The CCAI NEWS Flash!

Welcome!

Grad Night, our exhibition of work by the UNR and Sierra Nevada College BFA and MFA Classes of 2009 is now up, and CCAI is busy during the summer months planning for the upcoming 2009-2010 season.

On the electronic front, the CCAI Blog is going strong with over 350 posts since late 2006 and over 10,000 page views a year. We've also recently launched a CCAI Facebook Fan Page, and we invite those of you on the 'Book' to join!

As many of you know, The Flash is now less frequently published. The trend will continue as we increasingly navigate the exciting waters of social media. Moving away from the more traditional monthly published newsletter, we've opted for the timely mailing of "Flash Memory Boosts," generally a few days before openings, talks, and special events. The very next one will remind one and all of our monthly arts coffee, FWAC!, scheduled for July 1, and will also include an exciting announcement regarding CCAI support.

Below are a few reminders of current and upcoming programs – information also included on the CCAI Calendar, as well as our perennial invitation to join CCAI's growing membership.

Do look forward to future editions of the 'classic' Flash, highlighting CCAI's progress. As always, we hope to see you at one of our CCAI programs soon!

All the best,

Sharon | Jon | Jenny | Jeanette | CCAI Board

Capital City Arts Initiative
www.arts-initiative.org
arts-initiative.blogspot.com

*** FWAC!
[First Wednesdays Arts Coffee]

Wednesdays, July 1 | August 5 | September 2
4:30–6 pm

FWAC! is our informal monthly arts gathering, to which all fellow artists, and arts & culture enthusiasts are whole-heartedly invited!

FWAC! convenes at the stately Bliss Mansion centrally located at corner of Robinson and Elizabeth Streets in historic Carson City, just across the street from the Governor's Mansion.
NB: Parking and the entrance are on Elizabeth Street.

Special thanks to Steve and Cyndy Brenneman for their hospitality!

*** CCAI Courthouse Gallery
885 East Musser Street | Carson City

Grad Night
Exhibition of work by the UNR and Sierra Nevada College BFA and MFA Classes of 2009

Through September 2 , 2009

Gallery Hours: M-F | 9 am – 5 pm

blog post

catalog essay


*** RADIO CCAI
For a sneak preview of the soon-to-be-launched, pre-release, alpha version of CCAI's latest experimental online media project, click here.


*** CCAI CAP Mural: Lucky Riding [permanent and open 24/7!]
In the alley north of 1801 North Carson Street [map]
Erik Burke

From the August 2006 press release: "Local Carson City bicyclist Glenn Lucky is the inspiration for Mr. Burke's mural, not only because the artist is an avid cyclist, but also because of Mr. Lucky’s admirable determination and community engagement. Mr. Lucky has cerebral palsy, but he doesn’t let that stop him. He has ridden about 40 miles a day through heat, cold, rain and snow since he was 15 years old. What initially started as therapy to loosen his muscles has turned into his passion."

Note that earlier this summer, a crew made up of board and staff gave the alley home to the mural a sprucing up. Click here for a team picture.


*** As always: Our 365 day a year 24/7 Non-Stop CCAI Membership Drive!

JOIN our growing number of individual, family and business supporters for next season. Now more than ever, in these challenging financial times, your support of CCAI makes a significant difference. Join today to make possible a year rich in arts. It's also a great way to make a tax-deductible donation to CCAI, your northern Nevada arts organization! See details below.

Note: a membership also makes a terrific gift.

Membership Categories & Benefits for  Individuals & Businesses

Trail Blazers
[Flash! subscription & special invitations to previews] $50.

Visionaries
[all benefits above + Annual Studio Visit] $125.

Leaders
[all benefits above] $250-999.

Angels
[all benefits above + Limited Edition Print] $1,000.

We also offer a special Scouts category for students & starving artists at a reduced rate of $36.50–a terrific bargain at a dime a day! [Benefits include a Flash! subscription & invitations to previews]

Mail your check to:
CCAI Membership Initiative
P.O. Box 1333
Carson City, Nevada 89702

For additional information on membership and benefits contact us at sharon@arts-initiative.org

In advance, our thanks for your support!

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Check future Flashes! and the CCAI web site and web log for continuing developments in the arts in northern Nevada and across the Silver State.



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CCAI News Flash!, items of interest to the Capital City Arts Initiative community.
Published periodically.
Comments welcome: email us at jon@arts-initiative.org.

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The Capital City Arts Initiative is an artist-centered organization committed to the encouragement and support of artists and the arts and culture of Carson City and the surrounding region. The Initiative is committed to community building for the area's diverse adult and youth populations through art exhibitions, live events, arts education programs, artist residencies, and its web site.

CCAI is funded by the Carson City Redevelopment Authority; the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts; the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts; the James W. Calhoun Foundation; the John and Grace Nauman Foundation; U.S. Bancorp Foundation; the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation; Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities; Carson City School District; Douglas High School; McQueen High School; Sierra Nevada College; Carson City Library; Nevada Hispanic Services-Carson City; Mark Twain Elementary School PTA; St. Mary's Art Center, Virginia City; CCAI Business Leaders: Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital, Coldwell Banker Best Sellers, Data Graphics, and Pro-Form Lab; and CCAI's Board of Directors, BrAG [CCAI's 'Brilliant Advisory Group'], and CCAI's growing membership.

CCAI extends special thanks to Joe McCarthy; Carson City Courthouse; Steele & Associates, CPAs; Classy Seconds & Advocates to End Domestic Violence; Dr. Kim Bean, Dr. Jeffrey Bean; Carson Shopping Center; Cyndy and Steve Brenneman; Galen Brown, Dry Ice Framing; Jim McCormick; Jerry Massad, Cracker Box; Carole and William Hutchison; Brenda Locke-Knight; the Dan Leck Family; Sierra Nevada Association of Realtors; Rick Sikes, Nevada Green; and Simpson Creative.

For additional information visit CCAI's web site, www.arts-initiative.org and the CCAI web log, arts-initiative.blogspot.com.

created:June 29, 2009 | 16:30 PDT [gmt -08:00]