Exhibitions
Historic Fifth Street School | Mayor’s Gallery
401 S. Fourth St.
Hours by appointment. Call 702.229.3277 or email PRCGalleries@LasVegasNevada.gov for an appointment.
Free and open to the public.
The location is ADA compliant and offers parking, toilets and water available.
Peaks and Valleys: Capturing the Highs and Lows of the Las Vegas Valley
May 18-Aug. 21, 2026
Artists Reception Thursday, May 21, 5 to 7 p.m.
Curated by Donna Fox
"Peaks and Valleys" is a curated exhibition of local urban sketchers whose sketchbooks document the physical, emotional and historical landscape of the Las Vegas valley. Through on-location drawing, artists capture both the natural and human environments of our city — its mountains and deserts, streets and neighborhoods, quiet corners and moments of movement.
The works featured in this exhibition reflect the “peaks” and “valleys” of our shared experience — the way the light plays on Red Rock Canyon in the mornings, a familiar building before it disappears, a neighborhood gathering, a street scene shaped by light, weather, or time of day, residents living their lives. These drawings memorialize moments that may never happen again, preserving fragments of the city’s evolving story through direct observation and personal perspective.
Charleston Heights Arts Center | Ballroom & Gallery
800 Brush St.
Hours: Mondays through Saturday, 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Closed on Sundays and most major holidays.
Free and open to the public.
Celebrating Life! Exhibition
May 29-Sept. 10, 2026
Opening Reception 6-8 p.m. May 29, 2026
Las Vegas City Hall | Grand Gallery Exhibitions
495 S. Main St., First Floor
Usual Hours: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Closed Fridays, weekends, and holidays.
Free and open to the public.
It’s O’Clay!
Animal House Pottery Member Exhibition
Jan. 26 – July 30, 2026
It's O'Clay is an exhibition by artist Anthony Urango. “It’s O’Clay” is what we say while learning to throw on the wheel or hand build. In the process of understanding how clay moves—how a touch too soft or pressure too strong can cause it to collapse—we learn to adapt, repair, or start again with a fresh ball of clay. The pieces displayed here represent the successes born from those trials, the explorations of ideas and form. Every collapsed wall or unintended mark becomes part of our growing archive of experience, a rolodex of memories that shapes who we become as makers.
Las Vegas City Hall | Chamber Gallery
495 S. Main St., Second Floor
Hours: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Closed Fridays, weekends, and holidays.
Free and open to the public.
"Odd Girl #1" by Frances Melhop
"Six Ways of Seeing"
Nevada Arts Council Fellowship Exhibition
April 27-June 18, 2026
Artists Reception Wednesday, May 27, 5 to 7 p.m.
This exhibit provides an opportunity for the residents and visitors of Las Vegas to view selected works from the 2026 Nevada Arts Council Visual Arts Fellows. This traveling exhibition, curated by the Nevada Arts Council’s Artist Services Program, features the 2026 Visual Arts fellows: Frances Melhop of Lake Tahoe, Jung Min of Las Vegas, Krystal Ramirez of Las Vegas, Linda Alterwitz of Las Vegas, Lolita DeVelay of Las Vegas, and Peter Wittenberger of Reno.
The prestigious Nevada Arts Council Fellowship Award provides meaningful financial support and enhanced public recognition to exceptional Nevada artists, fostering their continued pursuit of artistic excellence and creativity.
The exhibit is part of the Nevada Touring Initiative Traveling Exhibition Program , which delivers high-quality visual arts exhibits to communities throughout the state. It is funded by the State of Nevada and the National Endowment for the Arts. The Nevada Arts Council is a division of the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.
Las Vegas Civic Center Art Gallery
525 S. Main St., Building A
Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday, closed holidays.
Free and open to the public.
Rhythm and Resilience: Black Vegas
Curated by Carmen Beals and narrated by Claytee White
March 12-Aug. 20, 2026
"Rhythm and Resilience: Black Vegas" explores African American life in Las Vegas from the arrival of its first Black resident through the 1980s, tracing the impacts of segregation and racial barriers while celebrating the creativity, resilience, and achievements that shaped the city’s character. Beginning with John Howell, the first African American settler, it follows the growth of a downtown Black community and its forced relocation in the early twentieth century to what became the Historic Westside. Despite systemic exclusion, this neighborhood emerged as a vibrant cultural and social hub where residents built businesses, churches, and civic organizations, cultivated music and nightlife that drew world-class performers, and organized for civil rights and equity. By honoring these histories, the exhibition invites visitors to reflect on the enduring legacy of the African American community and its lasting influence on the identity, spirit, and future of Las Vegas.
The exhibition is curated by Carmen Beals and narrated by Claytee White. The exhibition opened March 12 and closes Aug. 20, 2026.
Windows On First
First Street Art Trail
495 S. Main St., Along First Street
Available to view at all times.
Free and open to the public.
"Thermoflora" by Cerissa Lopez
April-October 2026
Artist Reception Thursday, May 7, 5 to 7 p.m.
West Las Vegas Arts Center Community Gallery
947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Hours: Wednesday - Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Gallery hours may vary; please call ahead.
Free and open to the public.
For more information, call 702.229.4800.