The CCAI NEWS Flash!

A. Welcome! - CCAI NEWS Flash!

With summer upon us, CCAI will be hosting an opening reception on Friday, June 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the CCAI Courthouse Gallery, for Nosotros por Nostros and Nos, two linked summer exhibitions. We hope you'll join us for a festive celebration on the longest day of the year.

Also, artist Anthony Alston's exhibition "Orphic Excavations," our collaborative CCAI Artist in Residence project, continues through June 29 at St. Mary's Art Center in Virginia City.

Over the summer, we will be busy planning for our upcoming 2008-2009 season, one that promises to be our best ever. As always, we also have the first Wednesday afternoon of every month reserved for FWAC! at its terrfic new location, the Bliss Mansion. Our thanks again to hosts Cyndy and Steve Brenneman!

Details on the above in the calendar below. We hope to see you at one of our CCAI programs, and we thank you for your support!


I. CCAI Courthouse Gallery [map]
885 East Musser Street | Carson City

June 20 - 5 -7 p.m.
Artist Reception: Nosotros por Nostros | Nos

"Nosotros por Nosotros: Latinos in Nevada Tell Their History" is a compelling photography exhibition that explores the traditions and transitions experienced by Nevada's Latino communities. In an effort to promote cross-cultural understanding and awareness, the University of Nevada, Reno Latino Research Center recently distributed five hundred disposable cameras to Nevada's Latino communities, asking them to tell their stories through photography. Elementary school soccer players, middle-aged casino workers, and seasoned professionals captured their daily experiences, creating rich and diverse imagery.

"Nos," a companion project, was developed by CCAI with Nevada Hispanic Services-Carson City and students from the Carson High School Echo Club. Seven teens, Aaron Davalos, Cristina Lobato, Erasmo "Mo" Cosio, Teresa Anaya, Jeanette Gonzalez, and Jenny Bracamontes, photographed their daily lives, and then processed their images at the high school's Tech Center. Their images, ranging from custom bicycles to children playing in a park, are a terrific element of the exhibition.

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II. FWAC!
[First Wednesdays Arts Coffee]

Wednesdays, July 2 and August 6, 4:30–6 pm

FWAC! will convene again convene at the Bliss Mansion [corner of Robinson and Elizabeth Streets in historic Carson City across the street from the Governor's Mansion. NB: Parking and Entrance on Elizabeth Street].

We hope you can join fellow artists, and arts & culture enthusiasts for our informal monthly arts gathering. Again, our thanks to Cyndy and Steve Brenneman for their hospitality!

III. Continuing:
CCAI Artist in Residence Project at St. Mary's Art Center
55 North R St., Virginia City

Exhibition: "Orphic Excavations"
Installation by Anthony Alston

through June 29, 2008
Gallery Hours: Daily 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

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IV. CCAI CAP Mural [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."


V. ... and as always:

Our Permanent CCAI Membership Drive marches on!

HOW better celebrate northern Nevada's glorious summer months than by joining our growing membership of individuals, families and businesses! Your support of CCAI's dynamic programs is critical to our continued health. Join today to enjoy the benefits of a year rich in arts. It's also a great way to make a tax-deductible donation to CCAI, your northern Nevada arts organization! Join Today! 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 + Annual Artists Dinner] $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 $26. [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! Cheers and all the best!

Sharon, Jon, Christina and Serena
Capital City Arts Initiative
www.arts-initiative.org
arts-initiative.blogspot.com

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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 James W. Calhoun Foundation; U.S. Bancorp Foundation; Carson High School; Reed High School; Sierra Nevada College; Carson City Library; Nevada Hispanic Services-Carson City; St. Mary's Art Center, Virginia City; CCAI Business Leaders: Builders Wholesale, Coldwell Banker Best Sellers, Data Graphics, Greater Nevada Credit Union Sponsorship Fund, and Resource Concepts; and CCAI's Board of Directors, BrAG [CCAI's 'Brilliant Advisory Group'] and CCAI's growing membership.

CCAI extends special thanks to Joe McCarthy; Steele & Associates, CPAs; Jenny Lopiccolo; Classy Seconds & Advocates to End Domestic Violence; Carson City Courthouse; Dr. Kim Bean, Dr. Jeffrey Bean; Carson Shopping Center; Cyndy and Steve Brenneman; the Rehm Family; the Dan Leck Family; Capital City Entertainment; John Procaccini, Brewery Arts Center; Genoa Lakes Golf Club & Resort; 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 19, 2008 | 09:45 PDT [gmt -08:00]