Capital City Arts Initiative

arts in the capital!

Exhibitions!

Carson City Courthouse Gallery!
CCAI launched its 2005 exhibition season at the Carson City Courthouse Gallery with Small Vanities: Works on Paper 1997-2004 featuring work by Las Vegas artist Merrilee Hortt.
 
The exhibition opened with an artist’s reception on Thursday, February 17 with over ninety people in attendance.
 
The exhibition presents a survey of Ms. Hortt’s graphic works over the past eight years. Her mastery of an impressive range of drawing techniques is matched with an insightful and often humorous visual commentary in her artworks. The three-month exhibition continues through May.

Admission is free and the public is cordially invited. The Courthouse is located at in Carson City

Click here for more information-and to read a companion essay by Las Vegas arts writer Gregory Crosby.

Caffeine!
In collaboration with Comma Coffee CCAI enters its second year of monthly exhibitions highlighting the creative work of local artists in the billiards room of the cafe. Through May we present Good Bye Mr. Ford the second of two exhibitions of work by by Carson High School students spanning 20 years of creative production. Guest Curator for the exhibition is retiring CHS Art Teacher Paul Ford recipient of the 2005 Governor’s Arts Award for Excellence in Arts Education. Featured artists are: Logan Ahl Wes Ambrose Brandon Beach Heather Blanchard Edwin Bruno Milan del Vecchio Amanda Gildea Rosa Ibarra Jolene Kaspar Ashley Kiel Sara MacCarty Jessica May Shelby Moulden Christina Ross Jenna Singleton Serena Skudlarek Ashley Terry Casey Van Veckhoven and Parker Willey.

Artists interested in being considered for a Caffeine! show are encouraged to read the Caffeine! FAQ.

Comma Coffee is located across from the Legislature.

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Click here for more information on CCAI's exhibition programs.
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Nevada Neighbors!
CCAI's ongoing lecture series exploring contemporary art practice in the West has completed its 2004-2005 season. Click here for past and future highlights.

JOIN!
CCAI Membership Initiative!
Entering our third year of programming, CCAI is delighted to continue its membership initiative. Individuals, families and businesses are enthusiastically encouraged to join and support CCAI's dynamic programs. Your tax-deductible donation makes a huge difference. Click here for details. Join today and enjoy membership benefits throughout 2005!

Our heartfelt thanks to the growing number of pioneers who have already joined!

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FWAC!
FWAC! [First Wednesdays Artists Coffee], an informal, no-host gathering of the local arts community the first Wednesday of every month from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. One and all are welcome to drop by!

Comma Coffee [ in Carson City] is the site of this monthly event.

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CCAI Artist In Residence!
CCAI's 2004-2005 Artist In Residence is Las Vegas multimedia artist Ginger Bruner. Ginger is a radio producer, sound engineer, musician and photographer. During her residency in the north, she is developing audio projects for Nevada's airwaves, as well as working with local artists, students and musicians on a fascinating range of projects. As they say on air, stay tuned!

Ginger just completed a first draft of "Mahjong Ladies" her first radio piece for "Postcards from the Capital" a project featuring audio works. Click here to hear the 'sneak preview' postcard. [nb: 3.5 MB - not recommended for dial-up users]

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We wish one and all all the best as we blaze the trail in the arts throughout the Year of the Rooster!

Sharon + Jon + Melanie
& CCAI's Board of Directors