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


Opportunities for Artists

Seeking Fine Artists to Display and Sell Artwork During
TARGET® Presents ArtBeat

June 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
For more information, please contact Sally Ahlstedt
at (702) 267-2143.

Seeking Artists to Display and Sell Artwork During Independence Day Celebration                                                   July 4 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Artists must be completely self-contained for the event. For more information, please contact Annette Mullins at (702) 267-2145.
 

 Upcoming Events

Gallery Exhibit –  Ed Klein 
June 1-26
The Gallery at the Henderson Multigenerational Center
250 Green Valley Parkway
FREE Admission
Painter Ed Klein will showcase a variety of gorgeous landscapes, seascapes, still-life and abstract subject matter depicted in watercolor.

Gallery Exhibit – Jane Marquez & Henderson Parks & Recreation Children
June 3-26
City Lights Gallery
3 Army Street
FREE Admission
Award-winning artist and teacher Jane Marquez, along with her Black Mountain Recreation Center students, ages 6 to 14 years, will feature new artwork at the City Lights Gallery.

TARGET® Presents ArtBeat  
June 5, 12, 19 & 26 from 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Henderson Events Plaza
FREE Admission
A new cultural arts series, TARGET® Presents ArtBeat incorporates family-friendly activities that celebrate and educate the community on diverse world arts, entertainment and traditions with art displays, crafts, demonstrations and concerts.

Featured artists at TARGET® Presents ArtBeat
June 5 – Henderson Symphony Orchestra
June 12 – Classical Pop Pianist William Joseph
June 19 – Dueling Pianos
June 26 – Phil Flowers 

Third Thursday ARTsWALK
June 18 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.

Las Vegas Philharmonic Pops Goes to the Extreme…with Artist Jean Francois
June 20 at 8 p.m.
Henderson Pavilion
Tickets start at $25

While the Las Vegas Philharmonic orchestra plays rousing American music, Extreme Artist Jean Francois Detaille will dazzle with his amazing ability to paint a picture upside down…then reveal it as an extraordinary piece of art when turned right side up. Purchase tickets at HendersonLive.com 

Gallery Exhibit –  Gary Reese
July 6-31
The Gallery at the Henderson Multigenerational Center
250 Green Valley Parkway
FREE Admission

Photographer Gary Reese will display fine artwork of pristine landscapes and other inspirations found in Nevada and well-known areas of the west.

Event Recaps

Over 20,000 people crowded the Water Street District for the annual ArtFest™ of Henderson on May 9-10 to see more than 100 select artisan booths displaying and selling a variety of artwork including paintings, ceramics, jewelry and photography. Other family-friendly activities included two stages of live entertainment, chalk artists, Kids’ Gallery, food booths and more.

And the winners for the “Piazza Colori” chalk artist contest are:

Professional Artists                          Amateur Artists
1st Place – Elysa Kimbrew                 1st Place – Celeste Cordova
2nd Place – Elias Ngany                    2nd Place – Kelsey Lane
3rd Place – Ahn Nguyen                    3rd Place – Caleb & Coty Braty

People’s Choice Award
Katerina Kojeva & Felicia Horzempa

Here are some testimonials from ArtFest™ 2009:

“I’ve been coming to ArtFest for 12 years and have enjoyed more as the years gone by. I’d like to see events such as this!”

“I appreciate the small town feel when the community comes together for such events.”

“We are very pleasantly surprised. No entry fee, no charge to park and wonderful booths, artists, food, etc. Thank you!”