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 and statewide. Let’s take a look at how we’re reopening safely together. General Guidelines Hand Washing & Sanitizing Social Distancing Enforced Face Coverings Required On-Site CapacityLimitations Did you know? The Center’s filtration system has the highest efficiency possible and is currently set at 8 air exchanges per hour. Guidelines for Reopening ActivitiesIncluding Movies, Outdoors Concerts and Indoor Dining Please refer to posted signage for rules upon entry Mobile Ordering & Checkout Available for contract-free transactions Plexiglass barriers are placed in front of cashiers and pick up counters. Guests and visitors arrive at staggered times,
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.