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Nov. 5, 2024

In this Issue:

* Announcing "Star Child" by artist Mark Brandvik
* Attend the "Mexican Mythologies: Past & Present" Artists Reception [ https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/residents/events/detail/mexican-mythologies-past-present-artists-reception?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
* We had a Family Fiesta!
* Visual Arts Education Offerings [ https://registration.lasvegasnevada.gov/NV/las-vegas-nv/catalog/index/8a648dafb2726de7748f3eef81573e5a?filter=c2VhcmNoPSZsb2NhdGlvbiU1QjE0MDYxJTVEPTE%3D&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
* Apply for Artist Opportunities [ https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Residents/Arts-Culture/Arts-Registry?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
* Enjoy Current Gallery Exhibitions [ https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Residents/Arts-Culture/Gallery-Exhibitions?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

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PROJECT UPDATES & UPCOMING EVENTS





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Star Child

Artist Rendering by Mark Brandvik

Announcing "Star Child"

By Artist Mark Brandvik
The latest artwork coming to the Medical District in 2025

at Shadow Lane and Wellness Way!

 

""Star Child" is a sculpture proposed for fabrication and installation at the northeast corner of Shadow Lane and Wellness Way in the heart of the Las Vegas Medical District. A child of ambiguous gender, race and ethnicity is suspended in a constellation of colorful star shapes rising from a round base of similar shapes. The figure dons a stethoscope - a beneficiary of medical care, or perhaps a future medical professional? The image evokes a universal spirit of hope and potential that can serve as a metaphor for a young and growing medical community. The top of the figure’s head is set at a height of 5’ 6½”, the average height of all American adults. The image is a reflection of all of us now and when we were very young. I too am that figure. I was born right across the street at UMC, then known as Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital. The repetitive star symbol motif forms a structural connection that suggests astronomical patterns, local flora, and biological structures. The design is also a nod to mid-century Vegas signage as well as art-historical putti, cherubs and the winged Caduceus medical symbol seen throughout the Medical District." -- Mark Brandvik

 

Keep an eye out as we track the "labor" of "Star Child"! ??

 

For questions, please email hlay@lasvegasnevada.gov.

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WETC

Rendering by Carpenter Sellers Del Gatto Architects

You Are Invited!

 

Westside Education & Training Center

Public Art Project Presentations

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Historic Westside School Design Center

330 W. Washington Ave.

 

Join us at the Historic Westside School Design Center for the Westside Education and Training Center Public Art Project presentations. The city of Las Vegas will commission artists to create an original sculpture and mural for the Westside Education and Training Center, scheduled for completion in 2025. The project evaluation panel selected four artists from the Public Art Program’s Pre-Qualified Sculptor List [ https://files.lasvegasnevada.gov/cultural-affairs/ArtsRegistry/Pre-Qualified_Sculptors_2024-compressed.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] and four artists from the Pre-Qualified Muralist List [ https://files.lasvegasnevada.gov/cultural-affairs/ArtsRegistry/Pre-Qualified_Muralists_2023.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] to develop design proposals, which will be presented to the panel and attending members of the public. These projects are funded by the city's Percent for the Arts program.

 

Come see the semi-finalists present their designs and discuss their work! This event is open to the public and you are invited! 

 

For more information, please email msabo@lasvegasnevada.gov.

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Artwork by Theresa Lucero

"Mexican Mythologies: Past and Present"

Opening Reception 

Thursday, Nov. 7, 5-7 p.m.

Mayor's Gallery

Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St.

 

Join us for the opening reception of the "Mexican Mythologies: Past and Present" exhibition!
Explore artwork inspired by Mexico's rich cultural heritage, featuring works that reflect both ancient traditions and modern interpretations. This special event will take place at the Mayor’s Gallery in the Historic Fifth Street School. In partnership with the "Consulado de México en Las Vegas", the city of Las Vegas invites you to celebrate this opening reception.

 

Acompáñanos en la recepción inaugural de la exposición "Mitologías Mexicanas: Pasado y Presente"! Explora obras de arte inspiradas en la rica herencia cultural de México, con piezas que reflejan tanto tradiciones ancestrales como interpretaciones modernas. Este evento especial se llevará a cabo en la Galería del Alcalde en la Escuela Histórica de la Quinta Calle. En colaboración con el Consulado de México en Las Vegas, la ciudad de Las Vegas te invita a celebrar esta recepción inaugural.

 

For questions, please email hlay@lasvegasnevada.gov.

 

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family fiesta

Sculpture by Justin Favela

"Family Fiesta"

"A free community event that was hosted by Justin Favela
in partnership with the city of Las Vegas"

 

Justin Favela organized an amazing "Family Fiesta" event at Roy Martin Middle School, showcasing lowriders, dancers, music, face painting, artist booths, tacos, and of course, piñatas! This event is part of Justin's efforts to engage with the community ahead of his upcoming sculpture, which will be situated at Sunrise Avenue and 26th Street. Stay tuned for more project updates!

 

For questions, please email hlay@lasvegasnevada.gov.

 

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paintbrush

Visual* Arts Education Classes*

Charleston Heights Arts Center
800 S. Brush St.

 

"Join Us For Classes At The ""Charleston Heights Arts Center"

"Including Painting & Drawing For Teens, ""Open Art Studio, And More!"

 

Instruction is led by professional teaching artist, Mary Homan. Homan holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in visual art and is a Phi Theta Kappa honors recipient. She is published in photography, has art exhibition experience and holds art teaching licenses in Arizona and Nevada. She has many years of teaching experience in art and art history, from preschool age through college and beyond. 

 

For more information, please email sward@LasVegasNevada.Gov.

 

*Learn more and sign up here!* [ https://registration.lasvegasnevada.gov/NV/las-vegas-nv/catalog/index/8a648dafb2726de7748f3eef81573e5a?filter=c2VhcmNoPSZsb2NhdGlvbiU1QjE0MDYxJTVEPTE%3D&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]






ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES





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"Closing Soon!"

Call for Artists: "3 on Main" [ https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Residents/Arts-Culture/Arts-Registry/Art-Registry-Details/call-for-artists-3-on-main?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Nov. 7, 2024

 

The city of Las Vegas Public Art and Gallery Program seeks to commission three artists or teams of artists to present temporary site-responsive sculptures as part of the "3 on Main p"ublic art program. The program intends to activate public spaces and provide funding for the development of temporary public works of art.

 

Call for Artists: Windows on First [ https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Residents/Arts-Culture/Arts-Registry/Art-Registry-Details/call-for-artists-windows-on-first-temporary-public-art-program?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

Temporary Public Art Program [ https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Residents/Arts-Culture/Arts-Registry/Art-Registry-Details/call-for-artists-windows-on-first-temporary-public-art-program?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

Closes: Nov. 15, 2024

 

The city of Las Vegas Public Art and Gallery Program seeks artists interested in submitting proposals for the Windows on First Temporary Public Art Program. The program invites artists to create original, site-specific installations presented within the context of the First Street Art Trail.

 

Call for Artists: Lunar New Year of the Snake [ https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Residents/Arts-Culture/Arts-Registry/Art-Registry-Details/call-for-artists-lunar-new-year-exhibition-year-of-the-snake?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

Closes: Dec. 30, 2024

 

The city of Las Vegas Public Art and Gallery Program seeks artists interested in creating new artwork for the "Lunar New Year Exhibition: Year of the Snake".

 

Call for Guest Curators [ https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Residents/Arts-Culture/Arts-Registry/Art-Registry-Details/call-for-guest-curators?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]

Rolling Acceptance

 

The Public Art and Gallery Program seeks individuals interested in submitting their qualifications for fine art gallery exhibition and temporary public art project curation. The team wishes to explore new ideas and perspectives by inviting guest curators to share their process and vision for our community’s public spaces.




 

*Click here to view all open calls and apply!* [ https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/Residents/Arts-Culture/Arts-Registry?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]


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GALLERY EXHIBTIONS





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All Outta Bubblegum

Artwork by Miguel Rodriguez

""All Outta Bubblegum""

A Solo Exhibition by Miguel Rodriguez

Oct. 17, 2024 - Jan. 28, 2025

Las Vegas City Hall Grand Gallery
495 S. Main St., first floor

Reception Event Thursday, Nov. 21, 5-7 p.m.

 

Join us for a solo exhibition by artist Miguel Rodriguez. Rodriguez moved to Las Vegas from Kansas in 2001. He earned a Bachelor in Fine Arts degree in ceramic sculpture from the Kansas City Art Institute and an Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. While working as a sculptor for a casino signage company, he mastered sculpting foam and casting large rubber molds, key skills for creating his monumental works. Rodriguez has completed multiple sculpture and mural commissions throughout Las Vegas and currently serves as a visiting assistant professor of Ceramics at UNLV.

 

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Image provided by Sara Jean Odam

"Rainbow Spotting"

A Windows on First Installation by Sara Jean Odam

*Oct. 2024 - *March 2025

Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St., Windows on First Street

Reception Event Thursday, Nov. 21, 5-7 p.m.

 

Sara Jean Odam is a painter and educator interested in performance, observation and transformation. Born in 1980 in Chicago, Illinois, she is a Midwesterner at heart and spent 20 formative years studying and working as a painter on the east coast, primarily in Brooklyn, before landing in Vegas in 2020. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from Boston University. Her work has been exhibited in Boston, Massachusetts, Brooklyn, New York, and at Available Space Art Projects and The Marjorie Barrick Museum in Las Vegas. Her work also has been commissioned for television, Broadway and several circus productions. She currently is part of the 2024-2025 Canopy Program Cohort through the New York City Crit Club.

 

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jamie Zepeda

Artwork by Jamie Zepeda

"Public Employee Art Exhibition"

*Nov. 14, 2024 - *Jan. 30, 2025

Chamber Gallery, second floor

Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St.

Reception Event Thursday, Nov. 21, 5-7 p.m.

 

Each year the city of Las Vegas presents an exhibition of artwork created by Nevada public employees. It’s our pleasure to showcase the exceptional talent and creativity of our state and local government workers, both current and retired.

 

Meet the artists who contributed to this exhibition, including Brit Allen, Flocerfida Benincasa, Angie Bosco, Kevin Buckley, Karen Buford, Diane Bush, Cesar Ceballos, CluAynne Corwin, Margaret DeClerk, Jody Drainville, Tressa Fernandez, Joan Gray, Megan Heeres, Cheryl Hobbs, Mary Homan, Jennifer Kleven, Heather Lang-Cassera, Jacqueline Laredo, John McVay, Rich Mueller, Ailene Pasco, Yasmine Redding, Elias Reed, Laurence Reese, Megan Roadifer, Ingrid Ruffin, Richard Saladino, Sabryna Sarda, David Seidner, Linda Shaffer, Amanda Slater, Chanel Smith, Melody Smith, Robin Stark, Georgia Stergios, Miguel Tapia, Regina Tellez, Araceli Torres, Irma Varela, Rebecca Williams, Jonelle Wilson, and Jamie Zepeda.

 

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"Functional Can Be Fun
"*Presented by Clay Arts Vegas*

Through Nov. 13, 2024

Charleston Heights Arts Center Gallery
800 S. Brush St.

 

Join us in celebrating this exhibition of functional ceramic works of art presented by Clay Arts Vegas. Beautifully crafted clay objects fill the gallery, each designed for aesthetic appeal and everyday use. Prepare to be surprised by teapots, pitchers and other vessels that double as sculptures and redefine dinnerware. "Functional Can Be Fun" reminds us that art can be beautiful and useful, transforming the ordinary and stretching the limits of function by altering the standard form into something extraordinary, marrying practicality with a sense of fun and wonder.

 

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DISCOVER THE ARTS





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