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Brewery Arts Center

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449 W King St
Carson City, NV 89703 United States Get Directions
Phone (775) 883-1976
Website https://breweryarts.org
Brewery Arts Center was founded with the vision to embrace growing artists and develop a robust artistic scene in Carson City and the organization has remained a catalyst for economic and educational growth. Acting as a central location for multiple non-profits has created a culture of collaboration, which is paramount to developing a creative, active, and engaged community. Literally embodying state history, the art center is housed in the oldest commercial building in Nevada. Standing since 1864 the structure was first home to Carson Brewery, original manufacturers of Tahoe Beer. In 1948 the space repurposed from brews to news by becoming HQ for Nevada Appeal. The two story tenement found its permanent tenant when Brewery Arts Center established in 1976. In 2000, BAC purchased the neighboring St. Teresa Catholic Church and converted it into a 250 seat performance hall. Having cemented its roots as an institution, the city deeded Minnesota Street (from W. King to W. 2nd) to BAC in 2015. Now unified, the two block arts campus features facilities for visual arts, theatrical arts, music, film, dance, education, and community gathering. The art extends beyond the walls with open air exhibits like Harmony Park plus multiple murals and sculptures. Adding to the bustling hub in 2016, The Levitt Foundation bestowed BAC with a grant to host 10 free outdoor summer concerts. This endowment allowed the center to welcome the community like never before. The beloved series continues to thrive as a staple of Carson City, hosting a diverse lineup of nationally touring and grammy award winning acts while welcoming weekly audiences of 2,000+ composed of neighbors, friends, and music lovers joined together, barrier free, in celebrating art, culture, and community. The organization is privately funded and the facility provides a home for many other non-profit organizations and several dozen visual artists use the spaces on every day of the week. The many collaborators who use the BAC are: Proscenium Players Inc., Wild Horse Children’s Theater, Carson High School Theater Department, 95.1FM KNVC Community Radio, Sierra Nevada Forums, High Sierra Swing Dance Club, Carson City Classic Cinema Club, Silver State Storytellers, Jazz and Beyond Music Festival, Sierra Nevada Ballet, Carson City School District, Nevada Artist Association, and Rotary Club International.

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  • Sierra Nevada Forum: “Data Centers in Nevada” is November 10th at The BAC

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    The Sierra Nevada Forums, in partnership with the AAUW Capital Branch and League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada will host “Data Centers in Nevada: What Do You Need To Know?” a free panel discussion on Tuesday November 10at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W King St in Carson City. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the […]

  • Spoken Views Collective Poetry Open Mic

    Spoken Views Collective Poetry Open Mic
    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Poets may sign up at the event and have 3-5 minutes to share their work. There will be space for many voices. Poets are welcome to perform original work or share a cover poem – just be sure to give credit where credit is due.Spoken Views Collective has a mission […]

  • Spoken Views Poetry Open Mic – Second Tuesday’s Monthly – Free!

    Spoken Views Poetry Open Mic – Second Tuesday’s Monthly – Free!
    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    5:30 pm - 9:30 pm Register here: https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2216948 It’s All About You! We have done beginning, intermediate and advanced, now it’s time to do your own thing in clay. Come prepared to create something of your own design with the assistance of instructor Debbie Corona, MFA. If you didn’t join any of these classes, that’s fine […]

  • After School Arts & Crafts with Maggie M – Tuesdays

    After School Arts & Crafts with Maggie M – Tuesdays
    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    3:30 pm - 5:00 pm A weekly after school art and crafts class for kids 6 to 13. Join Maggie M in exploring different art experiences and learning to use different creative mediums. $25.00Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20250204-after-school-art/ Brewery Arts Center - South Building - Painting Studio449 W King StCarson City, NV

  • Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes for Adults – Tuesdays

    Maggie M’s Beginning Art Classes for Adults – Tuesdays
    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Classes will provide instruction in drawing, sketching, and painting with watercolors and acrylics. Classes will be taught every Tuesday $25.00Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20250204-adult-art/ Brewery Arts Center - South Building - Painting Studio449 W King StCarson City, NV

  • Yaples Dance Studio presents Alice in Wonderland and Aerial Student Showcase

    Yaples Dance Studio presents Alice in Wonderland and Aerial Student Showcase
    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    November 6 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm November 7 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Buy tickets: https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2466711 Join us for a captivating showcase featuring our talented aerial students of all levels! Our performers have been working hard to create unique routines that blend music, theatrical storytelling, and the artistry of aerial performance. Experience the […]

  • Artist’s Open Studio = Every 1st Sunday

    Artist’s Open Studio = Every 1st Sunday
    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    5:30 pm - 7:00 pm$15.00 Come join us on every first Sunday for an open studio! Bring in your crafts, projects, paintings, and more to create in an open environment with a community of other artists!Supplies are not provided.All skill levels are welcome, ages 16 and up. Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20250302-open-studio/Name will be added to class list, […]

  • C5 Presents: Foundations of Fear – Psycho (1960)

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20261030-c5-psycho/ Before slashers, jump scares, and modern horror tropes, filmmakers were already learning how to frighten audiences with shadows, suggestion, and the power of the unknown. Foundations of Fear traces the origins of cinematic terror—from its earliest trick films to one of the most shocking and influential thrillers ever […]

  • Adult Paint & Sip – Cat & Spider

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    October 30 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Register here: https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2433320 Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.Includes two complimentary beverages and all materials. Please arrive through 2nd St entrance. Brewery Arts Center - South Building - Painting Studio449 W King StCarson City, […]

  • Free Tethered Hot Air Balloon Rides

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    8:00 am - 11:00 am Sponsored by Comstock Propane, with pilot Pat Irwin. 1st come, 1st served. Free coffee and hot chocolate! Balloon will launch at 8 am till 11 am, or as weather allows. Free chocolate balloons for the first 200 visitors courtesy of Comstock Propane. Brewery Arts Center Campus449 West King StreetCarson City, NV

  • Beginning Pottery Class – 4 Week Series on Wednesdays Beginning October 28th

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    October 28 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Register here: https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2437652 $25 for supplies paid to instructor on the first day of class If you’ve always wanted to play with the clay, this is the class for you! In this four week experiential class you’ll be learning wheel throwing, hand-building & glazing with instructor Kym Maehl. […]

  • Watercolor Pumpkin with Artist Kristine Toward

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    October 26 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Register here: https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2446362 Join us in exploring dimensional watercolor technique in this Watercolor Workshop at Brewery Arts Center. Artist Kristine Toward will guide us through a variety of watercolor tools and techniques with step by step instruction for you to create your own pumpkin in watercolor. This class […]

  • Portrait & Figurative Drawing Open Studio with Paolo Acuna – Last Sunday of the Month

    Portrait & Figurative Drawing Open Studio with Paolo Acuna – Last Sunday of the Month
    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    12:00 pm - 5:00 pm $21.50 Register here: https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2295020 Join a vibrant and supportive group of artists every Sunday for an inspiring Open Studio session. Whether you’re a beginner or a […]

  • Witch Crafternoon – Make a Witch Bell Door Hanger

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    October 24 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Register here: https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2446417 Create your own witch bell door hanger with either a crescent moon, wooden dowel or circle. Add flowing ribbons and lace, dried botanicals, pinecones, celestial charms, antique-style keys, bells, beads and other enchanting embellishments. Witch bells are traditionally hung near an entryway to help protect […]

  • Don’t Tell Comedy

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    Buy tickets: https://www.donttellcomedy.com/shows/reno-21408/ Introducing: Don’t Tell Comedy All-StarsA unique lineup of heavy hitters straight from our Secret Sets.You’ve seen the clips blow up online — now catch these legends live and unfiltered.   Secret Venue Type: Performance Arts Space. This show will be at an indoor location. The precise address is emailed to ticket holders at 8:00 AM on […]

  • Adult Paint & Sip – Dripping Moon

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    October 23 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Register here: https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2433319 Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.Includes two complimentary beverages and all materials. Please arrive through 2nd St entrance. Brewery Arts Center - South Building - Painting Studio449 W King StCarson City, […]

  • Marie & Chris – Harp & Guitar Performance

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Seating will open at 6:30 with music beginning at 7pm. Seated show. All ages. Online ticket sales end at […]

  • Art with Dana Childs – Sunflower & Sky: A Watercolor Workshop

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    October 21 @ 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm Register here: https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2386374 Bold yellow meets deep blues in this joyful, color-forward class. You’ll paint a luminous sunflower in full bloom, its golden […]

  • Learn to Sketch!

    Learn to Sketch!
    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    5:30 pm - 7:00 pm$30.00 In this class you’ll learn about problem-solving through art, as well as how to draw with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff. Whether you can sketch a stick figure or a portrait, this class is for you! All skill levels are welcome. Every class is different and designed to strive for accessibility. Classes […]

  • Doll & Soft Sculpture Wire Armature & Wrap Class

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    October 18 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Register here: https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2438087 Join instructor Janet Chase in learning the art of armature in a class for all skill levels!The class will cover bipedal and quadrupedal basics. We will be completing at least 1 basic doll during class time. There will be a supply fee of $22 due […]

  • 3rd Annual Mark Twain Days Literary Festival – October 13th thru the 17th 2026

    3rd Annual Mark Twain Days Literary Festival – October 13th thru the 17th 2026
    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    October 13 @ 8:00 am - October 17 @ 5:00 pm Visit Carson City and Brewery Arts Center present Mark Twain Days!Mark Twain’s time in Nevada was fast, furious, and left a lasting impact. The region and Twain were changed forever and the dust he kicked up has never quite settled. To carry on with […]

  • “Pushed into the Deep End” – CONNECTIONS Central Speaker Event

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    Join Us on Thursday, Oct. 15th at 5:00 pm at the Brewery Arts Center for a Free Community Event. "Pushed into the Deep End" -- Guest Speaker: Kitty McKay Kitty McKay, Vice President of Community and Patient Experience at Carson Tahoe Health, has been fostering hope and healing in healthcare for eighteen years. She shares her moving […]

  • Mark Twain Days – Pico Punch Off

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    October 14 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Buy tickets: https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2349829 The Picon Punch is officially Nevada’s state cocktail and we want you to come out and help us choose the best in the west! Join us for an evening of tasting the best picon punches around along with a delicious Basque buffet, music, and an […]

  • Mark Twain Days – Picon Punch Off – Call for Competitors

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Think you and your establishment make the best Picon Punch around? Prove it! Join us on Wednesday, October 14th in a People’s Choice battle for the best! No fee to enter but you could win a $500 prize for being the best in the west! Sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLc-UJN06S1xmZMm7MiH90ODHkHqIWMSy2oK5rFlcGtINq5w/viewform

  • League of Women Voters Election Forum October 7th & 8th and October 12th & 14th at The Brewery Art Center

    League of Women Voters Election Forum October 7th & 8th and October 12th & 14th at The Brewery Art Center
    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums and AAUW Capital (NV) Branch, will present four free election forums featuring candidates on October 7, 8, 12, and 14 beginning at 6 pm each night. The October 7 and 8 forums will be at the Nevada Legislative Building, Room 1214. The October 12and 14 forums will […]

  • Imagine, Inspire, Create! – Mystic Sea Glass Jewelry

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    October 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Register Here: https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2433485 Jewelry artist, Kym Maehl, is offering a fun, social session in which she will guide you through the twists & turns of creating a unique “Mystic Sea Glass” necklace. Inspired by the sea and geared for all skill levels, these wonderful, whimsical pieces are made […]

  • Mark Twain Days – Spoken Views Collective Poetry Open Mic

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Kick off the festival with Spoken Views Collective and Poet Laureate Emeritus Jesse James Ziegler for BAC’s regularly scheduled monthly poetry night. Poets may sign up at the event and have 3-5 minutes to share their work. There will be space for many voices. Poets are welcome to perform original […]

  • PPI Presents: Prescription Murder

    PPI Presents: Prescription Murder
    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    October 2nd @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pmGet tickets: https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2386042by William Link & Richard L. Levinson“Just one more thing…”Before he became one of television’s most beloved detectives, Lieutenant Columbo first stepped onto the stage in this gripping mystery thriller! Proscenium Players Inc. is proud to announce the cast!Dr. Roy Flemming : Jeffrey FastClaire Flemming : Fredi […]

  • Carson Creepy Film Festival 2026 – October 9th & 10th

    Carson Creepy Film Festival 2026 – October 9th & 10th
    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    October 9th @ 7:00 PM ; October 10th @ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM Registration is now open for Carson Creepy 2026! The competition begins Wednesday, September 16, when teams receive three required prompts: a prop, sound effect and line of dialogue. From there, you’ll have two weeks to write, shoot and edit an original 5–9 minute horror film. Films […]

  • Adult Paint & Sip – Howling at the Moon

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    October 9 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Register Here: https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2433318 Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.Includes two complimentary beverages and all materials. Please arrive through 2nd St entrance.Brewery Arts Center - South Building - Painting Studio449 W King StCarson City, NV

  • Unlock Your Inner Artist with Dana Childs – 4 week Series beginning October 7th

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    10:00 am - 1:00 pm Register Here:https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2381732 Create your own masterpieces in this open-ended art experience. If you’ve ever dreamed of working on an artistic project—whether it’s painting, graphite, pen and ink, or even incorporating two- and three-dimensional textures or objects into your work of art—this is the workshop for you. This is a series […]

  • Adult Paint & Sip – Cat in a Tree

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Register Here: https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2433317 Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.Includes two complimentary beverages and all materials. Please arrive through 2nd St entrance.Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio449 W King StCarson City, NV

  • Imagine, Inspire, Create! – Garden Gnome

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    2:00 pm - 4:00 pmRegister here: https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2386395Join pottery artist, Kym Maehl in this fabulous & creative class!This is a great class for all levels of pottery making fun! In this class, we will be making a an 8″ gnome out of clay and painting it with underglaze. Gnomes are great for the garden, houseplants or anyplace […]

  • C5 Presents: Silent Movie Day – The Lodger

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Get tickets: https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2372074 Celebrate Silent Movie Day a little early with a shadowy journey into the beginnings of the Master of Suspense! On Sunday, September 27, C5: Classic Cinema Collective kicks off Studio C5’s Month of Hitchcock with a special screening of The Lodger: A Story of the London Fog. Alfred […]

  • Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival – Best of Fest

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Buy tickets: https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2379545 The Lake Tahoe Documentary Film Festival is hitting the road with the Best of Fest screenings, bringing 6 of the most unforgettable short […]

  • Adult Paint & Sip – Definitely Fall

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Register here: https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2379805 Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.Includes two complimentary beverages and all materials.Please arrive through 2nd St entrance. Brewery Arts Center - South Building - Painting Studio449 W King StCarson City, NV

  • Back to the Future (1985)

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    September 24 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pmGet tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260924-c5-back-to-the-future/ Long before DeLoreans hit 88 miles per hour, cinema was already dreaming up ways to bend time, revisit the past, and imagine impossible worlds. Before Time… and Back Again! pairs an early special-effects marvel with one of the most beloved time-travel adventures ever put on screen. […]

  • Art with Dana Childs – A River Runs Through It

    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    6:15 PM – 8:00 PM Register here: https://events.breweryarts.org/events/breweryartscenter/2386374 Join us at this entertaining and fabulously, vibrant painting experience. Paint an impressionistic landscape all well learning special techniques in watercolor. Instructor, Dana Childs of d’Lauren Fine Arts at the one and only Brewery Arts Center. Childs has been teaching art professionally for over two decades. In addition […]

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