If you have ever doubted the presence of great art in Las Vegas, let me assure you: Available Space Art Projects (ASAP) is here to challenge that perception. Nestled within New Orleans Square, a historic enclave within the Commercial Center off Sahara Avenue, ASAP's intimate gallery space on the second story adjacent to Liberace Way beckons art enthusiasts.
As spring unfolded its fragrant embrace, art enthusiasts embarked on a pilgrimage to Sandy Valley Ranch, Nevada, lured by the allure of a contemporary masterpiece crafted by renowned artist CJ Hendry – Pool Side. For those who may not be acquainted with the ranch's beauty or Hendry's newest masterpiece, let me provide some insight.
Held at the esteemed Fontainebleau Hotel & Casino, the UNLV College of Fine Arts recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary Hall of Fame Gala. This magnificent occasion honored those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of creativity and was a monument to twenty years of artistic greatness.
The City of Las Vegas deserves congratulations for organizing another outstanding Arts and Culture Summit. Sponsored by Meow Wolf and held at the landmark Fifth Street School in Downtown Las Vegas, this event showcased the city's vibrant cultural scene.
Art has the capacity to communicate with the observer. Should a particular work of art elicit a profound emotional response from you, it can be interpreted as a manifestation of the creator’s spirit. As a curator and arts professional, I encounter numerous artists.
Melinda Sheckells is, without a doubt, one of Las Vegas’s greatest assets. Over the past decade, she has played an important part in influencing how the media covers Las Vegas and how popular culture has developed there. She has honed her skills as a writer, editor, and producer to a high level and exudes sophisticated sophistication.
When first meeting Dutch Montana, you sense he is larger than life. He is tall and gregarious, and his presence engulfs space. In fact, once you start talking to him, you realize he is a man who pushes his own boundaries to nourish his soul.
James Stanford is an artist known as an alchemist because of his extraordinary capacity to take the visual language of Las Vegas and simplify it, making it more potent and evocative.
The Scotch Eighties was lit with holiday cheer at the home of abstract impressionist artist Dutch Montana. As a new resident of the historic and art-centric community, Dutch welcomed neighbors and out-of-town guests to a magnificent soiree filled with art, music, and much more.
Carlo the Photographer. The name rolls off the tongue with a sense of familiarity and flair. Upon meeting him, his larger than life personality and his genuine curiosity of others is undeniably disarming. It does not matter if you are in front of his camera or behind it, his spirit is magnetic and intoxicating.
