First Friday in the Las Vegas Arts District - part 2

Marty Walsh at Trifecta in the Arts Factory scored a big hit showing Tom Pfannerstill's "from the street" collection of hand carved and hand painted replicas of actual litter collected from the streets. They're simply a beautiful tribute to our careless, selfish, throw it out the window society, as well as to the colorful "pop-art" packaging that so attracts us to buy it in the first place.

The Paint Brush series are so realistic and believable, yet they're hand carved and hand painted also.

More first friday blogging

The radiator art contest was lots of fun. I didn't stick around to find out who the winner was. Nick or ??? tell me in the comments if you will, please.



More of Mark Brandvick's "Primer" series at Dust Gallery

CAC moves back to the ARTS FACTORY

The Contemporary Arts Collective announces its return to Arts Factory, located in Las Vegas’ 18b, in the “Heart of the Arts District”. This opportunity was generously sponsored by Wes Myles, owner of the Arts Factory and current Interim President of the CAC.

The opening show at the Arts Factory will begin First Friday, August 3rd, 6–9 PM. This exhibition will feature a photo-based exhibit called “Permission to Speak Freely” by Steven Baskin and Diane Bush. This exhibition will be a comprised of new “Talking Pictures” by Steven Baskin, and photos from Diane Bush’s ”WARHEADS” series, created in a new installation format.

Mission Statement:The Contemporary Arts Collectiveis 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.This CAC is funded, in part, by the Nevada Arts Council, Nevada Community Foundation, the Arts Factory, Benefactors, Patrons and CAC members.Fore more information call the Arts Factory at (702) 383-3113

We Love Funkhouse

Funkhouse Antiques is on the corner of Casino Center and Colorado. The hub of the arts district and the Center of First Friday. The Best selection of Las Vegas objet d'art and the best collection of authentic antiques and collectibles. Welcome to "outside the box". I can't get enough of this place. This is the #1 place to shop in Las Vegas (according to Ben Nation's Top places in Vegas)

http://www.thefunkhouselasvegas.com/

The Funk House 1228 S. Casino Center Blvd.Las Vegas, NV. 89104(702) 678-6278

"best art gallery in Las Vegas"

A hat tip to our friend Brian Paco Alvarez for telling us that the RJ Staff has voted the Contemporary Arts Collective gallery as the best in Vegas. Congrats to CAC. Check out their site at http://www.lasvegascac.org/

CAC is in the historic HOLSUM LOFTS on West Charleson with the entrance going south from the Grand Central Parkway stop light. www.holsomlofts.com First Friday is a great time to pay them a visit.