Canvas - An arts and events publication brought to you by the City of Henderson Cultural Arts & Tourism Department City of Henderson Cultural Arts & Tourism Department   City of Henderson Cultural Arts & Tourism Department, 200 Water Street, PO Box 95050, Henderson, Nevada 89009

Happy Holidays! This edition of CANVAS marks our final issue of 2009. We hope you have found this e-publication valuable and our goal for the upcoming year is one of continual improvement. Please take a moment to complete a brief survey to share your feedback and preferences for our future issues. 

Thank you for your input. We look forward to serving your needs in 2010!
 
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 Opportunities for Artists

Seeking Craft Vendors to Participate in WinterFest
December 12
For more information or to register for booth space, call the Silver Springs Recreation Center at (702) 267-5720.

Seeking Fine Artists to Display and Sell Artwork During ArtBeat presented by  
April, May, June, September, October & November
For more information, please contact Sally Ahlstedt  at (702) 267-2143.

 

Upcoming Events

     
Gallery Exhibit – Kimberly Jackson
November 30 – December 31
The Gallery at the Henderson Multigenerational Center
FREE Admission
Kimberly Jackson presents a collection of abstract paintings that evoke emotions from her viewers.

WinterFest  
December 10-12
Henderson Events Plaza
FREE Admission
WinterFest is a holiday celebration that features a parade, Santa Claus visits, tree lighting ceremony, train rides, entertainment and more. Visitors will also enjoy large light displays placed within the Water Street District from Basic Road to Atlantic Avenue.
   
Henderson Symphony Orchestra  
December 10 at 7 p.m.
Henderson Convention Center
FREE Admission
The Henderson Symphony Orchestra performs a holiday concert during the city’s WinterFest celebration.

Third Thursday ARTsWALK  
December 17 from 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Water Street District
FREE Admission
Enjoy a casual walk in the Water Street District as you visit art galleries and merchants, listen to great entertainment and eat delicious food.

Event Recaps

ArtBeat presented by
This past fall, the City of Henderson and Target welcomed back the cultural arts series, ArtBeat presented by  to the Henderson Events Plaza. The event included an evening of live performances by a variety of diverse musical groups and soloists in the course of seven Fridays in September, October and November. The event attracted between 170-450 per show. Over the time frame, an average of 29 local artists and vendors per event have participated, displaying and selling their artwork or services.

ArtBeat presented by Target is on hiatus for the winter months, but will return in spring 2010.