vol. 5 no. 10
November 2007 & beyond ...
The CCAI NEWS Flash!
A. Welcome! - CCAI NEWS Flash!
AS the smoke begins to clear from our fantastic benefit fashion show and dinner, we want to thank all of our supporters for helping make CCAI possible. Clear here for a copy of Sharon's letter in the Nevada Appeal.
CCAI continues its bustling fall 2007 programs with projects at the the Carson City Courthouse,
Carson City
Library, Ever More Book Cafe [formerly Westside Ink], and at CCAI Downtown!, our headquarters in the historic district. We would be delighted to see you at one of more of our events, so we hope you'll save the dates!
I. At the Carson City Library [map] :
Wednesday, November 14 - 7 pm
Nevada Neighbors
Experimenting with Art and Ideas
Adam Lerner – Director, The Laboratory of Art and Ideas at Belmar
Details in the press release
II. At CCAI Downtown!
exhibition and project space at the northeast corner of 3rd and Curry Streets in Carson City's historic downtown
Friday, November 16 | 5–7 p.m.
Opening Artist Reception for "Carson 5" exhibition and Box Sled Publishing Book Launch!
Carson Five
Carol Brown | Michael Gilbert | Ralph Philips | Nanette Oleson | James Simpson
exhibition continues through January 18, 2008
gallery hours: Saturdays 1–5 p.m.
nb: gallery will be closed November 24, December 22 & 29
Details in the press release
note: CCAI Holiday Party + Benefit Art & Book Sale! on Saturday, December 1 - 1-5 p.m. [see below]
III At the CCAI Courthouse Gallery [map]
Robert Morrison – Tamara Scronce
CCAI Courthouse Gallery
Exhibition through December 14
| Carson City
Brent Foster Jones a talented arts writer based the San Francisco Bay Area, visited the exhibition and is working on a catalog essay of the exhibition. We look forward to publishing his essay online in the near future. And click here to read an article in the Carson Times by local arts writer|journalist by local arts Deana Hoover.
Details in the press release
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And in DECEMBER:
IV. Back at CCAI Downtown!
Saturday, December 1 | 1–5 p.m.
CCAI Downtown!
exhibition and project space at the northeast corner of 3rd and Curry Streets in Carson City's historic downtown
CCAI Holiday Party + Benefit Art & Book Sale!
in conjunction with Carson 5 exhibition [see above]
Please join us for our first ever holiday party. Free - and a wonderful opportunity to see arts friends and celebrate creativity and exchange season's greetings!
Details in the press release
V. At Ever More Book Cafe [formerly Westside Ink]
Wednesday, December 5, 4:30–6 pm
FWAC!
[First Wednesdays Arts Coffee]
Ever More Book Cafe [formerly Westside Ink]
just south of Washington Street in Carson City's historic downtown area – click here for a map.
Join fellow artists, and arts & culture enthusiasts for our 'no host,' informal monthly arts gathering.
VI. ... and as always:
Our
CCAI Membership Drive continues!
We enthusiastically invite individuals, families and businesses to join our growing membership. 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.
A CCAI membership is a great way to make a tax-deductible donation to CCAI, your northern Nevada arts organization! And the gift of a membership also makes a terrific stocking stuffer or holiday surprise. 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!
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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 Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts; the James W. Calhoun Foundation; U.S. Bancorp Foundation; Gayle Crowell; Coldwell Banker Best Sellers; Carson High School; 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; Jenny Lopiccolo; Classy Seconds & Advocates to End Domestic Violence; the Rehm Family; Westside Ink Bookstore; Carson City Courthouse; Dr. Kim Bean, Dr. Jeffrey Bean; Vital Signs; Carson Shopping Center; Capital City Entertainment; Genoa Lakes Golf Club & Resort; Rick Sikes, Nevada Green; Carson Harley-Davidson Buell Dealership; David Ruf, Greenhouse Garden Center; Western Nevada College; 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: November 10, 2007 | 12:18 PDT [gmt -08:00]