Fall at The Center: Creativity, Community & Connection

Comedy, concerts, and tributes fill the stage all season long.

Youth Arts: Theater, aerial, hip-hop, drawing, StorySeeds, improv & more! Drop-ins and multi-week classes available.

30th Annual Open Studios Tour: Explore 200+ local artists Oct. 11–12 & 18–19, plus a Preview Exhibition (Sept. 26–Oct. 19) and Kick-Off Party (Oct. 2).

Join us this fall to learn, explore, and be inspired!

Join us for a remarkable recital featuring Vijay Venkatesh and Dr. Eva Schaumkell, two internationally acclaimed pianists celebrated for their virtuosity, artistry, and captivating performances across
the U.S., Europe, and beyond.

Experience a night of dazzling technique, deep musicality, and unforgettable collaboration.

The journey begins with the Preview Exhibition in the Granucci Gallery, opening September 26, where you can view one work from each participating artist, gallery, or group studio.
The Center for the Arts’ most extensive annual visual arts
program showcases over 200 artists in both urban and rural studios, drawing more than 5,000 attendees each year. This beloved self-guided tour takes place across western Nevada County every second and third weekend in October.

Get ready for our next MainStage Playmakers production: Annie! This timeless, family-friendly musical brings the classic story of Little Orphan Annie to life with unforgettable songs like Tomorrow and It’s the Hard Knock Life.

Audition Details:

Ages 8+ welcome
Prepare to sing a song (with a track or a cappella)

Rehearsals: October–December
(Mon/Wed evenings, with occasional Saturdays)
Performances: December 5th–7th in the Marisa Funk Theater

Directed by David Endacott-Hicks