local efforts.
The Arts Council is launching a series of local arts town meetings to engage in conversations with Nevadans. Staff plans to explore the cultural needs of large and small communities, the role of the arts in the Silver State and to evaluate NAC’s role as a state agency.
Capital City Arts Initiative Nevada Neighbors Talk: YOU ARE HERE
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/17/2014 - 5:16pm
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February 19, 2014 - 7:00pm On Wednesday, February 19, the Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] will present a talk by artist Julia Schwadron. Her illustrated talk, “You Are Here” is the next in CCAI’s Nevada Neighbors series.
The talk will take place at 7pm at the BRIC, 108 E Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for Ms. Schwadron preceding the event at 6:15pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.
CCAI Courthouse Gallery Exhibition with Suzanne Kanatsiz
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/20/2014 - 1:00pm
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May 29, 2014 - 5:00pm The Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, "Seven Sennings", by artist Suzanne Kanatsiz at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from February 7 – May 29, 2014. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Friday, February 7, 5-7pm. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
A Walk Down the Fall Art Walk Lane
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/31/2013 - 7:43am
At 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday morning a group of well bundled people met in downtown Carson City for the Fall Art Walk. If you missed the walk or forgot to take notes, here is a brief recap.
1) Comma Coffee – The “Backseat Gallery” in the back was featuring art by Barry Mitchell. It was a great opportunity to get a hot coffee too.
2) Legislative Grounds – A viewing of the statues of Kit Carson and Abraham Curry and the Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial along the beautiful ground of the Nevada State Legislature.
Area artists work on display at the Carson City Business Resource Innovation Center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 10/11/2013 - 12:56am
The Capital City Arts Initiative opened its exhibition, BRIC Art 4, with artwork by eight area artists at the Carson City Business Resource Innovation Center on Wednesday. The exhibition will remain at the BRIC through early September 2014.
CCAI Exhibition: "An Algebraic Lens"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/04/2013 - 8:13pm
The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, An Algebraic Lens, by artist Ben Hoffman at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from September 20, 2013 – January 23, 2014. The reception is free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
CCAI BRIC Art 4 Exhibition
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September 3, 2014 - 5:00pm The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, BRIC Art 4, with artwork by eight area artists at the City’s Business Resource Innovation Center [BRIC]. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Wednesday, October 9, from 5 - 7pm. The BRIC is located at 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. The exhibition and reception are free and the public is cordially invited. The exhibition will remain at the BRIC through early September 2014.
'Living in El Norte' art exhibition at Courthouse Gallery
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 11/02/2012 - 10:00amCapital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition by artist Blanco de San Roman at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from September 14, 2012 through January 18, 2013. Blanco's exceptional paintings continue the centuries long Spanish tradition of monumental portrait painting. Deborah Boehm, PhD, has written the exhibition essay, "The Universality of Daily Experience". The gallery is on the second floor of the Courthouse at 885 E. Musser St., Carson City. The exhibition is free and the public is cordially invited. 775-267-3295
Presentation: Why German Art Matters
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 2:36pmCapital City Arts Initiative is proud to present the Nevada Neighbors public talk series. The talk will focus on contemporary German art by Brett Van Hoesen, Ph.D. An informal reception starts at 6:15pm, the talk will be at 7pm. The presentation and reception will be held at the Carson City Library, 900 N Roop St, Carson City NV and is free, and open to the public.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to allocate funds for special events
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/01/2012 - 7:41amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors will discuss this week what groups will receive money this year out of the $100,000 Redevelopment fund for special events.
There are requests for $118,275, so the supervisors will have to pick which groups will not get what they asked for at the board's next meeting on April 5 at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center.
City arts board appoints business leader as new director
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/22/2011 - 4:01amThe Capital City Arts Initiative Board of Directors announced Thursday that long-time Carson City economic development leader Joe McCarthy will become the organization's executive director begin...
Celebration of Arts on Sunday to launch Nevada governor inauguration of Brian Sandoval
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/30/2010 - 8:06amThe inauguration of Nevada's 29th governor, Brian Sandoval, will begin on Sunday with a celebration of arts in Carson City and then continue on Monday with the official ceremony at 11:30 a.m. on the steps of the state capitol.
Beginning on Sunday, Jan. 2, from 1 to 5 p.m., cultural organizations in downtown Carson City will open their doors to offer free music and dance performances, demonstrations by traditional artists, visual arts and history exhibitions, children’s activities and shopping opportunities.
