“The Beauty Within”

Opening First Friday, January 5 2007 from 6 – 10 PM the Contemporary Arts Collective (CAC) will welcome the New Year with “The Beauty Within”, an exhibition of contemporary paintings, drawings and photography by Dray and Henry Vargas.  

A reception for “The Beauty Within” will be held on Friday, January 12, 2007, from 6PM – 9PM. Join us and experience the beauty and culture of Sri Lanka through the eyes of these two exceptional artists at the Contemporary Arts Collective. RSVP please, 382-3886.

The Contemporary Arts Collective is located at 231 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 110, Las Vegas, at the Holsum Lofts, “Gateway to the Arts District”. This exhibition is free to the public and will run from January 5 through January 23, 2007. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday Noon – 5 PM.

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The Contemporary Arts Collective now has a membership of close to 700, of which 80 percent are artists, has been in existence for over 17 years, and has just been recognized by City Life magazine, as one of Las Vegas’ “Local Heroes” for 2006. Additionally, the CAC has been awarded a proclamation by the Honorable Mayor, Oscar B. Goodman, proclaiming December 24^th as “Contemporary Arts Collective Day”.

Our Mission

The Contemporary Arts Collective is a non-profit 501(c) 3 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 strives to provide a place where artist can learn about best practices, test new ideas in the public arena, and connect with fellow artists within and beyond our own community.