Best Arts and Culture Places in Spring Valley

"Once a natural history museum, the Barrick Museum on the University of Nevada Las Vegas campus has changed its focus to art in an attempt to fill the void left when the Las Vegas Art Museum closed its doors in early 2009. The small staff at Barrick mounts rotating exhibits for the community while raising funds to become a full time art institution. Shows have ranged from contemporary paintings and sculpture to a photography exhibit of legendary photographer Ansel Adams's black-and-white works of American landscapes and architecture, which spans five decades."

"Hands down, our favorite museum is the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, on the campus of University of Nevada Las Vegas. It hosts art from local as well as national artists. The shows are always well-curated, and filled with interesting people.” –Tim Shaffer and Kate Aldrich, owners of Patina Decor"

"Vegas might have a lot of flashy art installations, but it’s not exactly a town known for its art museums. Marjorie Barrick is a venue trying to change that. This art museum is 100 percent free to enter and is geared towards the more educational elements of the Vegas art scene."

"The Random Alchemy Art Gallery is a perfect place to view Las Vegas art that is unique to Sin City and the world. Located on East Charleston Boulevard within the Arts Factory, the Random Alchemy Art Gallery is the brainchild of Lisa Dittrich and brings interesting yet compelling artists work to the forefront. Recent exhibits have included artwork from Dittrich as well as local artists such as Dawn Dohl, Regina Vinicky, Edward Maier and Ivan Fernandez Mesa."

"If you’re traveling to the Arts District by way of Charleston Boulevard, you won’t miss The Arts Factory, which is colorfully adorned with a magenta, teal, orange, and green striped mural that says “Love Las Vegas.” Step inside and you’ll discover over 20 art galleries and studios showcasing visual art from local Las Vegas artists. This is a must-visit during the First Friday art block party!"

"Trace your way downtown to the Arts District and discover the Arts Factory. This warehouse is the creative center of the area, housing dozens of artists and galleries in a labyrinth-like venue. First Fridays allow you to tour this performance and studio space, interact with the artists and purchase unique pieces from the equally distinctive Gallery 2 Go art vending machine."

"Are you new to the world of art or simply looking for a new piece that’ll expand your global collection?. The art consultants at Signature Galleries will patiently walk you through their vast selection of artwork from over sixty artists. The eclectic collection includes vintage Hawaiian signs from Steven Neill, metal wildlife sculptures by Clarita Brinkerhoff and vivid landscape paintings captured by Stephanie Boinay."

"One of the most fascinating places to see Las Vegas art on the Strip is at the Aria Fine Arts Collection. Located along the Strip within the Aria Hotel complex, the Aria Fine Arts Collection highlights the works of many well-known artists from around the world including Maya Lin, James Turrell, Richard Long and Frank Stella. The fine arts collection is a true testament to the hotel which in itself is a work of art with aesthetically pleasing lines at every turn inside and out."

"People who tour the 21 public art sites around the CityCenter campus are generally committed art aficionados. While everyone else is gambling, partying, or shopping, visitors to the Aria Fine Art Collection get to take in a fabulous outdoor gallery housing works by top contemporary artists. Best of all, it's a free, self-directed walk, so the tour lasts as long as you want it to."

"Take a walk through the impressive Aria complex when you’re ready for an unparalleled experience with fine art and permanent sculptures. There isn’t one specific gallery of all the pieces here at Aria, so just enjoy the experience of wandering through the complex at a leisurely pace. You’ll get to see a magnificent gallery of art for free."

"Say aloha to an oasis of art in the desert at Wyland Galleries. Located within the Miracle Mile Shops, Wyland Galleries brings waves of Hawaiian style art to the Strip. Every unique, undersea inspiration was created by the “Marine Michaelangelo” himself – all of the fountains, furnitures, and other decor were also handpicked by Wyland."

"Left of Center Gallery makes art accessible to the greater Southern Nevada community. A focus on ethnically diverse artists and mediums brings a depth of style to the collection, while the kindness and approachability of artists and admirers alike will make you feel comfortable striking up conversation about each piece. You can continue to spot LOC artists’ works throughout public spaces of Las Vegas, like their vibrant ZAP electrical boxes or the colorful mural at McCarran Airport."

"Left of Center is a contemporary non-profit art gallery located in the fast growing northwest area of Las Vegas. Changing exhibits in the main gallery feature nationally and locally recognized guest artists."

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