vol. 4 no. 9 - September 2006
The Flash! Table of Contents
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Welcome! - September CCAI Flash! The Cap Launch Issue!
1. FWAC! at Westside Ink for coffee & conversation - September 6, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
2. Wednesday, September 13, 7 pm
CAP Launches! [Part One] – Nevada Neighbors XV: "Learning to Share: Collaborative Art from an Artist's Perspective" slide lecture/presentation with artist Jenna Montgomery
3. Wednesday, September 20, 5-7 pm
CAP Launches! [Part Two] – Dedication of mural by CAP artist Erik Burke
Refreshments + music by local DJ’s!
4. CCAI Community News
5. CCAI Membership! Support CAP!
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The Flash!
A. Welcome!
This month CCAI launches its 2006-2007 season with two public programs and FWAC!, its monthly informal gathering. Details below.
1. FWAC! at Westside Ink for coffee & conversation - September 6, 4:30-6:00.
One and all are invited to FWAC! [First Wednesdays Artists Coffee] at Westside Ink located at just south of Washington Street in Carson City's historic downtown area. [click here for a map]
Along with lively discussion, the informal 'show 'n' tell' in which artists bring a few of their recent works to discuss continues as a new FWAC! tradition. Please feel free to share something from your portfolio.
And don't forget to check out Westside Ink's fabulous pies and inspiring books.
We hope to see you at our 'no host,' informal monthly gathering of Carson's arts scene. And if you can't make this one, you can join us the first Wednesday of every month.
2. Wednesday, September 13, 7 pm
CAP Lauches! [Part One] – Nevada Neighbors XV: "Learning to Share: Collaborative Art from an Artist's Perspective" slide lecture/presentation with artist Jenna Montgomery
As previewed in last month's Flash!, September marks the launch of "CAP" the Capital City Arts Initiative Art In Public program. Art in public will be the focus of CCAI's 2006-2007 season, with a diverse range of projects in northern Nevada and online.
Our very first CAP! program is a Nevada Neighbors lecture by Seattle-based CAP artist Jennifer Montgomery. Her talk will trace the evolution of public art to include artist-initiated community-based projects, looking at a range of innovative projects. Click here to read the press release. There will be public reception for Jenna beginning at 6:15.
3. Wednesday, September 20, 5-7 pm
CAP Launches! [Part Two] – Dedication of mural by CAP artist Erik Burke
CAP festivities continue on Wednesday, September 20, with a dedication of a new mural by CAP artist Erik Burke. The mural, located in the alley between 1801 and. is the first of CCAI's commissioned CAP projects. [click here for a map | click here to read the press release]. Sara Gray, CCAI's new Associate Director, is busy planning this terrific event, which will feature dignitaries and DJ's. We enthusiastically invite one and all to be part of this groundbreaking community event.
4. CCAI Community News
Melanie Berner former CCAI Associate Program Director, has launched Secret Secretary a Reno-based clothing-design co-op, with her colleague Jen Graham. Secret Secretary features a line of unique, hand-made clothing, including original screen prints by Graham, Berner, and other featured artists; accessories and jewelry; and a line of one-of-a-kind personalized vintage and thrift store clothing. Secret Secretary's mission is to create affordable fashion with the fine arts in mind. We wish Melanie and Secret Secretary all the best!
5. CCAI Membership! Support CAP!
We enthusiastically invite individuals, families and businesses to join and support CCAI's upcoming 2006-2007 year of dynamic programs. Join today to enjoy the benefits of a year rich in arts.
Donors in the Visionaries category and above will receive a handsome, limited edition CCAI cap, in addition to the benefits listed below. Be the first to proudly sport a CAP cap!
A CCAI membership is a great way to make a tax-deductible donation to CCAI, your northern Nevada arts organization! Join Today!
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
Carson City, Nevada
For additional information on membership and benefits contact us at
In advance, our thanks for your support!
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Sharon, Jon, Sara and Serena
Capital City Arts Initiative
http://www.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 in part 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 Gannett Foundation; the James W. Calhoun Foundation; U.S. Bank; Gayle Crowell; Western Nevada Community College Foundation; Carson High School; UNR Art Department; Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital; Carson City Library; Nevada Hispanic Services-Carson City; 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; Gail Ford; the Dan Leck Family; Carson Shopping Center; Capital City Entertainment; Rick Sikes, Nevada Green; and Simpson Creative.
For additional information visit CCAI's web site at www.arts-initiative.org.
revised: September 18, 2006, 23:10 PDT [GMT-08:00]