What America 250 Means to Henderson Join the City of Henderson on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 9-10 a.m. at Pecos Legacy Park for the celebration of our newest series of murals! “Gradients of Green Valley” was inspired by feedback from our community on what America 250 means to them. Come meet the artist, Miguel Hernandez and hear from the Nevada Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts about the significance and impact of this artwork on our community. Event is free, and open to all. About the Artwork from the Artist, Miguel Hernandez I wanted to paint a reflection of the surrounding community through gradients of color and the ideas gathered from meeting with them as well. Understanding that this is a celebratory project commemorating 250 years of America, it was important to me to listen and learn about the park, its patrons and events before beginning the process...
Sunspot Lit is looking for one work, including a novel or novella excerpt, that provides a flare of creative energy. Literary or genre accepted. First prize: $500 plus publication. Open May 1 to May 31. Entry fee: $10 Enter through Submittable or Duotrope.
Experience the creative world of sticker art and its vibrant culture at Slap Vegas's grand opening weekend June 7th, 8th, and 9th! Slap Vegas includes a Street Sticker Art Exhibition featuring hundreds of artists from over 30 countries at Recycled Propaganda and an exclusive 3-night screening of Sticker Movie at Downtown Cinemas. This documentary tells the… Continue reading Sticker Movie at Downtown Cinemas June 7th, 8th and 9th
Clark County Public Art is thrilled to announce our upcoming exhibition, Living in the Dessert juried by Brian “Paco” Alvarez in the Rotunda Gallery, nestled within the Clark County Government Center. A spin on the common misspellings of desert and dessert, Living in the Dessert is an exhibition that fuses our arid environment with the… Continue reading Living in the Dessert
Clark County Public Arts is proud to present Queer Monuments juried by Emily Budd. Queer Monuments challenges the classical masculine and cultish notions of monuments and provides a platform for ephemeral and anti-monumental alternatives. Monuments are popularly seen as works of art that share the stories of people, convey societal values, and remind us of… Continue reading Queer Monuments
A journey of exploration and personal growth through the power of art journaling. Unleash your thoughts, emotions, and creativity with various techniques and mediums, transforming a blank page with vibrant reflections of your inner world. Second and Fourth Wednesdays of each month 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ages: 18+ (ages 16-17 welcome with a participating adult)… Continue reading The Art of Creative Journaling
Downtown is a concept, not a location. Downtown is anywhere, in any town. It's where ideas flourish when artists mingled. The Downtown Group. The Downtown School. New ideas were born. The style was edgy and new and not widely accepted as art. Join the Downtown Modernists in its introduction to the community. Founded in Reno,… Continue reading Downtown Modernists “The New and The Now”
Learn how to create high-quality photographs of your artwork to submit into gallery exhibitions, whether it’s flatwork or 3-dimensional. The instructor will give you tips with lighting, what kind of materials to use, and even how to use your cell phone. Bring your artwork to practice! Thursday, June 20, 2024 From 4 PM – 6… Continue reading How to Photograph Your Artwork with Diane Bush
Exhibition Run: April 16 – Aug. 2, 2024 Thalia Dondero Gallery, CEB 2nd floorGlenn & Ande Christenson School of Education Building Nevada State University1300 Nevada State DriveHenderson, NV 89002 M-F 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Closed on July 4, 2024)Free Parking Nevada State University’s Office for the Arts presents “Words + Images: Broadsides from the… Continue reading Words + Images: Broadsides from the Black Rock Press
Free art workshop series with Vogue M. Robinson. Open to adult beginners and people aged 55 or older. Participants must attend all four classes. June 25: 1-2:30 p.m. - Poetry July 2: 1-2:30 p.m. - Painting July 9: 1-2:30 p.m. - Editing July 16: 1-2:30 p.m. - Final Event Reading and Celebration Location: Doolittle Community… Continue reading Poetry and Pour Painting Wednesday: Abstract Expressions
Join artist Chase R. McCurdy for an introduction into the world of abstraction in the visual arts through basic concepts, hands-on exercises, and examples of abstract artists from the mid-20th century to the present. You must be 50 years or older to register for the class. When: 10 a.m. - noon, June 28, July 5,… Continue reading Creative Aging Art Class with Chase R. McCurdy