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CAC

Contemporary Arts Collective-The Gateway to the Las Vegas Art District

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Mission Statement The Contemporary Arts Collective of Las Vegas is a non-profit art organization dedicated to presenting new, high quality, visual and performing art, while striving to build, educate, and sustain audiences for contemporary art. The CAC endeavors to provide a place where artists can learn about best practices, test new ideas in the public arena and connect with fellow artists within and beyond our own community.The Contemporary Arts Collective (CAC) was formed in 1989 by students and instructors of the newly formed Department of Art at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This group wanted to create a place where students could further explore their interest in contemporary art and also have some "real life" experiences in exhibiting their works of contemporary art. Fulfilling a need in the Las Vegas community, the organization established as 501 c(3) corporation in 1993. The goal of the organization was to establish a network for professional artists to share ideas, concepts, to support creative endeavors and to aid the artist artistically and intellectually in a meeting space on a consistent basis. In addition, the organization was formally established to organize art programs and workshops by professionals in the field of fine arts and to enhance the public with education in the visual arts. The Contemporary Arts Collective has since grown to nearly 1000 members throughout Southern Nevada and internationally. The organization has been extremely active in the development of the art community in Las Vegas and has been a cornerstone in the cultural arts scene of the city since its inception. The Contemporary Arts Collective (CAC) represents both artists and patrons of the arts that have an interest in being an active part of the contemporary art community on both a local and international level. This profile was made at Whateverlife.com! :)

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The CAC Education Program 1. We provide weekly art classes to adults: Life drawing workshops are held Tuesdays (7:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.) at the gallery. No instruction is given, but we offer the opportunity to develop and improve rendering skills. Please bring your own materials. A donation for the model is all we ask. You do not have to be a member to attend. 2. We provide professional development for artists, which take the form of classes, workshops, guest speakers, demonstrations, lectures, etc. For information about current workshop offerings, please click on our Events page on the web site. 3. We provide educational artists' talks at the Sunday BRUNCH AFTER FIRST FRIDAY 4. We provide gallery tours for school children.www.lasvegascac.org

I'd like to meet:

General Public, Students, Scholars and any and all artists.

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For more information call(702)382-3886 CAC 231 W Charleston Blvd.,Suite 110 Las Vegas, NV 89102www.lasvegascac.org

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Thursday, June 14th Applebee's on South Eastern & Saint Rose Parkway in the KMART center, will be donating 10% of all meals accompanied with a "CAC Night at Applebee's" flyer. Stop in at the CAC and pick up your flyer or look for the next email in your box with the flyer attached and print it out and bring it with you to Applebee's and support the CAC. You will need to present the flyer in order for the CAC to receive credit for your meal. You will start to receive more of these easy fundraiser's, including one from "Krispy Cream Doughnuts" and others. Please support us and if you have any additional suggestions regarding fundraising, please share them with us. Remember, it's all for you.... ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please mark your calenders, the festivities begin June 15th 2007 the PRE-AWARDS LV BASH with take place at the Platinum Hotel on Flamingo & paradise...This party is for u ! Poolside dancing & music will be provided DJ D.Mills, who spins at the hottest dance clubs in town... There is a $20 cover charge. ALL guests will get a free Platinum Specialty drink, hor D'oves, and ARTV Premier Poster. Plus about 8:30pmwe will be airing the TV Awards show on the big Pool wall & screens in bars & dining room. There will be 2 rounds of Gourmet dinners served for those who want to dine...with poolside view.... We will also have a raffle. 4 course Prix Fixc Dinner is $39.00 per person, seating at6:30PM & 8:30PM. For reservations call:702-365-5000. RSVP: [email protected] ALL ARTV Events are filmed. ALL proceeds go to LV artists film fund! lets rock! Audrey AUDREY ROBERTS? www.artvawards.com ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CAC invites you to attend the exhibition of Manfred Peter O'Hare, "Plastics Arts Exhibition" An exhibition of unique shadow boxes. June 1 through June 30th, Tuesday through Saturday Noon till 5PM. If you missed the opening on First Friday this is your opportunity to view this incredible exhibit and take home a fabulous piece of artwork for your personal collection. For more information contact the CAC Gallery at 702-382-3886. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Hello all, This is Gina's husband, John Robison (A.K.A. Captain PirateFace) Letting everyone know that the TAO Gallery will be featuring Gina's art starting on Thursday, July 5th 2007 from 6pm to 9pm, which is also a special preview and reception! Gina's art will be featured from July 5th to July 31st. For those that did not know a few months back she was voted "Best Artist" in the Las Vegas Weekly's "Readers Choice Awards". We would love if you could come to the July 5th preview and reception. As you know local artist's cannot progress without your support, so if you can't attend please feel free to forward this e-mail along to anybody you may think would be interested in attending. Attached to the e-mail is a color copy of the flyer for the opening of the event. Thank you all so very much we appreciate all of your interest and support. Any questions please e-mail me back here and I will answer as speedily as possible. or, check out Gina's myspace page at: www.myspace.com/ArtByGina Thanks Again, John Robison ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + Left of Center kindly asks that you please share the following information with your gallery patrons. New at Left of Center: "Voces Latinas: Works on Paper from 1921-Present." Showcasing artworks by 15 artists who represent the diverse range of voices within the Latino community. Including prints by Diego Rivera, Frank Romero and Carmen Lomas Garza. Opening reception Saturday June 16, 1-4 p.m. Also on permanent display "Africa: the Source" featuring African masks, sculpture and textiles. Any help in promoting this important new exhibit is greatly appreciated! Thank you, Jennifer McKeon Left of Center Gallery 2207 W. Gowan Rd. N. Las Vegas, NV 89032 (702) 647-7378 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Henderson Art Association June 2007 Activities JUNE 5 Jan Schaeffer's Watercolor Class - OTG - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. JUNE 6 Rhett Murray's Figure Drawing Class - OTG - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. JUNE 7 Art Show at Sierra Health 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. JUNE 8 Art Show at Sierra Health 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. JUNE 12 Jan Schaeffer's Watercolor Class - OTG - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. JUNE 13 Rhett Murray's Figure Drawing Class - OTG - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. JUNE 19 Jan Schaeffer's Watercolor Class - OTG - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. JUNE 20 Rhett Murray's Figure Drawing Class - OTG - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. JUNE 21 3rd Thursday Celebration - New Artists' Show - OTG - 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. JUNE 26 Jan Schaeffer's Watercolor Class - OTG - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. JUNE 27 Rhett Murray's Figure Drawing Class - OTG - 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. HENDERSON ART ASSOCIATION Melinda Stanley, President Andrew Maioli, Director, Old Town Gallery Ray Mago, Webmaster Jo Firm, Site Monitor ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ The CAC thanks it's members, patrons, benefactors, the Nevada Arts Council, the Nevada Community Foundation and the National Endowment of the Arts for their continued support. It takes all of us to make this work. Please continue to support the CAC and the artists that make it happen by making a "cash donation" that is affordable and in your budget. Every penny counts, so dig deep and make your contributions payable to the CAC. Donations are tax deductable. We always need volunteers to sit the gallery, so if you can do this please contact Deena Dowd at: [email protected] Many thanks & wishes. The Contemporary Arts Collective 231 West Charleston Blvd. Suite 110 At the historic "Holsum Design Center" "Gateway to the Arts District" Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702) 382-3886 Gallery htpp://www.lasvegascac.org htpp://[email protected]

Heroes:

Our supporters! Nevada Arts Council, National Endowment of the Arts, The Nevada Community Foundation, Benefactors, Patrons, Community Partners, Members Volunteers, Advisory Council and the Board of Directors. Thank you!

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18th CAC Annual Juried Call for Work!

18th CAC Annual Juried Call for Work! CAC will award $1000 to best in show!Submission fees are $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Must be 18 or older.Art must fit through CAC's doors. Delivery o...
Posted by CAC on Sun, 11 Feb 2007 05:15:00 PST