vol. 5 no. 4
The CCAI NEWS Flash!
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Welcome! - CCAI NEWS Flash!
Dear Flash! subscribers,
With the current edition of the Flash!, we're delighted to announce the relaunch of the CCAI Carson City Courthouse Gallery with "Homeless in Nevada: Street Stories," a remarkable photography exhibition organized by Officer Patrick O'Bryan of the Reno Police Department.
A reception for the exhibition is planned for Tuesday, May 1 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm at the Courthouse. Click here to read the press release.
The following weekend [May 5 and 6] we're proud to present "Three Minutes of Intimacy," a participatory art|dance performance, part of our year-long focus on art in public. See details in the calendar below.
And later in May, CAP artist Jenna Montgomery returns to complete an art-in-print project.
Both Jenna and Elaine will also be working with Carson High School students during their visits to the area.
Details on all six upcoming CCAI events below and on our calendar and web log.
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I. April 6 - May 31
CCAI relaunches the CCAI Carson City Courthouse Gallery with "Homeless in Nevada: Street Stories " photography exhibition.
press release
II. Tuesday, May 1 - 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Public Reception for "Homeless in Nevada: Street Stories"
Courthouse Gallery [map]
| Carson City
"Homeless in Nevada" is part of CCAI’s “CAP” Program, a year-long focus on art in public. Exhibition continues through May 31.
press release
III. Wednesday, May 2 - 4:30-6 pm
FWAC! [First Wednesdays Arts Coffee]
Westside Ink [ just south of Washington Street in Carson City's historic downtown area – click here for a map]
With special guest CAP Artist Elaine Tin Nyo.
IV. Saturday, May 5 - 1-4 p.m.
CAP Event
"Three Minutes of Intimacy: Participatory Art|Dance Performance"
Carson City Harley-Davidson [map]
Carson City
CCAI CAP artist Elaine Tin Nyo will dance with passersby on a temporary dancefloor for three minutes. Ms. Tin Nyo will then lead three minutes of conversation with her dance partner.
press release
V. Sunday, May 6 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
CAP Event
"Three Minutes of Intimacy: Participatory Art|Dance Performances"
Greenhouse Garden Center [map]
Carson City
see May 5 calendar item for details
VI. ... and just when you thought it was safe to read the Flash!, our CCAI Membership Drive returns!
We again, enthusiastically, invite individuals, families and businesses to join now to lend your early support to CCAI's upcoming 2007-2008 year of dynamic programs. Join today to enjoy the benefits of a year rich in arts.
A CCAI membership is a great way to make a tax-deductible donation to CCAI, your northern Nevada arts organization! Join Today! See details below.
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!
VII. Staff Notes
We congratulate Serena Skudlarek [CCAI Program Assistant] whose work is included in the annual WNCC Student Art Show, April 23 - May 11.
... and we extend best wishes to Sara Gray [departing CCAI Associate Program Coordinator] on Grayspace, an exciting Reno gallery project in development.
Check future Flashes and the CCAI web site and web log for continuing developments in the arts!
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Cheers and all the best!
Sharon, Jon, and Serena
Capital City Arts Initiative
http://www.arts-initiative.org
http://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 Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts; the Gannett Foundation; the James W. Calhoun Foundation; U.S. Bank; Gayle Crowell; Coldwell Banker Best Sellers; Carson High School; UNR Art Department; Carson City Library; Nevada Hispanic Services-Carson City; CCAI's Board of Directors; BrAG, CCAI's 'Brilliant Advisory Group'; CCAI's Business Leaders; and CCAI's growing membership.
CCAI extends special thanks to Joe McCarthy; Steele & Associates, CPAs; the Dan Leck Family; Westside Ink Bookstore; Carson Harley-Davidson Buell Dealership; David Ruf, Greenhouse Garden Center; Dr. Kim Bean, Dr. Jeffrey Bean; Carson Shopping Center; Capital City Entertainment; Rick Sikes, Nevada Green; Stew’s Brewery; Western Nevada Community College; Sherwin-Williams Paints; Kelly Moore Paints; the Fuller Paint Center; and Simpson Creative.
For additional information visit CCAI's web site, www.arts-initiative.org and the CCAI web log, arts-initiative.blogspot.com.
revised: May 5, 2007, 11:15 PDT [gmt -08:00]