Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI]
Nevada Neighbors Lecture Series at the Carson City Library
P.O. Box 1333
Carson City, Nevada 89702
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2008
" What We Know and How We Know It: Photography and History "
[CCAI Nevada Neighbors Lecture Series at Carson City Library]
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 1, 2008
"What We Know and How We Know It: Photography and History"
Capital City Arts Initiative's signature series of presentations on contemporary art, "Nevada Neighbors," continues in November with "What We Know and How We Know It: Photography and History," a talk by UNR Journalism professor Howard Goldbaum on Wednesday, November 12 at the Carson City Library at 6:30 p.m. There will be an informal reception for Professor Goldbaum at the library at 6:00 p.m. preceding his talk.
The library is located at 900 North Roop Street. The lecture and reception are free and the public is cordially invited.
Of interest to history and photography enthusiasts alike, Professor Goldbaum's talk is presented in conjunction with "Capital Views: Photography and History" an exhibition commemorating the 150th anniversary of the founding of Carson City, on view at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. He will discuss the exhibition, focusing on the photography's unique role in our perception of history and memory. He will also explore the increasingly technology-driven landscape of media in the 21st century, and the evolving nature of photography and photojournalism.An Associate Professor at the Reynolds School of Journalism at the University of Nevada, Reno, Howard Goldbaum worked as a photojournalist, professor, and multimedia producer before moving from Illinois to Nevada in 2003.
He was a pioneer in the development of college-level digital photography instruction, and continues to work as a consultant in multimedia and digital imaging in education.
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 projects and 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; the John and Grace Nauman Foundation; U.S. Bancorp Foundation; the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation; Nevada Humanities; Carson High School; McQueen High School; Sierra Nevada College; Carson City Library; Nevada Hispanic Services-Carson City; St. Mary's Art Center, Virginia City; CCAI Business Leaders: Builders Wholesale, Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital, Coldwell Banker Best Sellers, Data Graphics, Greater Nevada Credit Union Sponsorship Fund, and Resource Concepts, Inc.; and CCAI's Board of Directors, BrAG [CCAI's 'Brilliant Advisory Group'] and CCAI's growing membership.
CCAI extends special thanks to Joe McCarthy; Steele & Associates, CPAs; Jenny Lopiccolo; Classy Seconds & Advocates to End Domestic Violence; Carson City Courthouse; Dr. Kim Bean, Dr. Jeffrey Bean; Carson Shopping Center; Cyndy and Steve Brenneman; Carole and William Hutchison; the Rehm Family; the Dan Leck Family; Capital City Entertainment; John Procaccini, Brewery Arts Center; Rick Sikes, Nevada Green; and Simpson Creative.
For additional information visit CCAI’s website at www.arts-initiative.org.
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Capital City Arts Initiative
CCAI Nevada Neighbors Lecture Series Talk by Howard Goldbaum
"What We Know and How We Know It: Photography and History"
Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 – 6:30 p.m.
Informal reception at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Carson City Public Library – 900 N. Roop Street, Carson City, NV ph. 775-887-2244
Free. Open to the Public
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caption: Howard Goldbaum [with canine
companion]
CCAI Nevada Neighbors "What We Know and How
We Know It: Photography and History" Presenter
Howard Goldbaum.
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