On Display for April 25, 2003

Friday, April 25, 2003 | 8:46 a.m.

Abstracts

Las Vegas sculptor Evgeni Vodenitcharov is displaying his abstract art, "Suite #21," from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until May 30 at the Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway. Vodenitcharov, a Bulgaria-born artist, also has his work available for viewing in almost every Las Vegas casino. 455-8239.

Artist reception

Wayne Littlejohn, a Community College of Southern Nevada Fine Arts instructor, is exhibiting Baroque-inspired biomorphic jellyfish abstract paintings and sculptures through May 30 at the Nevada Arts Council, 821 S. Seventh St. A reception will be from 5-7 p.m. today. 486-3700.

Asian art

Asian Art Now 2003, an exhibit showcasing 75 members of the Asian Cultural Exchange Association from 10 Asian countries, is on display through June 22 at Las Vegas Art Museum, 9600 W. Sahara Ave. A reception will be from 6-8 p.m. today. Admission is $5; $3 for seniors; $2 for students; under 12 free. Admission is free this Saturday. 360-8000.

Gallery exhibit

Artist Katherine Aoki's work will be displayed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays through May 28 at Community College of Southern Nevada Fine Arts Gallery on the Cheyenne campus. A reception will be from 1-3 p.m. Thursday. 651-4006.

Smithsonian

The Las Vegas Valley Water District is displaying a Smithsonian Institution exhibit, "Barn Again, Celebrating an American Icon," an exhibit featuring the importance of barns to American history, through May 15 at 1001 S. Valley View Blvd. 870-2011.

Asian influence

In honor of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, abstract works by Yoko Kondo Konopik are on display through June 15 at West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. A reception will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday. 507-3940.

Acrylic display

An exhibition of large-format, Donna Lafferty acrylic paintings is on display in "Turn Up the Color!" at Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive, until Thursday. 507-3860.

Technical

A collection of technical illustrations by scientific illustrator Milo Reckow is on display in "We're Dinosaurs Too" at the West Las Vegas Library, 951 Lake Mead Blvd., until May 6. 507-3980.

Porcelain

A exhibit, "The Art of Porcelain," wraps up its run at the West Charleston Library, 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., Tuesday. 507-3659.

Photography exhibit

Don Lytton's touring photography exhibit featuring images of doorways and windows continues its run at the Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave., until June 6. 507-3760.

Two exhibits

Artist George Chen is currently displaying his large format textile collages of colorful fabrics at both the Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd., until June 16, and Sahara West Library -- Grotto, 9600 W. Sahara Ave., until June 1. 507-3820 or 507-3630.

Mixed works

Barbara Barnes Allen's mixed works are on display through June 1 at Charleston Heights Arts Center's gallery, 800 S. Brush St. 229-4674.

Art Deco

Louis Icart's drawings, paintings, etchings and rare books, "The Master of Art Deco," are on display through June 19 at Centaur Galleries in the Fashion Show mall. 737-1234.

Watercolors

In honor of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, Nevada Watercolor Society member Terry Fukuoka's landscapes and floral works are on display through June 3 at Sunrise Library, 5400 Harris Ave. 507-3900.

"Watercolors From Across the West," the Western Federation of Watercolor Socities' 28th exhibition, hosted by the Nevada Watercolor Society, can be viewed until June 16 at UNLV's Marjorie Barrick Museu. Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman will present awards for the show at a 5 p.m. reception May 8. 454-2255.

Two displays

"Africa: The Source," featuring African masks, sculpture, basketry and fabrics, is on display through June 30 at the Left of Center gallery, 2207 W. Gowan Road, North Las Vegas.

Also on display at the center are Kevin Chupik's paintings through May 29. 647-6378.

Two artists

"In the Middle," by Sean Slattery and James Hough, is on display through May 18 at Dust, a new art gallery at the Arts Factory, 109 E. Charleston Blvd., Suite 101. 880-3878.

'Fun Shui'

Two- and three-dimensional artwork, "Fun Shui," by Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Performing and Visual Arts students, are on display through May 25 at Reed Whipple Cultural Center, 821 Las Vegas Blvd. North. 229-4674.

'BOSS'

"BOSS," Clark County's best of show juried exhibit, is on display through May 24 at Winchester Center Gallery, 3130 S. McLeod Drive. 455-8239.

Tuskegee Airmen

A photographic collection of the Tuskegee Airmen is on display through May 6 at Green Valley Library, 2797 N. Green Valley Parkway. 507-3790.

Feng shui

Boulder City resident Montana Black's feng shui artwork will be on display through May 25 at Borders Books, Music & Cafe, 1445 W. Sunset Road, Henderson. 433-6222.

Photos

Photographer Don Lytton's images of weathered buildings, doorways and windows are on display through June 6 at Enterprise Library, 25 E. Shelbourne Ave. 507-3760.

Spring show

Henderson Art Association's Old Town Gallery presents its spring art exhibit through May 30 at Lake Las Vegas Resort, Reflection Bay Clubhouse Rotunda Room, 1600 Lake Las Vegas Parkway, Henderson. 568-5655.

Childrens' works

Works by children participating in the International House of Blues Foundation's creative workshops are on display through June 10 at Whitney Library, 5175 E. Tropicana Ave. 507-4010.

Teen competition

The second-annual juried exhibit showcasing local creative photography by teens is on display through May 26 at Rainbow Library, 3150 N. Buffalo Drive. 507-3710.

Two exhibits

"Inspirations of My Journey in Art," paintings by Ginny Cooper, is on display through May 4 at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road. 507-3400.

Warhol

"Andy Warhol: The Celebrity Portraits," narrated by Liza Minnelli, is on display through Sept. 3 at Bellagio's Gallery of Fine Arts. Admission is $15; $12 for students, seniors and Nevada residents. 693-7871.

Textile collages

In honor of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, George Chen's textile collages are on display through June 16 at Spring Valley Library, 4280 S. Jones Blvd. 507-3820.

Teapot exhibition

Highly imaginative and creative teapots from all over the country will be on display from noon to 4p p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays until May 30 in "Jackpot!" at the Contemporary Arts Collective Gallery, 101 E. Charleston Blvd. An reception will be 6-10 p.m. May 2. 795-1722 or 382-3886.

Fractal exhibit

Fractal artist Faye Williams work will be at the Art From the Heart Gallery, 4020 N. Tenaya Way. Fractal art is colorful, and imaginative endless patterns in compositions, such as for album covers, calendars and magazines. 656-8250.

Quilt display

Local seamstress and quilter Ethel Roberts will display work through May 17 at the West Las Vegas Arts Center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 229-4800.