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“I Rise” by Iandry Randriamandroso
March 10, 2026
In This Issue:
- You're Invited To Upcoming Events!
- Explore Opportunities For Artists
- Visit Current Gallery Exhibitions
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You're Invited To The Opening Reception Of
"Rhythm and Resilience: Black Vegas"
Thursday, March 12, 6-8 p.m.
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Las Vegas Civic Center Gallery
525 S. Main St., Building A
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday, beginning March 12. Closed holidays.
Parking: Located at 500 S. Main St. with 2-hour validation provided.
Free and open to the public
"Rhythm and Resilience: Black Vegas" explores African American life in Las Vegas from the arrival of its first Black resident through the 1980s, tracing the impacts of segregation and racial barriers while celebrating the creativity, resilience and achievements that shaped the city’s character. Beginning with John Howell, the first African American settler, it follows the growth of a downtown Black community and its forced relocation in the early twentieth century to what became the Historic Westside. Despite systemic exclusion, this neighborhood emerged as a vibrant cultural and social hub where residents built businesses, churches and civic organizations, cultivated music and nightlife that drew world-class performers, and organized for civil rights and equity. By honoring these histories, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the enduring legacy of the African American community and its lasting influence on the identity, spirit and future of Las Vegas. The exhibition is curated by Carmen Beals and narrated by Claytee White.
"Nevada Arts Council Fellowship Exhibition:
Notions of Erasure"
You Are Invited To The Opening Reception
Thursday, March 19, 5-7 p.m.
"P2P No. I136982 Clothing" by Glynn Cartledge
Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery
495 S. Main St., Second Floor
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., closed holidays.
Free and open to the public
This exhibition provides the opportunity to view selected works from Fellows Jeffrey Burden, Glynn Cartledge, Gig Depio, Miya Hannan, Brent Holmes and Bobbie Ann Howell. Each artist created work independently from the other and with no intention of ever appearing together; yet taken together, the exhibit reveals how an artist’s place, time and circumstances create unexpected and unintended connections to the world around them.
Energize Your Creative Practice at the
2026 Artists Thrive Summit!
Artists Thrive Summit
At The Historic Fifth Street School
401 S. Fourth St.
in downtown Las Vegas
Calling all artists, arts leaders, educators and funders! Get ready to energize your creative practice and cultivate meaningful connections at the 2026 Artists Thrive Summit, March 24-26, 2026. This unique event is designed for everyone, from first-timers eager to explore new avenues to seasoned professionals looking to deepen their impact. It's your chance to collaborate with peers, gain fresh inspiration and make a real difference for artists in your community.
The summit will be held concurrently across six vibrant locations, each offering its own unique local theme to enrich your experience: Lowell, Massachusetts; Nashville, Tennessee; Kansas City, Missouri; San Antonio, Texas; Billings, Montana, and Las Vegas, Nevada!
While each site offers a distinct local focus, all six locations will unite for shared sessions, fostering a truly collaborative and expansive experience. Imagine the power of simultaneous discussions and shared learning across the country! This hybrid format ensures a rich, diverse program that blends local insights with national perspectives.
Don't just take our word for it. Here's what past attendees say: "The Artists Thrive Summit was a goldmine for networking. I made invaluable connections that have propelled my career forward." Don't miss this incredible opportunity to connect with your peers, fuel your passion and contribute to a thriving arts ecosystem. Register now and secure your spot!
How To Craft Your First Public Art Proposal
With Loisse Ledres
Thursday, March 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Las Vegas Civic Center
Public Meeting Room
525 S. Main St.
Parking is available across the street at
500 S. Main St., with two-hour parking validation provided.
Admission is free and open to the public.
This workshop is for artists who are new to public art. If you've stared at a call for artists and thought, "I have ideas, but how do I actually put it all together?" this is for you. Loisse Ledres (geezloisse studios), the latest Windows on First artist currently on view at Las Vegas City Hall, will break down the key elements of a strong public art proposal. From concept statements, visuals and practical strategies, she will go over how to present your ideas in a way that feels intentional, accessible and well-considered. You already have the ideas and skills, and this workshop will help you communicate what you're already doing and why it matters. Click the link below to RSVP today!
Join Your Community
In Conversation At CritChat
CritChat – A Bi-monthly Artist Meetup
Free and Open to Visual Artists of All Levels
East Las Vegas Community Center
250 N. Eastern Ave.
What is CritChat? CritChat is a casual, supportive meetup for visual artists to share ideas, get feedback, and talk art and culture in a fun, open environment. Whether you're looking for input on a work in progress, want to bounce around new concepts, or just want to meet other creatives, this is your space.
Who is it for? CritChat is for visual artists of all backgrounds and experience levels, from beginners to professionals. Whether you're looking to grow your skills, build your network, or just find your people, this is a relaxed space to do it. You decide what you need from attending.
What to bring: Bring your sketchbooks, finished or in-progress pieces, ideas, questions, or just yourself!
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Call for Artists: Celebrating Life! 2026
In-Person Application Assistance
Friday, March 13, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Charleston Heights Arts Center
800 Brush St.
Whether you have questions or need a hand completing your application, staff will guide you every step of the way. Stop by for assistance!
"Iris" by Duoling Huang | Best in Show 2025
The city of Las Vegas is proud to present the 26th Annual Celebrating Life! juried art competition and exhibition, in partnership with the city of Las Vegas Arts Commission. This long-standing annual event highlights the creative talents of artists ages 50 and better, displaying a diverse array of artistic expression. For more details, click the link below.
Call For Artists: "Art In Public Places Exhibition"
Artists and galleries are invited to apply for a juried exhibition at the Las Vegas Civic Center Gallery, with the opportunity for purchase into the city of Las Vegas’ permanent public art collection.
18b Neighborhood Association
Call For Artists: 3rd Annual Chalk It Down! Festival
The 18b Neighborhood Association is seeking artists for the third annual Chalk It Down! Festival Saturday, April 18. This annual event combines temporary art with a festival feel, including artisan vendors and specials at Arts District businesses.
There is no fee to apply and participate. All juried artists will receive a $100 stipend.
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"See The Music All Around Us"
An installation by Loisse Ledres on display through March 2026
Windows On First
City Hall Windows On First Street
495 S. Main St.
"See The Music All Around Us" is a vibrant installation celebrating the universal joy of music, a central element to Vegas life and culture. This display of wood, paint and light is dedicated to music's impact on our lives, capturing how rhythm, lyrics and melodies support our instinctual desire to understand ourselves and our place in the world.
"Lunar New Year 2026:
Year of The Horse Exhibition"
On display through April 24, 2026
"Horsey" by Shahab Zargari
Historic Fifth Street School
Mayor’s Gallery
401 S. Fourth St.
in downtown Las Vegas
Free and open by appointment.
Call 702.229.3277 or email PRCGalleries@LasVegasNevada.gov to schedule.
This exhibition brings together a dynamic group of artists whose works reflect the horse’s enduring symbolism of strength, freedom, resilience and forward momentum. Spanning traditional and contemporary approaches across a range of media, the exhibition explores cultural heritage, personal narrative and imaginative interpretation. These artworks honor the spirit of movement and transformation associated with the horse, inviting viewers to reflect on the collective energy that propels us into a new year.
Artists include: Terry Adamik, Louise Ahrendt, Jenny Baham, April Bermudez, Miriam Besa, Karen Buford, Angela Caballero-Fields, Sallie Cavanaugh-Douglas, Jorge Ceja, Cameron Cools, Charme Curtin, Wendy De Rycke, Narz Dela Rosa, Ashraf Elsharif, YiLi Fang, David Fay, Kenneth Flanagan, Audrey Fox, Zab Foxing, Ann Fuhring, Jeff Fulmer, Craig Galati, Joan Gray, Iryna Gross, Jennifer Hodis, Kimberly Johnson, Deborah Karpman, Rene Kraus, David Lampel, Sydney Lee, Ruzo Logic, Theresa Lucero, Vanessa Maciel Napoles, Darvianna Major, Doris Martinez, Erika Muecke, Deborah Newman, Elee Oak, Diane Bush, Pablo Gonzales-Flores, Jairo E. Ramirez Montoya, Sonia Scott, James Scoville, Rooney Datz Seifert, Linda Shaffer, Susan Sotelo, Laurie Thompson, Brandie Vincek, Jamie Vincek, Eric Wang, George Xiong, Cheyenne Yu and Shahab Zargari.
"It's O'Clay!"
by Animal House Pottery members
On display through July 30, 2026
"Threads of Memory" by Joel Watson
Las Vegas City Hall Grand Gallery
495 S. Main St., First Floor
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., closed holidays.
Free and open to the public
From the artists:
“It’s O’Clay” is what we say while learning to throw on the wheel or hand build. In the process of understanding how clay moves and how a touch too soft or pressure too strong can cause it to collapse, we learn to adapt, repair or start again with a fresh ball of clay. The pieces displayed here represent the successes born from those trials, the exploration of ideas and form. Every collapsed wall or unintended mark becomes part of our growing archive of experience, a rolodex of memories that shapes who we are as makers."
Animal House Pottery is a ceramic studio located in North Las Vegas. The owner and artist, Anthony Urango, has nearly 26 years of experience as a ceramicist. He has devoted himself to this medium everywhere he has lived. His work is rooted in imagination and guided by an ongoing exploration of texture, closed forms and negative space. Urango's welcoming persona and expertise has attracted a diverse community of pottery members to his studio. This exhibition reflects the immense creativity within Animal House Pottery. Along with Anthony Urango, this exhibition includes artwork by Marianna Romero Martinez, Ashley Hughes, Adrianna Delgadillo, Robert Hoier, Asia Amato, Leslie Annette Hagen, Julia Estelle, Cathy Calabio, Waka Laity, Joel Kevin Watson, Luis Varela-Rico, Nicholas Denson and James J. White.
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Nevada School of the Arts
Visual Arts Spring Semester Registrations Now Open!
The Nevada School of the Arts Visual Arts Program is designed to assist students in developing their creative skills and broadening their knowledge of professional artistic practices. Small class sizes of no more than six students allow for focused, one-on-one instruction. For students ages 11-18.
Beginning Drawing
Teaching Artist: Jo Russ
Saturdays 2-4:30 p.m.
March 14, 21, 28; April 11, 18, 25
Students develop foundational drawing skills through engaging exercises and observational work in both studio settings and on-campus plein-air environments. The course explores line, shape and form while building techniques in shading, composition, and perspective, utilizing graphite, colored pencils and charcoal. No prior drawing experience is required.
Beginning Acrylic Painting
Teaching Artist: Brian Martinez
Sundays 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
March 15, 22, 29; April 12, 19, 26
This course covers beginning concepts of acrylic painting including color mixing, layering, texture, brush techniques, composition and layout. Students will work from studio setups and plein-air environments around the campus to further develop their understanding of painting as an artistic practice through guided projects to build confidence in the medium. No previous painting experience is required.
For any questions, please email erik.beehn@nevadaschoolofthearts.org.
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