Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 6-8 pm As a continuation of our discussion on the “State of the Arts,” we will speak with prominent Las Vegas gallerists and collectors to learn more about how we, as a community, can support the arts in Las Vegas and hear first-hand about what it takes to build a …
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With 24 years of programming the Annual Juried Show is our opportunity to expose international, national and local artists working in contemporary visual arts to a wide audience. With over $3,000 in award money allocated by our guest juror, this exhibition is a prominent showcase in the Southern Nevada region. This year’s guest juror, Erin …
Read more »To kick off our series of monthly roundtable discussions we would like to invite you to join us for CONVERSATIONS @CAC on April 24th from 6-8pm at the Contemporary Arts Center. Our first topic of discussion will be in response to the recent Las Vegas Weekly article, State of the Arts, by Kristen Petersen. We …
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As the kick-off to our 25th Anniversary Capital Campaign, we have organized a phenomenal exhibition of 20 unique drawings by many local Las Vegas artists, as an Exquisite Corpse exhibition; which will open with a VIP reception on Preview Thursday May 2, 2013, 5 - 9pm. This historically important exercise in collaboration and technique is being organized …
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Philadelphia artist Justyna Badach presents a reversal of stereotypical gender construct within her photographic series entitled Bachelor Portraits. Focusing on the lives of men who exist on the margins of society, Badach brings their individual stories together to form a larger chronicle about contemporary American society, isolation, and the desire for connection to others. Bachelor …
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Las Vegas artist Michael Davies introduces his work: ”My influences are largely fluid, always changing. Other artists work, faces, architecture, the natural world, theatrical influences, mood, or just something I want to see that no one else has produced, all give me ideas for future works. Being self taught has allowed me the freedom to explore new …
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New York artist Benjamin Entner explores self-image utilizing multidisciplinary studio practices in his new exhibition, Ego Sum, opening at the Contemporary Arts Center in Las Vegas on January 11. Ego Sum brings together several of Entner’s most recent works, including sculptures and drawings. Using marker on nylon, Entner’s statuesque inflatable portraits evoke thoughts of the …
Read more »Using the form of advertisements, Joseph Woolfolk seeks to bring to light the hypocrisies of modern life and consumerism. Poster Power brings together Woolfolk’s most recent body of work incorporating bold text and images designed to infiltrate the viewer’s subconscious. While working on a previous stencil project, Woolfolk discovered his technique for painting on glass; the pureness of the …
Read more »Nothing Stays Here Erik Beehn December 6 – December 29, 2012 Opening Reception: Thursday, December 6 from 6-9 pm Focusing on the comfort found in the familiarity of the American vernacular, Erik Beehn’s work addresses this through depiction of everyday environments that one may digest on a daily basis, but give little time to …
Read more »DONATE NOW TO HELP US CONTINUE TO SERVE THE LAS VEGAS COMMUNITY The Las Vegas Contemporary Arts Center continued to bring the best of the contemporary art world to the Las Vegas Valley in 2012. In addition to its traditional roster of top-quality exhibitions featuring local, national, and international artists, the 23-year old institution expanded …
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