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“Gypsy Rose" by Justin Favela
May 19, 2026
In This Issue:
- You're Invited To Upcoming Events!
- Explore Opportunities For Artists
- Visit Current Gallery Exhibitions
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Meet The Artists At The
Opening Reception Of "Peaks & Valleys"
Thursday, May 21, 5 to 7 p.m.
Historic Fifth Street School Mayor's Gallery
401 S. Fourth St.
May 18-Aug. 21, 2026
Admission is free and open to the public.
Explore "Peaks and Valleys: Capturing the Highs and Lows of the Las Vegas Valley," a curated exhibition by Donna Fox showcasing local urban sketchers who document the city’s landscapes, neighborhoods and everyday moments through on-location drawing. Join us for the artists reception Thursday, May 21, from 5 to 7 p.m., and experience a vivid portrait of Las Vegas as seen through the personal perspectives of its artists.
Meet The Nevada Arts Council Visual Arts Fellows At The "Six Ways Of Seeing" Reception
Wednesday, May 27, 5 to 7 p.m.
"Livi Shines" by Lolita Develay
Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery
495 S. Main St., second floor
Free and open to the public
"Six Ways of Seeing" provides an opportunity for the residents and visitors of Las Vegas to view selected works from the 2025 Nevada Arts Council Visual Arts Fellows. This traveling exhibition, curated by the Nevada Arts Council’s Artist Services Program, features the 2025 Visual Arts fellows: Frances Melhop of Lake Tahoe, Jung Min of Las Vegas, Krystal Ramirez of Las Vegas, Linda Alterwitz of Las Vegas, Lolita DeVelay of Las Vegas, and Peter Wittenberger of Reno.
The prestigious Nevada Arts Council Fellowship Award provides meaningful financial support and enhanced public recognition to exceptional Nevada artists, fostering their continued pursuit of artistic excellence and creativity.
The exhibit is part of the Nevada Touring Initiative (NTI) Traveling Exhibition Program , which delivers high-quality visual arts exhibits to communities throughout the state. It is funded by the State of Nevada and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Nevada Arts Council is a division of the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.
Exhibition hours are Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., closed holidays and weekends.
Join Us For The "Celebrating Life! 2026" Exhibition
Awards Reception
Friday, May 29, 6 to 8 p.m.
Charleston Heights Arts Center
800 Brush St.
Admission is free and open to the public.
"Celebrating Life!" is an annual juried fine arts exhibition showcasing the creativity of artists ages 50 and better. Sponsored by the Las Vegas Arts Commission, the exhibition is on display at the Charleston Heights Ballroom and Gallery May 29-Sept. 10, 2026. Enjoy the awards reception starting at 6 p.m. May 29, in celebration of this year’s talented award winners and their outstanding works of art.
CritChat - A Monthly Artist Meet-Up
Tuesday, June 23, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Historic Fifth Street School
401 S. Fourth St., Suite 160
CritChat is a free, monthly, supportive meet-up 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.
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 casual, relaxed space to do it. You decide what you need from attending.
Bring your sketchbooks, finished or in-progress pieces, ideas, questions or just yourself!
Join the conversation. Grow your practice. Make new friends.
Free parking on site.
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Call for Artists:
"SOMOS MAGIA (WE ARE MAGIC)" Exhibition
Closing Date: July 2, 2026, 6 p.m.
Artwork by Haide Calle
The department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the Consulado de Mexico en Las Vegas, invites artists to submit artwork for "SOMOS MAGIA (WE ARE MAGIC)", a juried exhibition curated by Haide Calle. Rooted in themes of fantasy, imagination, storytelling and belonging, this exhibition centers the transformative power of creativity and the spaces artists build to dream, heal, resist and envision new realities. Artists working across all media are encouraged to submit work that reflects personal mythologies, symbolic narratives, and the magic we carry through art, culture, and community.
For more information and submission details, please click the link below.
Call For Artists: "Art In Public Places" Exhibition
Closing Date: July 16, 2026, 6 p.m.
Artists and galleries are invited to submit work to a juried exhibition at the Las Vegas Civic Center Gallery with selected works considered for acquisition into the city of Las Vegas’ permanent public art collection. All media are welcome, including two- and three- dimensional work across disciplines, materials and approaches.
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Take A Stroll On First Street To
Check Out "Thermoflora" by Cerissa Lopez
On display through October 2026
Windows On First
Las Vegas City Hall Windows On First Street
495 S. Main St.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Cerissa Lopez’s "Thermoflora" is a vivid floral installation that transforms nature through the lens of heat and light. Composed of custom die-cut wood panels shaped as diverse flower species, each piece is hand painted with aerosol and airbrush techniques to mimic the surreal glow of infrared and thermal imaging. Set against black painted backdrops, the neon-infused blooms radiate with electric color, drawing inspiration from the luminous energy of downtown Las Vegas. The result is a striking fusion of organic form and urban nightlife, where flowers appear to pulse with heat, movement and atmosphere.
A Highlight From
"Rhythm And Resilience: Black Vegas"
On display through Aug. 20, 2026
"Migration Westbound" by Joseph Watson
Las Vegas Civic Center Gallery
525 S. Main St., Building A
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Closed holidays.
Parking available at 500 S. Main St., with two-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 20th 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.
It's O'Clay!
by Animal House Pottery members
On display through July 30, 2026
"Untitled" by Asia Amato
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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