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.
Go Behind The Scenes with National Geographic Live and The Center for the Arts
The Center for the Arts continues to provide our community with unique cultural and educational programming. We are partnering with National Geographic Live to offer exciting natural adventures in an interactive online format. Sponsored by Ready Nevada County
Special Encore (Club) Presentations
We couldn’t be more excited to announce that three of our Encore Club members will be featured in upcoming episodes of our speaker series “In Conversation With”
Engaging Kids in the Arts in March
The Center for the Arts continues to bring important youth programming to our community during this challenging time. The Center is teaming up with Music in the Mountains to produce a world music program and virtual choir and, also, presenting a virtual theater production with the support of The California Arts Council. Both programs are free.
Celebrate world music with Fula Brothers concert live From The Center
The Center for the Arts presents Fula Brothers live From The Center on Friday, February 26, 2021. The Fula Brothers are a favorite among California WorldFest festival fans. They will be bringing their worldly grooves to the stage at The Center and into your home during this live broadcast event.
Music in the Mountains & The Center for the Arts Partner to Start World Music Education Program
Music in the Mountains and The Center for the Arts partner to bring new world music education programming for free to our community youth, based on Carnegie Hall’s Musical Explorer’s curriculum.
Take a Virtual Gallery Tour with artist, Marie Wolfe
Marie Wolfe is living out loud through layers seen and unseen. Through weight, depth and texture, Wolfe works to discover the mystery and realm where abstraction and realism meet. Take the virtual tour of Marie’s exhibit, Sparks of Imagination.
State of the Center 2021: A Letter from the Executive Director
Thank you for your astounding dedication to the arts. During this unprecedented year, YOU have made it possible for artists to display works in the gallery and perform music on the stage. You came together as a community and donated nearly $120,000 to The Center in December alone. This funding allows us to continue creating opportunities for artists while providing much-needed art, beauty, performance, and music for our community.