[Grantee Event] Nevada Roadsides: Northern Routes

October 2, 2024 – January 30, 2025
Carson City Courthouse
885 E Musser Street, Carson City

Through her photographs, Emily Najera presents familiar landmarks in a brilliant new light. The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, Nevada Roadsides: Northern Routes, presents work by Najera at the Courthouse Gallery from October 2, 2024 – January 30, 2025.

Emily Najera is a photographer and visual artist dedicated to capturing the essence of America’s evolving landscapes. With years of experience in photography, Emily has developed a singular perspective on documenting the shifting scenes of cities, roadways, and buildings. Her key themes include recording revitalization and change, such as the redevelopment of historical sites, and blending artistic vision with journalistic storytelling to address diverse topics. Najera took all of the images for this exhibition on highways US 40 and US 50, which historically brought travelers across the state.

The Initiative is funded by the John and Grace Nauman Foundation, Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities, Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, Kaplan Family Charitable Fund, Southwest Gas Corporation Foundation, Steele & Associates LLC, and CCAI sponsors and members. 

Visit Capital City Arts Initiative’s website for more information about this exhibition.

Courtesy of Emily Najera