Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI]
CCAI Artist In Residence Project at St. Mary's Art Center
P.O. Box 1333
Carson City, Nevada 89702


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 4, 2008

"Orphic Excavations"
[CCAI Artist in Residence Exhibition Project at St. Mary's Art Center in Virginia City]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

"Orphic Excavations"

"Orphic Excavations," an exhibition by Anthony Alston at St. Mary's Art Center (SMACenter), is the product of a two-month long Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) artist residency.

A reception for the artist will take place Saturday, May 17 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. SMACenter located at 55 North R St., Virginia City, NV. Admission is free and the public is cordially invited. The Center is open daily from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

During his residency at SMACenter, Mr. Alston has focused on unearthing veins in the epic tales surrounding Virginia City and the foundation of the St. Mary's Art Center. By investigating, and subsequently diffusing and filtering, historical facts and legends in conjunction with using the structure of the historic building, Mr. Alston has created an engaging site-specific installation.

SMACenter Executive Director Linda Nazemian comments,"This exhibit is a defining one for the SMACenter, which in the past has focused on more traditional exhibitions. We are excited to open our exhibit space to a full range of artists and mediums that will engage the broad range of audiences that visit the center. Through our partnership with CCAI we hope to continue to bring emerging artists to work and exhibit at the center."

As part of CCAI's Artists in Education program, Mr. Alston is also in residence at Carson High School, guiding students in a collaborative project that will be on display later this spring on the school campus.

Born in Minnesota, Mr. Alston grew up and resides in Reno, Nevada. He received his Bachelor Fine Arts degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2007. He works in a variety of media work, including video, photography, sound, performance, sculpture and installation. He has exhibited in Reno and Las Vegas; Chico, California; and Manchester, England.

Orphic Excavations will be on view through June 29.

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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 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; U.S. Bancorp Foundation; Gayle Crowell; Carson High School; Sierra Nevada College; Carson City Library; Nevada Hispanic Services-Carson City; CCAI Business Leaders: Builders Wholesale, Coldwell Banker Best Sellers, Data Graphics, Greater Nevada Credit Union Sponsorship Fund; and CCAI's Board of Directors, BrAG [CCAI's 'Brilliant Advisory Group'] and CCAI's growing memberships.

CCAI extends special thanks to Joe McCarthy; Steele & Associates, CPAs; Jenny Lopiccolo; Classy Seconds &
Advocates to End Domestic Violence; Carson City Courthouse; St. Mary's Art Center, Virginia City; Dr. Kim Bean, Dr. Jeffrey Bean; Carson Shopping Center; Cyndy and Steve Brenneman; the Rehm Family; the Dan Leck Family; Capital City Entertainment; Vital Signs; John Procaccaini, Brewery Arts Center; Genoa Lakes Golf Club & Resort; Rick Sikes, Nevada Green; Carson Harley-Davidson Buell Dealership; David Ruf, Greenhouse Garden Center; and Simpson Creative.

For additional information visit CCAI’s website at www.arts-initiative.org.

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Capital City Arts Initiative

Exhibition: "Orphic Excavations "
Installation by Anthony Alston

CCAI Artist in Residence at SMAC

Reception: Saturday May 17, 2008. 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Dates: May 17 – June 29, 2008
Location: St. Mary's Art Center 55 North R St., Virginia City, NV

Gallery Hours: Daily 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Free. Open to the Public

Anthony Alston
Sketch for exhibition announcement
March 2008


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