Caffeine! FAQ

Caffeine! FAQ Sheet [for artists interested in submitting an exhibition proposal]

1. Caffeine! is an informal gallery space located inside Comma Coffee located at in Carson City's historic district. Caffeine! is a collaborative exhibition program presented by the Capital City Arts Initiative and Comma Coffee.

2. Exhibition Timelines. Exhibitions are one month long. Work is installed at the beginning of the month and taken down at the end of the month. Artist Receptions are generally scheduled for the first Wednesday of the month.

3. Interested in showing? Artists interested in showing at Caffeine! are invited to submit the following materials:
a. documentation of work: 5 slides digital images or photographs of artwork;
b. a Documentation List (information on the five artworks submitted: please include title size medium year completed and any additional information you would like to include about the artwork);
c. a brief biography or one page resume;
a one paragraph artist statement/exhibition proposal;
d. contact information (e-mail address phone number and mailing address)

4.Where to submit? Submit materials in an envelope to the inbox located behind the front counter at Comma Coffee. Caffeine! staff will review submissions no less than once every 3 months, and will contact artists to arrange the schedule exhibitions for accepted artists and the return of work for those not selected.

5. Installation. Artists hang work the first week of the month of the exhibit. Working with the exhibition coordinator, the artist is responsible for bringing and installing their own work in the space. The artist is also responsible for de-installation, to take place during the last week of the month of exhibition).

6. Insurance? Unfortunately no. The art on exhibition is the sole responsibility of the artist. CCAI and Comma Coffee are not responsible for any damage, loss, or theft of art work.

7. Caffeine! Perks! Accepted artists receive a $25. gift certificate redeemable for drinks and snacks at Comma Coffee.

8. Publicity. Caffeine! staff will publicize the show on CCAI's web site and through press releases.


Caffeine! is a collaborative exhibition program presented by the Capital City Arts Initiative and Comma Coffee.

For more information contact CCAI Caffeine! exhibition coordinator Alyssa Leck at or visit CCAI’s website www.arts-initiative.org and Comma Coffee’s website: www.commacoffee.com

revised: 12 September, 2005