Elevation brings the funk into your home with a live broadcast From The Center
The Center for the Arts presents Elevation live From The Center. The virtual concert broadcasts live on Friday, April 23, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. pacific time.
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
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
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.
Spring Registration is Open for Youth Arts Education at The Center
Registration is open for youth art classes at The Center for the Arts. Spring sessions start the first week in April. Students ages 8 to 14 can take part in Artmaking, Hip Hop, Theater Dance, and Aerial Arts. Classes of ten students or less meet twice a week at The Center located in downtown Grass Valley. Full and partial scholarships are available.
The Chris Cain Quartet Celebrates Album Release From The Center
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.
Whitney Myer, Star of “The Voice” to Perform From The Center
Whitney Myer burst onto the scene in 2012, wowing Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee Lo Green and Blake Shelton on NBC’s “The Voice” in 2012. A nexus of RnB, hip-pop and Rock n Roll, Whitney Myer’s soulful vocals and electrifying live performances have mesmerized audiences.
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!
NEW! Second Saturday Art Walks in Grass Valley
Second Saturdays in downtown Grass Valley are a way to shop local and experience art. The Granucci Gallery at The Center will be open from 10am – 4pm on the Second Saturday of each month.
Spring Conversations with The Center
In January, The Center for the Arts began our In Conversation With series to introduce you to experts on a variety of topics throughout our community. We’ve learned about Ayurvedic lifestyle, hiking in Nevada County, chocolate, and so much more. We are excited to spring into another season of conversations happening live on Zoom, Sundays at 4:00 p.m. Each episode includes an interactive Q&A and anyone can participate.
Find Revitalization and Mobility with GYROKINESIS®
The Gyrokinesis Method is a movement method that addresses the entire body, opening energy pathways, stimulating the nervous system, increasing range of motion, and creating functional strength through rhythmic, flowing movement sequences. Weekly Class meets Saturdays at 10am on Zoom.
The Sam Chase Trio introduces you to Chamber Americana on March 12
Eminent singer-songwriter, The Sam Chase, flanked on one side by Chandra Johnson, violin heroine, and on the other by Devon McClive, renowned and feared cellist at large. A refreshing and new style they call “Chamber Americana.” The Sam Chase Trio will be performing live From The Center on Friday, March 12, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. This is a ticketed show and a live streaming event.