Las Vegas Visual Artist Resources
Your complete guide to professional services, exhibition venues, studios, and opportunities in Las Vegas and Clark County. 149 resources across 16 categories.
Business & Professional Services
12 resourcesPolston Tax Resolution & Accounting
Nevada tax firm with experience serving entertainment professionals in Las Vegas. Handles tax resolution, IRS audit representation, and accounting. Their website specifically mentions entertainment professionals as a focus area.
Fractured Atlas — Fiscal Sponsorship & Financial Resources
National nonprofit arts service organization offering fiscal sponsorship to individual artists nationwide, including Nevada. Allows artists to receive tax-deductible donations, apply for grants requiring nonprofit status, and access financial tools. Membership-based. Used by thousands of Las Vegas–area artists.
Borghese Legal, Ltd.
Las Vegas–based law firm with an entertainment law practice. Assists individual artists with IP agreements, entertainment contracts, trademark and copyright protection, rights of publicity, licensing agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
Mark G. Tratos / Greenberg Traurig Las Vegas
Founding shareholder of Greenberg Traurig's Las Vegas office. Has represented visual artists including Ronnie Cutrone, Deny Dent, Vladimir Kush, Tim Bavington, and Peter Lik. Handles trademark, copyright, rights of publicity, and IP litigation for visual artists.
McKellar Law Office
Las Vegas–based entertainment law firm. Represents artists in negotiating and reviewing contracts at flat fee (not a percentage cut). Attorney Mandy McKellar has specific experience with the Las Vegas entertainment and arts industry.
Art Encounter — Brett Maly, ASA Certified Appraiser
Over 30 years of experience in fine art appraisal and consultation. Brett Maly is certified by the American Society of Appraisers (ASA). Services include insurance coverage appraisals, estate tax, donations, sales advice, purchase advice, and general art research. Also offers "E-Pinion" online appraisal consultations for remote access.
Singer Galleries — Traveling Appraisals
While based in Seattle and Palm Springs, Singer Galleries travels to Las Vegas for art, antique, and jewelry appraisals. Provides estate tax, insurance, divorce, bankruptcy, and inheritance appraisals. Will travel to home or office throughout Nevada.
Fine Art Conservation Laboratories (FACL, Inc.)
Specializes in framing fine art, art preservation, and restoring historic picture frames. Provides insurance claim guidance for damaged artwork, museum-standard custom framing, and frame restoration. Pickup and delivery available throughout Las Vegas and Henderson.
ACT Insurance — Artists/Crafters Insurance
National insurer specifically for artists and crafters. Provides general liability, product liability, and damage-to-premises rented coverage. Covers Nevada artists at art shows and festivals including the Summerlin Festival of Arts, Las Vegas Craft Shows, and Art in the Park.
Liberty Mutual Fine Art & Specie Insurance
Commercial fine art insurance for artists. Coverage for works in the studio, during transport, and while exhibited or sold.
Fractured Atlas
National nonprofit providing fiscal sponsorship to individual artists. Widely used by Nevada artists to receive tax-deductible donations and apply for grants requiring 501(c)3 status.
Nevada Arts Council — Artist Services Program
Provides grants rather than full fiscal sponsorship, but is the primary state funding pipeline for Nevada visual artists.
Creative & Content Services
8 resourcesGraphic Imaging Services (GISI)
The only large-format flatbed scanner service in Las Vegas and Clark County. Specializes in high-resolution fine art scanning across all material types: paper, thick poster board, plaster, wood, and canvas. Scans up to 1200 DPI. Produces archival reproductions. Canvas wrapping available. Artists may be featured on GISI's website with permission. Also offers onsite scanning anywhere in the US.
Impress By Print — Fine Art Scanning & Giclee
Las Vegas' premier fine art reproduction service. Provides giclee printing and art scanning for artists, publishers, and creative professionals. Contact-free scanning of fragile material or wet artwork. Scans up to 36" × 60". Captures 3D surfaces and textures. Over 20 years in the industry.
Geek Girls in Vegas
Las Vegas–based design and marketing firm offering branding, graphic design, website design and development, and marketing services. Serves local businesses and creative professionals.
BrandBomb PR
Award-winning boutique PR and social media management agency based in Las Vegas. Named "Best PR Marketing Agency" in the 2024 Silver State Awards. Services include media placements, social media management, event marketing, and content creation. Works with local Las Vegas clients in arts and culture.
GYC Vegas
Full-service PR and marketing agency in Las Vegas with over two decades of experience. Specializes in nonprofits, entertainment, and lifestyle brands. Named one of the Best PR Firms in Las Vegas. Offers media relations, branding, social media, community relations, and event services.
Neon PR Studios
Las Vegas–based strategic PR and marketing consulting firm. Media relations, integrated PR and marketing, social media campaigns, event planning, and content creation. Works with local Las Vegas arts and entertainment clients.
Benvenuti Arts — Arts Consulting / Grant Writing
Arts consulting firm specializing in arts grant writing and fundraising for arts clients. Available as a resource or contractor for Nevada-based arts organizations and individual artists seeking grant writing support.
Thumbtack — Grant Writers Near Las Vegas
Online platform for finding local freelance grant writers. Search specifically for Las Vegas–area grant writing professionals.
Education & Learning Opportunities
10 resourcesUNLV Department of Art — BFA / MFA Programs
Email (MFA): art.gradcoord@unlv.edu Three-year, studio-based MFA program with emphasis on interdisciplinarity, community engagement, and professional development. Each MFA student receives private studio space with 24-hour access. Media covered: site-based installation, sculpture, ceramics, photography, painting, drawing, printmaking, performance, intermedia, graphic design, and digital art. Small cohort of 10–12 students; admits 3–4 per year. Culminates in a public solo thesis exhibition at the Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery. Graduate Coordinator: Wendy Kveck.
College of Southern Nevada (CSN) — Department of Fine Arts, Art Program
Associate of Arts degree program in studio art (transfer-focused) and art history. Also offers continuing education. Gallery spaces on campus include the Fine Arts Gallery, Artspace Gallery, Student Union Art Galleries, and Debra March Center of Excellence Art Gallery. Open calls for exhibitions accepted.
Nevada State College — Office of Arts & Culture
Contact: Angela Brommel, Executive Director Arts and culture programming at Nevada State College. Contact for information about visual arts opportunities at Nevada State.
Clay Arts Vegas
Las Vegas's primary source for beginner-to-advanced adult pottery classes, pottery supplies, a gallery, and children's pottery classes. Hosts a resident artist program (3-month, 6-month, or 1-year residencies) and guest artist workshops throughout the year. Gallery sales on a 60/40 artist/gallery split.
The King of Art Studio
Art studio in Henderson and the greater Las Vegas Valley. Offers traditional art classes (painting, drawing) and digital illustration and animation for all ages. Classes starting at $38/hour. Monthly commitment structure rather than semester-long enrollment. Mediums include Procreate, Photoshop, Illustrator, homeschool programs, and adult classes.
Clay Paper Ink — Art Café
Phone/Text: 702-913-4154 Art café offering unique art classes, weekly workshops, open studio access, and a local artist gallery. Walk-in studio with a $20 flat fee for a 2-hour session including all supplies (air-dry clay, drawing, and painting supplies). Classes and reservations available for groups.
City of the World Art Gallery — Workshops
Gallery offering a range of art workshops for all ages: watercolor classes, live model drawing sessions, fine art classes, creative expression, and painting/drawing classes. Various instructors and pricing ($10–$75/hour).
Open Art Las Vegas
Offers adult art workshops in Las Vegas in a variety of mediums and workshop formats. Well-regarded in the local arts community for creative and accessible workshop offerings.
Charleston Heights Arts Center — Arts Classes
City of Las Vegas arts center offering a wide diversity of visual arts classes (painting, illustration, mixed media, ceramics), performing arts, and digital multimedia arts. Includes a Multimedia Lab. Houses gallery with exhibitions and is home to several community arts organizations.
West Las Vegas Arts Center — Arts Classes
City of Las Vegas arts center with an annual Performing & Visual Arts Summer Camp for youth. Offers visual arts programming, exhibition space, and community arts classes. Gallery features exhibitions from local artists.
Exhibition & Career Opportunities
17 resourcesNevada Arts Council — Artist Fellowship Award
Contact: Sapira Cheuk | scheuk@nevadaculture.org | 702-486-3744 Amount: $5,000 (no match required) Eligibility: Nevada resident, 21+, non-student Schedule: Open to Visual Artists in odd fiscal years; Literary/Performing Artists in even fiscal years. Next visual arts cycle: FY27 (2026–2027). The primary individual artist award from Nevada's state arts agency. No project deliverables required — the fellowship recognizes artistic excellence.
Nevada Arts Council — Project Grant for Artists (PGA)
Contact: Sapira Cheuk | scheuk@nevadaculture.org | 702-486-3744 Amount: Up to $3,000 (no match required) Eligibility: Nevada resident, 21+, non-student. Two cycles per year. Cycle A: Applications open January 2; deadline March 3; project period July 1–Dec 31 Cycle B: Applications open July 1; deadline September 2; project period January 1–June 30 Eligible projects: exhibitions, art creation, portfolio development, curation, and marketing/promotional activities.
Nevada Arts Council — Artist Residency Express
Amount: Up to $1,200 for artist fees + $300 for travel (50+ miles one way) Grant for community and educational sponsors in Nevada wishing to host a guest artist for a brief period (up to 20 hours). Rolling deadline; first-come, first-served while funds are available.
Southern Nevada Arts Coalition (SNAC) — Grant-Making Organization
501(c)3 grant-making organization created by artists and arts administrators in Southern Nevada. Mission: to empower and sustain Southern Nevada through the arts and uplift cultural production. Active grant cycles — check the website for current opportunities.
City of Las Vegas — Public Art and Gallery Program (Percent for the Arts)
The city invests approximately $395,000 annually in arts and maintains 13+ active public art projects funded through Percent for the Arts. Manages gallery exhibitions and artist calls throughout the year.
Clark County Public Arts Office
Program Supervisor: Mickey Sprott Submittable: [clarkcountynvpublicarts.submittable.com](https://clarkcountynvpublicarts.submittable.com) Manages commissions, ZAP! Utility Box Program (murals on utility boxes throughout Clark County, stipend ~$14.55/sq ft), Rotunda Gallery exhibitions at the Clark County Government Center, artist residencies at Clark County Wetlands Park, and open calls throughout the year.
Clay Arts Vegas — Resident Artist Program
Application fee: $5; Rolling applications based on availability Length: 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year Residency for ceramic and clay artists. Includes semi-private studio, use of six electric kilns, a car kiln, and a soda kiln; teaching opportunities; exhibition opportunities; gallery representation at a 60/40 artist/gallery split; and a 20% discount on Laguna clay. Residents contribute 25 hours/week to studio operations.
Clark County Wetlands Park Artist Residency
Compensation: $3,400 total ($2,400 after open studio hours and workshop; $1,000 upon artwork delivery) Period: March–May Artist-in-residence program at Clark County Wetlands Park. Requires 40 hours of creative research on site, 1 community workshop, and 1 residency-inspired artwork for the park's permanent collection.
Red Rock Canyon Artist-in-Residence
Sponsor: Friends of Red Rock Canyon / Clark County Stipend: $2,500 honorarium; no housing provided; 1-week duration Artists work in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area (17 miles west of the Strip) to create art that promotes nature conservation. Application details announced annually.
Clark County Public Arts — Submittable
Rolling open calls for public art commissions, exhibitions, and residencies.
City of Las Vegas Arts Registry
Ongoing artist calls for city gallery exhibitions, public art commissions, and community arts projects.
CaFE (Call for Entry)
National platform used by many Las Vegas and Nevada venues to post open calls. Search by Nevada or Las Vegas to filter local opportunities.
Nevada Arts Council Grant Portal
All state grant opportunities for Nevada artists in one place.
18b Arts District
Posts periodic calls for artists for installations, festivals, and exhibitions in the Arts District. Subscribe to the newsletter to stay current.
18b Las Vegas Arts District Association
100% volunteer-based nonprofit supporting local artists and businesses in the 18b Arts District. Offers grants and awards for local art and artists, emergency support for small businesses, and community advocacy. Membership-based. Organizes events including Chalk It Down! Festival and Preview Thursday.
Southern Nevada Arts Coalition (SNAC)
501(c)3 grant-making and advocacy nonprofit created by artists and arts administrators to empower and sustain Southern Nevada through the arts.
Arts Community Coalition Nevada (ACCNV)
501(c)3 advocacy organization for the future of art in Nevada, founded 2024. Designs programming focused on socially engaged artist research and community projects. Runs the Desert Biennial Project and LAZARUS performance art circuit. Advocates for Nevada artists' access to resources.
Exhibition Venues
33 resourcesMarjorie Barrick Museum of Art (UNLV)
The only free art museum in the city of Las Vegas. Part of UNLV's College of Fine Arts. Focuses on contemporary art with emphasis on living artists, Southern Nevada, and historically marginalized communities. Rotating exhibitions seven or more times per year. Exhibition proposals accepted — contact the museum directly.
Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery (UNLV)
UNLV gallery presenting exhibitions for the university community, Southern Nevada residents, and visitors. The UNLV MFA thesis exhibitions culminate here each year. Free and open to the public.
Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum
Dedicated to the legacy of Las Vegas artist Rita Deanin Abbey (1930–2021). Features 250+ works across six decades: abstract expressionism paintings, drawings, printmaking, sculpture, porcelain enamel on steel, stained glass, and computer art. Opened 2022. Located in northwest Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Museum of Art (LVMA) — In Development
Future museum designed by Pritzker Prize winner Francis Kéré. Located on 2 acres in Symphony Park, downtown Las Vegas, in partnership with LACMA. 60,000 sq ft total. The LVMA Gallery and Media Lab (15,000 sq ft, 355 Promenade Place, Symphony Park) opens Fall 2026 as a preview space with rotating exhibitions, art classes, and community programming. Full building expected 2028–2029.
Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art
Las Vegas' premier rotating exhibition space. 2,600 sq ft intimate two-room gallery at Bellagio Resort. Since 1998, presents temporary exhibitions drawn from internationally acclaimed museums and private collections. Ticketed. Not an open-call venue, but a significant fine art institution in Las Vegas.
The Neon Museum
Outdoor museum preserving historic Las Vegas signs. Significant visual art and design institution. Hosts occasional special exhibitions and artist collaborations. Not an open-call visual art venue but an important cultural landmark and potential collaborator for site-specific work.
The Arts Factory
The cultural hub of the 18b Arts District. A converted 50-year-old commercial warehouse housing 30+ galleries, studios, and performance spaces. Shows paintings, photography, jewelry, and multimedia. Hosts Preview Thursday (first Thursday monthly) and First Friday events. Studios available for long-term rent (2-year minimum; 6–12 month waitlist as of 2025).
Art Square
Restored vintage buildings in the Arts District housing multiple galleries and studios. Home to Helios Fine Art, RM Photo Gallery, and the First Friday Foundation's resident artist gallery (Suite 170). Adjacent to the Arts Factory.
Priscilla Fowler Fine Art
Named Best Art Gallery 2020 by Desert Companion. Contemporary fine art by local, regional, and national professional artists. Active during Preview Thursday and First Friday. Located centrally in the Arts District.
Recycled Propaganda
Gallery and retail space in the Arts District focusing on street art–inspired works, original paintings, colorful prints, apparel, stickers, and pins. Opened 2018. Features both owner's work and emerging and established artists. One of the most active galleries during First Friday.
Helios Fine Art
Specializes in art that goes beyond the mainstream, challenging the viewer with adventurous and boundary-pushing work.
RM Photo Gallery
Fine art photography gallery featuring the colorful artistic photography of Ruben Martinez. Landscapes, portraits, and custom works.
Conrad West Art Gallery
Las Vegas gallery showcasing paintings, sculptures, mixed media collage, and street art. Accepts custom commissions and provides framing services. Opened January 2021 in the Arts District.
Centaur Art Galleries
One of the oldest galleries still operating in Las Vegas. Paintings, sculptures, and mixed media from the 19th–20th centuries and contemporary artists. Significant collection of LeRoy Neiman original works.
Martin Lawrence Galleries
Major national gallery chain. Original paintings, sculptures, and limited edition prints from Picasso, Chagall, Warhol, Dalí, Murakami, Miró, Haring, and more.
Elena Bulatova Fine Art
Contemporary gallery at Crystals featuring works by Elena Bulatova and other emerging artists. Known for three-dimensional art and metal mesh works.
Animazing Gallery
Gallery specializing in museum-quality illustration art and animation art. Expanded collection includes works by renowned illustrators and pop culture artists. Las Vegas location opened 2017.
SKYE Art Gallery
Pop and contemporary artworks by established and emerging artists from America, Latin America, and Europe. Founded by Vanessa Skye, artist and art historian.
The Gallery at Aria
High-end contemporary gallery inside the Aria Resort & Casino. Features original works from well-known names and emerging artists.
Couper Russ Studios — Private Gallery
Home-based gallery of artists Matthew Couper and JK Russ in the Las Vegas suburbs. Shows contemporary art including international avant-garde and local artists. Open to visitors by appointment (hours vary). Featured in KNPR State of Nevada coverage (December 2025).
Las Vegas City Hall Grand Gallery
Large gallery space ideal for installations and 3D artwork. Exhibitions from Las Vegas-based and regional artists. Free and open to the public.
Las Vegas Civic Center Gallery
City-managed exhibition space. The Art in Public Places Exhibition is hosted here, with works considered for purchase into the city's permanent collection.
Charleston Heights Arts Center Gallery
Hosts the annual "Celebrating Life!" juried exhibition and other exhibitions throughout the year.
West Las Vegas Arts Center Gallery
Gallery showcasing exhibitions from local artists with a focus on diverse voices.
Mayor's Gallery at Historic Fifth Street School
Free gallery in a historic building managed by the City of Las Vegas Cultural Affairs.
Windows on First / First Street Art Trail
Outdoor public art installation space along First Street. Street-facing art trail accessible at all times. Open calls issued by the 18b Arts District for artist installations; active opportunity for site-specific work with a $4,000 budget.
Rotunda Gallery
Clark County's primary public gallery. Hosts the annual "Art + All" juried exhibition, open to artists age 8 and older in all media. Regular open calls via Submittable.
CSN Fine Arts Gallery
Approximately 900 sq ft with 110 linear wall feet. Accepts all media. Open calls for the 2026–2027 exhibition season accepted via jeff.fulmer@csn.edu.
CSN Artspace Gallery
80+ linear feet of high-traffic corridor gallery space with 1,000+ visitors per day — significant public exposure. Exhibition proposals accepted.
Meow Wolf Omega Mart
Large-scale immersive installation created by 700+ artists. Interactive multisensory visual art experience across multiple themed gallery spaces. Significant commissioned art installations in a major contemporary art context.
AREA15
35-acre immersive entertainment destination featuring world-class food, beverage, retail, and art attractions. Home to Meow Wolf Omega Mart and numerous other art-forward experiences. A significant venue for experimental and installation-based commissions.
Life is Beautiful Festival — Downtown Las Vegas
Annual 3-day music, art, culinary, and comedy festival in downtown Las Vegas (typically September). Curates major mural installations throughout downtown by local and international artists in collaboration with the Justkids curatorial collective. Has permanently transformed downtown Las Vegas with hundreds of murals since 2013. Significant opportunity for mural artists.
Summerlin Festival of Arts
Annual outdoor juried fine art festival in Las Vegas. Attracts artists and collectors. Among the key Nevada events for artists selling and exhibiting work.
Nonprofit & Community Spaces
9 resourcesContemporary Arts Center (CAC) Las Vegas
Originally started by UNLV art students in the early 1990s. Historically ran 7+ exhibitions per year featuring local, national, and international artists, including national juried competitions. Was the primary platform for emerging and experimental contemporary art in Las Vegas. Operational status as of 2024–2025 is unclear — verify before outreach.
Left of Center Gallery & Studio
501(c)3 nonprofit gallery serving all of Southern Nevada, founded 1997. Provides exhibit and studio space, professional development seminars, classes, workshops, and mentorship for emerging artists. Ethnically diverse programming. Partnerships with schools and community organizations. Regular open calls for artists (local and national). Offers life drawing workshops.
Nuwu Art Gallery + Community Center
Indigenous-owned and operated nonprofit art space on Southern Paiute lands in Las Vegas. Operated by artist and founder Fawn Douglas and IndigenousAF (501(c)3 nonprofit). Focuses on decolonization through art, Indigenous cultural knowledge, and uplifting communities of color. Gallery exhibitions, community events, and cultural programming. Expanding into the 18b Arts District in 2026.
Community Arts Advocates of Nevada (CAA of NV)
Collective supporting creative individuals by connecting artists with organizations, businesses, and patrons. Provides networking, exhibition opportunities, and studio space connections. Presents juried exhibitions at libraries and community venues throughout Las Vegas. Focused on community arts advocacy and LGBTQ+-inclusive programming.
Arts Community Coalition Nevada (ACCNV)
501(c)3 advocacy organization founded 2024. Advocates for visual artists and the Nevada arts community. Runs the Desert Biennial Project and LAZARUS performance/visual art circuit.
First Friday Foundation
501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to supporting local arts and culture through the monthly First Friday event. Manages the art walk, artist spaces, residency program at Art Square (Suite 170), and event production. Maintains a resident artist gallery inside Art Square.
18b Las Vegas Arts District Association
Volunteer-based 501(c)3 supporting artists and businesses in the Arts District. Provides mini-grants, emergency support, advocacy, and events including the Chalk It Down! Festival.
Las Vegas–Clark County Library District — Gallery Spaces
The library district operates gallery spaces at multiple branch libraries throughout Las Vegas and Clark County (Sahara West Library, Summerlin Library, Whitney Library, Clark County Library, and others). Regularly hosts visual art exhibitions by local artists. Free. Contact the Library District for exhibition inquiries, including Gallery Services Manager for details.
Production & Technical Services
15 resourcesArt Affairs, Inc.
Contact: Dena Elkins Locally owned custom framing shop serving Las Vegas artists since 1996. Known for great prices, quality work, and personalized service. BBB-accredited since 2004. A trusted favorite among local visual artists for both standard and specialty framing needs. Member of the Vegas Chamber of Commerce.
Fine Art Conservation Laboratories (FACL, Inc.)
Museum-standard custom framing and frame restoration. Archival, acid-free mat boards. UV-protective museum glass. Gilded and carved frame restoration. Pickup and delivery throughout Las Vegas and Henderson. Particularly suited for valuable and archival works. Also provides insurance claim guidance for damaged artwork.
Art At Your Door
Gallery-quality custom framing. Serving Las Vegas, Summerlin, and Henderson since 1993. Also offers fine art prints and giclee. Wide selection of frames and museum-quality materials.
Elite Art & Framing
Custom picture framing, photography framing, printing, and art consulting services. Over 35 years of experience. Wide format printing and graphics. Interior design and installation services. Serves greater Las Vegas including Henderson/Green Valley, Summerlin, and North Las Vegas.
Impress By Print
Las Vegas' premier fine art giclee printing and art scanning service. Over 20 years in the industry. Scans up to 36" × 60". Archival inks and papers. Serves artists, publishers, and creative professionals. Pricing for runs of 5 to 500+ editions.
Printing Las Vegas Pro
Fine art giclee printing service. Premium archival inkjet printing for fine art reproduction. Also offers gallery-wrapped canvas prints and greeting cards. Large format capability.
317 Creations Giclee Printing
Listing: [Yelp — 317 Creations](https://www.yelp.com/biz/317-creations-giclee-printing-las-vegas) Small company specializing in giclee prints on canvas, fine art papers, and specialty photo papers. 24-hour printing services available.
Blick Art Materials — Custom Printing & Canvas Stretching
Offers custom printing, framing, and canvas stretching services at the Las Vegas location in addition to art supplies.
Graphic Imaging Services (GISI)
The only large-format flatbed scanner in Clark County. Fine art scanning up to 1200 DPI. Scans any material type: paper, board, plaster, wood, canvas. Unusual formats welcome. Canvas wrapping available. Also offers onsite scanning anywhere in the US.
Las Vegas Pack & Ship
21+ years specializing in fine art shipping, antiques, and luxury items. Services include art packing, museum-quality crating, art storage, art shuttles, white-glove courier delivery, and art installation. Works with private collectors, art dealers, galleries, artists, and auction houses. Handles paintings, sculptures, large marble statues, and metal sculptures.
Las Vegas Crating and Logistics
Local art packing and shipping company. White-glove services. Pickup, pack, and transport artwork to and from museums, galleries, and auction houses. Handles pictures, statues, sculptures, oversized installations, and lighting.
Craters & Freighters Las Vegas
Nearly three decades as a leader in specialized packaging, crating, and shipping of paintings and fine art. National network with local Las Vegas presence.
Crates of Las Vegas
Custom wooden crate fabrication. Climate-controlled transport. White-glove delivery and installation. Specializes in fine art transit security.
Freeform LV
Las Vegas–based custom design and fabrication shop. Creates custom furniture, fixtures, displays, and specialty items for residential and commercial clients. Available for art fabrication projects.
ASHBA Studios
Custom props, 3D environments, and design/fabrication for exhibits and events. Specializes in large-scale installations, metal work (MIG, TIG, structural), and installation for trade show and interior/exterior projects. Relevant for sculptors and installation artists working at scale.
Studio Spaces & Artist Communities
6 resourcesThe Arts Factory — Studio Rentals
The 18b Arts District's central hub. Studio and gallery spaces available for long-term rent. As of 2025, requires a 2-year minimum lease commitment; waitlist is 6–12 months. Contact directly for current availability.
Nuwu Art Studios — Green + Blue Buildings
Indigenous-owned creative studios. Phase 1 and Phase 2 buildings house individual artist studios (Nuwu Art Studios and Nuwu Activism Studios). Artists of color prioritized. Affordable alternative to other Arts District studios. Gallery and Community Center also on site.
Clay Arts Vegas — Studio / Residency Space for Ceramic Artists
Community ceramics studio with a residency program. Access to kilns, semi-private studio space, teaching opportunities, and gallery representation.
The Arts District (18b) — General Commercial / Studio Spaces
Area: S. Main St., S. Commerce St., S. 1st St. between Charleston Blvd and Imperial Ave., Las Vegas The 18-block arts district houses numerous independent studios, galleries, and creative businesses. Studio rental costs have been rising; artists report difficulty finding short-term (under 2-year) leases. Several buildings along Main Street and Commerce Street have available units that artists have converted to studios.
Peerspace — Short-Term Art Studio Rentals
Online platform listing hourly and daily creative studio rentals in the Las Vegas Arts District and surrounding areas. Prices average $60–$200/hour. Useful for photographers, painters, and creators needing temporary workspace without long-term lease commitments.
Tagvenue — Short-Term Creative Studio Rentals
Online platform listing creative and art studio rental spaces by the hour or day throughout Las Vegas. A flexible alternative for artists who need space without a long-term commitment.
Art Tours & Experiences
8 resourcesFirst Friday Las Vegas
Location: 18b Arts District, 1025 South 1st St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 Monthly arts and cultural festival held the first Friday of each month, 5pm–10pm. Features 200+ artists on the art walk, live painting demonstrations (curated by ISI Group and Recycled Propaganda), food trucks, live music, and local nonprofit presence. Expanded along Main Street to the Arts Factory and Art Square. Resident artist gallery inside Art Square, Suite 170. Managed by the First Friday Foundation.
Preview Thursday
Location: 18b Arts District (Arts Factory and Arts District galleries) Monthly event held the Thursday before First Friday. A more intimate gallery experience with artists present in their studios and galleries. Preferred by serious collectors and art lovers who want to meet artists without the larger First Friday crowds.
Market in the Alley
Regular vendor market in the Arts District alley. Features local artists and crafters selling original work. Often held in conjunction with First Friday and other Arts District events.
Chalk It Down! Festival (18b Arts District)
Annual chalk art festival in the 18b Arts District. Artists chalk sidewalks throughout the district. No entry fee for participating artists (businesses sponsor artists). Community event with vendors, activities, and contests. 2025 was the 2nd annual event.
Life is Beautiful Mural Tour (DTLV)
Location: Downtown Las Vegas, Fremont East corridor Self-guided walking tour of hundreds of murals in downtown Las Vegas. Most murals are permanent legacy works from the Life is Beautiful Festival (since 2013), curated by Justkids. Free and accessible year-round. Key mural hubs include the Fremont and 7th St. intersection, 7th Street heading north, and the Fremont East corridor. Notable works by Pixel Pancho, D*Face, Tristan Eaton, Shepard Fairey, and many local Las Vegas artists.
Las Vegas Arts District Walking Tour (Viator)
Price: From $50/person Duration: 1 hr 45 min – 2 hrs Meeting Point: Arts Factory, 107 E Charleston Blvd Private walking tour led by the former City of Las Vegas Arts Commissioner. Visits galleries, studios, sculptures, murals, and street art throughout the Arts District.
GoCar Arts District Tour
Price: $99/vehicle (up to 2 people) or $55/eScooter Duration: Approximately 1 hour GPS-guided self-drive tour of the Las Vegas Arts District. Passes through key arts spots, First Friday locations, murals, and cultural sites.
Another Side of Las Vegas Tours — Ultimate 18b Arts District Tour
Price: $249/guest (2-guest minimum) Duration: Approximately 4 hours Private guided tour of the 18b Arts District. Includes Arts Factory, Art Square, murals, antique alley, Recycled Propaganda, and other key locations. Round-trip transportation included.
Supplies & Materials
3 resourcesDesert Art Supplies
Locations: - 2003 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104 | Phone: (702) 382-5404 - 2750 N Green Valley Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89014 | Phone: (702) 451-8040 The primary independently-owned art supply store in Las Vegas. Well-reviewed by local artists for knowledgeable and genuinely helpful staff. Comprehensive range of art supplies. Two locations: Charleston (near the Arts District) and Henderson.
Blick Art Materials (Dick Blick)
Largest and oldest national art supply chain, in business since 1911. Stocks a wide range including specialty spray paints (Montana Gold, MTN 94). Custom printing, framing, and canvas stretching services available. Located near the College of Southern Nevada.
Clay Paper Ink — Art Café
Art café with a $20 flat fee for a 2-hour open studio session (drawing, painting, air-dry clay, and more). All supplies included. Walk-in welcome. Also sells art supplies.
Information & Media Resources
7 resourcesDesert Companion Magazine
Editor: Heidi Kyser City magazine with award-winning arts, lifestyle journalism, and design published by Nevada Public Radio (KNPR). Covers Las Vegas visual arts, gallery reviews, artist profiles, and cultural events. Awards "Best of" recognition to galleries and artists annually. The primary print and digital arts journalism outlet in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Review-Journal NEON
The arts and culture section of Las Vegas's major daily newspaper. Covers gallery openings, mural projects, exhibitions, and visual arts events throughout the Las Vegas valley.
Create.Vegas
Independent Las Vegas arts and performance events hub. Publishes a local event calendar for art events, festivals, exhibitions, and performances. Artists and organizations can submit events for free listing. One of the most comprehensive local arts event calendars available.
KNPR — Nevada Public Radio — Arts, Culture & Dining
Nevada's NPR affiliate. Regular arts and culture coverage including gallery reviews, artist interviews, exhibition previews, and cultural news. The "See Hear Do" weekly series provides comprehensive cultural event listings. Also publishes Desert Companion magazine.
DTLV Arts
Online resource dedicated to the downtown Las Vegas arts scene. Publishes gallery guides, arts district business listings, artist features, and event coverage focused on the 18b Arts District.
Las Vegas Arts In Print Media — Archive
Physical archive: Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas — 309 S. Valley View Blvd.; open Fri–Mon, 9am–4pm Archive of approximately 800 articles on Las Vegas visual arts drawn from local and national publications (1990–2015). Excellent historical reference for researchers. Includes coverage from the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Desert Companion, City Life, Las Vegas Weekly, Las Vegas Sun, and others.
Couch in the Desert
Collaborative curatorial project by Wendy Kveck (UNLV art faculty) highlighting contemporary art and artists contributing to the presentation and discussion of contemporary art in Las Vegas. Publishes exhibition reviews and artist profiles.
Resource Hubs & Databases
6 resourcesNevada Arts Council
Las Vegas Staff: Sapira Cheuk, Artist Services Specialist | scheuk@nevadaculture.org | 702-486-3744 General email: infonvartscouncil@nevadaculture.org Nevada's state arts agency and primary funder for Nevada artists. Programs include: Artist Fellowship Award ($5,000), Project Grant for Artists (up to $3,000), Arts Learning Project Grant, Artist Residency Express, Nevada Touring Initiative (traveling exhibitions), Legislative Exhibition Series (exhibiting Nevada artists at the Legislature), and technical assistance for artists. The essential starting point for all state-level funding and support.
Clark County Public Arts Office
Program Supervisor: Mickey Sprott Submittable: [clarkcountynvpublicarts.submittable.com](https://clarkcountynvpublicarts.submittable.com) Clark County's public arts program. Manages the ZAP! Utility Box mural program, Rotunda Gallery exhibitions at the Clark County Government Center, artist residency at Wetlands Park, youth arts education, public art commissions, and arts repair and restoration. Multiple open calls per year.
City of Las Vegas — Office of Cultural Affairs
Visual Arts Specialist: Parker Arecchi | parecchi@lasvegasnevada.gov | 702-229-5431 Section Manager: Laura Machado | lmachado@LasVegasNevada.GOV | 702-229-4631 Manages city gallery spaces (Grand Gallery at City Hall, Civic Center Gallery, Charleston Heights Arts Center Gallery, West Las Vegas Arts Center Gallery, Mayor's Gallery, Windows on First), the public art commission, Percent for the Arts program, Arts Registry open calls, and the Las Vegas Arts Commission. The primary city-level resource for visual artists.
Las Vegas Arts Commission
Contact: parksrecreationarts@lasvegasnevada.gov | 702-229-7529 City advisory board for arts policy, grant recommendations, and community arts advocacy. Affiliated with the City of Las Vegas Office of Cultural Affairs.
Henderson Cultural Programs — Discover the Arts
City of Henderson arts programming including gallery exhibitions, public art, and artist opportunities.
College of Southern Nevada — Art Galleries
Email (exhibitions): jeff.fulmer@csn.edu CSN manages four gallery spaces accepting exhibition proposals from local to international artists. Annual open call for exhibition proposals for the upcoming season.
Open Submissions & Exhibition Opportunities
8 resourcesClark County Public Arts — Rotunda Gallery
Submittable: [clarkcountynvpublicarts.submittable.com](https://clarkcountynvpublicarts.submittable.com) Regular open calls including: - ** — $3,400 stipend Multiple calls per year.
City of Las Vegas Arts Registry
Active calls include: - ** — Site-specific 6-month installation in street-facing windows along the First Street Art Trail. $4,000 budget. Artists 18+.
College of Southern Nevada (CSN) Galleries
Annual open call for exhibition proposals for CSN's exhibition season. All media and genres welcome. International artists eligible. Galleries include Fine Arts Gallery, Artspace Gallery, Student Union Art Galleries, and Debra March Center of Excellence Art Gallery.
Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art (UNLV)
Contact the museum directly for exhibition proposals. Focuses on contemporary art, Southern Nevada artists, and historically marginalized communities. Not a juried-entry model; exhibition proposals considered on their merits.
Left of Center Gallery
Regular exhibitions and open calls for visual artists (local and national). Accepts proposals for group and solo shows on an ongoing basis.
18b Arts District — Windows on First / Chalk It Down! / Arts District Events
Periodic open calls for installations, festivals, and exhibitions in the Arts District. Subscribe to the newsletter and email list to receive current calls.
CaFE (Call for Entry) — Nevada / Las Vegas Listings
National juried exhibition platform used by many Las Vegas venues. Filter by Nevada or Las Vegas for local open calls.
Nevada Arts Council — Project Grant for Artists (PGA)
Not an exhibition call, but funds artist-produced exhibitions. Two cycles per year; up to $3,000 per cycle for Nevada residents.
Closed / Historical Resources
4 resourcesRogers Art Loft
Closed: May 1, 2023 Was a major artist residency in downtown Las Vegas, housed at the Rogers Studio Gallery (620 South 7th St). Included housing at The Lucy, studio space, artist stipend ($750/month), per diem ($61/day), and Lyft credit. The Beverly Rogers Foundation continues to support the arts community through other means.
Metropolitan Gallery / Art Museum Las Vegas
Status: Permanently closed Former address: 450 Fremont St #270, Las Vegas No longer operating.
Las Vegas Art Museum (LVAM)
Status: Closed (the former museum) Note: The old LVAM is separate from the new Las Vegas Museum of Art (LVMA) currently under development. The new LVMA is a new nonprofit organization (IRS 501(c)3) with a 2026 preview space opening and a 2028–2029 full building.
Contemporary Arts Center / Collective (CAC)
Status: Operational status unclear as of 2024–2025 Founded in the early 1990s at UNLV; historically operated at the Arts Factory. Was Nevada's most active nonprofit contemporary art space, running 7+ exhibitions per year. Verify before outreach — contact the Arts Factory directly at (702) 383-3133.
Emerging Resources
3 resourcesLas Vegas Museum of Art (LVMA) — Preview Gallery Opening Fall 2026
Address (preview gallery): 355 Promenade Place, Symphony Park, Downtown Las Vegas The LVMA Gallery and Media Lab (15,000 sq ft) opens Fall 2026 as a preview space with rotating exhibitions, art classes, and community programming, in advance of the full museum building (designed by Pritzker Prize winner Francis Kéré, partnered with LACMA) expected to open 2028–2029. A major development for the Las Vegas visual arts infrastructure.
Third Street Arts Campus — Downtown Las Vegas
In development — a $7 million, 41,500 sq ft arts campus in the former Downtown Cinemas complex on Third Street. Plans include multiple performance venues, studio spaces, film facilities, and arts education programming in partnership with CSN. Expected to open in phases between 2026 and 2028. Will include rental spaces for arts organizations at subsidized rates. Source: [KNPR — New Creative Arts Campus in the Works for Downtown Las Vegas (Feb 2026)](https://knpr.org/show/knprs-state-of-nevada/2026-02-23/new-creative-arts-campus-in-the-works-for-downtown-las-vegas)
Nuwu Art — Arts District Expansion (Spring 2026)
Nuwu Art Gallery + Community Center (Indigenous-owned nonprofit) is expanding into the 18b Arts District in Spring 2026, adding exhibition space and community programming to its existing Maryland Pkwy location.
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Last updated: April 2026