Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI]
CCAI Courthouse Gallery
P.O. Box 1333
Carson City, Nevada 89702
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 23, 2008
"Capital Views: Photography and History"
[CCAI Nevada Exhibition Program at the Carson City Courthouse]
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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
"Capital Views: Photography and History"
In celebration of Carson City's 150th anniversary, the Capital City Arts Initiative presents "Capital Views: Photography and History" at its Courthouse Gallery. The exhibition is of photographs from the archives of the Nevada Appeal, Nevada Historical Society, Nevada State Museum, and Reno Gazette Journal.
There will be an opening reception on Friday, September 12 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Carson City Courthouse, located at 885 East Musser Street in Carson City. Admission is free and the public is cordially invited.
The exhibition will feature photographs from the city's rich history, now spanning three centuries. CCAI program designer Jon Winet comments: "The founding of Carson City in 1858 dates to the early years of photography. Throughout its history, the city has been documented by pioneering photojournalists. Our understanding of the capital is strongly linked to the indelible documentary traces left by generations of photographers. We're delighted to present a selection of their efforts."
In conjunction with the exhibition, CCAI will present a talk by UNR Journalism professor Howard Goldbaum on November 12, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Library. In his talk, "What We Know and How We Know it: Photography and History," Professor Goldbaum will discuss the exhibition, and some of the larger issues related to photography. He will also explore the increasingly technology-driven landscape of media in the 21st century. His talk is part of "Nevada Neighbors," CCAI's continuing lecture series on contemporary art and society.
The CCAI Courthouse Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m to 5 p.m. The exhibition runs from September 12, 2008 through January 2, 2009.
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; the John and Grace Nauman Foundation; U.S. Bancorp Foundation; the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation; Nevada Humanities; Carson High School; McQueen High School; Sierra Nevada College; Carson City Library; Nevada Hispanic Services-Carson City; St. Mary's Art Center, Virginia City; CCAI Business Leaders: Builders Wholesale, Coldwell Banker Best Sellers, Data Graphics, Greater Nevada Credit Union Sponsorship Fund, and Resource Concepts, Inc.; and CCAI's Board of Directors, BrAG [CCAI's 'Brilliant Advisory Group'] and CCAI's growing membership.
CCAI extends special thanks to Joe McCarthy; Steele & Associates, CPAs; Jenny Lopiccolo; Classy Seconds & Advocates to End Domestic Violence; Carson City Courthouse; Dr. Kim Bean, Dr. Jeffrey Bean; Carson Shopping Center; Cyndy and Steve Brenneman; Carole and William Hutchison; the Rehm Family; the Dan Leck Family; Capital City Entertainment; John Procaccini, Brewery Arts Center; Rick Sikes, Nevada Green; and Simpson Creative.
For additional information visit CCAI’s website at www.arts-initiative.org.
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Capital
City Arts Initiative
CCAI Courthouse Gallery
Exhibition: "Capital Views: Photography and History"
Reception: Friday September 12, 2008 from 5 to 7 pm
Dates: September 12, 2008 – January 2, 2009
Location: Carson City Courthouse 885 East Musser Street, Carson City
Gallery Hours: M-F | 9 am – 5 pm
caption: The Queen of Nevada
Photograph from the archives of the Nevada Historical Society. Detail, taken around
1890-1891 in Carson City
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