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Museums:

BOULDER CITY/HOOVER DAM MUSEUM ­ 444 Hotel Plaza, Boulder City, NV 89005, 702/294-1988. Open 10am-4pm.Historical memorabilia from the construction of the Hoover Dam, including a free movie.

BRUNO’S INDIAN MUSEUM ­ 1306 Nevada Hwy., Boulder City, NV 89005, 702/293-4865. Open daily 10am-5pm. Displays 2,000 Southwest Native American artists’ fine art and jewelry.

DEBBIE REYNOLDS HOLLYWOOD MOVIE MUSEUM ­ 305 Convention Center Dr., Las

CENTRAL NEVADA MUSEUM ­ P.O. Box 326, Tonopah, NV 89049, 702/482-9676. Seasonal hours. Reflects mining history of Nye and Esmeralda Counties with fascinating artifacts.

CLARK COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM - 1820 S. Boulder Hwy., Henderson, NV 89014, 702/455-7955., Exhibits items related to county’s history and restored historic structures.

CRANBERRY WORLD WEST ­ 1301 American Pacific Dr., Henderson, NV, 702/566-7160

GALLERY OF HISTORY ­ The Fashion Show Mall ­ 3200 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 702/731-0785., Historical documents presented as framed works of art.

GUINNESS WORLD OF RECORDS MUSEUM - 2780 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109, 702/792-0640. Open daily., The Guinness Book of Records is brought to three-dimensional lifethrough exhibits of world record holders and their accomplishments.

HISPANIC MUSEUM OF NEVADA - 2900 E. Stewart Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89104, 702/224-7801., Representative of Hispanic culture, including historical customs and lifestyles.

IMPERIAL PALACE AUTO COLLECTION ­ 3535 S. Las Veas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109, 702/794-3174. Open 9:30am-11:30pm., Located on the fifth floor of the Imperial Palace, this museum displays more than 200 antique, classic and special interest automobiles.

KING TUTANKHAMUN’S TOMB & MUSEUM - Luxor Hotel & Casino ­ 3900 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89119, 702/262-4555. Open 9am-11pm., Authentic reproduction of King Tutankhamun’s tomb, complete with baskets, guardian statues, pottery and vases.

LAS VEGAS ART MUSEUM ­ 9600 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89117m 702.360.8000. James Mann, Curator of the Las Vegas Art Museum states “the new LVAM’s ambition and mission are to help lead its artistic, cultural, and economic community to a viable future as a world capital of the fine arts in the 21st century.” In 1974, the Las Vegas Art League, founded in 1950, became the Las Vegas Art Museum and over the next years put on frequent juried and judged art shows, including more than 20 national competitions despite not having their own building. After many years the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, after having built a fine arts museum at 9600 W. Sahara chose the LVAM to occupy and run the facility. Today the LVAM celebrates 49 years of existence. Past exhibits at the museum include Images of Greatness: A tribute to African-American Athletes, William Thomas Thompson:Outsider Artist, Forces of Nature: Marlene Tseng Yu and annual shows such as New Horizons Art Show and Auction.

LAS VEGAS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM ­ 900 N. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89101, 702/384-DINO. Open daily 9am-4pm., Exhibits animated dinosaurs, international wildlife, sharks and Southern Nevada’s plants and animals. Also contains children’s hands-on explortion room.

LIBERACE MUSEUM ­ 1775 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119, 702/798-5595. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm & Sun 1-5pm., Displays Liberace’s automobiles, pianos, wardrobe, world’s largest rhinestone and other memorabilia.

LIED DISCOVERY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM ­ 833 N. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89101, 702/382-3445. Seasonal hours., One of the largest children’s museums in the U.S.; over 100 hands-on science and art exhibits to see and explore.

LOST CITY MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY ­ 721 S. Moapa Valley Blvd., Overton, NV 89040, 702/397-2193. Open 8:30am-4:30pm., Exhibits artifacts and reconstructed structures from the Anasazi culture which colonized the Moapa Valley.

MADAME TUSSAUD’S CELEBRITY ENCOUNTER ­ The Venetian, Open daily 10am-10pm, Guests are encouraged to touch, mingle with and photograph their favorite stars, sports heroes and Las Vegas’ own legends as they wander through several themed areas containing wax figures that seem to be alive.

MAGIC AND MOVIE HALL OF FAME ­ 3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109, 702/737-1343. Open Tue-Sat, 10am-6pm., Features a museum of magic, movie memorabilia and ventriloquism.

MCCARRAN AVIATION HISTORY MUSEUM ­ McCarran International Airport, 702/261-5211. Open 24 hours a day., Focuses on history of aviation in Southern Nevada, including commercial and general aviation.

NEVADA STATE MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY ­ 700 Twin Lakes Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89107, 702/486-5205. Open daily 9am-5pm, Located in Lorenzi Park, this museum represents Southern Nevada’s history and includes biology, Earth science and history/anthropology galleries.

SEARCHLIGHT MUSEUM ­ 200 Michael Wendell Way, Searchlight, NV, 1/297-1682. Open Mon-Wed,

1-5pm; Thu, 1-9pm & Sat 9am-1pm. Presents history of the mining boom town of Searchlight, including mining and railroad history and information on its pioneer citizens exhibited through artifacts, photos and and outdoor mining park.

TREASURES OF MANDALAY BAY ­ Mandalay Bay, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89119, 702/798-1933. Open daily 9am-Midnight, including holidays., $40 million permanent collection of rare gold and silver coins on exhibit

as well as Nevada mining towns’ memorabilia.

UNLV BARRICK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY ­ 4505 Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV, 702/895-3381., Features anthropology, insect, live desert reptile, mammal, and natural history displays as well as an outdoor xeriscape demonstation garden.

WALKER AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM - 705 W. Van Buren, Las Vegas, NV 89106, 702/647-2242., Over 10,000 afrocentric items including art, artifacts, books, buttons, dolls, figurines, magazines, posters, prints and records.

Galleries:

ACCENTRICS ­ Trails Village Center, 1958 Village Center Circle, Suite 7, Las Vegas 89134, 702/228-6101, Fax: 702/228-2885, Primarily features oil paintings by local artist and owner, Don Plumridge. The studio also exhibits works of other local artists and welcomes artists to display their ceramics, glass, paintings and sculptures for sale on consignment.

ADDI GALLERIES (BALLY’S) ­ 3645 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV , 702/737-9795. Features original paintings and sculptures by environmental marine artist David Miller.

ALPHAMEGA GALLERY ­ 5690 Boulder Hwy., Las Vegas, NV, 702/451-8608

ARK OF GOOD WORKS ­ 405 Pumpkin Way, Henderson, NV, 702/566-9797

ART AFFAIR ­ 3871 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 9, Las Vegas, NV 89103, 702/368-7888, Fax: 702/368-0220. Thousands of art pieces can be found here including animation art, original oils, paper art, poster art, sports memorabilia and watercolors.

ART AT YOUR DOOR/GALLERY II ­ 8605 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, 702/256-7278. Fine art and posters.

ART ENCOUNTER ­ 3979 Spring Mountain Rd., Las Vegas 89102, 702/227-0220, Fax: 702/227-3353. Open Tue-Fri, 10am-6pm & Sat/Mon, Noon-5pm. The largest fine art gallery in Nevada, displaying over 100 local, national and international artists. Contains handcrafted jewelry, paintings, pottery and sculptures.

THE ARTS FACTORY ­ 101 E. Charleston Blvd. (at Casino Center Blvd.).(see listings for individual galleries) The military has the Pentagon, Las Vegas artists have the trapezoid that Wes Isbutt purchased in January 1997 to anchor the still burgeoning Las Vegas arts district. The home to five galleries — Contemporary Arts Collective, George L. Sturman Fine Art Gallery, Lost Vegas Gallery & Gifts, Nevada Institute for Contemporary Art and Smallworks Gallery — under one roof along with studio space and the future site of the Nevada Art Council’s Las Vegas office, there’s a lot happening on the inside, no matter how unassuming the building looks from the outside.

ART FROM THE HEART ­ 4020 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas, NV, 702/656-8250

ART OF ENTERTAINMENT ­ 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 702/891-1111

AZARIAH ART ­ 3455 Boulder Hwy., Las Vegas, NV, 702/431-3693, and 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 702/870-4278

BASSETT STUDIOS ­ 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV

BELLAGIO GALLERY OF FINE ART ­ 3400 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109, 702/791-7111. Open daily 9am-11:30pm., 19th and 20th century European and American artwork is featured, including oil paintings, pastels and sculptures by such masters as Degas, Monet, Picasso and Renoir.

BERNARD K. PASSMAN GALLERY — Rio Hotel & Casino at Masquerade Village, 3700 W. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV, 702/791-3376.Displays original black coral sculptures and fine, limited-edition jewelrey by world-renowned master sculptor, Bernard K. Passman. Due to the exclusive nature of this gallery, it does not accept work from other artists.

BIX’S ­ 4455 S. Buffalo Dr., Las Vegas, NV, 702/889-0800

BOULDER CITY ART GUILD & GALLERY ­ 1305 Arizona Street, Boulder City, NV, 702/293-2138

BRENT THOMSON GALLERY - 1672 Nevada Hwy., Boulder City, NV, 702/293-4652. Features etchings and paintings by Southwest artist Brent Thomson.

BREWED AWAKENING ­ The Las Vegas Artist Guild displays two new artists every two weeks at this venue and rotation is continuous. Local artists and photographers are also able to bring in their work individually to display. All work is for sale by the artists themselves.

BURK GALLERY - Historic Boulder Dam Hotel, 702/293/0500, Fax: 702/293-7731., Fine art, bronzes, jewelry, porcelains, sculpture, and exquisite collectibles.

CAFE COPIOH ART GALLERY - 4550 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas 89119, 702/739-0305., Contains permanent painting collection by local professional artist Theresa Lucero entitled “Murals of the Masters,” which includes replications of works by Chagall, Picasso and Van Gogh.

CAFE ESPRESSO ROMA ­ 4440 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV, 702/369-1540

CARRARA GALLERIES ­ 1236 Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102, 702/877-4299, Fax: 702/880-1068. Call for hours., Features diverse original and limited edition works created by 2oth-century, contemporary and local artists.

CCSN GALLERY ­ 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., Las Vegas, NV, 702/651-4113

CENTAUR SCULPTURE GALLERIES LTD ­ Fashion Show Mall, 3200 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV , 702/737-0004

CHARLES THOMAS FINE ART ­ 4301 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 702/248-6056, and The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, 3500 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 702/369-8000

CHARLESTON HEIGHTS ARTS CENTER GALLERY ­ see City of Las Vegas Cultural and community affairs division.

CITY CENTER GALLERY - 410 Nevada Hwy., Boulder City, NV, 702/294-1510., Displays of paintings and crafts for sale including the Hileman Collection, Kathleen Bunt Tahitian black pearl jewelry and Carol MacAmmon’s glass fusion creations. Contact Donna Draney or Carol Roth at 702.294.1510

THE CITY OF LAS VEGAS CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DIVISION:

THE CHARLESTON HEIGHTS ARTS CENTER — 800 S. Brush St., Las Vegas, NV 89107, 702/229-6383.

REED WHIPPLE CULTURAL CENTER — 821 N. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89101, 702/229-6211.

Exhibitions, meet-the-artist receptions and lectures are free and open to the public. The galleries present solo and group exhibitions by regional and national artists, educational exhibitions, as well as special invitational exhibitions featuring local artists and students from area schools. Exhibitions are selected on artistic merit based upon submissions of 10-20 slides of work, resumes and artist statements. Exhibition screenings are held approximately every two years and are publicized through local, regional and national media. For more information on submitting artwork, call 702/229-4631.

CLARK COUNTY GOVERMENT CENTER LOBBY ­ 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy., 702/455-8206., This space showcases 3-Dimensional art by Nevada artists. For submissions contact Diane Bush at 702.455.8200.

COLEMAN CLAY STUDIO AND GALLERY - 6230 Greyhound Lane, Suite E, Las Vegas, NV, 702/451-1981.Features both decorative and functional ceramics by local artists and studio members.

COLOURS OF AFRICA ­ 3560 Polaris Ave., Las Vegas, NV, 702/871-7511

CONTEMPORARY ARTS COLLECTIVE (CAC) - The Arts Factory, 103 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 102, Las Vegas 89104, 702/382-3886. Open Tue-Sat, 12am-5pm., Non-profit, artist-run organization dedicated to visual arts through sponsoring competitions, exhibitions, installations and lectures. Promotes local artists in and out of Nevada and brings kindred artists from outside the community to Las Vegas.

CRITICAL EYE ­ The Arts Factory, 101-107 E., harleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 702/676-1111. Black-and-white photography is on exhibit.

CROCKETT GALLERY ­ 2800 W. Sahara Ave., Suite C, Las Vegas, NV, 702/253-6336., Features unique, one-of-a-kind and limited-edition artwork.

DEMOS GALLERY ­ 1775 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, Nevada, 702/798-8900

ENAMEL ART GALLERY ­ 1341 Wyoming St., Boulder City, NV, 702/293-6032., Mixed media works by Lois Johnson and Robert McCleve and enamel paintings by Richard Stevens are on exhibit.

ENIGMA CAFE ­ 918 S. 4th Street, Las Vegas, NV, 702/386-0999

ENTERTAINING IMAGES GALLERY ­ Galleria Mall, 1300 W. Sunset Rd., Henderson, NV, 702/898-6219., Features animation art, collectibles and vintage toys.

ETERNAL TREASURES - 1725 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 5, Las Vegas, NV 89102, 702/256-9134, Fax: 702/256-9201. Displays multi-denominational religious and inspirational paintings in acrylic, oil, pastel and watercolor.

FIRE & WATER GALLERY ­ 555 Hotel Plaza St., Boulder City, NV, 702/294-4177

GALERIE LASSEN - Caesars’ Forum Shops, 3500 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV,702/731-6900. Exhibits originals, prints and sculptures by marine artist Christian Riese Lassen.

GALERIE RENAISSANCE - Mandalay Bay, 3950 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 702/632-6139.Exhibits works by prominent contemporary artists such as Chagall, Miro and Chagall.

GALLERY IN THE SKY - The Stratosphere, 2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 702/380-7777.Features color photography by local artist and owner Susie Hadland.

GEORGE L. STURMAN GALLERY OF FINE ART ­ 101 E. Charleston (inside The Arts Factory, second floor). Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. or by appointment. 702/384-2615. A mix of Impressionism, Modern Art, African and Asian art and surrealism taken from one of the most respected private collections in the West. Dali, Warhol and Hockney share space with early animation cells and sculptures by Christo and Chamberlain. This collection is too good to miss.

GIANACLIS GALLERY - 5690 Boulder Hwy, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, 702.451.8608, by appointment only The Gianaclis Gallery features the work of Katherine Gianaclis who died March 7 in Las Vegas after residing here for 40 years. The gallery features early and later paintings of this artist work who was the foremost muralist in Las Vegas during the 1960s and 1970s. She is currently a features artist at the Las Vegas Art Museum’s Las Vegas Invitational exhibition.

GLASS ARTISTRY, INC. - 4200 W. Desert Inn Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89102, 702/221-8279, Fax: 702/221-8279. Call for hours.Contains unique glass sculptures, etched and carved mirrors, fused bowls and platters, many of which were created by local artists.

LAS VEGAS-CLARK COUNTY LIBRARY ART GALLERIES ­ Present fine arts and crafts through art competitions, arts organizations, group/solo exhibits, lectures, slide presentations and workshops. To submit artwork to be considered for an exhibit, send a letter of request, a minimum of five slides of your work (will not be returned), an artist statement, any articles or reviews of your work and your address and telephone number to Ms. Denise Shapiro, District Gallery Manager, Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas 89117. Open Mon-Thu, 9am-9pm; Fri/Sat, 9am-5pm & Sun, 1-5pm.

CLARK COUNTY LIBRARY GALLERY ­ 1401 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89119, 702/733-7810.

Enterprise Library ­ 25 E. Shelbourne Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89123, 702/269-3000.

GREEN VALLEY LIBRARY GALLERY ­ 2797 N. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89014, 702/435-1840.

RAINBOW LIBRARY GALLERY ­ 3150 N. Buffalo Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89128, 702/243-7323.

SAHARA WEST LIBRARY & FINE ARTS MUSEUM ­ 9600 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89117, 702/228-1940.

SPRING VALLEY LIBRARY GALLERY ­ 4280 S. Jones Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89103, 702/368-4411.

SUMMERLIN LIBRARY GALLERY ­ 1771 Inner Circle Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89103, 702/256-5111.

SUNRISE LIBRARY GALLERY ­ 5400 Harris Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89110, 702/453-1104.

WEST CHARLESTON LIBRARY ­ 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89102, 702/878-3682.

WEST LAS VEGAS LIBRARY EXHIBITION HALL ­ 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89106, 702/647-2117.

WHITNEY LIBRARY GALLERY ­ 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89122, 702/454-4575.

LEFT OF CENTER ART GALLERY & STUDIO ­ 2207 W. Gowan, N. Las Vegas 89030, 702/647-7378, Fax: 702/647-7734. Committed to promoting visual arts as an educational tool by providing space for artists to exhibit their works in a professional environment; networking opportunities; art education programs; internships for students interested in gallery management; and an open studio where artists can create art.

LEGENDS STUDIO ­ 5330 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 702/795-2012

LISA LIVINGSTON GALLERY ­ 3335 Cinder Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 702/367-3314

LOST VEGAS GALLERY & GIFTS ­ 101 E. Charleston (inside The Arts Factory, second floor).Open Tues.-Sat, noon-4 p.m. (closed during August). 702/388-8857. A celebration of Las Vegas’ recent past with photos of Nevada Test Site blasts, lava lamps and Elvis, Elvis, Elvis. Boasting of “more kitsch per square inch,” the gallery (and gift store) reopen Sept. 10 with “Casino Landscapes. Viva Lost Vegas!

MERMAID CAFE & ART GALLERY ­ 2910 E. Lake Dr. Mon.-Wed., 11 a.m.-midnight; Thurs.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sat.; noon-2 a.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m. 702/240-6002 (all works for display/sale are reviewed by appointment) Besides live music and an eclectic food and beverage selection, the Mermaid regularly displays the latest paintings, photographs and sculpture from primarily local artists. Live music and tarot readings round out a relaxed atmosphere in this comfortably rockin’ coffee house/wine bar.

MOONSTRUCK GALLERY ­ 6820 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 9, Las Vegas, NV 89146, 702/364-0531, Fax: 702/364-8883. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-7pm.,

Displays variety of fine arts and crafts including hand-blown glass, handcrafted musical instruments, jewelry, kaleidoscopes and recorded music.

NEON MUSEUM ­ Fremont Street between 4th St. and Las Vegas Blvd., 702/229-5366. Open 24 hours a day. Collection of historic neon signs from early days of Las Vegas.

NEVADA CONTEMPORARY ARTS COLLECTIVE (NICA) ­ 101 E. Charleston (inside The Arts Factory, first floor). Open Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., noon-4 p.m. (Closed until Aug. 11). 702/434-2666. One of Southern Nevada’s most prominent art organizations, NICA celebrated its 13th season by relocating to the Arts Factory. Besides a rotating schedule of world-class, contemporary exhibits, NICA provides art workshops for youngsters throughout the year. The gallery reopens Aug. 11 with the “NICA Invitational,” featuring artists from across the country.

PARANOID REALISM GALLERY ­ 307 1/2 S. 9th Street, Las Vegas, NV, 702/312-0287. This apartment gallery features the works of local artists.

THE POLAROID GALLERY ­ 101 E. Charleston Blvd. (inside The Arts Factory, first floor) Tues.-Sat., noon-5 p.m. or by appointment. 702/382-3886 The Contemporary Arts Collective brings the alternative and experimental side of instant photography to The Arts Factory. The current exhibit features the works of local artists Merilee Hortt, Charles Morgan and Terry Stolz and runs through Aug. 29.

P.S. GALLERIES - (Bally’s), 3645 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 702/733-0705. Features alabaster pieces by sculptor Tava.

PURCELL STUDIOS AND GALLERY ­ 2000 Pinto Rd., Henderson, NV, 702/564-9565. Features works of Roy and Loren Purcell, including etchings, oils, pastels and watercolors.

REGAL ART GALLERY ­ 3315 E. Russell Rd., 702/436-4146. Open Mon-Sat, 9:30am-5:30pm. Exhibits works of Thomas Kinkade, Lena Lui and Alan Maley.

SAFARI — WILD LIFE & OCEAN ART ­ 2700 E. Patrick Lane, Suite 19, Las Vegas, NV, 702/739-9660. Features works of local artists including American Indian art, limited-edition bronzes, marine-themed artwork, as wellas mounted game fish and wildlife.

SALLY HUSS GALLERY ­ 1958 Village Center Circle, Suite 6, Las Vegas, NV, 702/255-3736. Features art, cards, stationery and wallpaper.

SEARCHLIGHT GALLERY ­ 575 S. Hwy. 95, Searchlight, NV, 702/297-1540.Representing over 30 artists, this gallery features limited-edition fine art prints, original landscapes, pottery and wildlife bronzes.

SEVEN RINGS GALLERY - 9350 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 120, Las Vegas 89117, 702/363-7727, Fax: 702/363-7548. Open Mon-Sat, 10am-8pm.Variety of artwork, ranging from original jewelry designs by native-american artists, pottery and sculpture. Media include acrylics, colored pencils, oil paintings, pastels and watercolors. The gallery features the works of local artists and encourages local artists to stop by with a sample work and schedule an appointment to meet with the gallery owner.

SMALLWORKS ­ The Arts Factory, 101 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, 702/388-8857. Open Tue-Sat, Noon-4pm. Features contemporary works in all media. Professional contemporary artists with established show records may submit slides and proposals for consideration of exhibition. Show schedule currently filled one year in advance. Lost Vegas exhibits only works that deal with Las Vegas theme.

STUDIO WEST ­ 8447 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas 89128, 702/228-1901, Fax: 702/228-1622. , Quality custom picture framing and fine art, including oil/acrylic/water paintings, photography, pottery and sculpture. Represent prominent local and national artists. Local artists may have their portfolio reviewed and selections are made in January and July for exhibition. Send photos (no slides) or color copies with complete bio to Sharon Darcy. Include SASE if materials are to be returned. No walk-ins accepted/by appointment only.

TABOO TABEE CONTEMPORARY GALLERY ­ 733 Nevada Hwy., Boulder City, NV, 702/293-7560

UNIQUE ART GALLERY, FAMILY MUSIC CENTER ­ 2714 N. Green Valley Pkwy., Henderson, NV, 702/435-4080. Features artwork by local and national artists.

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA LAS VEGAS (UNLV):

DONNA BEAM FINE ARTS GALLERY — 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV, 702/895-3893. Open Mon-Fri, 10am-2pm.

UNLV GRANT HALL GALLERY ­ 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV, 702/895-3237

JESSIE METCALF GALLERY — RICHARD TAM ALUMNI CENTER, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy., Las Vegas, NV, 702/895-3535. Open Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm.

Most exhibits include mixed media works by UNLV graduate students and faculty members, although touring exhibitions are also hosted. Artists’ portfolios should be submitted to the gallery director, Jerry Schefcik, for consideration of exhibition. Call 702/895-3893 for more information.

VANGUARD GALLERY ­ 814 S. Third St., Las Vegas, NV, 702/671-0061.Features contemporary art by local artists.

VIRGIN RECORDS MUSIC STORE CAFE ­ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 702/696-7100

WALLSCAPES ­ 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 702/259-7055

WEST LAS VEGAS ARTS CENTER ­ 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 702/229-4800, Fax: 702/646-5838. Caters to grassroot artists in community through the cultivation and nurturing of performing and visual arts. The center offers a full educational curriculum, a community gallery, workshops, performances and opportunities for artists-in-residence.

WINCHESTER CENTER GALLERY ­ 3130 S. McLeod Dr., Las Vegas, NV, 702/455-7340.This Clark County managed space showcases Nevada artists and touring exhibits. For submissions contact Diane Bush at 702/455-8200.

WYLAND GALLERIES OF LAS VEGAS ­ The Fashion Show Mall, 3200 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, 702/699-9970.Features the works of 16 environmental artists, inclusing Wyland.

Art Galeries

CLARK COUNTY CULTURAL AFFAIRS - 2601 E. Sunset Rd., Las Vegas, NV Contact: Leslie Mihalko 455-8200

The Cultural Affairs Division of the Clark County Department of Parks and Recreation strives to enrich the quality of life for residents by fostering an understanding and appreciation for the arts, humanities and leisure activities. Cultural programs include: visual, performing, traditional and media arts; humanities; historic preservation; and, museum services.

LAS VEGAS ARTS COMMISSION - 749 Veterans Memorial Dr., Las Vegas, NV Contact: Lisa Stamanis 229-4631

The Las Vegas Arts Commission, funded by the City of Las Vegas, is dedicated to the promotion, development and commissioning of projects that place art in public places. It encourages the inclusion of site-specific art elements in redevelopment, infrastructure and environmental enhancement projects. Since 1992, the Arts Commission has commissioned over 19 public art projects throughout the City of Las Vegas, most of which involved local artists. As part of its educational outreach program, it presents guest lecturers and provides artist residencies in schools, community centers and other youth-oriented facilities and presents. The Arts Commission also maintains slide registries for Nevada and national artists.

BOULDER CITY ARTS COUNCIL - BoulderDam Hotel, 1305 Arizona, P.O. Box 61314, Boulder City, NV 89006 Contact: Alice Isenberg 294-1499

The Boulder City Arts Council is a non-profit community organization incorporated in 1970. All members are volunteers and receive no compensation, just the satisfaction of contributing to the community. As part of the Boulder Dam Hotel Association it has been instrumental in the renovation of this historic building. The council sponsors visual arts presentations and present several concert series per year for the benefit of the area residents. The Arts Council is funded through tickets sales to events and have received various grants including the Nevada State Council for the Arts.

A.R.T.S. ANONYMOUS (Artists Recovering Through the Twelve Steps) - Allied Arts Council, 401 S. 4th St., Las Vegas, NV 889-1193

A.R.T.S. is a supportive forum where artists come together in search for the freedom to use their talent and practice their art. They welcome creators of all mediums including actors, artists, calligraphers, composers, dancers, designers, musicians, painters, poets, sculptors, singers, photographers and writers. www.pagehost.com/ARTS

NEVADA ARTS ADVOCATES - 7555 Spanish Bay Dr., Las Vegas, NV 89113 Contact: Angie Wallin 362-8885

Nevada Arts Advocates is a statewide organization dedicated to advancing cultural arts in our state through education and advocacy. Established in 1977 as a nonprofit corporation to promote cultural arts their primary goal is to increase funding for the Nevada Arts Council (NAC). NAC is the major provider of government grants to the arts throughout the state. Nevada Arts Advocates provide scholarships to graduating high school seniors in Nevada who have demonstrated excellence in the arts. They also sponsor an annual event to recognize individuals and businesses who have distinguished themselves through their support of the arts of Nevada. www.nvartsadvocates.org

GATEWAY ARTS ASSOCIATION - c/o The Arts Factory, 107 E. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89104

In May 1999 the Gateway Arts Association was founded as a non-profit corporation to promote and coordinate the development of a pedestrian-friendly district in the City of Las Vegas for enjoying both the visual and performing arts. In order to encourage the idea of an arts district within the city, the 2nd Annual Gateway Arts & Music Experience (GAME) will be held at Charleston Blvd. and Casino Center Drive, Sept. 25 & 26.

CONTEMPORARY ARTS COLLECTIVE - 103 E. Charleston Blvd. Suite 102, Las Vegas, NV 89104 Contact: Dan Boyle 382-3886

The Contemporary Arts Collective is a non-profit, artist-run organization dedicated to the visual arts. Their purpose is to establish and maintain a network for serious artists to share contemporary ideas, concepts, and support their creative and intellectual endeavors. CAC strives to promote the excellence of art that is unique to the community. They sponsor exhibitions, installations, competitions and lectures. contemporary.artscollective.org/abouthom.html

NEVADA ARTS COUNCIL - 602 No. Curry St., Carson City, NV 89703-3914 Contact: Susan Boskoff 775/687-6680

The Nevada Arts Council established as a state agency in 1967, is located in Carson City and is a division of the Department of Museums, Library and Arts. NAC serves as the primary agency in Nevada through which state and national funds are used to stimulate and encourage the arts in the state. The Nevada Arts Council conducts programs, directed by NAC staff, which provide outreach services (including financial assistance) to schools, local arts councils and organizations, groups and individuals. The mission of the NAC is to enrich the cultural life of the state throughout leadership that preserves, supports, strengthens and makes accessible excellence in the arts to all Nevadans. clan.lib.nv.us/docs/ARTS/index.html

ALLIED ARTS COUNCIL OF SOUTHERN NEVADA - 401 So. 4th Street, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89101 386-4804

The Allied Arts Council of Southern Nevada is the local agency serving the artistic and cultural needs of Southern Nevada. Its mission is to coordinate and represent arts and cultural development through education, training and services to arts organizations, professional artists and the community. Its goal is to provide leadership, information, resources and assistance to artists and arts organizations. To promote access, quality and diversity in artistic and cultural experiences for the education and enjoyment of the community and to increase the visibility of the arts and their vital role in all our lives.

NEVADA SCHOOL OF THE ARTS - 315 South 7th St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 Contact: Dr.Paul S. Hesselink, Dean 386-ARTS

Nevada School of the Arts, a non profit community arts school, is Nevada’s only member of the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts. Since 1977, the School has offered quality private instruction in music for all ages, visual arts classes, Children’s Musical Theater, and has well-established Suzuki programs in strings, piano and flute. Scholarships and financial assistance is available.