vol. 5 no. 11
December 2007 & into the new year!
The CCAI NEWS Flash!
A. Welcome! - CCAI NEWS Flash!
WHAT an amazing fall its been—and we're delighted to start the twelfth month of the year with our first ever holiday party & benefit sale. It's free and open to the public on Saturday, December 1 from one to five p.m. We hope to see you all at what promises to be a festive affair!
December will also feature continuing projects at the Carson City Courthouse, at CCAI Downtown! our headquarters in the historic district, at Ever More Book Cafe [formerly Westside Ink], as well as in an often visited alley off North Carson Street. Details below!
We would be delighted to welcome you to one or all of our sites, so we hope you'll save the dates! As always, we thank all our supporters for contributing to CCAI's success!
I. AT CCAI Downtown! - our first ever CCAI Holiday Party!
Saturday, December 1 | 1–5 p.m.
CCAI Downtown!
exhibition and project space at the northeast corner of 3rd and Curry Streets in Carson City's historic downtown
CCAI Holiday Party + Benefit Art & Book Sale!
in conjunction with Carson 5 exhibition [see below]
Please join us for our first ever holiday party. Free - and a wonderful opportunity to see arts friends and celebrate creativity and exchange season's greetings!
The party will feature door prizes, rockin' music [courtesy of our in-house iPod DJ Christina Bruce!], treats, and surprises. It will also provide a great opportunity to purchase artworks by participating local Carson 5 artists, books from Box Sled Publishing and Radical Fashion Designer Kodi Fuji. What better way to support CCAI And local artists? [Not to mention beating the holiday buying frenzy at the malls!]
Free and open to the public. We hope to see you all there!
II. Wednesday, December 5, 4:30–6 pm
At Ever More Book Cafe
FWAC!
[First Wednesdays Arts Coffee]
Ever More Book Cafe [formerly Westside Ink]
just south of Washington Street in Carson City's historic downtown area – click here for a map.
Join fellow artists, and arts & culture enthusiasts for our 'no host,' informal monthly arts gathering
III. At CCAI Downtown!
exhibition and project space at the northeast corner of 3rd and Curry Streets in Carson City's historic downtown
Continuing Exhibition:
Carson 5
Carol Brown | Michael Gilbert | Ralph Phillips | Nanette Oleson | James Simpson
through January 18, 2008
gallery hours: Saturdays 1–5 p.m.
nb: CCAI! Downtown will be closed November 24, December 22 & 29
Exhibition details in the press release. For pictures of the opening, check CCAI's blog!
IV. At the CCAI Courthouse Gallery [map]
Continuing Exhibition:
Robert Morrison – Tamara Scronce
CCAI Courthouse Gallery
NB: Exhibition closes on December 14
| Carson City
Brent Foster Jones a talented arts writer, is putting the final touches on a catalog essay for the exhibition. [The San Francisco Bay Area resident visited the exhibition last month to see the exhibit and meet with the artists and CCAI staff. Stay tuned for word on the online publication of his essay in the near future. Click here to read an article in the Carson Times by local arts writer|journalist by local arts Deana Hoover.
Exhibition details in the press release. For pictures of the exhibition, check CCAI's blog!
V. CCAI CAP Mural [permanent and open 24/7!]
In the alley north of [map]
Erik Burke
From the August 2006 press release: "Local Carson City bicyclist Glenn Lucky is the inspiration for Mr. Burke's mural, not only because the artist is an avid cyclist, but also because of Mr. Lucky’s admirable determination and community engagement. Mr. Lucky has cerebral palsy, but he doesn’t let that stop him. He has ridden about 40 miles a day through heat, cold, rain and snow since he was 15 years old. What initially started as therapy to loosen his muscles has turned into his passion."
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And in JANUARY:
VI. At Ever More Book Cafe [formerly Westside Ink]
Wednesday, January 2, 4:30–6 pm
FWAC!
[First Wednesdays Arts Coffee]
Ever More Book Cafe [formerly Westside Ink]
just south of Washington Street in Carson City's historic downtown area – click here for a map.
Welcome the new year by joining fellow artists, and arts & culture enthusiasts for our 'no host,' informal monthly arts gathering.
VII. ... and as always:
Our
CCAI Membership Drive continues!
WHAT better a time than now to join our growing membership of individuals, families and businesses! Your support of CCAI's dynamic programs is critical to our continued health. Join today to enjoy the benefits of a year rich in arts.
And the gift of a membership makes a terrific stocking stuffer or holiday surprise. A CCAI membership is also a great way to make a tax-deductible donation to CCAI, your northern Nevada arts organization! Join Today! See details below.
Membership Categories & Benefits for Individuals & Businesses
Trail Blazers
[Flash! subscription & special invitations to previews] $50.
Visionaries
[all benefits above + Annual Studio Visit] $125.
Leaders
[all benefits above + Annual Artists Dinner] $250-999.
Angels
[all benefits above + Limited Edition Print] $1,000.
We also offer a special Scouts category for students & starving artists at a reduced rate of $26. [Benefits include a Flash! subscription & invitations to previews]
Mail your check to:
CCAI Membership Initiative
Carson City, Nevada
For additional information on membership and benefits contact us at
In advance, our thanks for your support!
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Check future Flashes! and the CCAI web site and web log for continuing developments in the arts! Cheers and all the best!
Sharon Jon Christina and Serena
Capital City Arts Initiative
www.arts-initiative.org
arts-initiative.blogspot.com
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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 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 Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts; the James W. Calhoun Foundation; U.S. Bancorp Foundation; Gayle Crowell; Coldwell Banker Best Sellers; Carson High School; Carson City Library; Nevada Hispanic Services-Carson City; CCAI's Board of Directors; BrAG, CCAI's 'Brilliant Advisory Group'; CCAI's Business Leaders; and CCAI's growing membership.
CCAI extends special thanks to Joe McCarthy; Steele & Associates, CPAs; the Dan Leck Family; Jenny Lopiccolo; Classy Seconds & Advocates to End Domestic Violence; the Rehm Family; Westside Ink Bookstore; Carson City Courthouse; Dr. Kim Bean, Dr. Jeffrey Bean; Vital Signs; Carson Shopping Center; Capital City Entertainment; Genoa Lakes Golf Club & Resort; Rick Sikes, Nevada Green; Carson Harley-Davidson Buell Dealership; David Ruf, Greenhouse Garden Center; Western Nevada College; and Simpson Creative.
For additional information visit CCAI's web site, www.arts-initiative.org and the CCAI web log, arts-initiative.blogspot.com.
created: November 28, 2007 | 19:25 PST [gmt -08:00]