vol. 6 no. 3
April-May 2008
The CCAI NEWS Flash!
A. Welcome! - CCAI NEWS Flash!
SPRING has sprung and CCAI will be featuring four events and two continuing visual arts projects during April and May. First off: the CCAI Art Tour to Planet X Pottery Studios! on Saturday, April 26. Days later [April 30], we welcome Gregory Crosby, an arts writer based in New York, for a Nevada Neighbors talk about art and artists in Manhattan. A week later [May 7], FWAC! returns to the Bliss Mansion with a special encaustic painting demonstration by our host Cyndy Brenneman. And on Saturday, May 17, we are delighted to present "Orphic Excavations," a project by CCAI–St. Mary's Art Center Artist in Residence Anthony Alston in Virginia City.
See calendar below for details. As always, we hope to see you at one or more CCAI programs!
I. Upcoming in April
Saturday, April 26
Art Tour to Planet X Pottery Studios!
"Spend a gorgeous spring day driving through the Great Basin to one of Nevada's most renown art destinations: Planet X Pottery! John and Rachel Bogard will give us a tour of their desert oasis, showcase the famed pottery, and share tales of life off the grid.
Fine porcelain, stoneware and Raku, great company, and lunch under the ancient cottonwoods in one of the last unspoiled areas in the West." All the while supporting CCAI!
Sign up today! | Click here for details
II. Wednesday, April 30 - 7 pm
Carson City Library [map]
Nevada Neighbors presentation: "
The View from Manhattan"
with arts writer Gregory Crosby
[nb! - meet Mr. Crosby prior to the talk over cookies and coffee from 6:15 p.m. on]
press release
III. Ongoing:
CCAI Courthouse Gallery [map]
| Carson City
Exhibition: Galen Brown
Waves: Line and Rhythm
through May 23
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MAY Programs
IV. Wednesday, May 7, 4:30–6 pm
FWAC!
[First Wednesdays Arts Coffee]
For the second month, FWAC! will 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].
As a special feature of May's FWAC! our host Cyndy Brenneman will give a short demonstration of encaustic painting. Encaustic is a beeswax based paint mixed with resin that is applied hot to drawings and paintings.
We hope you can join fellow artists, and arts & culture enthusiasts for our informal monthly arts gathering. Our thanks to Cyndy and Steve Brenneman for their hospitality!
V. CCAI Artist in Residence Project at St. Mary's Art Center
, Virginia City
Exhibition: "Orphic Excavations"
Installation by Anthony Alston
Reception: Saturday May 17, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
through
June 29, 2008
Gallery Hours: Daily 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
press release
VI. CCAI CAP Mural [permanent and open 24/7!]
In the alley north of [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."
VII. Closing May 23:
CCAI Courthouse Gallery [map]
| Carson City
Exhibition: Galen Brown
Waves: Line and Rhythm
press release
VIII. ... and as always:
Our
CCAI Membership Drive continues!
HOW better to celebrate Leap Year 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.
And the gift of a membership makes a terrific stocking stuffer or holiday surprise. A CCAI membership is also 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!
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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; Gayle Crowell; Carson High School; Sierra Nevada College; Carson City Library; Nevada Hispanic Services-Carson City; CCAI Business Leaders: Builders Wholesale, Coldwell Banker Best Sellers, Data Graphics, Greater Nevada Credit Union Sponsorship Fund; and CCAI's Board of Directors, BrAG [CCAI's 'Brilliant Advisory Group'] and CCAI's growing memberships.
CCAI extends special thanks to Joe McCarthy; Steele & Associates, CPAs; Jenny Lopiccolo; Classy Seconds & Advocates to End Domestic Violence; Carson City Courthouse; St. Mary's Art Center, Virginia City; Dr. Kim Bean, Dr. Jeffrey Bean; Carson Shopping Center; Cyndy and Steve Brenneman; the Rehm Family; the Dan Leck Family; Capital City Entertainment; Vital Signs; John Procaccini, Brewery Arts Center; Genoa Lakes Golf Club & Resort; Rick Sikes, Nevada Green; Carson Harley-Davidson Buell Dealership; David Ruf, Greenhouse Garden 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.
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