Courthouse Gallery in Carson City, St. Mary's in Virginia City make list of must-see Nevada art stops
Capital City Arts Initiative Courthouse Gallery in Carson City and St. Mary's Art and Retreat Center in Virginia City are among 10 "unmissable" Nevada spots for art lovers, according to the website TheCultureTrip.com.
In announcing its list the website notes Nevada is dotted with many places for art lovers to explore, including traditional galleries to more unique spaces. From Reno to Elko the state boasts a wide range of art from a host of talented individuals, including locals and international artists.
CCAI Courthouse Gallery, 885 E. Musser St. is committed to providing support to artists and encouraging the arts and culture sector of not only Carson City but also its surrounding area, according to the website. The organization hosts many events throughout the year, including literary events, public talks, and art exhibitions. Tucked inside the Carson City Courthouse, the CCAI Courthouse Gallery features exhibitions by local, national, and international artists who work in a variety of media. Silk & Sinew is the present art show.
Earlier this month, the National Endowment for the Arts announced the Capital City Arts Initiative is one of 919 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Art Works grant. CCAI is recommended for a $10,000 grant to support an exhibition by artist Katie Lewis in the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. Ms. Lewis’ show will open in September 2015.
St. Mary's Art & Retreat Center, 55 N. R St., in Virginia City, is housed in a National Historical Landmark that was once a hospital for Comstock miners. St. Mary's Art and Retreat Center features six galleries. There are several exhibitions are currently taking place at the center, including photographs by Megan Berner, large-scale abstract paintings by Nes Lerpa, and contemporary portraits by Jessica White. The center also offers workshops, has an artist-in-residence program, and features creative spaces, including a studio, photographic darkroom, and a printmaker's room.
Go here to see all the Nevada art stops listed by TheCultureTrip.com.
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