UNLV Fine Arts Series Features Notable Artists Through November at Barrick Museum
September 18, 2025 | Las Vegas , Clark County, Nevada
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The Arts Commission Meeting held on September 18, 2025, in Las Vegas, focused on several key initiatives and upcoming events in the local arts scene. The meeting highlighted the ongoing live painting event featuring an artist, providing an opportunity for commissioners to engage with the artist in real-time.
Commissioner Cleven brought attention to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Fine Arts Visiting Artist Lecture Series, which will feature a lineup of notable artists including Audrey Barcia on October 2, Daniel C. Walker on November 6, Alexandra Magnuson on November 13, and Josephine Halvorson on November 20. These lectures will take place at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, starting at 7 PM.
Mary Sabo, representing the cultural affairs staff, provided a monthly summary of current initiatives across all wards. She outlined the upcoming schedule for the Arts Commission, with meetings set for October 16, November 20, and December 18, 2025, as well as the first meeting of 2026 on January 15. Sabo also announced a public art tour for commissioners on October 29, 2025, which is fully booked, and encouraged those who RSVP'd but cannot attend to inform the commission.
Several open calls for artists were discussed, including the Centennial Hills Park environmental tile mural, which closes on September 25, and a prequalified muralist call for 2026, closing on October 3. Additionally, a call for artists for the Lunar New Year exhibition, themed "Year of the Horse," is open through December.
Holly Lay reported on the completion of the "3 on Main" sculpture project, with an event scheduled for November 6 to celebrate its installation. Laura Machado announced that David Ryan has been selected for the Third Street public art project, titled "Waiting on a Light on the Corner by Sound Exchange," with an expected completion date in 2026. The Boulder Plaza sculpture project, known as "The Seed," is also progressing, with a new timeline set for completion by June 2026.
Overall, the meeting underscored the commission's commitment to enhancing the cultural landscape of Las Vegas through various art initiatives and community engagement opportunities.
Commissioner Cleven brought attention to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Fine Arts Visiting Artist Lecture Series, which will feature a lineup of notable artists including Audrey Barcia on October 2, Daniel C. Walker on November 6, Alexandra Magnuson on November 13, and Josephine Halvorson on November 20. These lectures will take place at the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, starting at 7 PM.
Mary Sabo, representing the cultural affairs staff, provided a monthly summary of current initiatives across all wards. She outlined the upcoming schedule for the Arts Commission, with meetings set for October 16, November 20, and December 18, 2025, as well as the first meeting of 2026 on January 15. Sabo also announced a public art tour for commissioners on October 29, 2025, which is fully booked, and encouraged those who RSVP'd but cannot attend to inform the commission.
Several open calls for artists were discussed, including the Centennial Hills Park environmental tile mural, which closes on September 25, and a prequalified muralist call for 2026, closing on October 3. Additionally, a call for artists for the Lunar New Year exhibition, themed "Year of the Horse," is open through December.
Holly Lay reported on the completion of the "3 on Main" sculpture project, with an event scheduled for November 6 to celebrate its installation. Laura Machado announced that David Ryan has been selected for the Third Street public art project, titled "Waiting on a Light on the Corner by Sound Exchange," with an expected completion date in 2026. The Boulder Plaza sculpture project, known as "The Seed," is also progressing, with a new timeline set for completion by June 2026.
Overall, the meeting underscored the commission's commitment to enhancing the cultural landscape of Las Vegas through various art initiatives and community engagement opportunities.
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