‘Artists@Work!’ Opening Reception + Creatives Meetup

Artists@Work! Comes to Truckee with a reception on February 20th

About Artists@Work!

Artists@Work! is a dynamic exhibition celebrating the impact of Upstate Creative Corps artists, a program designed to support and uplift creatives across Northern California. This exhibit showcases the work of artists who have been part of a two-year initiative led by Nevada County Arts Council, which successfully regranted $3.4 million in partnership with county arts agencies. Through this effort, 80 grantees across 19 counties have brought creative projects to some of the region’s most underrepresented communities.

The exhibition will be on display at the Steve Randall Community Rec Center for a limited time, February 13 - April 15, 2025, offering visitors the chance to explore the inspiring work of artists committed to making a difference in their communities. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the creative energy of Northern California’s arts scene right here in Truckee.

Event Details

Join us for the Artists@Work! Opening Reception at the Steve Randall Community Rec Center on Thursday, February 20, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. This special event will highlight the creative impact of Upstate Creative Corps artists while also serving as the February Creatives Meetup with Truckee Arts Alliance—a perfect opportunity to connect with local artists and celebrate the power of the arts in our community.

Date: Thursday, February 20th

Time: 5:00 -7:00 pm

Location:
Community Rec Center
10981 Truckee Way, Truckee, CA

Press Release

Truckee, CA—February 14, 2025. Nevada County Arts Council and the Truckee Cultural Districts announce the Opening Reception for a new exhibition, Artists@Work!, on Thursday, February 20th at 4:30pm at the Steve Randall Community Recreation Center.

Artists@Work! celebrates the achievements of artists living in, working in, or serving Nevada County under Upstate California Creative Corps, a grant program culminating at the end of 2024 and administered by Nevada County Arts Council for the California Arts Council.

Previously showcased at the Eric Rood Center as part of the Art in Public Spaces program, Nevada County Arts Council and the Truckee Cultural District partnered with the Truckee Donner Recreation and Parks District to bring this exciting exhibition to eastern Nevada County. Artists@Work! showcases sixteen projects by over fifty artists and culture bearers whose work served the residents of Nevada County and the surrounding areas.

Says Sofia Airaghi, Grants Manager for the Creative Corps, “In partnership with county arts agencies across California’s Upstate Region, Nevada County Arts Council ensured $3.38 million in grant awards to 27 partner agencies and 54 lead creative partners, with over a hundred artists and culture bearers supporting initiatives serving Northern California’s least represented peoples, and most vulnerable communities and environments.”

From public health access, civic engagement and social justice opportunities, to climate crisis solutions, whether watershed health and forest management or emergency preparedness and disaster response, often incorporating—and informed by—Tribal Ecological Knowledge. The Upstate California Creative Corps aligns with a vision that our lives are enriched by the work of a diverse spectrum of artists and culture bearers, and arts and cultural experiences, and that they can be a key factor in addressing our challenges. Arts and creativity in daily life can revitalize communities and promote civic engagement, encouraging collective problem solving and building bridges across cultures and political divides.

Through diligent efforts and strategic initiatives, Nevada County’s Creative Corps grantees have advanced social justice issues, supported civic engagement opportunities and public health access, and uplifted environmental issues and solutions. Artists@Work! showcases these projects and serves as a testament to Nevada County Arts Council’s unwavering commitment to creative economies, innovation, sustainable growth, and underserved communities. 

Donn Harris, former Chair of California Arts Council and now a member of Nevada County Arts Council’s board of directors, says: “Over the previous year, Creative Corps artists were hard at work, their projects creating a noticeable impact within our communities. There have been music performances, community surveys, youth-focused classes providing tools for challenging times, open mics, artist calls, comic books and catchy tunes on the radio reminding us what to do in an emergency. Artists@Work! brings these projects together to demonstrate the scope of their work as part of the Creative Corps.”