Mark your calendars for the first 2012 LAS VEGAS, NM Paint-Out! 

Come to “laid-back Las Vegas” (the original Las Vegas, that is, pop. 16,000) to paint on location from

Oct 10 – 13, 2012.

Las Vegas, NM is renowned for it’s wild west Hollywood film set locations for such gems as Red Dawn and No Country for Old Men— but it’s so much more. Lush evergreens from the southern tip of the Sangre de Cristos, fall color on Hermit Peak, dramatic cloud-filled plains, victorian architecture; Las Vegas, NM is something you just have to see for yourself.

Sponsored by the Las Vegas Arts Council of San Miguel County, the first inaugural plein-air Paint-Out features a Competitive paint-out, a Quick Draw, an Art Show Reception and Sale, and other social gatherings in and around the Plaza. The exhibition runs through the month of October 2012.

Awards include Best of Show, Best Painting from a Film set in Las Vegas, plus other awards!

DEADLINE for Registration is TBA

Stay tuned for more information!

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Sunday Music Salon
Sponsored by
Las Vegas Arts Council
March 25, at 3:00 PM 
LVAC 140 Bridge Street
FREE

Click here for March info: Sunday Music Salon

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Las Vegas Arts Council

Serving all the arts and all the people of Las Vegas and San Miguel County NMHU Assistant Professor of Media Arts Kerry Loewen is now curating an exciting experimental series of works for the Las Vegas Arts Council employing electronic media. The ongoing exhibit,“Art After Hours”can be seen in the front window of Gallery 140 and will be visible along Bridge Street into the evening.  The first exhibit will feature a slide show of artists who are members of the Las Vegas Arts Council. If you would like your images featured in this exhibit, please submit up to five (5) .jpg images of your work to Kerry Loewen via email: stillevolving@gmail.com . Images should be at least 1000 pixels high. Poor quality images can not be used. All images must be received by February 29, 2012. Please include  your name and the titles of the images.  By submitting the images you give the Arts Council permission to use them for this and only this project.

There is no fee for this exhibition, but you must be a current member of the Las Vegas Arts Council. To join, please go to our Home page ,lasvegasartscouncil.org and click on “Join LVAC” or stop in at 140 Bridge St. Monday through Saturday, 10-4.

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CALL FOR Volunteer Graphic Artist

Poster Needed for EMPTY BOWLS United World College Fundraiser

Empty Bowls/UWC Event seeking Volunteer Graphic Artist
This is a request to local artists to create a graphic that we can use for our Empty Bowls event poster. The event takes place on Feb. 25th, 2012. Local ceramic artists and the United World College Pottery group have produced 200 bowls to be sold at the event. Entertainment will be provided by UWC students and any local artists who wish to participate. We did this event two years ago and it was very well attended. The proceeds for the event will go to the Las Vegas Soup Kitchen and Samaritan House. We would like to have the poster ready for distribution by January 23rd so we would need a drawing/photo image in the very near future. Please contact Jane Warsaw (505-425-3120; janewarsaw@gmail.com) or Sharon Seto (sharon.seto@uwc-usa.org) if you are interested in helping us. We can provide inspiration! Thanks so much.

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 SMALL WORKS EXHIBIT:

LITTLE THINGS CAN MEAN A LOT

 December 2, 2011 – January 29, 2012

 Las Vegas Arts Council Gallery (Gallery 140)

140 Bridge Street

Unique, hand made, originally designed art and crafts at affordable prices.
The December/January Small Works Show has become an annual event. Quality and affordability seems to be the key descriptive terms for artists interested in selling their work in our gallery.
Wall hung works must not measure more than 50 linear inches in circumference. Think 12” x 12” or 11” x 14” frames or smaller.
Paintings, pottery, hand made, glass sculpture, collages, montages, photographs, and tin work are a few of the media used by artists. Work must be suitably framed and wired for hanging. (No saw tooth hangers)
Photo sample of art work to be exhibited, plus entry form (see below) are due by November 1^st.
Click here for artist’s prospectus form: Small Works Call for Artists

Entry forms and photos may be submitted electronically via:wootengreen@msn.com
Or by regular mail to Linda Wooten-Green, 1857 8th Street #101, Las Vegas, NM 87701

(Photo images must be in PDF or JPEG 300 DPI)
NO ENTRY FEE.
Exhibiting artists will collaborate on the 2nd Saturday (December 10, 2011) Opening Reception.

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CALL FOR ART Announcing ART FEST-ART FEAST!

Think FOOD as an art theme for November.

This theme may be interpreted in a variety of ways: Still life, landscape, gardens, edibles, animals, poultry, fish, orchards, pop art, etc.

Please click here for details and printable submission form: Art Fest! Art Feast! Call for Artists

*NO ENTRY FEE*

WHEN: November 1-29, 2011

WHERE: Las Vegas Arts Council Gallery (Gallery 140) 140 Bridge St.
Theme: FOOD
All work must be original in design and executed by submitting artist. Any size up to 30” x 40”
Upon acceptance all work must be framed; gallery wrapped & painted canvas edges are acceptable. Work must be wired for hanging (please no saw tooth hangers).
Up to 3 pieces may be submitted for show.
Photos and entry forms due at gallery office by October 1, 2011.

Photos and entry forms may be submitted electronically via:  wootengreen@msn.com;

            or by regular mail to Linda Wooten-Green, 1857 8^th Street #101, Las Vegas, NM    87701

* Submissions must be in PDF or JPEG 300 DPI.

Photos are used on LVAC website for promotional purposes for YOU.
You will be notified about when your actual art work will be due in the LVAC Gallery.

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Call for Art to LVAC members

The Pecos Studio Tour seeks LVAC artists to join them in the annual exhibit. Contact: Madeline Stark, Chairperson 505-6707045

Click link for details and to download an application form: Pecos Studio Tour 2011

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Team Cutters Motorcycle & Car Show Fundraiser for Cancer and Teen Suicide Prevention

Silent art auction to benefit cancer and sucide prevention for teens August 13, 2011, along with Team Cutters Car & Motorcycle Show.

Donate to the Silent Art Auction

As part of the days festivities we will be holding an Silent Art Auction also benefiting the designated charities. We encourage the community to submit art based on car culture. Contact Karen Pacheco for details on how you can donate your items for the slient auction. karen@teamcutterscarshow.com

For more info, please visit their web site at:http://www.teamcuttersautoshow.com/

SEA (Sound Explorers Association):
Guitarist CARL BERNSTEIN
in concert with
MARILYN PRIDDY & SCOTT ATCHLEY
Blue Grass, Jazz, Classical, Original Compositions

Tickets available at Las Vegas Arts Council, 140 Bridge St, at the concert,
online at www.lasvegasartscouncil.org (PayPal), Tome on the Range, 158 Bridge St.
$10/person, $8 for LVAC members

Enjoy an afternoon concert on the patio, then treat yourself to a delicious Saturday evening meal at
La Risa Café
(Exit 323 I-25 Downtown Ribera)

Opening: Sunday, May 8th, 2011 ; 2:00-4:00 pm at Burris Hall Gallery, New Mexico Highland University Campus. Click here for map to campus.

Sponsored by The Las Vegas Arts Council