Art exhibitions on display in Las Vegas this week
‘Frozen in Flux’
Paintings and sculptures by Benjamin Schmitt and Benjamin Johnsen are on display in their exhibit “Frozen in Flux. Centennial Hills Library, 6711 N. Buffalo Drive. benjaminschmittart.com; benjohnsen.blogspot.com
Faculty exhibition
Works in ceramics, digital media, printmaking, photography, mixed media and more, are on display in the 2018-2019 CSN Art and Art History Faculty Exhibition. College of Southern Nevada Fine Arts & Artspace Galleries, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., North Las Vegas. csn.edu/artgallery
‘After Images’
Paintings by Vicki Richardson are on display in the “After Images: African-American Heritage Exhibition.” The opening reception will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday. Chamber Gallery at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St. artslasvegas.org
Priscilla Fowler Fine Art
Sculptures, stained glass, serigraphy, etching and photography works by 31 regional and national artists are among the range of media on display in the group show “Gallery Stars!” Art Square, 1025 S. First St. priscillafowler.com
‘Razor Wire’
The exhibition, curated by Shaun T. Griffin, features recent art and poetry from the “Razor Wire Poetry Workshop” at the Northern Nevada Correctional Center in Carson City. Nevada Humanities Program Gallery, 1017 S. First St., No. 190. nevadahumanities.org
‘A New Fall’
Visual artist Stephanie Serpick’s paintings of unmade beds and tossed sheets depict the empty bed as personal space in “A New Fall.” Windmill Library, 7060 W. Windmill Lane. stephanieserpick.com
Thomas Shea
Landscape photographs of mountains, oceans, deserts and more by Thomas Shea are on display in the exhibit “Photography Art.” West Charleston Library Gallery, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. thomas-shea-photography.com
Clay Arts Vegas
Ceramic artwork submitted for the gallery’s annual “Cups Show” is on display. Clay Arts Vegas, 1511 S. Main St. clayartsvegas.com
‘Desert Oasis’
Members of the American Chinese Culture and Art Association of Nevada showcase their landscape paintings and other artwork inspired by nature in the exhibit, “Desert Oasis.” The Studio at Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. lvccld.org
‘Axis Mundo’
Artwork by more than 50 artists — including paintings, print material, photography, video and fashion — are on display in the traveling exhibition “Axis Mundo: Queer Networks in Chicano L.A.” UNLV’s Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. unlv.edu/barrickmuseum
‘Ancestral Turnings’
Wood-turned bowls, platters, canisters and goblets are among the pieces on display in the Las Vegas Woodturners Association’s exhibit “Ancestral Turnings.” Gallery at Sahara West Library, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. lvccld.org
‘Vessel’
The exhibition of ancient West Mexican ceramics explores the relationship between form and function. Braunstein Gallery at UNLV’s Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. unlv.edu/barrickmuseum
Dayo Adelaja
Paintings by Cubist-influenced artist Dayo Adelaja are on display in the exhibit “Adelaja: A Retrospective of a Cubist Artist.” Left of Center Art Gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road, North Las Vegas. facebook.com/leftofcentergallery
‘How We Mourned’
A selection of items — including stuffed animals, letters, candles, flags and rosaries — left by residents and visitors at makeshift memorials following the Route 91 Harvest festival tragedy. Clark County Museum, 1830 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson. clarkcountynv.gov/museum
‘Les Folies Bergere’
The Las Vegas News Bureau, UNLV Special Collections and Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas exhibition of the long-running Tropicana show features rare photographs, artwork, documents and costumes. Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. lvccld.org
‘Finding Fremont’
Expedition maps, modern color photographs, an archaeological discovery of mountain howitzer carriage parts and the mountain howitzer believed to be explorer John Fremont’s lost cannon are among the objects on display in the exhibit “Finding Fremont: Pathfinder of the West.” Nevada State Museum, 309 S. Valley View Blvd., next to the Springs Preserve. nvculture.org/nevadastatemuseumlasvegas
Yayoi Kusama
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s exploration of infinite space is showcased in her installations “Infinity Mirrored Room — Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity” and “Narcissus Garden” at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art. Bellagio, 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. South. bellagio.com/bgfa
Nova May
Brightly colored tubes and suspended butterflies made from paper, cardboard and paper-mache with lighting elements are used to represent the transformational power of music taking flight in Nova May’s art installation “In Flight: Energy Liberated.” Windows on First at Las Vegas City Hall, 495 S. Main St., located along First Street.
‘Use Other Door’
Core Contemporary Gallery’s inaugural national juried art exhibition features photography, assemblage, paintings and mixed-media. Core Contemporary, 900 Karen Ave., Ste. D222. corecontemporary.com
Masters exhibition
Kristin Ferguson, Rita Maroun and Scott Sturman exhibit artwork in the “Celebrating Life Masters Exhibition.” The annual juried art exhibit program features artists who have won three or more awards over the past 18 years. Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St. artslasvegas.org
David Roberts
Etch A sketch renderings of cartoons, portraits and architecture by David Roberts are on display in the exhibit “Beyond the Stairs.” Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. lvccld.org
BCAG exhibit
Photography by Ann Boulais and ceramic artwork by Bill Buris. Boulder City Art Guild Gallery at Boulder Dam Hotel, 1305 Arizona St.,Boulder City. bouldercityartguild.com
David Veliz
Charcoal and pencil drawings by David Veliz are on display in his exhibit “Fading Shadows.” West Las Vegas Library, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. lvccld.org
Pop-up exhibit
Two photo montages of Las Vegas landmarks by local artist James Stanford are on display in the downtown arts district. The illuminated pop-up exhibit, “Portals,” can be viewed in the storefront windows of the Quivx Building, 1. Charleston Blvd., located next to the Arts Factory. shimmeringzen.com
Hearts4Vegas
Paintings, banners and drawings sent from people around the world to Las Vegas after the Route 91 Harvest festival tragedy are on display in the Hearts4Vegas Touring Exhibition. West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. artslasvegas.org
‘Heritage Collection’
Mario Basner’s photographic art collection, celebrating culture, diversity and humanity. Next to Cafe Leone at Tivoli Village, 400 S.Rampart Blvd. mariobasner.com
Modernist Cuisine
Chef, photographer, scientist and author Nathan Myhrvold’s collection of food photography. Modernist Cuisine Gallery in the Forum Shops at Caesars, 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. South. modernistcuisine.com
To submit gallery listings, email mrhynes@reviewjournal.com.
