First Friday listings, Nov. 5, 2015
The First Friday arts festival is scheduled from 5 to 11 p.m. Nov. 6 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 officials organize and re-evaluate 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., but with the main focus being the galleries in and around the district.
"The First Friday Art Walk will always be a fixture of our neighborhood because it's completely within our individual control," an 18b Arts District representative said. "First Friday, the 501(c)(3), is not going to pay the costs associated with the major street closures. First Friday Org will do promotion for us, if we provide them with events to promote while there is still time to promote them. As a neighborhood, we are producing individual openings and events. Every First Friday event in the neighborhood is official."
The Guerilla Kages organized by Ruvo Logic will be on hiatus this month. The portable, standing painting surfaces have featured live paintings by established artists and students on the closed-off streets near the corner of Charleston Boulevard and Art Way. Without the street closures, Logic plans to offer "Student Art Bazaar" at Third Street Studios, 1113 S. Third St., in conjunction with Rock'N'Noodles, 1108 S. Third St.
Limited parking is available on nearby streets, and paid parking is available close to the event, but spaces fill up early. Visitors are cautioned to avoid parking in unauthorized areas, such as vacant lots, as they may be subject to towing.
Although the main events are scheduled at the 18b Arts District, the organizers note that First Friday exists all over downtown Las Vegas, and the sense of wonder and creative energy has expanded to the Fremont East area before and after each First Friday event with engaging arts, crafts, bands, and food and drink specials at Fremont East locations at First Friday-Fremont.
Visit firstfridaylasvegas.com.
Preview Thursday is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 5 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 November'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: "A Buck a Square Inch," paintings by Jim Lambell, 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.
— Peace 'N' Art Studio: Sculpture by Glynn Galloway. Visit tinyurl.com/peacenart or call 702-465-8247.
— Eden Art Studio and Gallery: "Dr. Hobo's Wolf Tooth Propaganda: Chapter One" by Recycled Propaganda and guest artists from New York City. Visit tinyurl.com/edenartlv or call 702-706-7103.
— Corner Gallery: "Ink From the Pen: Original Prison Arte Expo," featuring work by artists in prison. Visit tinyurl.com/cornergallery or call 702 501-9219.
— Dray Studio & Gallery: Paintings by artist Dray and jewelry by Corinthia. Visit instagram.com/draydizzle1 or call 415-748-0713.
— EKlectica Gallery: Works by Lynn Adamson Adrian, Victor Xiu, Kat Tatz and Debbie Jane Sussman. A collection of remaining works from the Pawcasso animal rescue event should be available, with proceeds going to several animal rescue organizations. Visit tinyurl.com/eklectica or call 702-686-4010.
— Twisted Artist Gallery: "Topics of Desire," a group show featuring artists exploring the female form. Visit twistedartistgallery.com or call 702-813-8428.
OTHER VENUES
— City of the World, 1229 S. Casino Center Blvd.: "A Salute to Veterans" by assorted artists. Visit cityoftheworld.org or call 702-409-7549.
— Clay Arts Vegas, 1511 S. Main St.: "Altered Functionalware," work by Angel Brame. Visit clayartsvegas.com or call 702-375-4147.
— Blackbird Studios, 1551 S. Commerce St.: New works by Ali Fathollahi and Nanda Sharif. 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. Nov. 6. Visit dtspaces.com for details. Confirmed activities include:
— Sister House Collective: Crafts and coffee.
— Wasteland Gallery: "All Grown Ups Are Pirates" by Federal Bob with live music by Brock Frabbiele and Marshall Lyttle.
— Spectral Gallery: Continuing work by Jska Priebe and Mike and Dasha Biggs with live 3-D digital painting demonstrations.
— Urizen Gallery: New works.
Music on the outdoor Stagecoach.
