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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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  • Adult Paint & Sip – Night Daisy Moon

    March 27 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm $45.00Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260327-ps-daisy-moon/ Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and […]

  • C5 presents: The History of Film Animation – Ghost in the Shell

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

    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm $5.00Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260326-c5-ghost-in-the-shell/ From hand-drawn satire to cyberpunk philosophy, Ghosts in the Frames: Anime’s Journey explores how Japanese animation evolved into one of the most influential […]

  • PPI Improv Thursdays at the BAC

    PPI Improv Thursdays at the BAC
    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    Join us every Thursday at 6:00 PM in the Maizie Black Box Theater at the Brewery Arts Center (449 W King St, Carson City, NV) for an evening of creativity, connection, and comedy! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or totally new to the stage, this is your space to: Learn improv techniques Play fun and fast-paced games Build […]

  • 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

  • Learn to Make Sgraffito Pots presented by Nevada Artists Association

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

    $60.00 Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260324-naa-sgraffito-pots/ Join pottery artist, Kym Maehl, in this fabulous & creative class!In this class, we’ll begin by making a clay pinch pot cup or bowl. We’ll then get creative with underglaze and sgraffito. Sgraffito is a decorating technique in which a coat of a colored slip or underglaze is painted onto a your […]

  • 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

  • Gelli Plate Challenge with Candance Garlock

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

    11:00 am - 1:00 pm $20.00Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260321-gelli-plate/ Unleash your creativity with artist Candace Garlock in a monotype workshop that celebrates the wonders of nature and writing! Discover the intricate beauty of plants and animals as you craft one-of-a-kind prints using leaves, flowers, and animal shapes. In this hands-on session, you’ll dive into art journaling and […]

  • Adult Paint & Sip – Northern Lights in Color

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

    March 20 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm $45.00Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260320-ps-northern-lights/ 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

  • The Printmakers Conspiracy – Artist Reception

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

    This exhibition brings together a dynamic group of artists dedicated to strengthening the printmaking community in Nevada and the surrounding region. Through collaboration, conversation, and shared experimentation, the collective fosters connections among artists of all experience levels. For this exhibition, members explored monotype printmaking using a gelatin matrix, a process that balances spontaneity and control while producing richly textured, […]

  • Imagine, Inspire, Create! – Tree of Life Pendant Class

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

    5:00 pm - 7:00 pm $60.00 Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260320-tree-of-life/ Join jewelry artist, Kym Maehl, in this fabulous & creative class! The Tree of Life is an archetypal symbol that represents the continuity of life with branches that reach into the heavens and roots that reach into the earth. The fluid lines of the tree make this […]

  • Connections Central: “Finding Hope and Purpose in the Wild West” with Guest Speaker, Jesse James Ziegler – FREE EVENT

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

    5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Jesse James Ziegler, former Reno Poet Laureate Emeritus, will share where he finds hope, inspiration, and a deep sense of purpose in his life and work. You’re welcome to wear your favorite western attire. Have you ever had an experience that not only changed the course your life, but uncovered […]

  • Community Foundation presents: Carson City Estate Planning – FREE

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

    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Estate planning is an essential step in protecting your assets and ensuring your wishes are honored. This one-day workshop, led by Steve E. Tackes, will cover the fundamentals of estate planning in a clear and approachable way. Whether you’re just starting to think about your legacy or looking to update […]

  • Live Celtic Music with Plastic Paddy – Free

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

    Join us on St. Patrick’s Day for an evening of Irish revelry! A free concert with Plastic Paddy will be held in our Exhibition Hall with drinks available at our bar and Irish food available for purchase from The Bus Boy! Brewery Arts Center - East Building - Exhibition Hall449 W King StCarson City, NV

  • 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 […]

  • Ceramics Open Studio

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

    12:00 pm - 4:00 pm $50.00Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260314-ceramics-open-studio/ Have you always wanted to get your hands on some clay, but didn’t want to commit to a multiple session class? Saturday, March 14thjust might be for you. From noon to 4 we will have an open studio with a couple of project options. If you have experience, you are welcome […]

  • Adult Paint & Sip – Imagination Expanded

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

    March 13 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm $45.00Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/ps-imagination-expanded/ 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

  • Edges of Impermanence Artist Reception – FREE

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

    6 –8 PM Exhibition Dates: February 4th thru April 26th 2026, Tuesdays thru Sundays 12 to 4pm Featuring the work of Ashley Gottlieb, Tamara Scronce, and Rossitza Todorova Reflecting on the quiet truth that nothing—within us or around us—stays the same. Drawn from observation, self reflection, memories, shifting light, and slow transformations, these works consider impermanence not […]

  • Sierra Nevada Forum: “Immigration: Pathways, Barriers, and Myths” Is Wednesday March 11th at The Brewery Arts Center

    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 “Immigration: Pathways, Barriers and Myths” a panel discussion on Wednesday March 11 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W King St in Carson City. Doors open at 5:30 pm and the program starts at 6 pm. The Nevada […]

  • Travis Brass Air Force Band – FREE

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

    March 7th 2-3 PM Join Travis Brass – the six member brass ensemble from the Air Force Band of Band of the Golden West for an exciting evening of brass chamber music! The group performs lively original music for brass, orchestral and video game arrangements, as well as patriotic classics.The concert will be roughly an […]

  • Adult Paint & Sip – Mushroom Fairy

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

    March 6 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm $45.00Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260306-ps-mushroom-fairy/ 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

  • Kids Clay Class – Magic Box – 4 Week Series on Thursdays

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

    $100.00Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260305-magic-box/ Join pottery artist, Alyse the Magnificent!This is a great class for all levels and will definitely spark the joy of creation within your young one. Class includes hand building, underglaze and lots of fun! Ages 10 to 13.Fee includes all supplies. Brewery Arts Center - South Building - Pottery Studio449 W KING STCARSON […]

  • 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, […]

  • Punk Rock Black Box

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

    February 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm $12.00Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260227-punk-rock-black-box/ Not all fine art needs to be refined, which is why Brewery Arts Center welcomes the raw, cathartic fervor only attained by loud fast music played at exceedingly high volumes. Grab your leather jacket, put on your combat boots, and step into the Maizie Theater […]

  • C5 Presents: The History of Film Animation – Secret of Nimh

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

    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm $5.00Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260226-c5-secret-of-nimh/ Animation history is fueled by rebellion, rivalry, and artists bold enough to break away from the status quo. The Rise of Rivals dives into the moment when animators defected from the Disney machine, sparking fierce creative competition and giving rise to sharper humor, darker themes, and entirely new […]

  • Intermediate Guide to Being Creative with Ceramic Clay – 4 Week Series on Wednesdays Beginning February 26th 2026

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

    $125.00 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260225-creative-clay/ If you’ve ever wanted to get your hands on clay, here’s your opportunity. The BAC is offering a 4 week beginners guide to being creative with ceramic clay. This course will teach you the fundamentals of working with clay that leads to every other hand building project […]

  • Loud As Folk presents: The Same Chase & Willy Tea Taylor

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

    February 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm $20.00Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260221-laf-sam-chase-and-willy-tea-taylor/ Loud As Folk began as a monthly songwriters showcase based out of Reno, NV in 2011 and has since grown into a touring revue, a recording studio, a radio hour, and a creative movement. The series has featured an eclectic mix of punk-gone-folk performers, underground […]

  • Adult Paint & Sip – Winter Flowers

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

    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm $45.00Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260220-ps-winter-flowers/ Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Includes […]

  • ”A Life’s Work Not Planned but Answered” with Guest Speaker, Retired Fire Chief, Charles Moore – Connections Central – Third Thursday Each Month

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

    February 19 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Retired Fire Chief, Charles Moore, began his career with a profound change–not of the head, but of the heart. What led him to that change is a story of answering a call, not an alarm bell, but something deeper, more enduring, and more human.Have you ever had […]

  • PPI Presents: The Cemetery Club

    PPI Presents: The Cemetery Club
    Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St, Carson City, NV, United States

    $20.00 – $25.00Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260206-ppi-cemetery-club/ A play by Ivan Menchell This brilliant comedy-drama revolves around three Jewish women who meet once a month for tea before going to the cemetery to pay respects to their long-lost husbands. The group consists of all the classic personalities of real life: Ida is sweet and innocent, Lucille is fun […]

  • Love Notes Short Film Competition

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

    2:00 pm - 9:00 pm $15.00 – $25.00Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260214-love-notes/ Can you make a short film in just two weeks?Love Notes challenges filmmakers to capture the many forms of love — […]

  • Adult Paint & Sip – Hearts in the Sand

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

    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm $45.00Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260213-ps-hearts-in-sand/ Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Includes […]

  • Adult Paint & Sip – Creek in Winter

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

    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm $45.00Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260206-ps-creek-in-winter/ 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, N

  • Unlock Your Inner Artist with Dana Childs – 4 Week Series on Wednesdays Beginning February 4th 2026

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

    10:00 am - 1:00 pm $100.00Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260204-inner-artist/ 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 – Dead of Winter

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

    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm $45.00 – Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260130-dead-of-winter/ 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, […]

  • C5 Presents: The History of Film Animation – Steamboat Willy & Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

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

    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm$10.00 – $30.00Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260129-c5-snow-white/ Step into a storybook come to life as we invite you to explore the magical beginnings of animated storytelling. We’ll begin with the groundbreaking short Steamboat Willie (1928), a landmark moment in animation history that introduced synchronized sound and ushered in a new era of cartoons. Then, […]

  • Ceramics Open Studio

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

    12:00 pm - 4:00 pm$50.00 Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260124-ceramics-open-studio/Have you always wanted to get your hands on some clay, but didn’t want to commit to a multiple session class? Saturday, January 24thjust might be for you. From noon to 4 we will have an open studio with a couple of project options. If you have experience, you are welcome to […]

  • Adult Paint & Sip – Worm’s Eye View of the Moon

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

    6:30 pm - 9:00 pm $45.00 – Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20260123-ps-worm-moon/ 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, […]

  • Loud As Folk and Tiger Rose Vintage present: Tommy Stinson & Friends

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

    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Loud As Folk began as a monthly songwriters showcase based out of Reno, NV in 2011 and has since grown into a touring revue, a recording studio, a radio hour, and a creative movement. The series has featured an eclectic mix of punk-gone-folk performers, underground legends, and fiercely original voices. […]

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