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"Rainbow Spotting" by Sara Odam
Sept. 8, 2026
In This Issue:
- Join us for "Artists in Conversation: Fawn Douglas & Sam Ganados"
- Discover Upcoming Events and Announcements
- Explore New Opportunities for Artists
- Experience Our Current Gallery Exhibitions
- Learn More About "Las Tres Flores" by Justin Favela
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Left: Sam Ganados; Right: Fawn Douglas
Las Vegas Civic Center
525 S. Main St., Building A,
Public Meeting Room, second floor
Free event with complimentary two‑hour parking validation
Join us for a conversation between artists Fawn Douglas and Sam Ganados, whose practices explore the currents of identity and place. Douglas, an indigenous American artist of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, shares the stories and energies woven into her work. Ganados reflects on their vibrant paintings, where shifting colors and personal narratives explore becoming and self-discovery. Together, their conversation opens a space for connection and reveals the forces that shape their creative paths.
Free and open to the public. Parking is available across the street at 500 S. Main St., and free two-hour parking validation will be provided.
Meet The Artists At "Somos Magia" Exhibition
Artists Reception
Thursday, Sept. 24, 5 to 7 p.m.
Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery
495 S. Main St., second floor
Free event with complimentary two‑hour parking validation
You're invited to experience the magic of "Somos Magia," at an artists reception for the vibrant exhibition curated by Haide Calle. Come explore the artwork, connect with the artists and immerse yourself in a celebration of imagination, identity and creative possibility.
Fantasy often offers us a place of comfort, a world we step into through storytelling, symbolism and creativity. As we grow, we discover spaces where we can escape, belong and dream. "Somos Magia" honors those spaces, reminding us of the power creativity has to shape how we show up, what we create and what we choose to believe in.
The exhibition features work by Bryana Caballero, Elsa Cantú, Rafael Castillo, Aimee Coello, Pablo Gonzalez Flores, ¡Katie B Funk!, Yazmin Garcia, Isabela “LuvRiot” Jimenez, Camille Lopez, Theresa Lucero, Lessley “LALA” Lopez‑Medina, Luis Mesquita (CharruArt), Jorge Betancourt Polanco, Lauren Myers Reese, D.K. Sole and Dulce Solis. Join us for an evening filled with art, community and the magic we all carry.
Join Us For The Reception Of
"Her Story Through Art: Las Vegas Women Artists"
Saturday, Oct. 10, 5 to 7 p.m.
Las Vegas Civic Center Gallery And Plaza
525 S. Main St.
Free event with complimentary two‑hour parking validation
Join us for the reception of "Her Story Through Art: Las Vegas Women Artists," a community‑centered exhibition celebrating the creativity and impact of female‑identifying artists shaping Las Vegas past, present and future. Curated by Joan De Santis and Amanda “Rawky” Lozano, the exhibition features diverse artists whose work carries memory, identity and imagination forward.
Enjoy music by DJ Lo Dino, light refreshments, opportunities to meet the artists and a special interactive activation by Janel Raihl and Robin Slonina inviting guests to share uplifting messages as part of a collective exchange of kindness and creativity. This event is free and open to all ages.
"Song Of The Oasis" Exhibition
Artists Reception
Thursday, Oct. 15, 5 to 7 p.m.
Historic Fifth Street School Mayor's Gallery
401 S. Fourth St.
Join us for the artists reception of "Song of the Oasis," an exhibition featuring oil paintings and sculptures that celebrate the vitality, light, shadow and rich diversity of the natural and human landscapes of the American West.
Through their work, the artists express a deep appreciation for life and the world around them. The exhibition showcases seven professional painters and sculptors based in Las Vegas, each bringing years of experience living and creating in the American West. Their individual perspectives add depth and richness to the cultural fabric of the city.
Featured artists include Stephen Chang, Emil Fu, Zijian He (Liangyi), Dadong Song, Zhou Xu (Joe Xu), Lingling Zhao and Mei Zhu.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS |
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Closing Next Week! Apply Before It's Too Late!
Request For Qualifications: Public Art Tour Map Design
Closing Date: Sept. 14, 2026, 5 p.m.
The city of Las Vegas seeks qualifications from graphic designers, illustrators, cartographers, creative agencies and multidisciplinary design teams to develop a visually engaging printed Public Art Tour Map System that celebrates the city's growing public art collection.
Call For Sculptors & Fabricators: Pre-Qualified Sculpture List
Closing Date Oct. 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
The city of Las Vegas is soliciting statements of qualifications in order to allow new additions to our existing list of pre-qualified sculptors and fabricators. The city may select artists from this list for upcoming sculpture projects. Artists selected for this pre-qualified list will be eligible for consideration for upcoming city of Las Vegas sculpture projects across the city. The list will be valid for an approximately three-year period.
Call For Artists: Public Employee Art Exhibition
Closing Date: Oct. 22, 2026, 6 p.m.
The city of Las Vegas invites current and former Nevada public employee artists to participate in its annual exhibition.
Call For Artists: Lunar New Year Exhibition Year Of The Goat
Closing Date: Dec. 2, 2026, 6 p.m.
The city of Las Vegas invites artists to submit work for the 2027 Lunar New Year Art Exhibition celebrating the Year of the Fire Goat. The exhibition welcomes traditional and contemporary pieces inspired by the goat’s symbolism, including creativity, compassion, harmony, resilience and the fire element that represents passion, transformation, confidence and imagination.
Call For Gallery Exhibit Proposals
Closing Date: Jan. 8, 2027, 6 p.m.
The city of Las Vegas invites artists, curators and collectives to submit proposals for upcoming exhibitions in city-operated gallery spaces. This opportunity is open to both solo and group exhibitions, with an emphasis on presenting high-quality, thought-provoking artwork that engages our diverse community.
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"Desert Peoples: Words from Ancestors"
On display through Nov. 19, 2026
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
Come see this exhibition presented by the Nevada State Museum in partnership with the Springs Preserve, the Clark County Museum and the city of Las Vegas. The exhibition features a rare early 19th-century handwritten journal containing translations from Southern Paiute (Nuwu) into English, preserving words and meanings that had, in some cases, been forgotten over time.
Accompanying this first-time display of the journal is a selection of Paiute and Mojava material culture, including objects referenced within the document itself, offering a tangible connection between language and memory. Together, these works illuminate the enduring presence and cultural continuity of indigenous peoples across the desert Southwest.
"Celebrating Life! 2026" Exhibition
On display through Sept. 10, 2026
First Place Photo: “Dreaming of Their Retun” by Isaias Urrabazo
Charleston Heights Arts Center
800 Brush St.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Congratulations to all the artists featured in Celebrating Life!, the annual juried fine arts exhibition showcasing the creativity of Southern Nevada artists ages 50 and better. Sponsored by the Las Vegas Arts Commission, this year’s exhibition is on display at the Charleston Heights Arts Center ballroom and gallery through Sept. 10, 2026.
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.
Introducing "Las Tres Flores" By Justin Favela
If you couldn’t join us for the unveiling of "Las Tres Flores," we invite you to watch the video below to learn more about the artist and the newest addition to East Las Vegas.
We also welcome you to visit the sculpture in person at 2500 Sunrise Ave. Whether you stop by for a moment or linger a while, "Las Tres Flores" is there for you to explore at your own pace.
"Our Nevada: Black Artists & Elders In Conversation" Panel Was A Great Success Aug. 20!
Enjoy A Highlight From The Event Below
Carmen Beals moderates a panel of artists and elders, including Chase McCurdy, Iyana Esters, Harold Bradford, Jackie Brantley and Alma Faye McDonald. Through the moderated conversation, visitors learned from the artists how history is reflected in their work and the elders provided insight into what life was like growing up in Nevada.
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Your feedback helps us champion the arts, invest in artists and create meaningful cultural spaces across Las Vegas. Your voice makes a difference and helps shape the future of arts in our city. Together, we can continue to build a community where creativity thrives.
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