Friday, May 16, 2003 | 8:35 a.m.
New artist
Las Vegas artist Brad Blakely will display and sell his original works at a "Meet the Artist" event from 5-8 p.m. today at Wine Art Gallery, 4305 S. Industrial Road, #115. 368-1940.
Collages
George Chen will display his large-format textile collages as part of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month until June 1 at Sahara West Library -- Grotto, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. (507-3630), and until June 16 at Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. (507-3820).
Art show
The New Horizons Academy will hold its 5th annual Art Show & Auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at 6701 W. Charleston Blvd. Admission and bidding number are free. 880-7594.
Selected works
Selected works by children participating in the International House of Blues Foundation's creative workshops will be displayed until June 10 at Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave., 507-4010.
One-woman show
Artist Tammy Nielsen Symons' work will be displayed in a one-woman show, "Faces and Transportation of the Desert," from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily through the end of May at the Lost City Museum of Archeology in Overton. Admission is $2. Those under 18 get in free. 397-2193.
Artist reception
A reception will be held for artist Louis Longi from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Chameleon Studios, 6340 Hinson St. Longi's show, "Succession Human Will," continues until May 24. 875-4898.
Reception
A reception will be held for winners of a recent art contest from 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive. The art by young adults throughout Las Vegas will be displayed in a show entitled, "Trash to Treasure -- Water Smart Art Competition 2003," until July 6. 507-3860.
Photo gallery
Sun City Summerlin will hold a grand opening ceremony for its Photo Art Gallery from 2-5 p.m. Saturday at the Mountain Shadows Community Center, 9107 Del Webb Blvd.
Watercolor
"Variations of Watercolor," featuring the work of nine acclaimed water media artists living in Southern Nevada, can be seen until June 24 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3400.
Photography
Diane Bush, the president of the Contemporary Arts Collective, is exhibiting a new body of photographic work at Le Peep Gallery at the Contemporary Arts Collective, 101 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 101, until May 31.
Pop icons
An exhibit titled "American Pop Icons" runs until Nov. 2 at the Guggenheim Hermitage Museum at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South. 414-2212.
Exhibition
The UNLV College of Fine Arts & Performing Arts Center presents its 2003 Bachelor of Fine Arts exhibition until May 31 in the Donna Beam Fine Art Gallery on the college campus. 895-2787.
Photo show
An exhibit, "Another Look," featuring 30 photos by 19 different Mexican photographers, can be seen until June 5 at the Nevada State Museum and Historical Society, 700 Twin Lakes Drive. Admission is $2 for adults and free for those 18 and under. 486-5205.
Neon exhibit
Get a look at the neon signs that lit Las Vegas history during an exhibit titled, "Neon Unplugged, Signs from the Boneyard," which runs until Jan. 4 at the Nevada State Museum and Historical Society, 700 Twin Lakes Drive. Admission is $2 for adults and free to those under 18. 486-5205.
Student works
Students are displaying works in a variety of mediums until Sunday at the Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. The show is sponsored by the Las Vegas Academy for International Studies, Performing and Visual Arts. 229-4674.
Quilt display
Local quilter Ethel Roberts is displaying her works at a show entitled, "Keeping the Mind, Spirit and Body Alive One Stitch at a Time," through Saturday at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.
Abstract sculpture
Las Vegas sculptor Evgeni Vodenitcharov's abstract art, "Suite #21" will be on display from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 30 at the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. 455-8239.
Artist on display
Wayne Littlejohn, a Community College of Southern Nevada fine arts instructor, is exhibiting his Baroque-inspired biomorphic jellyfish paintings and sculpture at the Nevada Arts Council, 821 S. Seventh St., until May 30. 486-3700.
Gallery exhibit
Artist Katherine Aoki's works are on display through May 28 at Community College of Southern Nevada Fine Arts Gallery on the Cheyenne campus. 651-4006.
Asian art
Asian Art Now 2003, an exhibit featuring the work of 75 members of the Asian Cultural Exchange Association representing 10 countries, can be seen through June 22 at Las Vegas Art Museum, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. Admission is $5; $3 for seniors, $2 for students; free for 12 and under. 360-8000.
Asian influence
In honor of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, abstract works by Yoko Kondo Konopik are on display through June 15 at West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. 507-3940.
Photography exhibit
Don Lytton's touring photography exhibit, featuring images of doorways and windows, continues its run at the Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave., until June 6. 507-3760.
Watercolors
Nevada Watercolor Society member Terry Fukuoka exhibits her landscapes and floral works at Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave., until June 3. 507-3900.
Two exhibits
Artist George Chen is currently displaying his large-format textile collages of colorful fabrics at both the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., until June 16, and Sahara West Library's grotto, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., until June 1. 507-3820 or 507-3630.
Mixed works
Barbara Barnes Allen's mixed works can be viewed through June 1 at Charleston Heights Arts Center's gallery, 800 S. Brush St. 229-4674.
Art Deco
Louis Icart's drawings, paintings, etchings and rare books are on display through June 19 in "The Master of Art Deco" at Centaur Galleries in the Fashion Show mall. 737-1234.
Two displays
"Africa: The Source," featuring African masks, sculpture, basketry and fabrics, is on display through June 30 at the Left of Center gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road, North Las Vegas.
Kevin Chupik's paintings are also on display at the center through May 29. 647-6378.
Two artists
"In the Middle," by Sean Slattery and James Hough, is on display through Sunday at Dust, a new art gallery at the Arts Factory, 109 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 101. 880-3878.
'Fun Shui'
Two- and three-dimensional artwork, "Fun Shui," by Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Performing and Visual Arts students, is on display through May 25 at Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. 229-4674.
'BOSS'
"BOSS," Clark County's best of show juried exhibit, is on display through May 24 at Winchester Center Gallery, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. 455-8239.
Tuskegee Airmen
A photographic collection of the Tuskegee Airmen is on display through July 8 at West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 507-3980.
Feng shui
Boulder City resident Montana Black's feng shui artwork will be on display through May 25 at Borders Books, Music & Cafe, 1445 W. Sunset Road, Henderson. 433-6222.
Spring show
Henderson Art Association's Old Town Gallery presents its spring art exhibit through May 30 at Lake Las Vegas Resort, Reflection Bay Clubhouse Rotunda Room, 1600 Lake Las Vegas Parkway, Henderson. 568-5655.
Childrens' works
Works by children participating in the International House of Blues Foundation's creative workshops are on display through June 10 at Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. 507-4010.
Teen competition
The second annual juried exhibit showcases local creative photography by teens through May 26 at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. 507-3710.
Textile collages
In honor of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, George Chen's textile collages are on display through June 16 at Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. 507-3820.
Teapot exhibition
Highly imaginative and creative teapots from all over the country will be on display until May 30 in a show entitled, "Jackpot!" at the Contemporary Arts Collective Gallery, 101 E. Charleston Blvd., in the famous Arts Factory. 795-1722 or 382-3886.
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