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SUMMARY:Flux1: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Sherry Watkins – North Las Vegas
DESCRIPTION:The College of Southern Nevada\, School of Arts & Letters\, and Department of Fine Arts will host a traveling exhibition of acrylic paintings by Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada Performing Arts Center box office supervisor\, Sherry Watkins. Flux1: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Sherry Watkins\, will open on Tuesday\, July 1\, 2025\, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN Henderson Campus (July 1\, 2025 – Oct. 31\, 2025)\, the Charleston Campus (Nov. 1\, 2025 – Feb. 28\, 2026)\, and the North Las Vegas Campus (March 1\, 2026 – June 30\, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026\, at 6 p.m. in the North Las Vegas Campus\, Tyrone Thompson Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. \nOriginally from Illinois\, Sherry Watkins has lived in Las Vegas for nearly 50 years. She attended Clark High School\, the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas\, and the College of Southern Nevada. Watkins has been painting for over a decade\, working primarily in abstract styles. Her work explores various techniques\, including fluid pouring and original design methods. Watkins uses a wide range of tools and materials to achieve distinctive effects and embraces experimentation and creative risk in her process. While she occasionally paints traditional subjects—such as characters\, still lifes\, and landscapes—Watkins is most drawn to the expressive freedom of abstraction. \nSpeaking of her work\, Watkins states\, “Most of my work comes from trial and error\, a willingness to explore new methods\, opening my boundaries to include what I might not at first be comfortable with\, and sometimes just pure luck. I enjoy the freedom of abstract art. I like the power of creating something that did not previously exist. I have AD/HD. When I was doing more “traditional” painting\, such as still life and landscapes\, I ended up with a lot of unfinished paintings. I would be on to the next idea before finishing what I was working on. With abstract art\, only the artist knows when it is truly finished. Abstract art gave me the freedom to be able to paint without the anxiety of not completing my work and leaving paintings half done.” \nThe CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit CSN Student Unions page for current hours of operation for current hours of operation. \nFor more information\, please call 702-651-4146 or visit CSN Art Gallery page
URL:https://create.vegas/event/flux1-a-college-of-southern-nevada-traveling-exhibition-featuring-the-work-of-sherry-watkins-north-las-vegas-85/
LOCATION:CSN North Las Vegas Art Galleries\, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.\, North Las Vegas\, NV\, 89030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Performing Arts,Reception,Visual
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SUMMARY:Prairie Princess/Desert Dandy A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Lauren Myers Reese – Charleston
DESCRIPTION:The College of Southern Nevada\, School of Arts & Letters\, and Department of Fine Arts is now hosting a traveling exhibition of text-based paintings by Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada adjunct faculty\, Lauren Myers Reese. Prairie Princess / Desert Dandy: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Lauren Myers Reese\, opened on Tuesday\, July 1\, 2025\, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN North Las Vegas Campus (July 1\, 2025 – Oct. 31\, 2025)\, the Henderson campus (Nov. 1\, 2025 – Feb. 28\, 2026)\, and the Charleston campus (March 1\, 2026 – June 30\, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Thursday\, Feb. 19\, 2026\, at 6 p.m. in the Henderson Campus Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. \nLauren Myers Reese is an artist\, educator\, and arts administrator\, and currently serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Art & Art History Program at the College of Southern Nevada. Reese received his Master of Fine Arts in visual art from the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas in 2022 and his Bachelor in Fine Arts in Studio Art from the University of Oklahoma\, Norman\, in 2012. Reese is a co-founder of the Vegas Institute for Contemporary Engagement\, a research lab for art and experimentation. Before attending UNLV\, Reese worked in a variety of roles\, including independent curator\, arts writer\, nonprofit administrator\, factory worker\, educator\, and art gallery director. Reese’s visual work has been shown across the United States\, Canada\, Mexico\, Scotland\, Estonia\, and Colombia. His writings are found in the Jewish Studies Journal\, Art Focus Oklahoma\, Southwest Contemporary\, and Settlers and Nomads. \nSpeaking of his work\, Reese states\, “This body of work layers texts from a variety of sources on the history of Nevada. These books focus on early and pre-Statehood Nevada\, as well as contemporary issues like gendered work\, sexuality\, labor rights\, and equality as it relates to the recent history of Las Vegas and Nevada. Combining historical nonfiction and accounts of the Las Vegas and Nevada area pre- and post-statehood\, the work layers text to create alternative narratives\, and puts a highlight on the missing parts of the narratives from traditional histories of the West. By layering texts from both historical first-hand accounts\, primary sources\, and contemporary artists living in Las Vegas\, the words combine and layer to create a miasma of time. Time collapses as texts from a variety of writers and eras are layered on top of each other. It is a reimagined story and historical fiction told through the spaces between the words.” \nThe CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit CSN Student Unions page for current hours of operation for current hours of operation. \nFor more information\, please call 702-651-4146 or visit CSN Art Gallery page.
URL:https://create.vegas/event/prairie-princess-desert-dandy-a-college-of-southern-nevada-traveling-exhibition-featuring-the-work-of-lauren-myers-reese-charleston-84/
LOCATION:CSN Charleston Campus Student Union Art Gallery\, Student Union Building\, 6375 W. Charleston Blvd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89146\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Performing Arts,Reception,Visual
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SUMMARY:All That You Ever Wanted/Todo Lo Que Siempre Quisistes: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring  the work of Orlando Montenegro – Henderson
DESCRIPTION:The College of Southern Nevada\, School of Arts & Letters\, and Department of Fine Arts will host a traveling exhibition of mixed media artworks by Central American-born\, Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada adjunct faculty\, Orlando Montenegro. All That You Ever Wanted/Todo Lo Que Siempre Quisistes: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Orlando Montenegro\, will open on Tuesday\, July 1\, 2025\, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN Charleston campus (July 1\, 2025 – Oct. 31\, 2025)\, the North Las Vegas campus (Nov. 1\, 2025 – Feb. 28\, 2026)\, and the Henderson campus (March 1\, 2026 – June 30\, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Thursday\, Nov. 13\, 2025\, at 6 p.m. in the North Las Vegas Campus Tyrone Thompson Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. \nSpeaking of his life\, Montenegro says\, “I was born in Central America in the early 1980s. My father was a lawyer\, and he got into some trouble\, and my mother was an accountant\, and she did not like the government at the time. They immigrated to the United States sometime in the late 80s because it seemed better economically\, and they ended up working in casinos. I have two younger siblings who are nurses\, and they are also married to nurses. I once almost passed out giving blood and looking at a documentary where there was blood\, and I was not good at math in school\, but I liked to draw. My Spanish vocabulary is not that good\, but I can speak and read some of it at a basic level. I prefer to talk in English if I have to. It’s impressive how people can interpret words and images differently when they see things from their own point of view\, and how their upbringing\, education\, and beliefs affect that point of view.” \nRegarding his work\, Montenegro continues\, “We live in the richest country in the world\, but it’s a pyramid scheme. I had surgery with insurance and paid an inflated amount\, only to get another bill in the mail. I wish we had decent public transportation because gas is expensive\, and people drive irresponsibly. I wanted to rent\, but my mortgage is cheaper because I moved into a house before the pandemic. Home insurance and car insurance are also a scam\, but I need them just in case. I don’t buy juice anymore\, or cereal\, or Mexican Coca-Cola. The price went up\, and my Doctor said I should eat fruit and I should just drink water\, because I need to worry about diabetes. He said juice is a scam. \nI started using things like newspapers and food packaging because they relate to consumption and the economy. Food packaging is discardable\, and it can be aesthetically pleasing depending on how it is designed. Advertisements can be beautiful or seductive\, but the food flyers that I get in the mail are not considered beautiful. I am not saying they are either. I see some graffiti around town while driving\, and I like the bold colors and line work. Some of it does not make sense and feels abstract or nonrepresentational. I don’t really remember what I thought when I first saw Andy Warhol’s soup can art in Professor Rico’s Art History class some twenty years ago. I am sure that at the time\, I thought the book and his lectures were all gobbledygook because “art is supposed to be beautiful”. \nThe CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit the CSN Student Unions page for current hours of operation for current hours of operation. \nFor more information\, please call 702-651-4146 or visit CSN Art Gallery page.
URL:https://create.vegas/event/all-that-you-ever-wanted-todo-lo-que-siempre-quisistes-a-college-of-southern-nevada-traveling-exhibition-featuring-the-work-of-orlando-montenegro-henderson-85/
LOCATION:CSN Henderson Campus Art Galleries\, 700 College Drive\, Henderson\, 89002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Performing Arts,Reception,Visual
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SUMMARY:Flux1: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Sherry Watkins – North Las Vegas
DESCRIPTION:The College of Southern Nevada\, School of Arts & Letters\, and Department of Fine Arts will host a traveling exhibition of acrylic paintings by Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada Performing Arts Center box office supervisor\, Sherry Watkins. Flux1: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Sherry Watkins\, will open on Tuesday\, July 1\, 2025\, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN Henderson Campus (July 1\, 2025 – Oct. 31\, 2025)\, the Charleston Campus (Nov. 1\, 2025 – Feb. 28\, 2026)\, and the North Las Vegas Campus (March 1\, 2026 – June 30\, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026\, at 6 p.m. in the North Las Vegas Campus\, Tyrone Thompson Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. \nOriginally from Illinois\, Sherry Watkins has lived in Las Vegas for nearly 50 years. She attended Clark High School\, the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas\, and the College of Southern Nevada. Watkins has been painting for over a decade\, working primarily in abstract styles. Her work explores various techniques\, including fluid pouring and original design methods. Watkins uses a wide range of tools and materials to achieve distinctive effects and embraces experimentation and creative risk in her process. While she occasionally paints traditional subjects—such as characters\, still lifes\, and landscapes—Watkins is most drawn to the expressive freedom of abstraction. \nSpeaking of her work\, Watkins states\, “Most of my work comes from trial and error\, a willingness to explore new methods\, opening my boundaries to include what I might not at first be comfortable with\, and sometimes just pure luck. I enjoy the freedom of abstract art. I like the power of creating something that did not previously exist. I have AD/HD. When I was doing more “traditional” painting\, such as still life and landscapes\, I ended up with a lot of unfinished paintings. I would be on to the next idea before finishing what I was working on. With abstract art\, only the artist knows when it is truly finished. Abstract art gave me the freedom to be able to paint without the anxiety of not completing my work and leaving paintings half done.” \nThe CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit CSN Student Unions page for current hours of operation for current hours of operation. \nFor more information\, please call 702-651-4146 or visit CSN Art Gallery page
URL:https://create.vegas/event/flux1-a-college-of-southern-nevada-traveling-exhibition-featuring-the-work-of-sherry-watkins-north-las-vegas-86/
LOCATION:CSN North Las Vegas Art Galleries\, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.\, North Las Vegas\, NV\, 89030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Performing Arts,Reception,Visual
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SUMMARY:Prairie Princess/Desert Dandy A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Lauren Myers Reese – Charleston
DESCRIPTION:The College of Southern Nevada\, School of Arts & Letters\, and Department of Fine Arts is now hosting a traveling exhibition of text-based paintings by Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada adjunct faculty\, Lauren Myers Reese. Prairie Princess / Desert Dandy: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Lauren Myers Reese\, opened on Tuesday\, July 1\, 2025\, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN North Las Vegas Campus (July 1\, 2025 – Oct. 31\, 2025)\, the Henderson campus (Nov. 1\, 2025 – Feb. 28\, 2026)\, and the Charleston campus (March 1\, 2026 – June 30\, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Thursday\, Feb. 19\, 2026\, at 6 p.m. in the Henderson Campus Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. \nLauren Myers Reese is an artist\, educator\, and arts administrator\, and currently serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Art & Art History Program at the College of Southern Nevada. Reese received his Master of Fine Arts in visual art from the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas in 2022 and his Bachelor in Fine Arts in Studio Art from the University of Oklahoma\, Norman\, in 2012. Reese is a co-founder of the Vegas Institute for Contemporary Engagement\, a research lab for art and experimentation. Before attending UNLV\, Reese worked in a variety of roles\, including independent curator\, arts writer\, nonprofit administrator\, factory worker\, educator\, and art gallery director. Reese’s visual work has been shown across the United States\, Canada\, Mexico\, Scotland\, Estonia\, and Colombia. His writings are found in the Jewish Studies Journal\, Art Focus Oklahoma\, Southwest Contemporary\, and Settlers and Nomads. \nSpeaking of his work\, Reese states\, “This body of work layers texts from a variety of sources on the history of Nevada. These books focus on early and pre-Statehood Nevada\, as well as contemporary issues like gendered work\, sexuality\, labor rights\, and equality as it relates to the recent history of Las Vegas and Nevada. Combining historical nonfiction and accounts of the Las Vegas and Nevada area pre- and post-statehood\, the work layers text to create alternative narratives\, and puts a highlight on the missing parts of the narratives from traditional histories of the West. By layering texts from both historical first-hand accounts\, primary sources\, and contemporary artists living in Las Vegas\, the words combine and layer to create a miasma of time. Time collapses as texts from a variety of writers and eras are layered on top of each other. It is a reimagined story and historical fiction told through the spaces between the words.” \nThe CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit CSN Student Unions page for current hours of operation for current hours of operation. \nFor more information\, please call 702-651-4146 or visit CSN Art Gallery page.
URL:https://create.vegas/event/prairie-princess-desert-dandy-a-college-of-southern-nevada-traveling-exhibition-featuring-the-work-of-lauren-myers-reese-charleston-85/
LOCATION:CSN Charleston Campus Student Union Art Gallery\, Student Union Building\, 6375 W. Charleston Blvd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89146\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Performing Arts,Reception,Visual
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SUMMARY:All That You Ever Wanted/Todo Lo Que Siempre Quisistes: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring  the work of Orlando Montenegro – Henderson
DESCRIPTION:The College of Southern Nevada\, School of Arts & Letters\, and Department of Fine Arts will host a traveling exhibition of mixed media artworks by Central American-born\, Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada adjunct faculty\, Orlando Montenegro. All That You Ever Wanted/Todo Lo Que Siempre Quisistes: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Orlando Montenegro\, will open on Tuesday\, July 1\, 2025\, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN Charleston campus (July 1\, 2025 – Oct. 31\, 2025)\, the North Las Vegas campus (Nov. 1\, 2025 – Feb. 28\, 2026)\, and the Henderson campus (March 1\, 2026 – June 30\, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Thursday\, Nov. 13\, 2025\, at 6 p.m. in the North Las Vegas Campus Tyrone Thompson Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. \nSpeaking of his life\, Montenegro says\, “I was born in Central America in the early 1980s. My father was a lawyer\, and he got into some trouble\, and my mother was an accountant\, and she did not like the government at the time. They immigrated to the United States sometime in the late 80s because it seemed better economically\, and they ended up working in casinos. I have two younger siblings who are nurses\, and they are also married to nurses. I once almost passed out giving blood and looking at a documentary where there was blood\, and I was not good at math in school\, but I liked to draw. My Spanish vocabulary is not that good\, but I can speak and read some of it at a basic level. I prefer to talk in English if I have to. It’s impressive how people can interpret words and images differently when they see things from their own point of view\, and how their upbringing\, education\, and beliefs affect that point of view.” \nRegarding his work\, Montenegro continues\, “We live in the richest country in the world\, but it’s a pyramid scheme. I had surgery with insurance and paid an inflated amount\, only to get another bill in the mail. I wish we had decent public transportation because gas is expensive\, and people drive irresponsibly. I wanted to rent\, but my mortgage is cheaper because I moved into a house before the pandemic. Home insurance and car insurance are also a scam\, but I need them just in case. I don’t buy juice anymore\, or cereal\, or Mexican Coca-Cola. The price went up\, and my Doctor said I should eat fruit and I should just drink water\, because I need to worry about diabetes. He said juice is a scam. \nI started using things like newspapers and food packaging because they relate to consumption and the economy. Food packaging is discardable\, and it can be aesthetically pleasing depending on how it is designed. Advertisements can be beautiful or seductive\, but the food flyers that I get in the mail are not considered beautiful. I am not saying they are either. I see some graffiti around town while driving\, and I like the bold colors and line work. Some of it does not make sense and feels abstract or nonrepresentational. I don’t really remember what I thought when I first saw Andy Warhol’s soup can art in Professor Rico’s Art History class some twenty years ago. I am sure that at the time\, I thought the book and his lectures were all gobbledygook because “art is supposed to be beautiful”. \nThe CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit the CSN Student Unions page for current hours of operation for current hours of operation. \nFor more information\, please call 702-651-4146 or visit CSN Art Gallery page.
URL:https://create.vegas/event/all-that-you-ever-wanted-todo-lo-que-siempre-quisistes-a-college-of-southern-nevada-traveling-exhibition-featuring-the-work-of-orlando-montenegro-henderson-86/
LOCATION:CSN Henderson Campus Art Galleries\, 700 College Drive\, Henderson\, 89002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Performing Arts,Reception,Visual
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SUMMARY:“Light and Form: Portraits of Rita Deanin Abbey” Gary Adam’s photography exhibition
DESCRIPTION:New Exhibit at Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum \nlluminates Namesake’s Legacy Through the Lens of  Renowned Photographer\, Gary Adams \n“Light and Form: Portraits of Rita Deanin Abbey” \nNow on Display with Special Reception on June 27\, 2026 \nLAS VEGAS (May 20\, 2026) — The Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum has debuted “Light and Form: Portraits of Rita Deanin Abbey\,” a new photography exhibition by celebrated photographer Gary Adams. \nIn 1987\, over two days\, Adams photographed Abbey in her home and studio using two historic approaches. The first was contact portraits made with an 8 x 10 traditional view camera\, characterized by sharp\, careful focus\, heightened contrast\, and precise exposure. Adams used similar techniques to capture expansive vistas and fine details in the desert landscape. The second group was 35mm images inspired by the painterly pictures of historic “pictorialism” that moved him to “create” expressive tones rather than merely “record” the subject. With an artistic approach\, he selectively lightened or darkened specific areas to adjust contrast\, depth\, and focus. \nThis exhibition celebrates Adams’ pursuit of both styles of photography\, with Abbey as the central subject. These intimate views of the artist in her home and studio convey an artistic interpretation of the ambiance and spirit of those spaces. His portraits of Abbey convey attentiveness\, revealing not only the subject but also the spirit of the spaces she inhabited. \n“This exhibition gives audiences a special opportunity to experience Gary Adams’ photography and his deep connection to the landscapes and people of the American Southwest\,” said Laura Sanders\, executive director of the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum. “His work combines technical skill with great sensitivity and emotion\, especially in these intimate portraits of Rita Deanin Abbey. We are proud to share this collection\, which celebrates both artists and beautifully captures the spirit of the Southwest.” \nAdams was a renowned landscape photographer of the American Southwest and a distinguished medical professional. Born and raised in Los Angeles\, he enlisted in the Navy and served in Vietnam before earning a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from Southern Illinois University. He later served as an associate professor at Wake Forest University in North Carolina and at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in Las Vegas. \nIn the late 1970s\, Adams pursued his passion for photography. Working from his home base in Las Vegas\, a city that put him at the doorstep of the desert landscapes he loved\, was where Adams devoted himself to documenting the grandeur of the American Southwest — from the Grand Canyon to Zion National Park to the Mojave Desert. In 1988\, he was appointed to the faculty of the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas\, serving as curator of photography at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History. Adams passed away in 1993. \nThe “Light and Form: Portraits of Rita Deanin Abbey” exhibition is made possible by the generous donation of Gary Adams’ photography to the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum by his wife\, Melissa Adams. Featuring 25 photographs\, the exhibit will be on display through the end of 2026. \nAdditionally\, a special reception will be held on Saturday\, June 27\, from 2-4 p.m.\, featuring light refreshments and an artist talk by photographer Mark Andrews. Guests will have the opportunity to view the exhibition and hear Andrews share insights and reflections on Gary Adams’ photography. \nThe talk will offer visitors a deeper understanding of Adams’ work\, exploring the artistic process\, themes\, and techniques behind the images while encouraging conversation about photography and the landscapes of the American Southwest. \nVisit www.ritadeaninabbeymuseum.org for more information about the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum\, to plan a visit\, and to purchase tickets (visits are by appointment only). \nAbout the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum \nVisitors will enter the extraordinary world of a gifted artist. Rita Deanin Abbey’s imagination\, talent\, and beauty of spirit\, shaped by her love of the Southwest desert\, are showcased in a 10\,500-square-foot museum that highlights the astonishing variety of her work\, from abstract expressionist paintings to stained-glass windows\, sculptures\, landscapes\, figure studies\, murals\, enamels\, and more. In 2024\, Abbey was posthumously inducted into the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame for her remarkable career. The museum is a multi-year award winner\, most recently earning Bronze for “Best Art Gallery” and Silver for “Best Museum” in the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s 2025 Best of Las Vegas Awards\, as well as “Best Off The Beaten Path Gallery” in Las Vegas Weekly’s 2025 Best of Vegas. Previous accolades include a 2024 Silver “Best Art Gallery” award from the Las Vegas Review-Journal and being named “Best Suburban Art Space” by Desert Companion in 2023. \nThe museum\, located at 5850 N. Park Street in northwest Las Vegas\, is open Thursday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are available by appointment only and may be purchased online. For more information\, please visit the museum on Instagram or Facebook or visit www.ritadeaninabbeymuseum.org.
URL:https://create.vegas/event/light-and-form-portraits-of-rita-deanin-abbey-gary-adams-photography-exhibition/
LOCATION:RIta Deanin Abbey Art Musuem\, 5850 N Park St\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89149\, USA\, Las Vegas\, Nevada\, 89149-2302\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260629T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T231815Z
CREATED:20260624T231815Z
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SUMMARY:Flux1: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Sherry Watkins – North Las Vegas
DESCRIPTION:The College of Southern Nevada\, School of Arts & Letters\, and Department of Fine Arts will host a traveling exhibition of acrylic paintings by Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada Performing Arts Center box office supervisor\, Sherry Watkins. Flux1: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Sherry Watkins\, will open on Tuesday\, July 1\, 2025\, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN Henderson Campus (July 1\, 2025 – Oct. 31\, 2025)\, the Charleston Campus (Nov. 1\, 2025 – Feb. 28\, 2026)\, and the North Las Vegas Campus (March 1\, 2026 – June 30\, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026\, at 6 p.m. in the North Las Vegas Campus\, Tyrone Thompson Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. \nOriginally from Illinois\, Sherry Watkins has lived in Las Vegas for nearly 50 years. She attended Clark High School\, the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas\, and the College of Southern Nevada. Watkins has been painting for over a decade\, working primarily in abstract styles. Her work explores various techniques\, including fluid pouring and original design methods. Watkins uses a wide range of tools and materials to achieve distinctive effects and embraces experimentation and creative risk in her process. While she occasionally paints traditional subjects—such as characters\, still lifes\, and landscapes—Watkins is most drawn to the expressive freedom of abstraction. \nSpeaking of her work\, Watkins states\, “Most of my work comes from trial and error\, a willingness to explore new methods\, opening my boundaries to include what I might not at first be comfortable with\, and sometimes just pure luck. I enjoy the freedom of abstract art. I like the power of creating something that did not previously exist. I have AD/HD. When I was doing more “traditional” painting\, such as still life and landscapes\, I ended up with a lot of unfinished paintings. I would be on to the next idea before finishing what I was working on. With abstract art\, only the artist knows when it is truly finished. Abstract art gave me the freedom to be able to paint without the anxiety of not completing my work and leaving paintings half done.” \nThe CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit CSN Student Unions page for current hours of operation for current hours of operation. \nFor more information\, please call 702-651-4146 or visit CSN Art Gallery page
URL:https://create.vegas/event/flux1-a-college-of-southern-nevada-traveling-exhibition-featuring-the-work-of-sherry-watkins-north-las-vegas-87/
LOCATION:CSN North Las Vegas Art Galleries\, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.\, North Las Vegas\, NV\, 89030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Performing Arts,Reception,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="College of Southern Nevada Art Galleries":MAILTO:artgallery@csn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260629T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T231815Z
CREATED:20260624T231815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T231815Z
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SUMMARY:Prairie Princess/Desert Dandy A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Lauren Myers Reese – Charleston
DESCRIPTION:The College of Southern Nevada\, School of Arts & Letters\, and Department of Fine Arts is now hosting a traveling exhibition of text-based paintings by Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada adjunct faculty\, Lauren Myers Reese. Prairie Princess / Desert Dandy: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Lauren Myers Reese\, opened on Tuesday\, July 1\, 2025\, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN North Las Vegas Campus (July 1\, 2025 – Oct. 31\, 2025)\, the Henderson campus (Nov. 1\, 2025 – Feb. 28\, 2026)\, and the Charleston campus (March 1\, 2026 – June 30\, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Thursday\, Feb. 19\, 2026\, at 6 p.m. in the Henderson Campus Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. \nLauren Myers Reese is an artist\, educator\, and arts administrator\, and currently serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Art & Art History Program at the College of Southern Nevada. Reese received his Master of Fine Arts in visual art from the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas in 2022 and his Bachelor in Fine Arts in Studio Art from the University of Oklahoma\, Norman\, in 2012. Reese is a co-founder of the Vegas Institute for Contemporary Engagement\, a research lab for art and experimentation. Before attending UNLV\, Reese worked in a variety of roles\, including independent curator\, arts writer\, nonprofit administrator\, factory worker\, educator\, and art gallery director. Reese’s visual work has been shown across the United States\, Canada\, Mexico\, Scotland\, Estonia\, and Colombia. His writings are found in the Jewish Studies Journal\, Art Focus Oklahoma\, Southwest Contemporary\, and Settlers and Nomads. \nSpeaking of his work\, Reese states\, “This body of work layers texts from a variety of sources on the history of Nevada. These books focus on early and pre-Statehood Nevada\, as well as contemporary issues like gendered work\, sexuality\, labor rights\, and equality as it relates to the recent history of Las Vegas and Nevada. Combining historical nonfiction and accounts of the Las Vegas and Nevada area pre- and post-statehood\, the work layers text to create alternative narratives\, and puts a highlight on the missing parts of the narratives from traditional histories of the West. By layering texts from both historical first-hand accounts\, primary sources\, and contemporary artists living in Las Vegas\, the words combine and layer to create a miasma of time. Time collapses as texts from a variety of writers and eras are layered on top of each other. It is a reimagined story and historical fiction told through the spaces between the words.” \nThe CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit CSN Student Unions page for current hours of operation for current hours of operation. \nFor more information\, please call 702-651-4146 or visit CSN Art Gallery page.
URL:https://create.vegas/event/prairie-princess-desert-dandy-a-college-of-southern-nevada-traveling-exhibition-featuring-the-work-of-lauren-myers-reese-charleston-86/
LOCATION:CSN Charleston Campus Student Union Art Gallery\, Student Union Building\, 6375 W. Charleston Blvd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89146\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Performing Arts,Reception,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="College of Southern Nevada Art Galleries":MAILTO:artgallery@csn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260629T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T231815Z
CREATED:20260624T231815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T231815Z
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SUMMARY:All That You Ever Wanted/Todo Lo Que Siempre Quisistes: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring  the work of Orlando Montenegro – Henderson
DESCRIPTION:The College of Southern Nevada\, School of Arts & Letters\, and Department of Fine Arts will host a traveling exhibition of mixed media artworks by Central American-born\, Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada adjunct faculty\, Orlando Montenegro. All That You Ever Wanted/Todo Lo Que Siempre Quisistes: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Orlando Montenegro\, will open on Tuesday\, July 1\, 2025\, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN Charleston campus (July 1\, 2025 – Oct. 31\, 2025)\, the North Las Vegas campus (Nov. 1\, 2025 – Feb. 28\, 2026)\, and the Henderson campus (March 1\, 2026 – June 30\, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Thursday\, Nov. 13\, 2025\, at 6 p.m. in the North Las Vegas Campus Tyrone Thompson Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. \nSpeaking of his life\, Montenegro says\, “I was born in Central America in the early 1980s. My father was a lawyer\, and he got into some trouble\, and my mother was an accountant\, and she did not like the government at the time. They immigrated to the United States sometime in the late 80s because it seemed better economically\, and they ended up working in casinos. I have two younger siblings who are nurses\, and they are also married to nurses. I once almost passed out giving blood and looking at a documentary where there was blood\, and I was not good at math in school\, but I liked to draw. My Spanish vocabulary is not that good\, but I can speak and read some of it at a basic level. I prefer to talk in English if I have to. It’s impressive how people can interpret words and images differently when they see things from their own point of view\, and how their upbringing\, education\, and beliefs affect that point of view.” \nRegarding his work\, Montenegro continues\, “We live in the richest country in the world\, but it’s a pyramid scheme. I had surgery with insurance and paid an inflated amount\, only to get another bill in the mail. I wish we had decent public transportation because gas is expensive\, and people drive irresponsibly. I wanted to rent\, but my mortgage is cheaper because I moved into a house before the pandemic. Home insurance and car insurance are also a scam\, but I need them just in case. I don’t buy juice anymore\, or cereal\, or Mexican Coca-Cola. The price went up\, and my Doctor said I should eat fruit and I should just drink water\, because I need to worry about diabetes. He said juice is a scam. \nI started using things like newspapers and food packaging because they relate to consumption and the economy. Food packaging is discardable\, and it can be aesthetically pleasing depending on how it is designed. Advertisements can be beautiful or seductive\, but the food flyers that I get in the mail are not considered beautiful. I am not saying they are either. I see some graffiti around town while driving\, and I like the bold colors and line work. Some of it does not make sense and feels abstract or nonrepresentational. I don’t really remember what I thought when I first saw Andy Warhol’s soup can art in Professor Rico’s Art History class some twenty years ago. I am sure that at the time\, I thought the book and his lectures were all gobbledygook because “art is supposed to be beautiful”. \nThe CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit the CSN Student Unions page for current hours of operation for current hours of operation. \nFor more information\, please call 702-651-4146 or visit CSN Art Gallery page.
URL:https://create.vegas/event/all-that-you-ever-wanted-todo-lo-que-siempre-quisistes-a-college-of-southern-nevada-traveling-exhibition-featuring-the-work-of-orlando-montenegro-henderson-87/
LOCATION:CSN Henderson Campus Art Galleries\, 700 College Drive\, Henderson\, 89002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Performing Arts,Reception,Visual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T231816Z
CREATED:20260624T231816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T231816Z
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SUMMARY:All That You Ever Wanted/Todo Lo Que Siempre Quisistes: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring  the work of Orlando Montenegro – Henderson
DESCRIPTION:The College of Southern Nevada\, School of Arts & Letters\, and Department of Fine Arts will host a traveling exhibition of mixed media artworks by Central American-born\, Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada adjunct faculty\, Orlando Montenegro. All That You Ever Wanted/Todo Lo Que Siempre Quisistes: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Orlando Montenegro\, will open on Tuesday\, July 1\, 2025\, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN Charleston campus (July 1\, 2025 – Oct. 31\, 2025)\, the North Las Vegas campus (Nov. 1\, 2025 – Feb. 28\, 2026)\, and the Henderson campus (March 1\, 2026 – June 30\, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Thursday\, Nov. 13\, 2025\, at 6 p.m. in the North Las Vegas Campus Tyrone Thompson Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. \nSpeaking of his life\, Montenegro says\, “I was born in Central America in the early 1980s. My father was a lawyer\, and he got into some trouble\, and my mother was an accountant\, and she did not like the government at the time. They immigrated to the United States sometime in the late 80s because it seemed better economically\, and they ended up working in casinos. I have two younger siblings who are nurses\, and they are also married to nurses. I once almost passed out giving blood and looking at a documentary where there was blood\, and I was not good at math in school\, but I liked to draw. My Spanish vocabulary is not that good\, but I can speak and read some of it at a basic level. I prefer to talk in English if I have to. It’s impressive how people can interpret words and images differently when they see things from their own point of view\, and how their upbringing\, education\, and beliefs affect that point of view.” \nRegarding his work\, Montenegro continues\, “We live in the richest country in the world\, but it’s a pyramid scheme. I had surgery with insurance and paid an inflated amount\, only to get another bill in the mail. I wish we had decent public transportation because gas is expensive\, and people drive irresponsibly. I wanted to rent\, but my mortgage is cheaper because I moved into a house before the pandemic. Home insurance and car insurance are also a scam\, but I need them just in case. I don’t buy juice anymore\, or cereal\, or Mexican Coca-Cola. The price went up\, and my Doctor said I should eat fruit and I should just drink water\, because I need to worry about diabetes. He said juice is a scam. \nI started using things like newspapers and food packaging because they relate to consumption and the economy. Food packaging is discardable\, and it can be aesthetically pleasing depending on how it is designed. Advertisements can be beautiful or seductive\, but the food flyers that I get in the mail are not considered beautiful. I am not saying they are either. I see some graffiti around town while driving\, and I like the bold colors and line work. Some of it does not make sense and feels abstract or nonrepresentational. I don’t really remember what I thought when I first saw Andy Warhol’s soup can art in Professor Rico’s Art History class some twenty years ago. I am sure that at the time\, I thought the book and his lectures were all gobbledygook because “art is supposed to be beautiful”. \nThe CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit the CSN Student Unions page for current hours of operation for current hours of operation. \nFor more information\, please call 702-651-4146 or visit CSN Art Gallery page.
URL:https://create.vegas/event/all-that-you-ever-wanted-todo-lo-que-siempre-quisistes-a-college-of-southern-nevada-traveling-exhibition-featuring-the-work-of-orlando-montenegro-henderson-88/
LOCATION:CSN Henderson Campus Art Galleries\, 700 College Drive\, Henderson\, 89002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Performing Arts,Reception,Visual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T170000
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SUMMARY:Flux1: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Sherry Watkins – North Las Vegas
DESCRIPTION:The College of Southern Nevada\, School of Arts & Letters\, and Department of Fine Arts will host a traveling exhibition of acrylic paintings by Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada Performing Arts Center box office supervisor\, Sherry Watkins. Flux1: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Sherry Watkins\, will open on Tuesday\, July 1\, 2025\, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN Henderson Campus (July 1\, 2025 – Oct. 31\, 2025)\, the Charleston Campus (Nov. 1\, 2025 – Feb. 28\, 2026)\, and the North Las Vegas Campus (March 1\, 2026 – June 30\, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Wednesday\, March 4\, 2026\, at 6 p.m. in the North Las Vegas Campus\, Tyrone Thompson Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. \nOriginally from Illinois\, Sherry Watkins has lived in Las Vegas for nearly 50 years. She attended Clark High School\, the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas\, and the College of Southern Nevada. Watkins has been painting for over a decade\, working primarily in abstract styles. Her work explores various techniques\, including fluid pouring and original design methods. Watkins uses a wide range of tools and materials to achieve distinctive effects and embraces experimentation and creative risk in her process. While she occasionally paints traditional subjects—such as characters\, still lifes\, and landscapes—Watkins is most drawn to the expressive freedom of abstraction. \nSpeaking of her work\, Watkins states\, “Most of my work comes from trial and error\, a willingness to explore new methods\, opening my boundaries to include what I might not at first be comfortable with\, and sometimes just pure luck. I enjoy the freedom of abstract art. I like the power of creating something that did not previously exist. I have AD/HD. When I was doing more “traditional” painting\, such as still life and landscapes\, I ended up with a lot of unfinished paintings. I would be on to the next idea before finishing what I was working on. With abstract art\, only the artist knows when it is truly finished. Abstract art gave me the freedom to be able to paint without the anxiety of not completing my work and leaving paintings half done.” \nThe CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit CSN Student Unions page for current hours of operation for current hours of operation. \nFor more information\, please call 702-651-4146 or visit CSN Art Gallery page
URL:https://create.vegas/event/flux1-a-college-of-southern-nevada-traveling-exhibition-featuring-the-work-of-sherry-watkins-north-las-vegas-88/
LOCATION:CSN North Las Vegas Art Galleries\, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.\, North Las Vegas\, NV\, 89030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Performing Arts,Reception,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="College of Southern Nevada Art Galleries":MAILTO:artgallery@csn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260624T231816Z
CREATED:20260624T231816Z
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SUMMARY:Prairie Princess/Desert Dandy A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Lauren Myers Reese – Charleston
DESCRIPTION:The College of Southern Nevada\, School of Arts & Letters\, and Department of Fine Arts is now hosting a traveling exhibition of text-based paintings by Nevada-based artist and College of Southern Nevada adjunct faculty\, Lauren Myers Reese. Prairie Princess / Desert Dandy: A College of Southern Nevada traveling exhibition featuring the work of Lauren Myers Reese\, opened on Tuesday\, July 1\, 2025\, and will travel throughout the Las Vegas Valley with showings on the CSN North Las Vegas Campus (July 1\, 2025 – Oct. 31\, 2025)\, the Henderson campus (Nov. 1\, 2025 – Feb. 28\, 2026)\, and the Charleston campus (March 1\, 2026 – June 30\, 2026). A special Gallery Talk and Artist Reception with light refreshments will take place on Thursday\, Feb. 19\, 2026\, at 6 p.m. in the Henderson Campus Student Union Art Gallery. The CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. \nLauren Myers Reese is an artist\, educator\, and arts administrator\, and currently serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Art & Art History Program at the College of Southern Nevada. Reese received his Master of Fine Arts in visual art from the University of Nevada\, Las Vegas in 2022 and his Bachelor in Fine Arts in Studio Art from the University of Oklahoma\, Norman\, in 2012. Reese is a co-founder of the Vegas Institute for Contemporary Engagement\, a research lab for art and experimentation. Before attending UNLV\, Reese worked in a variety of roles\, including independent curator\, arts writer\, nonprofit administrator\, factory worker\, educator\, and art gallery director. Reese’s visual work has been shown across the United States\, Canada\, Mexico\, Scotland\, Estonia\, and Colombia. His writings are found in the Jewish Studies Journal\, Art Focus Oklahoma\, Southwest Contemporary\, and Settlers and Nomads. \nSpeaking of his work\, Reese states\, “This body of work layers texts from a variety of sources on the history of Nevada. These books focus on early and pre-Statehood Nevada\, as well as contemporary issues like gendered work\, sexuality\, labor rights\, and equality as it relates to the recent history of Las Vegas and Nevada. Combining historical nonfiction and accounts of the Las Vegas and Nevada area pre- and post-statehood\, the work layers text to create alternative narratives\, and puts a highlight on the missing parts of the narratives from traditional histories of the West. By layering texts from both historical first-hand accounts\, primary sources\, and contemporary artists living in Las Vegas\, the words combine and layer to create a miasma of time. Time collapses as texts from a variety of writers and eras are layered on top of each other. It is a reimagined story and historical fiction told through the spaces between the words.” \nThe CSN Student Union Art Galleries are free\, family-friendly\, and open to the public. Gallery hours vary by campus and semester. Please visit CSN Student Unions page for current hours of operation for current hours of operation. \nFor more information\, please call 702-651-4146 or visit CSN Art Gallery page.
URL:https://create.vegas/event/prairie-princess-desert-dandy-a-college-of-southern-nevada-traveling-exhibition-featuring-the-work-of-lauren-myers-reese-charleston-87/
LOCATION:CSN Charleston Campus Student Union Art Gallery\, Student Union Building\, 6375 W. Charleston Blvd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89146\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Performing Arts,Reception,Visual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260705T160000
DTSTAMP:20260624T231821Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T231821Z
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SUMMARY:The Heart Of Nevada
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Artists Co-op for:\n\n“The Heart Of Nevada”\n\nJuly 1-31\, 2026\n\nGuest Artist: Donna Jean KoeppArtist of the Month: Rebecca Griffin GrossConsignment Artist of the Month: Lisa Huffman\n\nReception: Sunday\, July 5\, from noon-4 p.m.\n\nMeet the artists at the reception on July 5 and purchase their work from July 1-31. We live here\, embracing the land\, the people\, and the vibrant energy from the high desert to the mountains. We artists capture or create images\, inspired by the beauty surrounding us. Please join us in celebrating the spirit of living here\, where our HEARTS belong to Nevada!\nPhoto credit: Marylou Schindler
URL:https://create.vegas/event/the-heart-of-nevada/
LOCATION:Artist Co-op Gallery of Reno\, 627 Mill St.\, Reno\, NV\, 89505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Performing Arts,Reception,Visual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260714T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T231839Z
CREATED:20260624T231839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T231839Z
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SUMMARY:Around the Table: Exhibition Reception
DESCRIPTION:Nevada Humanities presents Around the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways\, an exhibition celebrating the diverse food traditions and stories of the people of the Silver State. Around the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways will be on display at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery in Las Vegas (1017 S. 1st Street #190\, Las Vegas) from June 4 to Aug. 26\, 2026. This exhibition is free and open to the public. \nAround the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways features stories about the food traditions of Nevadans as told through handmade\, descriptive\, illustrated recipe cards and zines. A zine is a small\, handmade\, self-published booklet or magazine that provides a hands-on\, do-it-yourself way to share stories\, artwork\, poetry\, and ideas. Around the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways will display food-oriented zines and recipe cards created by everyday Nevadans from across the state that represent the diversity and meaning of Nevada’s family food traditions. \nAround the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways is part of Nevada Humanities’ Around the Table initiative of free\, public humanities-based programming in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout 2026\, Nevada Humanities invites Nevadans to share and celebrate their diverse food traditions through a series of public events and creative reflections that explore Nevada foodways\, food traditions\, and expressive culture across the Silver State. \nNevada Humanities will host a reception for Around the Table: Stories of Nevada Foodways on Tuesday\, July 14\, 2026\, from 5-8 p.m. at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery in (1017 S. 1st Street #190\, Las Vegas). Visitors are invited to stop by and share a zine or recipe card of their own and help Nevada Humanities build an archive of Nevada foodways stories\, memories\, and community. \nThis reception is free and open to the public. Please RSVP below to let us know that you will join us.
URL:https://create.vegas/event/around-the-table-exhibition-reception/
LOCATION:Nevada Humanities Program Gallery\, 1017 S. 1st Street\, #190\, Las Vegas\, 89191\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Performing Arts,Reception
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260624T231830Z
CREATED:20260624T231830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T231830Z
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SUMMARY:Expressions of Clark County: America’s 250th Anniversary Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating “Expressions of Clark County: America’s 250th Anniversary Showcase” exhibition at the Rotunda Gallery.
URL:https://create.vegas/event/expressions-of-clark-county-americas-250th-anniversary-showcase-2/
LOCATION:Clark County Government Center\, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Family Friendly,Performing,Performing Arts,Reception,Visual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clark County Public Art":MAILTO:CCPublicArt@ClarkCountyNV.gov
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