‘Nevada Roadsides’ exhibit at Carson gallery; reception Wednesday

Through her photographs, Emily Najera presents familiar landmarks in brilliant new light.

The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, Nevada Roadsides: Northern Routes, presents work by Najera at the courthouse gallery through Jan. 30.

CCAI will host a reception for the artist from 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, with an artist’s introduction at 5:30 p.m. The courthouse is located at 885 E. Musser St. The gallery is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Najera’s work often focuses on the dramatic interplay of light and shadow, frequently photographing buildings and places after dark. She aims for each exhibition to showcase her work, allow her to reflect on her artistic journey, and connect with audiences.

Najera’s photography has appeared in leading publications such as the New York Times, Bloomberg, NPR, ProPublica and more. Notable projects include covering the revitalization of Historic Brush Park in Detroit, documenting train stations in the Midwest, and most recently exploring housing affordability issues in Washoe County.

Najera earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Grand Valley State University in Michigan in 2007 and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2013.

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 Corp., Foundation, Steele & Associates LLC, and CCAI sponsors and members.

For information, visit www.ccainv.org.