The Center for the Arts

The Center for the Arts We are a nonprofit, cultural, and educational organization that promotes literary, visual and performing arts in Nevada County
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🍂✨ Youth Arts Fall Classes start in ONE WEEK! ✨🍂From theater to hip-hop, aerial arts to improv, drawing to therapeutic a...
09/09/2025

🍂✨ Youth Arts Fall Classes start in ONE WEEK! ✨🍂

From theater to hip-hop, aerial arts to improv, drawing to therapeutic art groups! There’s something for every young creative at The Center for the Arts this fall. 🎭🎨🩰🎶

📅 Classes begin the week of September 15, 2025 and run through November/December depending on the program.

Give your child the chance to explore, grow, and shine in a fun, supportive environment. 💛

👉 Register now: thecenterforthearts.org/programs/youth-arts

🎉 Just Announced! 🎉We’re thrilled to welcome Dar Williams to The Center for the Arts on Monday, April 8! Known for her p...
09/09/2025

🎉 Just Announced! 🎉
We’re thrilled to welcome Dar Williams to The Center for the Arts on Monday, April 8! Known for her poetic lyrics, heartfelt melodies, and unforgettable storytelling, Dar has been captivating audiences for decades.

🎟️ Tickets on Sale:
Encore: Sept 9 @ 10 AM
All Members: Sept 11 @ 10 AM
Public Sale: Sept 12 @ 10 AM

Don’t miss this chance to experience an evening of soul-stirring music and story-driven songs!

🎉 Ring in 2026 with The Brothers Comatose! 🎶Join us on New Year’s Eve at The Center for the Arts for a foot-stomping nig...
09/08/2025

🎉 Ring in 2026 with The Brothers Comatose! 🎶

Join us on New Year’s Eve at The Center for the Arts for a foot-stomping night of bluegrass, Americana, and rock ’n’ roll energy. Special guests: Water Tower!

Last year SOLD OUT! Don’t wait! TIX LINKED IN BIO!
Dec 31 | Doors 8 PM | Show 9 PM

Thanks to Briarpatch & Reeds Locksmithing for making this party possible! 💛

09/08/2025

Beloved folk-rock duo Shovels & Rope comes to The Center for the Arts on Friday, September 19 for an intimate evening that strips it all back and brings the soul front and CENTER!

Grab your tickets now!

09/07/2025

Don’t miss it- Moonlight Benjamin is bringing her singular style of world music to the Center on September 12 and it’s going to be electric!

✨ Just one week away! ✨We can’t wait to welcome Geoff Eido & The Elements to the Marisa Funk Theater on Sunday, Sept 14,...
09/07/2025

✨ Just one week away! ✨

We can’t wait to welcome Geoff Eido & The Elements to the Marisa Funk Theater on Sunday, Sept 14, with the incredible Honey of the Heart opening the night. 🎶

It’s going to be an evening full of soulful harmonies, powerful songs, and music that brings us back to what really matters. 💛

📅 Sunday, Sept 14 | Doors 6pm | Show 7pm
📍 The Center for the Arts, Grass Valley

MAIN STAGE PLAYMAKERS is bringing the beloved musical Annie to life on the Marisa Funk Theater stage in 2025, and we’re ...
09/06/2025

MAIN STAGE PLAYMAKERS is bringing the beloved musical Annie to life on the Marisa Funk Theater stage in 2025, and we’re looking for our cast!

📅 Auditions: Saturday, September 27, 2025 | 2–4 PM
📍 Center Studios, The Center for the Arts
👥 Ages 8+ welcome!

Directed by David Endacott-Hicks.

🔥🌙 $10 OFF! Use code: MOONLIGHT🌙🔥Moonlight Benjamin takes the stage at The CenterHailed as “The Caribbean Patti Smith” (...
09/05/2025

🔥🌙 $10 OFF! Use code: MOONLIGHT🌙🔥

Moonlight Benjamin takes the stage at The Center

Hailed as “The Caribbean Patti Smith” (The Guardian), her music fuses voodoo melodies with fiery blues rock. Expect raw power, mystical energy, and a voice that will shake you to your core.

If you love the grit of Alabama Shakes or the soul of Dr. John, this is your show. Don’t miss it!

$10 OFF! Use code: MOONLIGHT

09/04/2025

If a PATHOLOGICAL LIAR tells you he's a pathological liar, do you believe him?

Find out (spoiler: you probably won't find out) on September 27th when Grass Valley welcomes the one and only Jon Lovitz at the Center for the Arts.

The best seats are selling fast! Grab yours quick at https://bit.ly/250927_meta_ads

🎸🔥 Christone "Kingfish" Ingram – The Hard Road World Tour Monday, October 20, 2025We’re thrilled to announce that Dylan ...
09/04/2025

🎸🔥 Christone "Kingfish" Ingram – The Hard Road World Tour Monday, October 20, 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Dylan Triplett will be joining as the special guest for this unforgettable night of blues magic! 🎶

Big thanks to our friends at BriarPatch Food Co-op for sponsoring this show and helping us bring world-class music to our community. 🙌

Don’t miss your chance to witness the GRAMMY-winning powerhouse who’s redefining modern blues.

🎨 Open Studios Tour Artist Preview: Glenbrook 🎨The countdown to the 30th Annual Open Studios Tour is on, and this week, ...
09/03/2025

🎨 Open Studios Tour Artist Preview: Glenbrook 🎨

The countdown to the 30th Annual Open Studios Tour is on, and this week, we’re highlighting the incredible artists of Glenbrook.

Plan your art-filled weekends now:
October 11–12 & 18–19
👉 thecenterforthearts.org/open-studios-tour

And don’t miss the Kickoff Party & Preview Exhibition Opening at The Center on October 2, 5–7 PM.


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09/02/2025

✨ VIEW THE OPEN STUDIOS GUIDE ONLINE ✨ The 2025 Open Studios Tour Guide is HERE! ✨
Start planning your art adventure now with our digital guide, featuring participating artists, studio locations, demonstrations, and more.

About Open Studios:
Hosted by The Center for the Arts, Open Studios is Nevada County’s largest annual visual arts program, connecting 200+ artists with 5,000 visitors every October. Explore both urban and rural studios across western Nevada County, and don’t miss the Preview Exhibition in the Granucci Gallery featuring one piece from every participating artist.

Check out the digital guide today and plan your October tour!
The printed version will be available for pick-up this September!

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314 W Main Street
Grass Valley, CA
95945

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Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

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The Center for the Arts is a cultural and educational organization that promotes and presents the literary, visual, & performing arts for the enrichment of our community.

We are a registered 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization.