Exhibitions
Art on the Porch Set for Friday to launch Carson City Jazz and Beyond Festival
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/01/2016 - 2:00pmCarson City, Nevada — To help launch the annual citywide Jazz & Beyond Festival, Capital City Arts Initiative will host artists selling their art at the Bliss Mansion prior to the 6:30 p.m. main concert. The art sale will take place Friday, August 5 from 4-6:30 p.m. on the porch, 608 Elizabeth Street, Carson City. The free events include art for sale, music, food, and a lovely home and garden to tour. The public is cordially invited.
“Mi Casa es Mi Casa” honors Nevada and Guatemala traditions in OXS Gallery’s Favela exhibit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/27/2016 - 1:50pm“Mi Casa es Mi Casa” means my home is my home. In the Nevada Arts Council’s latest OXS Gallery exhibit, Justin Favela looks at the idea of “home.” A native Nevadan, Favela is proud to be from the Battle Born State and also pays homage to his Guatemalan maternal grandmother by recreating objects found in her home. Objects that have been part of the domestic landscape for his entire life have helped form his identity, and in the exhibition, represent the love he has for his grandmother and her home.
Nevada Arts Council grants nearly $50,000 in new artist fellowships
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/18/2016 - 5:08pmThe Nevada Arts Council has awarded nearly $50,000 in grants to 14 Nevada artists selected to receive FY17 Artist Fellowships, executive director Susan Boskoff announced today. From Las Vegas, Reno and Minden, their work includes music, poetry, choreography fiction and non-fiction. In addition, artist Stephan Caplan received a $6,955 grant in the Fellowship Project category for new work.
New Crop 2016
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/26/2016 - 8:08amThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, New Crop 2016, by five artists from Sierra Nevada College and the University of Nevada Reno at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Friday, June 3, 5-7pm and the artists will give brief talks about their work at 5:30pm. The show will be open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am -5pm from June 3 – September 29, 2016. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The reception and the exhibition are free.
Business Spotlight: Wheel House is a business in motion
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 05/13/2016 - 7:45amAn object in motion stays in motion, Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion states.
Carson City residents Matthew Bartak and Teak Dopf have got inertia down to a science. They haven't stopped moving since the first time they touched a set of wheels.
They've ridden bikes, skateboards, scooters and skates. They loved them all so much that the two friends became partners in a business two years ago that took their passion for riding to another level.
For Detail View
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/08/2016 - 8:32pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative’s [CCAI] exhibition, For Detail View, by artist Jeff Hantman continues at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery through May 25. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
CCAI exhibition 'For Detail View' by Jeff Hantman
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/25/2016 - 7:35amThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, "For Detail View" by artist Jeff Hantman at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from February 5 – May 25. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The exhibition is free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
CCAI Exhibition "Pinhole Properties"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/19/2016 - 10:35amThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Pinhole Properties, with artwork by artist Nancy Raven at the city’s Community Development Building [formerly the BRIC] located at 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. The building is open to the public daily, 8am – noon, 1-4pm. The free exhibition will remain in the building’s lobby through July 6, 2016.
Capital City Arts Initiative exhibition features Great Basin Native Artists
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/19/2016 - 10:28amThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Great Basin Native Artists, with art works by seven Native American artists at the Carson City Community Center's Sierra Room that is running now through July 6, 2016. The Community Center is located at 851 E. William Street, Carson City.
CCAI Nevada Neighbors talk: Museum Work: Increasing Creative Capital
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 7:34amOn Tuesday, March 15, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a talk by artist and curator Paul Baker Prindle. His illustrated talk, Museum Work: Increasing Creative Capital, is the next in CCAI’s Nevada Neighbors series.
The talk will take place at 7pm at the Community Development building (formerly “the BRIC”), 108 E Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for Paul preceding the event at 6:15pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.
Underwear is Topic for Leisure Hour Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/08/2015 - 3:33pmOn Wednesday, October 21, Jan Loverin, who has served as curator of the Nevada State Museum’s Marjorie Russel Clothing and Textile Center for over 30 years, will share her extensive expertise on the ‘intimate’ history of men’s and women’s underwear with the Leisure Hour Club. This event will be a perfect way to begin Nevada Day celebrations and will provide an entertaining look at a topic that is ‘never discussed in public.’
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Oct. 3-4
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 10/02/2015 - 3:37pmHello, Carson City. I'm suffering from an internet outage and want to make sure I get this information to you. I truly apologize that it is without my usual links or banter, but my little tablet can only do so much. As always, there is a great time to be had in Carson City, so please take a look at my list, grab your friends and family, and enjoy our great valley!
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CCAI Industrial Art at the Library
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/28/2015 - 3:05pmEmbracing the area's design and manufacturing community, the Capital City Arts Initiative's [CCAI] exhibition, Industrial Art, is now at the Carson City Library. The show, previously at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery, will be available at the Library through November 19.
The Library will host a public reception for Industrial Art on Friday, October 2, 3:30-5pm in honor of Manufacturer's Month [October]. The Library’s MT1 training room and the Digitorium will also feature students’ manufacturing activities during the open house event.
CCAI Divergence Exhibition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/28/2015 - 2:52pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Divergence by artist Katie Lewis at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from October 2, 2015 - January 21, 2016. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Friday, October 2, 5-7pm and Ms. Lewis will give an artist talk at 5:30pm.
CCAI Nevada Neighbors: Craft Now
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/09/2015 - 7:30amOn Wednesday, September 16, 2015, the Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] will present a talk by Nicole Nathan, curator at the Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland, Oregon. Her illustrated talk, “Craft Now” is the next in CCAI’s Nevada Neighbors series. The talk will take place at 7pm at the BRIC, 108 E Proctor St, Carson City. There will be an informal reception for Ms. Nathan preceding the event at 6:15pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.
CCAI Tow'ring High Exhibition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/16/2015 - 10:50amThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, "Tow'ring High", by artist Deon Reynolds at the Carson City Community Center's Sierra Room from July 8 – November 10, 2015. Community Center is located at 851 E. William Street, Carson City. The show's title comes from the state song, "Home Means Nevada."
Jazz and Beyond festival features CCAI Art in the Lobby on Tuesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 9:14amAs part of the citywide music festival, Jazz & Beyond, the Capital City Arts Initiative will host artists selling their art, 5-7pm, in the Carson City Community Center lobby, Tuesday, August 18 prior to the 7pm "Music of Motown" concert. The lobby will open at 5pm and the public is cordially invited.
'Art on the Porch' Friday at Bliss Mansion launches 2015 Jazz and Beyond Festival
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/05/2015 - 3:00pmThe Mile High Jazz Band is delighted to present the 12th Jazz & Beyond Festival from August 7 - 23. To help launch the citywide music festival, Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] will host artists selling their art at the Bliss Mansion prior to the 7pm concert. The art sale will take place Friday, August 7 from 3-6:30pm on the porch, 608 Elizabeth Street, Carson City. The free events include art for sale, music, food, and a lovely home and garden to tour. The public is cordially invited.
Jazz and Beyond Music Festival kicks off Friday with 'Art on the Porch' at Bliss Mansion
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/03/2015 - 10:43amThe Mile High Jazz Band is delighted to present the 12th Jazz and Beyond Festival from August 7-23. To help launch the citywide music festival, Capital City Arts Initiative will host artists selling their art at the Bliss Mansion prior to the 7 p.m. concert.
The art sale will take place Friday, August 7 from 3-6:30 p.m. on the porch, 608 Elizabeth Street, Carson City. The free events include art for sale, music, food, and a lovely home and garden to tour. The public is cordially invited.
Counterpane by artist Emily Silver at St. Mary's Art Center's Meinecke Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/22/2015 - 11:23amThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, Counterpane by artist Emily Silver, at St. Mary's Art Center's Meinecke Gallery from June 27 – August 22, 2015.
CCAI and St. Mary's will host a reception for the artist on Saturday, June 27, 1-4pm including an artist talk at 2pm. St. Mary's Art Center is located at 55 North R Street, Virginia City, Nevada. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Thursday – Sunday, 11am – 4pm.
Industrial Art
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 1:55pmEmbracing the area's design and manufacturing community, the Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Industrial Art, at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from June 9 – September 17, 2015.
CCAI will host a reception for the show on Friday, June 12, 5-7pm including a short introduction of the exhibition participants at 5:30pm.
Industrial Art showcased in CCAI Carson City Courthouse Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/04/2015 - 5:29pmEmbracing the area’s design and manufacturing community, the Capital City Arts Initiative is hosting its exhibition, “Industrial Art,” from June 9 through Sept. 17 at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery.
The Driest State: Nevada Watersheds featured through May 28 at CCAI Courthouse Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/22/2015 - 12:04pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, The Driest State: Nevada Watersheds, by artist Nolan Preece at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery now through May 28, 2015. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The exhibition is free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
Tuscarora exhibition now through June 30 inside Sierra Room of Carson City Community Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/22/2015 - 11:59amThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, Tuscarora, by artist Ron Arthaud at the Carson City Community Center's Sierra Room from February 26 – June 30, 2015. Community Center is located at 851 E. William Street, Carson City.
Bringing the World to Northern Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/22/2015 - 11:39amOn Tuesday, March 31, 2015, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a talk by curator JoAnne Northrup. Her illustrated talk, Bringing the World to Northern Nevada is the next in CCAI’s Nevada Neighbors series. The talk will take place at 7pm at the BRIC, 108 E Proctor St, Carson City.
There will be an informal reception for Ms. Northrup preceding the event; the doors open at 6:15pm. The presentation and reception are free, and the public is cordially invited.
Carson City Airport Open House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/24/2015 - 12:05pmThe Carson City Airport Open House will be held on June 20, 2015. Gates open at 8AM and will close at 4PM. The Open House is free to the public and we will have on display private and military aircraft, airplane rides, tethered balloon rides, RC Airplane exhibitions, and formation flights, Robotics exhibitions, drone zone, the Challenger Learning Center as well as fun and food for all ages.
UNR professor's Monster Fish work featured in National Geographic exhibit
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/05/2015 - 6:26pmA new National Geographic Museum exhibition, Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants, features the work of the University of Nevada, Reno’s research professor and host of the television show Monster Fish, Zeb Hogan. It opens March 26 at National Geographic’s Washington, D.C. headquarters and runs through Oct. 12, 2015.
Capital City Arts Initiative Awarded Warhol Foundation Grant
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/28/2014 - 12:17pmAfter learning earlier this month that it would receive a National Endowment of the Arts grant, the Capital City Arts Initiative has more good news that came before the end of 2014. It has received a $50,000 grant from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
The Foundation awarded the organization the grant for two years of program support through 2016.
Courthouse Gallery in Carson City, St. Mary's in Virginia City make list of must-see Nevada art stops
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/18/2014 - 9:10amCapital 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.
Capital City Arts Initiative Awarded National Endowment for the Arts Grant
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/09/2014 - 5:16pmNational Endowment for the Arts Chairman Jane Chu announced Tuesday that 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.