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Brent Sommerhauser's exhibition Unlikely
Events is on view at Brett Wesley Gallery April 1-30. Opening reception April 1, from 6-9 pm.


















Images (top to bottom): Diver, 2010. Red Column, 2010. Images courtesy Brett Wesley Gallery.

Brian Porray's MFA Thesis Exhibition Moon Zero X-M opens this Monday, March 22 with the opening reception next Friday, March 26 from 6-9 pm at Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery on the UNLV campus. The exhibition will continue through March 27.   










Image: Dingbat (2010). Synthetic polymer and spray paint on paper. Image courtesy the artist and Trifecta Gallery.

Kristen Peterson reviews both Tomorrow People and the UNLV MFA Writing Series Neon Lit for Las Vegas Weekly here. 










Image: Installation view CAC, featuring works by Catherine Cruse and Justin Favela. Photo courtesy Kristen Peterson/Las Vegas Weekly.

National Endowment for the Arts Seeks Design Proposals for New "Art Works" Logo
Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded for graphic representations depicting the logo "Art Works" in three themes: embodying works of art, art as inspiration or challenge, and the contributions of arts workers....
Deadline: February 26, 2010
Posted: February 3, 2010
Check out this link

2009 our 20th anniversary was a success on many fronts. It was a year that started with a great exhibition of contemporary print-makers based in Santa Fe, a fantastic turnout for our annual juried exhibition, and our first ever performance and video Festival Off the Strip.


Throughout the year we have provided Las Vegas with a variety of art exhibits, performances and cultural events. We invited artists from all corners of the globe for Off The Strip, we collaborated with the City of Las Vegas, the Goldwell Open Air Museum, BLVDS Magazine , UNLV and Opportunity Village to enrich the valley with arts and cultural programming.

Along with our mission to support the arts locally we have reached out to artists nationally and exhibited the works of artists from Portland, New York, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington D.C. to name a few. This year culminated with our Hot Hot Haute 2 and the 20th anniversary exhibition YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE; our current exhibit and one that shows just how much the CAC has impacted the arts in Las Vegas.

In addition to our exhibition schedule we have also incorporated poetry and fiction readings on a monthly basis. We continue to host the drawing workshops weekly and have been recognized nationally through articles in Art in America and other significant publications and websites. We received a proclamation from Clark County and a Governors Art Award in Leadership in the Arts.

Our grant raising efforts have allowed us to receive funds from the National Endowment of The Arts, The Nevada Arts Council and Cirque des Soleil.

As you can tell we accomplished quite a bit and have maintained our mission and goals.










Help can be made in many ways here are a few:



Corporate or Individual Exhibition Sponsorship. An exhibition can be sponsored by an individual or corporation. Full Sponsorship Includes the addition of Company Logo or individual name to any publishing related to exhibition. Exhibition sponsorships range from $500.00 for partial sponsorship to $5000.00 for larger event sponsorship such as the Off The Strip Festival.

Membership: Our best value!!! Renew your membership! We offer membership at various levels. Artists membership permits exclusive registration to various future exhibition opportunities.

Individual Donation or Gift- Donate office supplies, computers, projectors and furniture.

No donation or level of support is too small.




The Contemporary Arts Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 art organization dedicated to presenting new, high quality, visual, and performing art, while striving to build, educate, and sustain audiences for contemporary art.The CAC provides a place where artist can learn about best practices, test new ideas in the public arena, and connect with fellow artists within and beyond our own community.
107 East Charleston Blvd., Suite 120
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89104 USA

Gallery hours:
Tue through Sat:  12 PM – 5PM and by appointment
First Friday:         6 PM – 10 PM

Phone: (702)382-3886
photos:
1.Noelle Stiles Performing Blanket at CAC  November 2009
2. Lynn Lu artist from Singapore Exhibited Videos at CAC March 2009
3. Group Exhibition Your future Starts Here at CAC December 2009
4. Abby Coe From the twenty twenty exhibit at CAC August 2009

The Contemporary Arts Center has proudly partnered with BLVDS magazine to help select their December issue cover art.  In response to a call for work that addressed the theme "Giving", numerous high-quality submissions were received from our artist members.  These submissions were reviewed by the exhibition committee who selected ten finalists and their winning submission.  BLVDS then juried those finalists and selected the cover artist to be published in this month's  "Giving" issue.

Please join us this Thursday, December 17th between 6-9 at the CAC gallery for the BLVDS launch and the CAC finalists' installation in the window.  Meet and greet with the artists and BLVDS' managing editor Kim Schaefer in the gallery where warm beverages will be served!


Congratulations to:

BLVDS Cover Artist - Diane Bush


CAC Artist Pick - Thomas Willis


Finalists:
Elena Gonova
Jennifer Kleven
Krystal Ramirez
Linda Alterwitz
Lance Smith
Montana Black
Mikayla Whitmore
Tarr/Ghanem

BLVDS LAS VEGAS is a magazine by, for and about the people who call Las Vegas and its surrounding communities "home." We're dedicated to exploring and celebrating our community from Hollywood to Hualapai, and highlighting the people, places and ideas that make our community such a special place to live.
Throughout the pages of BLVDS LAS VEGAS, we will:
    •    spotlight individuals and organizations whose vision and commitment are shaping our COMMUNITY;
    •    celebrate our contributions to the arts and CULTURE, from the Philharmonic to local galleries and museums;
    •    highlight our city's unique DESIGN expressions in building trends, both interior and exterior, public and private;
    •    explore the diverse dining and retail FLAVORS that help define our world-class city.


BLVDS LAS VEGAS offers an editorial environment that is crisp and stylish, without clutter or pretense, that attracts writers and photographers who are passionate about their craft and our community. Beautiful, genuine, relevant.
http://blvdslv.com

The Contemporary Arts Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 art organization dedicated to presenting new, high quality, visual, and performing art, while striving to build, educate, and sustain audiences for contemporary art.The CAC strives to provide a place where artist can learn about best practices, test new ideas in the public arena, and connect with fellow artists within and beyond our own community.
107 East Charleston Blvd., Suite 120
Las Vegas, Nevada, 89104 USA

Gallery hours:
Tue through Sat:  12 PM – 5PM and by appointment
First Friday:         6 PM – 10 PM

Phone: (702)382-3886

Email: info@lasvegascac.org

Contemporary Arts Center Gallery Director

The Contemporary Arts Center is searching for qualified individuals to apply for the position of Gallery Director. The position is a paid position based on a monthly stipend. The Gallery Director will be the main contact and coordinator of all gallery business, membership database and act as a liaison between the Executive Board, Volunteers and Members. The position will report directly to the Board President and will assist the Board in maintaining pertinent records of meetings and scheduling.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• To nurture and maintain a positive and productive environment at the CAC and generate an excellent with members, visitors and volunteers.
• To maintain and keep accurate records of membership subscriptions, member contact information and financial transactions related to the Gallery and it’s membership base.
• To work with the various committees of the CAC and assist with various organizational and administrative tasks to achieve effective and productive planning and preparation.
• To return phone calls and check all mail correspondence regularly.
• To be present at events and help coordinate with Arts Factory staff and exhibiting artists.
• To coordinate volunteers and establish and implement a volunteer system to assist with gallery sitting, exhibition setup, strike and event volunteering.
• To communicate terms and conditions to exhibiting artists and to follow up with requests and details for each individual event.
• To help develop an internship system that establishes goals guidelines and expectations for both the intern and the CAC.
• To help maintain gallery appearance and to assist with gallery maintenance.

 

Desired Qualifications

 

• The ideal candidate for this job will be highly organized and be able to have excellent interpersonal skills.
• A bachelor’s degree preferably in Fine Arts or a related field in non-profit arts organizations.
• 2 years of managerial experience.
• Computer Competency in both Mac and PC platforms.
• Experience in art handling and art exhibition procedures.
• Intermediate graphic design experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues in exhibitions such as lighting, hanging and coordinate with artists and curators.
• To understand the nuances of exhibiting contemporary art and to be able communicate clearly the expectations and mission of the CAC to artists, patrons, members and sponsors.
• Some light to medium lifting may be required.

Compensation:

This position is part time and requires 62 monthly hours at a monthly stipend of $1250.00

 and is offered as a contracted position with no benefits.

 

About The Contemporary Arts Center: The Contemporary Arts Center, founded in 1989, is a non-profit 501(c) 3 art organization dedicated to presenting new, high quality, visual, and performing art, educating and sustaining audiences for contemporary art.  The CAC provides a place where artist can learn about best practices, test new ideas in the public arena, and connect with fellow artists within and beyond our own community.  The CAC provides valuable opportunities, programs and educational services not just for artists, students and aspiring art professionals, but everyone interested in experiencing contemporary art.  The Contemporary Arts Center is located inside The Arts Factory at 107 E. Charleston Boulevard, Suite 120.  For more information, visit their website at www.lasvegascac.org. Please contact David Sanchez Burr at dsanchez@ansurbana.org