Beneath The Neon - The Exhibition
June 24 through July 24
Exploring another side of Vegas
Installation by Brian Paco Alvarez
Based on a book by Matthew O'Brien
Special Events:
Grand Opening Reception: Thursday, June 26 - 6 to 9 PM
Pre First Friday Open Door: Thursday, July 3 - 6 to 9 PM
First Friday: Friday, July 4 - 6 to 10 PM
Panel Discussion & Book Signing: Thursday, July 17 - 6 -9 PM
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The city’s underground flood channels are the background for Matthew O’Brien’s adventures in his book, “Beneath the Neon: Life and Death in the Tunnels of Las Vegas.” Now, the channels are also the inspiration for the Contemporary Art Center’s latest exhibition opening Tuesday, June 24—Beneath the Neon: The Exhibition.
The month-long exhibit provides locals and tourists the ability to explore the underground channels of Las Vegas through the eyes of local artist Brian “Paco” Alvarez, who has recreated the storm drains in the CAC’s gallery using water, gravel and graffiti.
The comprehensive exhibit includes artifacts as well as a video with footage from O’Brien’s adventures in the tunnels, and black-and-white photography from Danny Mollohan.
The grand opening reception is at 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 and the pre-First Friday reception is at 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 3.
At 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, O’Brien is scheduled to be on hand for a book signing and panel discussion regarding his experiences in the storm drains. Former drain-dweller William Wieland will also be on hand for the discussion.
Armed with a flashlight, tape recorder and expandable baton for protection, O’Brien explored the Las Vegas storm drains for more than four years. He discovered bizarre miscellaneous items, art and architecture and—most interestingly—people. His adventures in this uncharted underworld are chronicled in “Beneath the Neon,” which was published by Huntington Press in June 2007. |
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| Previous Exhibitions: |
Midway
Thursday, June 5th @ 6 PM - Closing reception opens and Mr. Sheppard performs
7 PM - Artist Talk and open discussion
8 PM and 8:45 - Screening of Midway - The Movie
Some impressions of the show |
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19th Annual Juried Show
Juror: Marjorie Vecchio
March 14th 2008 - April 26th 2008
Award Ceremony: Thursday April 3rd, 6-9pm
Some impressions of the show |
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Punch Line performance at 8 pm
at 7 pm & 8 pm,
Friday, March 7th 6 – 10 pm:
"Shift" performance art by UNLV students presented in our window galleries
Some impressions of the show |
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Whipped Up!
Curated by Diane Bush
January 31st through March 1st, 2008
Some impressions of the show |
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extra.ordinary
Curated by Zak Ostrovski | Grayson Ronk | Barret Thomson
January 4th through January 26th, 2008
Some impressions of the show |
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3Dementia
Curated by Miguel Rodriguez
December 6th through December 29th, 2007
Some impressions of the show |
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Words and Pictures
November 1st - December 1st
curated by Andrew Taylor
Some impressions of the show |
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