April 1 FWAC! + Nevada Neighbors Presentation with Nadija

This Wednesday, April 1, CCAI is honored to host two events in conjunction with the visit to northern Nevada of Croatian Artist|Curator|Arts Activist Nadija Mustapic!

4:30-6 p.m.
FWAC!, CCAI's monthly First Wednesday Arts Coffee
Please join fellow arts and arts enthusiasts in welcoming Nadija at the Bliss Mansion located at the corner of Robinson and Elizabeth Streets in Carson City's Historic District across the street from the Governor's Mansion.

Our thanks as always to Cyndy and Steve Brenneman for their hospitality!

April 1 - 6:30 pm
Carson City Library
Nevada Neighbors
Nadija Mustapic
"The View from Kvarner Bay: Art in Croatia"

We hope you can also attend Nadija's illustrated talk at the Library, part of CCAI's "Nevada Neighbors" ongoing series of presentations on contemporary art.

NB: Informal reception immediately preceding Nadija's talk.

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[CCAI staff photograph of Nadija in her hometown of Rijeka, Croatia. March 2008.]

To: From: through April 2

McKinley Arts & Culture Center
925 Riverside Dr.
Reno, NV 89503
(775) 334-2417

Exhibition:
From: To: a study of space and commuting

Collaborative exhibition by Carson City photographer Kelly Bridegum and Reno artist Rossitza Todorova, inspired by the artists’ daily 45-minute drive though the high desert of Washoe Valley.

[graphic from Rossitza Todorova's website.]

Transport

Nevada Arts Council
OXS Gallery
716 N. Carson Street, Suite A
Carson City

“Transport”
Photos by Heather Protz

through May 8
M – F 8 a.m. -5 p.m.

"... a series of photographs by Las Vegas artist, Heather Protz whose photographic background began with black and white, silver gelatin printing. From there, her passion became Xerox and Polaroid which led her to the digital frontiers of today.

Protz believes, “When great photographs speak – they speak to the viewer. This is what drives me to create work. The movement of humans, animals, machinery, air and clouds is the basis of my work. Images of parking lots, landscapes, skyscrapers, cityscapes, planes, trains, snakes and birds are composited into one canvas. Together these elements represent my daily observations.”

[Text and photograph from Arts Council press release. Caption: "Heather Protz. Light Circle Bird 3. Pigment ink on paper."]

Wayne Littlejon Sculpture

Nevada State Legislature
401 South Carson Street
Carson City

March 16- April 3

Sculptures by Las Vegas artist Wayne Littlejohn will be on display in the halls of state government March 16 – April 3 as part of the Legislative eXhibition Series sponsored by the Nevada Arts Council.

Open to the public, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

[photo credit: "Bottom Feeders" by Wayne Littlejon.]

The Wildlands of Southern Nevada

Nevada State Museum
600 N. Carson Street
Carson City

March 26
Reception: 5–7 pm
7 pm presentation: "The Art of Nature: Images from the Wildlands of Southern Nevada"
Sharon Schafer, artist and wildlife biologist.

A visual presentation of Ms. Schafer’s sketches, paintings and photographs from one of the most magnificent and diverse regions in the country.

Information: 775.687-4810

[caption from Nevada Arts Council press release: "Spring Promise. Sharon Shaefer."]

Writing in the Silver State

Nevada State Museum
600 N. Carson Street
Carson City

March 24 | 7:30 p.m.
Frances Humphrey Lecture Series – Literary Nevada: Writing from the Silver State

Admission: $5 adults, $3 seniors. Free for members and persons under 18.
Information 775-687-4810 ext 237

[graphic from image search for 'literature.']

Le Grand Monde d'Andy Warhol

[On occasion, the CCAI Blog features arts and culture beyond the borders of the Silver State. Below, we highlight the Paris exhibition, "The World of Andy Warhol." Wish we could all jet over there!]


Le Grand Palais
Paris, France

18 mars - 13 juillet 2009
Le Grand Monde d'Andy Warhol

March 18 Guardian Article
"Hidden depths: Paris exhibition aims to paint Warhol as a modern master – Largest ever display of artist's portraits looks beyond pop art label"

[Photo from the Guardian. Caption: "Ethel Scull 36 Times on display at the Andy Warhol exhibition, Grand Palais, Paris. Photograph: Yoan Valat/EPA"]

Save The Date - April 1 - No Foolin'

April 1 - 6:30 pm
Carson City Library
Nevada Neighbors
Nadija Mustapic
"The View from Kvarner Bay: Art in Croatia"

During the week of March 30, CCAI is proud to welcome Croatian Artist|Curator Arts activist Nadija Mustapic. During her week-long stay in northern Nevada, she will meet with artists, and visit local schools to give presentations On April 1, at 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Library, she'll give a public presentation on contemporary Croatian art as part of CCAI's Nevada Neighbors signature program of illustrated talks.

Earlier in the day on April 1, she will be a featured guest at FWAC!, CCAI's monthly 'First Wednesday's Arts Coffee," which meets at the Bliss Mansion at the corner of Robinson and Elizabeth Streets in historic Carson City, across from the Governor's Mansion. Artists and arts enthusiasts are enthusiastically invited to attend.

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[Photograph of Nadija Mustapic in Rijeka, Croatia. n.d.]

After Dark with Zane Gray

Nevada Historical Society
1650 N. Virginia St.
Reno, NV 89503



March 17, 2009 | 7 p.m.
After Dark: Films from the Vault – To the Last Man
(1933, Paramount Pictures, b&w)

"The Society invites you to a free film series in the changing gallery at 7:00 pm on the third Tuesday of each month. After Dark will feature a selection Nevada based themed films.

To the Last Man is a Zane Grey story about the Hayden-Colby feud that moves from Kentucky to Nevada. The head of the Hayden family tries to avoid more killing but the inevitable showdown has to occur, complicated by Lynn Hayden & Ellen Colby's plans to marry. Shirley Temple has a small part.

[text and graphic from NHS web site.]

Railroad Rhythms from the Little Toots

Nevada State Railroad Museum
2180 S. Carson St. (US 395 at Fairview)
Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 687-6953


Wednesday, March 11 | 7 p.m.
Railroad Rhythms from the Little Toots

Back by popular demand, Fremont Elementary School's Little Toots will present a program of railroad music at the Museum.

Join Ms. Sandra Irvins and Fremont's second grade student chorus in rousing renditions of railroad songs that have been sung and inspired by the men and women who worked on the railroad. It's a Museum annual tradition that you just can't miss!

This will be held at the museum's Jacobsen Interpretive Center. Regular museum admission charges apply. For more information, please call the Museum, 687-6953.

[text and graphic from the Friends of the Nevada State Railroad Museum website.]

March Story Times at the Carson City Library

Carson City Library
900 N Roop
Carson City, NV 89701
775.887-2244

Storytime!



* March 11th, Wednesday morning. Family Storytime*. 10:15am and10:45am
* March 12th, Thursday morning. Family Storytime*. 10:15am and10:45am
* March 18th, Wednesday morning. Family Storytime*. 10:15am and10:45am
* March 19th, Thursday morning. Family Storytime*. 10:15am and10:45am
* March 25th, Wednesday morning. Family Storytime*. 10:15am and10:45am
* March 26th, Thursday morning. Family Storytime*. 10:15am and10:45am

*For additional information regarding Storytime, please call 887-2244, ext. 1006.

[graphic result of google image search for 'storytime.']

Poetry Out Loud

March 7 | High Noon
2009 State Finals
Poetry Out Loud
Siena Hotel Spa Casino
1 South Lake Street
Reno

Nevada Poetry Out Loud is sponsored by the Nevada Arts Council, in partnership with the Nevada Alliance for Arts Education, the Nevada Department of Education and Smart Brand.

Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation contest for high school students, is sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts and The Poetry Foundation.

Mary Chadwell | LXS

LXS
Legislative Building
401 South Carson Street
Carson City

Mary Chadwell
Miniature Paintings

Through March 13, 2009
Open to the public M-F 8 am - 5 pm

The Legislative eXhibition Series sponsored by the Nevada Arts Council.

[graphic from Nevada Arts Council press release.]

Congratulations Governor's Arts Awards Recipients!

29TH ANNUAL GOVERNOR'S ARTS AWARDS

"Governor Jim Gibbons and the Nevada Arts Council honors the recipients for this year’s Governor’s Arts Awards. Four individuals, two arts groups and a local business are receiving Nevada's highest honors in the arts at the 29th Annual Governor's Arts Awards recognizing the recipients' outstanding and enduring contributions to Nevada through artistic achievement and leadership in the arts."

Congratulations go to:

• Dr. James Winn, Reno - Excellence in the Arts
• Doug Groves, Wellington - Excellence in Folk and Traditional Arts
• Las Vegas Youth Orchestra, Las Vegas - Leadership in Arts Education
• Jane and Robert Fielden, Las Vegas - Leadership in the Arts: Individuals
• Reno Philharmonic Association, Reno - Leadership in the Arts: Organizations
• Estipona Group, Reno - Patronage in the Arts

[text and graphic from Nevada Arts Council website. Caption: "Lynda Yuroff, 2009 GAA Commission Artist." Horse, 9x12", collaged canvas and sage wood on panel.]

Oasis 2009

March 6 | 7:15am – 5pm

Siena Hotel Spa Casino
Reno

"OASIS 2009 Conference: Cultural Leadership -
A call to Action

"The challenges facing our communities today are formidable – it is no longer business as usual. Now is the time for Nevada’s cultural leadership to champion a vision that invests in people and the places they live; and promotes the creative industry’s essential role for our state.

OASIS 2009 will focus on issues that address today’s economic realities as well as topics that are consistently relevant for arts administrators, artists and trustees/board members. From fundraising, advocacy and branding to creative markets, artnerships, and surviving and even thriving during a crisis, the presentations will be of value. After lunch at the National Automobile Museum, a panel of visionary speakers will challenge Nevada’s cultural community to provide the leadership necessary to transform today’s crisis into tomorrow’s catalyst for change.

Speakers
Georja Skinner - chief officer, Creative Industries Division, Department of Economic Development and Tourism, State of Hawaii
Alan Brown - principal, Wolf Brown Consultants, San Francisco, CA
Jay Dick – director, State and Local Government Affairs, Americans for the Arts, Washington D.C.
Steven Nightingale - writer, venture capitalist, casino owner, conservationist and philanthropist, NV, CA and Spain
Karen Craig - consultant, creative economic development, Reno, NV
Richard Hooker, urban arts coordinator, Office of Cultural Affairs-City of Las Vegas
Lisa Stamanis, Public Art and Gallery Programs, Office of Cultural Affairs-City of Las Vegas

Conference Information
Registration is $40, which includes conference materials and meals. Conference attendees may attend The 29th Annual Governor’s Arts Awards Celebration for a special ticket price of $25. Unless noted otherwise, all OASIS 2009 activities will occur at the Siena Hotel Spa Casino. The OASIS 2009 registration desk opens at 7:15 a.m. at Lexie’s on the River at the Siena Hotel Spa Casino. Continental breakfast will be available to OASIS 2009 attendees."

Registration 775.687.6680.

[text and graphic from Nevada Arts Council website.]

FWAC! | W March 4 !

FWAC!, CCAI's monthly First Wednesday Arts Coffee
Wednesday, March 4
4:30 to 6 p.m.
[and the first Wednesday of every month!]

... at the Bliss Mansion located at the corner of Robinson and Elizabeth Streets in Carson City's Historic District across the street from the Governor's Mansion.

We hope you can join fellow artists, and arts & culture enthusiasts for our informal monthly arts gathering.

Our thanks as always to Cyndy and Steve Brenneman for their hospitality!

[image from a google image search for 'coffee cup']

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