First Friday listings for Dec. 4, 2015
The First Friday arts festival is scheduled from 5 to 11 p.m. Dec. 4 at venues throughout the 18b Las Vegas Arts District in downtown Las Vegas, near the intersection of Charleston Boulevard and Main Street. The new nonprofit organizing the event is stepping back while it organizes and reevaluates what can be realistically achieved at the events. The result is a scaled-back festival with some food vendors and art booths, primarily in the parking lot east of Art Square, 1025 S. First St., with the main focus being the galleries in and around the district.
The location of Guerrilla Kages organized by Ruzo Logic is still up in the air, but Logic plans to have them up and working somewhere in the Arts District. The portable, standing painting surfaces have featured live painting by established artists and students on the closed-off streets near the corner of Charleston Boulevard and Art Way.
On-street and paid parking is available close to the event, but spaces fill up early. Visitors are cautioned to avoid parking in unauthorized parking areas, such as vacant lots, as they may be subject to towing.
Visit firstfridaylasvegas.com.
Preview Thursday is set from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 3 and offers a more low-key event before First Friday booths are set up. The preview presents an opportunity to see many of the galleries and shows before the crowds on Friday.
Galleries planning to participate in December's First Friday include:
THE ARTS FACTORY
The venue at 107 E. Charleston Blvd. is the long-established core of the Arts District.
— Jana's Red Room: "Word Art," works by Michael Volpicelli and new paintings by Laura Zollar, Jana Lynch and Kat Tatz in the Main Gallery. Small works by local artists in the Salon Gallery. Visit janasredroom.com or call 702-454-3709.
— Sin City Gallery: "Seductive Simplicity," works by Francois Dubeau. Visit sincitygallery.com or call 702-608-2461.
— 17 Moons Art Studio: "Angels and Insects," assemblages by Michael Delacruz. Visit 17moons.com.com or call 702-245-7725.
— Peace N Art Studio: Paintings by Angelica Salazar and 12-by-12 works by Alexander Huerta from his Controlled Chaos, Vintage Urban and Radiant series and pointillism on marble. Visit tinyurl.com/peacenart or call 702-465-8247.
— Eden Art Studio and Gallery: "Forgotten Futures" by That Adopted Girl and "The Vinyl Show" by Mowgli and Recycled Propaganda. Visit tinyurl.com/edenartlv or call 702-706-7103.
— Corner Gallery: "Vegas Baby," a group show featuring Las Vegas and Southern California artists. An Elvis tribute artist is set to be on hand to pose with visitors. Visit tinyurl.com/cornergallery or call 702-501-9219.
— Dray Studio & Gallery: Paintings by artist Dray. Visit instagram.com/draydizzle1 or call 415-748-0713.
— EKlectica Gallery: Paintings by Lynne Adamson Adrian, Kat Tatz, Debbe Jaye Sussman and Theresa Lucero and paintings and collages by Cassandra Keenan. Keenan also plans an artist talk at the gallery at 7 p.m. Dec. 12, coinciding with SouthWing Saturday. Visit tinyurl.com/eklectica or call 702-686-4010.’
— Twisted Artist Gallery: "Elements of Ink," a group show featuring primarily ink works by Melodi Lee Nadell, Joseph Garcia and David Schultz, Erin Devine, Michael Dickers, DeArdis Hurts and Salim Hurtado. "Star Wars"-themed art by Antonio Fine Art is set to be on display during Preview Thursday and First Friday only. Visit twistedartistgallery.com or call 702-813-8428.
OTHER VENUES
— Reclaimed Art Suppliez, 1114 S. Casino Center Blvd.: Visitors are invited to check out the remodeled venue and enjoy two-for-one specials on the Creation Station, which allows two people to work making holiday crafts and art for an hour for $5. Live art demonstrations and galleries featuring work by local artists. Live acoustic music and tarot readings. Visit reclaimedart.org or call 702-241-8926.
— The Brett Wesley Gallery in Art Square, 1025 S. First St.: "Passing By," surreal photography by Nathan Douglas. Visit brettwesleygallery.com or call 702-483-8844.
— City of the World, 1229 S. Casino Center Blvd.: The annual "Joy" show, a competition and exhibition on the theme of joy. Visit cityoftheworld.org or call 702-409-7549.
— Clay Arts Vegas, 1511 S. Main St.: "Fest-ta-vous," Holiday Gift Works by 20 artists from across the country and Las Vegas. Visit clayartsvegas.com or call 702-375-4147.
— Blackbird Studios: "The Life Artistic with Wes Anderson," a group show featuring art inspired by the films of Wes Anderson. Visit blackbirdstudioslv.com or call 702-782-0319.
DOWNTOWN SPACES
The venue at 1800 Industrial Road plans to celebrate First Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 4. Visit dtspaces.com for details. Confirmed activities include:
— Sister House Collective: Local art and crafts and Mothership Roastworks Coffee.
— Wasteland Gallery: "Right You Are" by Brian Gibson with live music.
— Spectral Gallery: A group show of "Star Wars"-themed art and live 3-D digital painting demonstrations.
— Urizen Gallery: New works in the new gallery.
— Las Vegas Glass Gallery: High-end glass products and original art from San Francisco artists.
— Oasis Medical Community Room: All new local art and open house.
— Skin City Gallery: "All The Young Dudes," works by Mel Balatbat. Live body painting and live music.
— Common Ground at Hard Hat Lounge, 1675 S. Industrial Road: First Friday after-party with Fallow, Jessica Manalo, Maxwell Fresh and TBA and live painting by Jeff Lewis.
