Just Announced: Fall ’21 Season Preview

The Center is excited to welcome you back inside for a great season of concerts! Members of The Center get premier access to tickets before they go on sale to the public on June 1. Encore Club Members get first dibs on tickets beginning May 18. Tickets are on sale for the rest of members beginning May 25.

The Center for the Arts hiring for a number of positions as they prepare to reopen

The Center for the Arts is preparing to reopen its renovated venue in downtown Grass Valley and with that they are seeking stellar and enthusiastic candidates for a number of positions. The positions available include a bar manager who would be responsible for overseeing all bar operations for Center events, including scheduled off-site events. The […]

Safely Reopening The Center: Summer Activities & More!

Have you heard the news? We’re gearing up to open this summer with select events both indoors and outside.  Safety for our staff, crew, and patrons has been our number one priority since the beginning of the pandemic. We have worked closely with the Nevada County Health Department to adhere to all guidelines set locally […]

Remembering Michael Christopher Black, through his photographs.   

The Center for the Arts presents “In Remembrance of a Peaceful Warrior” featuring photographs by the late Michael Christopher Black.  The exhibit is curated by Michael’s mother, Sally Black, and will be on display in The Granucci Gallery from Friday, April 2 through Friday, May 7, 2021. The official opening will be held in the Kerby Lobby on April 2 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

10×10 Community Art Project and Youth Arts Fundraiser

Art Works is celebrating their 10th and 11th anniversaries with a community art project and fundraiser benefiting Youth Arts Education Programs at The Center for the Arts. You can pick up a 10×10 canvas at Art Works ($10 suggested donation), decorate it, and donate it back to Art Works. Your creation will be displayed and offered for sale to raise money for Youth Arts Scholarships at The Center for the Arts.
10×10 Community Art Project to Support Youth Arts Programs at The Center

Special Thanks to Departing Board Member, Kelly Lapham

We couldn’t ask for a better supporter of The Center than Kelly and we are incredibly grateful for her past and continued support and leadership.  We will miss her on the board, but we can’t wait to see her kicking up her heels at The Center soon!

The Chris Cain Quartet Celebrates Album Release From The Center

Chris Cain photo by Brad Elligood

The Center for the Arts is serving up a soulful stew of Memphis-style electric blues with the Chris Cain Quartet.  On Friday, April 9, 2021 Chris Cain, Greg Rahn, Steve Evans, and Sky Garcia will celebrate the release of Cain’s latest album, Raisin’ Cain live From The Center.