Grass Valley-Nevada City Cultural District

RePosted @nevada_county_library Celebrate #poetrymonth with us! We'll be posting a poem a day from poets.org/poem-a-day every day this April for Poetry Month! We also have some fun programs happening. ... Check them out at https://madelynhelling.evanced.info/signup/calendar #sierrapoetryfestival #poemaday #gvncculturaldistrict

Take Our Survey - Community of Practice for Cultural Equity in the Arts Calling all arts organizations and creative businesses in Nevada County! Nevada County Arts Council, in partnership with Truckee Arts Alliance, is establishing a Community of Practice in service to arts organizations and creative businesses across the county. We need input from our arts organizations and creative businesses!... Please take this two minute survey, and tell us about your relationship with Cultural Equity. Depending on your answers, which will be held anonymously, we'll come back to you with next steps for learning and participation! If you are an arts organization or creative business, please take our 2 minute survey! Photo by David Perkins on Unsplash TAKE THE SURVEY www.surveymonkey.com/r/XVHJSVK #survey #Coronavirus #resourcesforartist #nevadacountyarts #NevadaCountyArtsCouncil #NevadaCountyArtist #GrassValleyArtist #NevadaCityArtist #PennValleyArtist #gvncculturaldistrict

Local Student Art Showcased through May 21st Artwork from an Alta Sierra Elementary School second-grade class is displayed at the Young at Art exhibition at the Eric Rood Administrative Center. This annual event is held in celebration of Youth Arts Month, a national event designated by the Council for Art Education. ... The exhibition features art from local TK-12 students and will remain on display through May 21. It is open to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

We’re live welcome to Day Teo of our mainstage event for 5th Annual Sierra Poetry Festival! We also welcome our poets and presenters from around the world. On this livestream, you will be able to enjoy readings, dialogue and workshops throughout the day and, if you wish for a more interactive experience, or wish to join one of the many workshops we are hosting, you can do so by registering here https://tinyurl.com/3ucrx2yv then checking your email for a link to join. More information on our weekend program can be found here https://www.sierrapoetryfestival.org/2021-program. Enjoy!

Thank you Hollie Grimaldi Flores and The Union for such a great feature. See you downtown for Second Saturday Art Walk! Details at https://downtowngrassvalley.com//second-saturdays-in-grass

Wonderful opportunity to hear Youth Poetry Out Loud finalists

Nevada County Arts Council is announcing the launch of an online campaign to match state and local funds, in contributing to the movement to save our forests and watersheds. Its groundbreaking project, FORESTFIRE is a multi-partner project to raise awareness for the forests we live in and the connection between their little-heard history, their current management and health, and the health of our watersheds and air. Join Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, Truckee Donner R...ecreation and Park District Truckee Arts Alliance, Truckee Public Arts Commission, and Truckee Tahoe Airport District in supporting this vital project. Learn more here: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/forestfire #humanitiesforall #CAWildfire #forests #museums #forestfire #gvncculturaldistrict

A drive-thru luncheon for local Veterans and their friends and family is set for Saturday, Feb. 6, from noon to 2 p.m.at the Veterans’ Building in Grass Valley.

13 Books to Read During Black History Month and Beyond From science fiction to memoirs to history, these are must-reads for any time of year. By Innocence Staff ... https://innocenceproject.org/books-black-history-month-bald

Betye Saar emerged as part of the Black Arts Movement in the 1970s and is best known for her collage and assemblage works. Raised in Los Angeles, she worked as an interior designer in the 1950s and shifted to printmaking a decade later. After the Watts Rebellion commonly known as the Watts Riots and the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., Saar began to create assemblage pieces that referenced politics, racism and racist symbols, technology, and memory. She uses her ...trove of collected/found objects to make works of art infused with stories that have personal meaning or that reimagine racist memorabilia into symbols of empowerment. In this print, Saar calls out racism and stereotypes through text and imagery. She depicts a Black domestic worker wearing a stereotypical household slave/servant uniform, complete with an apron. The serigraph, or silkscreen, is made to look like a wooden washboard, upon which clothes are scrubbed. This laborious method of washing is typically associated with the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Surrounding the image are three phrases: National racism at the top of the washboard, Liberate Aunt Jemima at the center, and We was mostly ‘bout survival'' at the bottom. Aunt Jemima is based on the stereotype of a mammy but is a figure used by Saar to represent empowerment. This print is a commentary on women’s roles, division of labor, and social class based on race. Betye Saar (American, born 1926), We Was Mostly ‘Bout Survival, 1998. Serigraph, 25 5/8 x 19 7/8 in. Crocker Art Museum, gift of Shirley and Guy Moore, 2018.74. Betye Saar / Roberts Projects, Los Angeles, California.

Stage coach in front of Washington Hotel 1910

Beginning October 28th, Music in the Mountains will be bringing music workshops to the Youth of Nevada County and surrounding areas. This exciting opportunity is completely free of charge and will expose students to highly trained professional musicians in many different genres. It also gives kids a creative outlet to express themselves in these challenging times.... Questions? We are happy to help! Email: [email protected]

California Heritage: Indigenous Research Project and Art in Storefronts Opening Stroll!

@minersfoundry The Deer Creek Bar at the Miners Foundry Sunday, November 1, 2020 for a Benefit for Racial Justice. ... The benefit will feature an online auction and entertainment by Aaron Ross (@aaronmanuelross), Mariee Sioux (@marieesioux), guest speakers from the Coalition for Racial Justice, and more! Proceeds will directly support the Coalition for Racial Justice’s efforts to safely and effectively organize our local community in non-violent directions. @coalitionforracialjusticenc Details: November 1, 2020 // Deer Creek Bar outside behind the Miners Foundry Bar open 5pm // Program begins 6pm Seating is limited, so reservations are recommended. Suggested donation of $20, $30, or $40. Visit the link in our bio to reserve your seats!

Wild Writing Wednesdays Nov. 4 with Sands Hall and Catharine Bramkamp https://buff.ly/3mjWxM7

@holbrookehotel Vintage Holbrooke. Date unknown (History buffs?...) ... #theholbrooke #holbrookehotel #destinationhotels #boutiquehotels #boutiquebar #historicbar #hotelrenovation #renovationproject #historicrenovation #historichotel #design #hoteldesign #hospitalitydesign #grassvalley #grassvalleycalifornia #california #sierranevada

@nationalexchangehotel When the cupola was out front over National Alley connecting the annex to the main hotel. Image via Gold Cities by Jim Morley and Doris Foley. #thenationalhotel #thenational #thenash #savingthenash #historichotel #boutiquehotel #brickhotel #historicbrick #historicrenovation #renovationproject #hotelrenovation #design #hoteldesign #designproject #redesign #destinationhotel #nevadacity #nevadacounty #sierrafoothills #sierranevada

RePosted @nevadacitychamber #morningvibes at @everyones_coffeehouse Not pictured is the scrumptious apple cinnamon muffin we enjoyed for breakfast! #gvncculturaldistrict

RePosted @ursulaxyoung Final photos of my Lola Montez mural in downtown Grass Valley . This was a long time in the planning process - and came with it’s challenges - and I am so happy I had clear blue skies and good vibes all week whilst I painted ... . Special thanks to @mec_builds for sponsoring this project and especially to @missbehaven who works so tirelessly to promote the arts in Grass Valley. This project was also helped along by @downtowngrassvalley and @mzmam who was with us for the entire process. Also thank you to @hillsflatlumberco for kindly donating paint & supplies. A final shout out to @fablecoffee @sourdoughandcohq and @thirstybarrel for donating coffee and lunch while I worked! Love our town and community! . #smalltownlove #ursulaxyoung #ursulaxantheyoung #artistsofinstagram #womenartists #fewandfar #fewandfarwomen #californiaartists #nevadacountyart #grassvalleyartists #wip #grassvalleymurals #lolamontezmural #gvncculturaldistrict #womenonwalls #maketheworldabetterplace #begoodtoyourself #begoodtoeachother #putbeautyintheworld See more

RePosted @nevadacitychamber Good morning from the #gvncculturaldistrict Yes, that’s right, Grass Valley and Nevada City are 1 of the 14 inaugural cultural districts in California. A cultural district is generally understood as a well-defined geographic area with a high concentration of cultural resources and activities.... Between Grass Valley and Nevada City we are home to the Nevada Theatre, the oldest theater in California, and over 100 arts-related organizations producing scores of annual festivals, street fairs, art walks and studio tours, and a generous base of artists and makers. As well as for its arts, the district is known for its expanding vineyards, wineries, and tasting rooms, and a trail network of outstanding natural beauty. The Nisenan lived in the region for thousands of years as part of a perfectly balanced ecosystem, thriving on the Yuba, Bear, and American river watersheds and, over time, their sacred places are being rediscovered and cherished. You can find more information at www.nevadacountyarts.org

It's the last drive-in for the year! Let's make it a good one! Get your tickets here www.eventbrite.com/o/nevada-city-film-festival-11084436695 Halloween Drive-In Movies for the Community presented by the Nevada City Film Festival is a benefit for Bright Futures for Youth created by the merger of The Friendship Club and NEO, providing fun activities, academic and wellness programs to youth and support for their families.

RePosted @tahitipehrson Another day, another fine mess. Last install for this big one at the Alpha Building in Nevada City. ... If the glue holds anyway. #artinstorefrontsgvnc #gvncculturaldistrict #mostlyglue #artinstorefronts

Nevada County Artist Relief Fund Arts events, concerts, and productions have been cancelled in venues across the county due to the effects of COVID-19 - and professional artists whose livelihoods are dependent on these events are facing insurmountable losses. In response, Nevada County Arts Council has formed a coalition of local arts organizations to create an emergency initiative to offer financial and informational resources to artists within Nevada County.... Now is the time to give back to our artists who contribute so much to the quality of our lives and the wellbeing of our community. Funds will be distributed as micro relief grants to eligible artists once our fund has reached a critical level. PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY! Your tax-deductible donation goes directly toward the support of professional artists in all disciplines whose livelihoods have been affected by the public health crisis. The fund has already received very generous $500 donations from both Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS) and Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, and hopes to raise $40,000 for our local artists. https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/artist-relief?

#GVNCCulturalDistrict on Instagram Grass Valley-Nevada City is one of 14 districts selected by The California Arts Council to serve as California's inaugural state-designated Cultural Districts. Each one of us is an ambassador of our community, so please help us celebrate our heritage and the people, places, traditions and events that contribute to the quality of life here by sharing your photos on Instagram with #GVNCCulturalDistrict.

ARTIST IN STOREFRONTS 2020 THE ALPHA BUILDING 210 BROAD STREET, NEVADA CITY ... Remember the PastEmbrace the Future by Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra Design inspired by the Chinese author, Amy Tan and her book, The Joy Luck Club, a play CATS was due to perform in spring 2020, but which was postponed due to Covid. The Joy Luck Club is a story about healing and making peace between generations. On the opposite window, our installment is inspired by the Japanese Internment, or Japanese Incarceration, during WWII. The reality of incarceration of a people is very present today. There is nothing political about our designs. Rather, we hope they will stimulate thoughtful reflection. Our lead designer is Sovahn LeBlanc. Photo by CATS for Nevada County Arts Council LEARN MORE: www.nevadacountyarts.org/art-in-storefronts #artinstorefrontsgvnc #gvncculturaldistrict