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MISSION STATEMENT
To build upon our art and cultural achievement by nurturing and supporting artists, strengthening existing cultural programs throughout the region and introducing new ventures that will enable us to continue as a vibrant arts destination with strong links to our unique history.
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St. Mary’s Art Center is a place where creativity can be explored in an atmosphere of quiet beauty. We believe creativity often emerges through the group – individuals coming together through collaboration and connection; synthesizing a solution greater than the minds and sum of its parts. Dedicated to artists in the 1960s by Father Meinecke and Louise Curran, St Mary’s survived the wrecking ball threat and became an icon to the Arts in the Nevadan community.
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A 501c3 nonprofit, St. Mary’s Art Center is a beautiful location, hosting Art Exhibitions, Artist Receptions, Faires, Community Events, Imaginations Children’s Art Classes and Artist Talks. Our property is also the perfect place to host professional artistic workshop and retreat rentals, writer’s workshops, craft groups, yoga, meditation, private and special events, and more.
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Looking for a location to celebrate a wedding, reception or family event? With 16 guest rooms and 2 kitchens, we offer a one of a kind property on the Comstock.
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Virginia City is a wonderful and unique town, permeated with tangible history. Stay in our beautiful building and town, regroup and reconnect with yourself and others surrounded by expansive views, blue skies, clean air and the incredible light of the high desert at 6200 feet elevation. Experience breathtaking sunrises and sunsets and see the stars.
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We look forward to your visit.
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Coming Soon: Historical Exhibit sharing the amazing and diverse history of our property from the General Van Bokkelen era, St. Mary Louise Hospital, Storey County Hospital, the dormant era through the establishment of the Art Center we know and love today. Do you have historical photos or artifacts from the property you are willing to donate and that we should consider? We would love to hear from you!
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A. Perry, Executive Director
775.847.7774 Main
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