Capital City Arts Intiative Flash! Vol. 7 no. 2

Capital City Arts Initiative CCAI NEWS Flash!
vol. 8 no. 1 -2010 edition [draft draft draft!]

The CCAI NEWS Flash!

Welcome!

As first announced at the end of summer 2009 The Flash is now be less frequently published, as we opt increasingly to use more current forms of social media . We do continue to email timely "Flash Memory Boosts"to our 500 + subscribers, generally a few days before openings, talks, and special events, so we hope you'll sign up to make sure everyone is kept up to date with all things CCAI!

CCAI is proud to launch its 2009-2010 programs with "Recycled Seconds" a series of linked projects focusing on community-based practice, DIY fashion design, sustainability and civic engagement. As you'll see in the CCAI Calendar–always the most up-to-date source of CCAI information–and below, Recycled Seconds events include DIY fasion workshops and a working studio at "Classy Seconds," Carson City's premier thrift store–supporting AEDV [Advocates to End Domestic Violence]; a benefit cocktail party and runway fashion show at Classy Seconds on Friday, October 16; Nevada Neighbors public talks at the Carson City Library; and exhibits at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery, and in the display cases at the Carson City Library.

The CCAI Blog will of course continue to provide information on arts and culture events throughout northern Nevada and state-wide. For those of you on Facebook, we hope you'll join the 75 plus trail-blazers who have signed on to our CCAI Facebook Fan Page. And for the truly adventurous, we hope you'll follow us on Twitter! As of September 8, we count one non-staff follower!

And as always, we extend our perennial invitation to join CCAI's growing membership.

Thanks for your support and encouragement. We hope to see you at one of our CCAI programs soon!

All the best,

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CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER

Wednesday, September 9 |7 pm
Carson City Library [map]

Carson City

Nevada Neighbors Public Talk
Artist|Scholar Rachel M. Williams:
"Art + Change"

Informal reception preceeding the talk at 6:15 p.m.

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CCAI Courthouse Gallery [map]
| Carson City

"Recycled Seconds"
Exhibition of work by local fashion designers and artists
In conjunction with workshops and design studio project at "Classy Seconds"

NB: A schedule of the workshops at Classy Seconds will be posted soon!

The exhibition opens on September 28, with a closing reception on January 8, 2010

Gallery Hours: M-F | 9 am – 5 pm

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OCTOBER

Carson City Library Entry Hall Display Case

"Recycled Seconds - Off the Rack"
throughout October. In conjunction with National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Wednesday October 7, 4:30–6 pm
FWAC!
[First Wednesdays Arts Coffee]

FWAC! is a monthy gathering of artists and arts & culture enthusiasts for coffee and conversation at the Bliss Mansion [corner of Robinson and Elizabeth in historic Carson City across the street from the Governor's Mansion]. All welcome!

On occasion, FWAC! features special surprise guests. Drop by. You never know who you might meet!

Our thanks to Cyndy and Steve Brenneman for their hospitality!

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Friday, October 16
6:30 – 8:30 pm

Benefit Fashion Show + Party!
"Recycled Seconds"

Classy Seconds [map]

Carson City

$25. - $500. per ticket | Sliding scale.
$10. Special Student Rate

READ All About it!

Runway fashion show featuring DIY fashion from nothern Nevada's most exciting young designers and artists, no host bar, great guests, models and designers in a glamorous, Bohemian setting!

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NOVEMBER

Wednesday November 4, 4:30–6 pm
FWAC!
[First Wednesdays Arts Coffee]

Our thanks to Cyndy and Steve Brenneman for their hospitality!

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Thursday, November 19 | 7 pm
Carson City Library [map]

Carson City

Nevada Neighbors Public Talk
Artist|DIY Activist Wendy Tremayne:
"The Maker as Revolutionary in Times of Commodified Culture"

Informal reception preceeding the talk at 6:15 p.m.

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DECEMBER

Wednesday December 2, 4:30–6 pm
FWAC!
[First Wednesdays Arts Coffee]

Our thanks to Cyndy and Steve Brenneman for their hospitality!

*** CCAI CAP Mural: Lucky Riding [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."

Periodically, a CCAI volunteer crew gives the alley home to the mural a sprucing up. Click here for a sample team picture!

*** As always: Our 365 day a year 24/7 Non-Stop CCAI Membership Drive!

JOIN our growing number of individual, family and business supporters for next season. Now more than ever, in these challenging financial times, your support of CCAI makes a significant difference. Join today to make possible a year rich in arts. It's also a great way to make a tax-deductible donation to CCAI, your northern Nevada arts organization! See details below.

Note: a membership also makes a terrific gift.

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[all benefits above + Annual Studio Visit] $125.

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[all benefits above] $250-999.

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[all benefits above + Limited Edition Print] $1,000.

We also offer a special Scouts category for students & starving artists at a reduced rate of $36.50–a terrific bargain at a dime a day! [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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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 National Endowment for the Arts and the Recovery Act; the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts; the James W. Calhoun Foundation; the John and Grace Nauman Foundation; U.S. Bancorp Foundation; the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation; Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities; Carson City School District; Douglas High School; McQueen High School; Sierra Nevada College; Carson City Library; United Latino Community; Mark Twain Elementary School PTA; St. Mary's Art Center, Virginia City; CCAI Business Leaders: Allison, MacKenzie, Pavlakis, Wright, & Fagan, LTD.; Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital; Coldwell Banker Best Sellers; Data Graphics; and Pro-Form Labs; and CCAI's Board of Directors BrAG [CCAI's 'Brilliant Advisory Group'], and CCAI's growing membership.

CCAI extends special thanks to Joe McCarthy; Carson City Courthouse; Steele & Associates, CPAs; Classy Seconds & Advocates to End Domestic Violence; Dr. Kim Bean, Dr. Jeffrey Bean; Carson Shopping Center; Cyndy and Steve Brenneman; Galen Brown, Dry Ice Framing; Jim McCormick; Jerry Massad, Cracker Box; Carole and William Hutchison; Brenda Locke-Knight; the Dan Leck Family; Sierra Nevada Association of Realtors; Rick Sikes, Nevada Green; and Simpson Creative.

For additional information visit CCAI's website, www.arts-initiative.org and the CCAI Blog, arts-initiative.blogspot.com.

created:September 21, 2009 | 17:30 PDT [gmt -08:00]