Capital City Arts Initiative

arts in the capital!

Nevada Neighbors!
Nevada Neighbors CCAI's lecture series returns to the Carson City Library on Wednesday, Feburary 2, 2005 at 7 p.m. with “Desert Survival: Arizona Artists" a slide presentation by Arizona State University Museum Curator John Spiak. A reception for John will precede his presentation beginning at 6:15 p.m. All are encouraged to come meet this dynamic southwestern curator. Click here to read the press release.

Nevada Neighbors events are free and open to the public. Click here for details and information on current and past programs!

Carson City Courthouse Gallery!
CCAI opens its 2005 exhibition season at the Carson City Courthouse Gallery with Small Vanities: Works on Paper 1997-2004 featuring work by Las Vegas artist Merrilee Hortt.
 
The exhibition opens with an artist’s reception on Thursday, February 17 from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Admission is free and the public is cordially invited. The Courthouse is located at in Carson City.
 
The exhibition presents a survey of Ms. Hortt’s graphic works over the past eight years. Her mastery of an impressive range of drawing techniques is matched with an insightful and often humorous visual commentary in her artworks. The three-month exhibition continues through May

CCAI Membership Initiative!
Entering our third year of programming, CCAI is delighted to continue its membership initiative. Individuals, families and businesses are enthusiastically encouraged to join and support CCAI's dynamic programs. Your tax-deductible donation makes a huge difference. Click here for details. Join today and enjoy membership benefits in 2005! And our heartfelt thanks to the growing number of pioneers who have already joined!

Caffeine!
In collaboration with Comma Coffee CCAI enters its second year of monthly exhibitions highlighting the creative work of local artists in the billiards room of the cafe. Through February we present Daydreams an exhibition of wall hangings by Carson High School art teacher Jane Oling-Greenard. Click here to read the press release.

Artists interested in being considered for a Caffeine! show are encouraged to read the Caffeine! FAQ.

Comma Coffee is located across from the Legislature.

Meet the FWAC'ers!
Comma Coffee is also the site of our monthly "FWAC" [First Wednesdays Artists Coffee], an informal, no-host gathering of the local arts community the first Wednesday of every month from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. One and all are welcome to drop by!

CCAI Artist In Residence!
CCAI's 2004-2005 Artist In Residence is Las Vegas multimedia artist Ginger Bruner. Ginger is a radio producer, sound engineer, musician and photographer. During her residency in the north, she is developing audio projects for Nevada's airwaves, as well as working with local artists, students and musicians on a fascinating range of projects. As they say on air, stay tuned!

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We wish one and all all the best as we blaze the trail in the arts throughout 2005!

Sharon + Jon + Melanie
& CCAI's Board of Directors