Splendor in the Glass Continues at CCAI Courthouse Gallery

Splendor in the Glass
through September 9
at the
CCAI Courthouse Gallery [map]
885 East Musser Street
Carson City

The Capital City Arts Initiative's exhibition of Carole and William Hutchison’s XXL Variation III Kaleidoscope continues at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery through September 9. The exhibition is free and you're invited.

The Hutchison Studio’s XXL Variation III kaleidoscope has eight 28” diameter interchangeable wheels; the photo to the right shows William changing a wheel. The Hutchisons created the brilliantly colored wheels using a variety of glass techniques including stained, etching, foiled fused, blown tube glass, tack-fused glass, full flat fused glass, plus flower transparencies and glass jewels.

Splendor in the Glass: Hutchison Studio Kaleidoscope

Splendor in the Glass
May 25 - September 9
at the
CCAI Courthouse Gallery [map]
885 East Musser Street
Carson City



The Capital City Arts Initiative presents an exhibition of Carole and William Hutchison’s XXL Variation III Kaleidoscope, at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from May 25 – September 9, 2011.

The views through the kaleidoscope will change each week as the artists change the colorful 28" diameter glass wheels. The Hutchisons created the kaleidoscope wheels using a variety of glass techniques including stained, etching, foiled fused, blown tube glass, tack-fused glass, full flat fused glass, plus flower transparencies and glass jewels.

The Courthouse is open to the public from 8am - 5pm; the exhibition is free and the public is cordially invited.

[photography by CCAI staff]

Splendor in the Glass: Hutchison Studio Kaleidoscope

You're invited!
Splendor in the Glass opening reception
Wednesday, May 25, 5 to 7pm
at the
CCAI Courthouse Gallery [map]
885 East Musser Street
Carson City

The Capital City Arts Initiative presents an exhibition of Carole and William Hutchison’s XXL Variation III Kaleidoscope, at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from May 25 – September 9, 2011. CCAI will host a reception for the Genoa Nevada artists on Wednesday, May 25 from 5 - 7pm. The Courthouse is located at 885 East Musser Street, Carson City. The exhibition and reception are free and the public is cordially invited.

The Hutchison Studio’s XXL Variation III kaleidoscope has eight 28” diameter interchangeable wheels. The artists created the brilliantly colored wheels using a variety of glass techniques including stained, etching, foiled fused, blown tube glass, tack-fused glass, full flat fused glass, plus flower transparencies and glass jewels.

[text by CCAI staff, image from Hutchison Studio]

Last Two Weeks for The Radiant City Exhibition

CCAI Courthouse Gallery
885 E Musser St
Carson City

This is the last two weeks to see The Radiant City Work by 5 Las Vegas Contemporary Artists: Catherine Borg, Justin Favela, Noelle C. Garcia, Emily Kennerk, Wendy Kveck. With an image taken at the February opening reception, we invite you to stop by the CCAI Courthouse Gallery to see the show; the gallery is open to the public 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday. The exhibition will close Friday, May 13, 5pm.

We extend special thanks to the Carson City Courthouse and the City of Carson City for their partnership with CCAI.

The Radiant City installed in the Carson City Courthouse Gallery!

To all our friends and colleagues in 'no_NV:' we send this reminder that The Radiant City is on view at the Carson City Courthouse. Click below for details and gallery hours.

Above are a few views of Justin Favela's "Estardas." [Click on graphic to enlarge.] Our continuing thanks to Justin for his contribution to the show and his invaluable help transporting all the work in the show from Las Vegas to Carson City.

[NB: A happy coincidence given Las Vegas' rich history of gaming, we note that this post is the lucky 711th to the CCAI Blog! which launched in October 2006.]

["Estardas" Photography courtesy of the artist Justin Favela-center image-and CCAI. Click on graphic enlarge.]

The Radiant City | Save The Date !

CCAI Courthouse Gallery
885 East Musser Street
Carson City

Opening Reception: February 11: 5-6:30 pm
Free. The public is cordially invited.

Facebook users encourage to send out invitations to pals and colleagues!

Curated by Lisa Stamanis and Jon Winet

[Graphic: CCAI flier designed by Simpson Creative. Click on image to enlarge.]

Opening This Week: Lorraine Gilbert!

caption: "Measure Twice, Cut Once." CCAI has been busy this week at the Carson City Courthouse installing "Once (Upon) a Forrest," an exhibition by visiting artist Lorraine Gilbert, featured above in gray and khaki, assisted by CCAI Board Member Leona Kockenmeister.

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Events Reminder!

Wednesday, September 29 | 7 pm

Carson City Library [map]
900 N. Roop Street
Carson City
ph. 775-887-2244

CCAI Nevada Neighbors Lecture Series:
"True North: Canadian Artists and the Environment"

details

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Friday, October 1  | 5-7 pm
Opening reception

CCAI Courthouse Gallery [map]

885 East Musser Street | Carson City

“Once (Upon) A Forest”

Exhibition|Installation by Lorraine Gilbert

details


Both events free and open to the public! 

[Photography by CCAI Staff. Click on image to enlarge.]

How Soccer Explains the World

The World Cup may be over, but enthusiasm for the global sport continues at the Courthouse Gallery, site of Goal 2010!, CCAI's exhibition of World Cup fine art posters – and at the Carson City Library. The  Library currently features a display of soccer books from  their collection of books on the subject –suitable for all interest and age levels.

 A recent addition to their holdings is "How Soccer Explains the World." Subtitled "an {unlikely} theory of globalization,"  this remarkable collection of ten essays by New Republic Editor Franklin Foer explores issues ranging from ethnic strife in the former Yugoslavia and the role of Red Star Belgrade supporters, to America's ambivalence towards the most popular game on the planet. The book encourages  a view of soccer and its myriad social contexts as ideal for social, political and  existential reflection on the world. It's a fun, serious read!

You can browse all the library's soccer holdings by visiting the library -- or by visiting its online catalog. A library card provides premium access.


[Photograph of Carson City Library display courtesy of Youth Services Librarian Amber Sady.]

Soccer at the Carson City Library !

In conjunction with Goal 2010!, CCAI's exhibition of World Cup fine art posters at its Courthouse Gallery, the CCAI Blog! is delighted to feature related books and media at the Carson City Library.

The library's collection has an impressive number of tomes devoted to the 'beautiful game. With this post, we  spotlight "Mia Hamm: Soccer Star" by Rob Kirkpatrick.

The 24 page book features information on the United States' most famous soccer player–with all due respect to Landon Donovan! It's a good introduction to Ms. Hamm and a fine 'read to,' 'look at together' book for parents and four to eight year-olds.

The text is pegged at a third grade level for young readers.

You can browse all the library's soccer books by visiting the library -- or by visiting the library's  online catalog.

[Graphic from Google Books]

"Soccer .. "

"In soccer everything is complicated by 
the presence of the opposite team."

-- Jean Paul Sartre

[Graphic from "Goal 2010!" exhibition of the FIFA Fine Art Poster Portfolio at the Capital City Arts Initiative Courthouse Gallery. Caption: "The Battle."2008. By South African artist Cameron Platter. 2nd of 17 posts featuring the posters in the portfolio. Click on image to enlarge.]

Ready for Showtime!

Early today the World Cup Tournament began in Johannesburg. After months of preparation it's now time for CCAI to join in the festivities with the opening tonight at the Courthouse Gallery from 5 to 7 pm of "Goal 2010!," an exhibition of the official FIFA World Cup Fine Art Portfolio. We hope to see you there!

Details

[CCAI Press Photo|Caption: "Almost in place and ready for Showtime! CCAI President Cyndy Brenneman carefully positions one of the seventeen works in "Goal 2010!," CCAI's Courthouse Gallery exhibition of World Cup fine art posters.]

Goal 2010! Public Reception This Friday!

June 11 marks the start of the long awaited 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Closer to home, CCAI is presenting a portfolio of FIFA fine arts posters commemorating the tournament. Please join us this Friday for a festive reception for the exhibition. Note that matches earlier in the day, South Africa - Mexico [7 a.m. PDT] and Uruguay - France [11:30 a.m. PDT] will have concluded.



[Graphic: Electronic version of CCAI Exhibition flier. Special thanks to Simpson Creative. Click on image to enlarge.]

Goal 2010 ! Official Press Release

Goal 2010 ! Official Press Release

NB: You're invited! CCAI Courthouse Gallery
Public Reception Friday June 11
5-7 pm

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[graphic: electronic composite of project flier designed by Simpson Creative. Click on image to enlarge.]

Goal 2010!

June 7 - September 10 • 2010

CCAI Courthouse Gallery
Carson City Courthouse
885 East Musser Street
Carson City

Goal 2010 !
The FIFA World Cup Fine Art Poster Portfolio

To celebrate the first football World Cup in Africa the Capital City Arts Initiative in association with David Krut Publishing, Johannesburg | Cape Town | New York will exhibit the complete portfolio of seventeen FIFA official art posters.

South Africa is the proud host of the World Cup. The artists featured in the FIFA Official Art Poster Editions were selected by the FIFA Art Committee, who sought to create posters by both famous and emerging artists from across the globe.

Exhibition Reception: Friday June 11 • 5 - 7pm
Gallery Hours: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
Free admission

[Graphic: "Bicycle Kick," 2009, by William Kentridge. Kentridge is a leading South African artist internationally famous for his prints, drawings, films, animations, theatre and opera productions. Click on graphic to enlarge. First of seventeen posts highlighting the posters in the portfolio. In the months ahead we'll feature some of the posters included in the exhibition.]

Looking forward: CCAI FIFA World Cup Fine Art Poster Exhibition this Spring!

Looking forward: Goal 2010! an upcoming CCAI exhibition of FIFA World Cup fine art posters later this spring! Check back for details!

[Headphones or external computer speakers recommended for best audio. NB: not an endorsement of any sports apparel company, but most definitely an endorsement of what the Brazilians call "Joga Bonito" - The Beautiful Game!
Posted in conjunction with CCAI Goal 2010! project.]

Artist Reception Friday February 12!

Friday, January 12 | 5 - 7 pm
CCAI Courthouse Gallery
885 East Musser Street
Carson City

Jim McCormick
Site-specific exhibition: "Work Bench Project"

From the press release:
"Jim has played a central role in the development of contemporary art in northern Nevada for fifty years. His irrepressible spirit of creative discovery, combined with his generous dedication to promoting the work of his students and peers have been critical to the cultural life of the area. In Work Bench Project, he encourages us to imagine new ways to think about place, participation and both personal and civic life."

more

Gallery Hours: M-F | 9 am – 5 pm

through May 7

[graphic from CCAI show announcement. Special thanks to Simpson Creative.]

Save the Date! - "Work Bench Project"

Save the Date!

Artist Reception:
Friday, February 12 | 5–7 pm
CCAI Courthouse Gallery
"Work Bench Project"
Site-specific exhibition by
Jim McCormick

[Staff photo of artist Jim McCormick at work. January 2010. Click to enlarge.]

CCAI Courthouse Gallery Reception Tonight!

Reminder!
Tonight:

Friday, January 8 | 5 - 7 pm
CCAI Courthouse Gallery
885 East Musser Street
Carson City

Recycled Seconds CCAI Exhibition Closing Reception

Participating Artists:
Diamond Barker
Juliana Bledsoe
Rita Borsellis
Bryan Christiansen
Terra Coyan
Veronica Garcia
Kodi Fujii
Andrew Jones
Dominique Palladina
Genny Reuter
Gil Valdez

more:
FB Event Page
Earlier Blog Post

[graphic from CCAI photography archive. Staff photo by Christel Passink]

Recycled Seconds Closing Reception this Friday!

CCAI's first party of the year! You're invited!

Friday, January 8 | 5 - 7 pm
CCAI Courthouse Gallery
885 East Musser Street
Carson City

Recycled Seconds CCAI Exhibition Closing Reception

Please join us for the closing reception of "Recycled Seconds" CCAI's exhibition of DIY fashion by northern Nevada artists and designers.

What a great way to start the year _and_ the weekend. We hope to see you there!

Free | Invite everyone you ever met!

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[Graphic from the CCAI Flickr Album. Caption: ""CCAI Recycled Seconds Benefit Fashion Show " at Classy Seconds. October 16, 2009. Carson City, Nevada."]

Recycled Seconds Curator's Notes

An essay on Recyled Seconds, CCAI's fall program focusing on community-based practice, DIY fashion design, sustainability and civic engagement is now online.

Recycled Seconds – the exhibition – continues through January 8, 2010 at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery.

READ | SEE

[Photograph from the CCAI Album. Caption: "Backstage at the CCAI Recycled Seconds Benefit Cocktail Party & Fashion Show. Classy Seconds, Carson City, Nevada. October 16, 2009."]