Art Galleries
The mission of the CSN Art Galleries is educational. National and regional exhibitions that represent a broad range of viewpoints are actively sought and promoted. The galleries’ educational mission is realized through the sponsorship of a variety of exhibitions that provide the student population as well as the community at large with opportunities to interact with art and artists. Activities such as lectures and workshops provide forums that allow the audience to gain a greater understanding of the art they view and the motivations behind it. Exhibits are designed to offer exposure to various individual artistic methodologies, materials, media, genres, and techniques. The opportunity to view artworks in a gallery setting creates a forum, which allows the student and public to gain a greater understanding of the art they view and the motivations behind it.
Guerrilla Artz: Painting Cities to Life
“Painting Cities to Life” is an experimental art incubator created by the Guerrilla Artz Foundation and designed primarily for emerging artists and art students. “Painting Cities to Life” engages these young artists in conversations about works by well-known artists and prominent artistic genera. Painting Cities to Life creates challenge and spreads creativity, from schools to museums, where ideas are king and curiosity reigns. “Artist in public! Not just public art!” The Guerrilla Artz Foundation has been giving artists the ability to change the surroundings of any community and express themselves by “Painting in Public” since 2014.
Artists: Danhiel Amador, Danny Castaneda, Airius Fasfiu, Allison Figueroa, Ron Harris III, Camille Hunter, Kim Johnson, Yami Kebde, Annie Lin, Ruzo Logic, Sam Meredith, Ashley Santos, Findley Southwick, and Zahra Bilal
Through May 2024
Charleston Campus Student Union Gallery
Student Union Building, Main Corridor
6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89146
Student Union Hours of Operation
The Charleston Campus Student Union Gallery is located in the Student Union on the Charleston campus of the College of Southern Nevada.
All Department of Fine Arts Gallery events are free, family friendly & open to the public.
"Guerrilla Artz: Painting Cities to Life"
Level Up Galleries
Level Up Galleries have been developed at the College of Southern Nevada to bring the highest quality fine art from the traditional art gallery to locations on CSN’s campuses where student, faculty, staff and the college community gather. The name “Level Up” indicates the location of this initiative (campus second and/or third floor locations), references College wide student success initiatives such as Achieving the Dream, and ties into contemporary video game nomenclature, specifically those synonymous with advancement, attainment, enlightenment and student success.
Featuring artwork by Evan Dent, Jeff Fulmer, Sean Russell ,and Sherry Watkins.
Through Spring 2026
Charleston Campus Level Up Gallery
"E" Building, Second Floor
6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89146
Open During Normal Building / Business Hours
The Charleston Campus Level Up Gallery is located on the second floor on the "E" Building on the Charleston campus of the College of Southern Nevada.
All Department of Fine Arts Gallery events are free, family friendly & open to the public.
"Level Up Galleries"
Guerrilla Artz: Painting Cities to Life
“Painting Cities to Life” is an experimental art incubator created by the Guerrilla Artz Foundation and designed primarily for emerging artists and art students. “Painting Cities to Life” engages these young artists in conversations about works by well-known artists and prominent artistic genera. Painting Cities to Life creates challenge and spreads creativity, from schools to museums, where ideas are king and curiosity reigns. “Artist in public! Not just public art!” The Guerrilla Artz Foundation has been giving artists the ability to change the surroundings of any community and express themselves by “Painting in Public” since 2014.
Artists: Danhiel Amador, Danny Castaneda, Airius Fasfiu, Allison Figueroa, Ron Harris III, Camille Hunter, Kim Johnson, Yami Kebde, Annie Lin, Ruzo Logic, Sam Meredith, Ashley Santos, Findley Southwick, and Zahra Bilal
Through May, 2024
Henderson Campus Student Union Gallery
Student Union Building, Main Corridor
700 College Dr.
Henderson, Nevada 89002
Student Union Hours of Operation
The Henderson Campus Student Union Gallery is located in the Student Union on the Henderson campus of the College of Southern Nevada.
All Department of Fine Arts Gallery events are free, family friendly & open to the public.
"Guerrilla Artz: Painting Cities to Life"
Level Up Galleries
Level Up Galleries have been developed at the College of Southern Nevada to bring the highest quality fine art from the traditional art gallery to locations on CSN’s campuses where student, faculty, staff and the college community gather. The name “Level Up” indicates the location of this initiative (campus second and/or third floor locations), references College wide student success initiatives such as Achieving the Dream, and ties into contemporary video game nomenclature, specifically those synonymous with advancement, attainment, enlightenment and student success.
Featuring artwork by Joshua Brooks, Gwaylon Leaf, Manfred Peter O'Hare, Jennifer Saracino, and Robin Stark.
Through Spring 2026
Henderson Campus Level Up Gallery
"C" Building, Second Floor
700 College Dr.
Henderson, Nevada 89002
Open During Normal Building / Business Hours
The Henderson Campus Level Up Gallery is located on the second floor on the "C" Building on the Henderson campus of the College of Southern Nevada.
All Department of Fine Arts Gallery events are free, family friendly & open to the public.
"Level Up Galleries"
2024 Juried Student Exhibition
The College of Southern Nevada Fine Arts Gallery will present our annual Juried Student Exhibition beginning Friday, May 10, 2024, through Saturday, July 6, 2024. A reception with refreshments, awards ceremony, gallery talk, and Salon de Refusés will take place on Friday, May 10, from 6 - 8 p.m. This exhibition will feature student artwork made in connection with CSN Fine Arts Department, Art and Art History Program courses with media including drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, metals, ceramics, jewelry, and design.
Friday, May 10, 2024 - Saturday, July 6, 2024
CSN Fine Arts Gallery & Horn Theatre Lobby Gallery
"H" Building, First Floor
3200 E. Cheyenne Avenue
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
Monday - Friday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 4:00pm
The Fine Arts Gallery and Horn Theatre Lobby Gallery are located on the first floor of the H Wing of the Main Building on the North Las Vegas campus of the College of Southern Nevada.
All Department of Fine Arts Gallery events are free, family friendly & open to the public.
"2024 Juried Student Exhibition"
The New Desert
Art 298: Portfolio Emphasis Spring 2024 Exhibition
The Art 298: Portfolio Emphasis – Spring 2024 Exhibition: The New Desert features the work of 17 student artists from the CSN Art & Art History Program. Works featured in this exhibition are included as part of the program's capstone experience and highlight the vast range of offerings within the CSN Art & Art History Program including ceramics, digital media, drawing, metal work, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. The Art 298: Portfolio Emphasis – Spring 2024 Exhibition: The New Desert features student artists: Astroboi, Sara Chitescu, Cassandra Espinosa, Grant Heynen, Dylan Kim, Sanaa Lloyd, Hossein Marvin, James Minton, Rob O'Brien, Suzzann Paris, Isabella Privetera, Olivia Reamer, Amarilis Rosario-Tillema, Isabelle Senn, Kaitlyn Tinnirello, Andrea Torres, and Summer Wilde. Art 298 faculty include Professor Sean Russell, MFA, University of Nevada Las Vegas, and Professor Christopher Tsouras, MA & MFA, University of Wisconsin Madison.
Friday, May 3, 2024 - Saturday, June 29, 2024
CSN Artspace Gallery
Main Building, Second Floor
3200 E. Cheyenne Avenue
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 10:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
The Artspace Gallery is located upstairs above the main entrance lobby of the North Las Vegas campus of the College of Southern Nevada.
All Department of Fine Arts Gallery events are free, family friendly & open to the public.
Amarilis Rosario-Tillema, Untitled, 2024, Altered Digital Photography
Guerrilla Artz: Painting Cities to Life
“Painting Cities to Life” is an experimental art incubator created by the Guerrilla Artz Foundation and designed primarily for emerging artists and art students. “Painting Cities to Life” engages these young artists in conversations about works by well-known artists and prominent artistic genera. Painting Cities to Life creates challenge and spreads creativity, from schools to museums, where ideas are king and curiosity reigns. “Artist in public! Not just public art!” The Guerrilla Artz Foundation has been giving artists the ability to change the surroundings of any community and express themselves by “Painting in Public” since 2014.
Artists: Danhiel Amador, Danny Castaneda, Airius Fasfiu, Allison Figueroa, Ron Harris III, Camille Hunter, Kim Johnson, Yami Kebde, Annie Lin, Ruzo Logic, Sam Meredith, Ashley Santos, Findley Southwick, and Zahra Bilal
Through May, 2024
North Las Vegas Campus Student Union Gallery
Student Union Building, Main Corridor
3200 East Cheyenne Ave.
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
Student Union Hours of Operation
The North Las Vegas Campus Student Union Gallery is located in the Student Union on the North Las Vegas campus of the College of Southern Nevada.
All Department of Fine Arts Gallery events are free, family friendly & open to the public.
"Guerrilla Artz: Painting Cities to Life"
Level Up Galleries
Level Up Galleries have been developed at the College of Southern Nevada to bring the highest quality fine art from the traditional art gallery to locations on CSN’s campuses where student, faculty, staff and the college community gather. The name “Level Up” indicates the location of this initiative (campus second and/or third floor locations), references College wide student success initiatives such as Achieving the Dream, and ties into contemporary video game nomenclature, specifically those synonymous with advancement, attainment, enlightenment and student success.
Featuring artwork by Anne M. Hoff, Joshua Levin, Daniel Ogletree, Philip Turco, and Patricia Vázquez.
Through Spring 2026
North Las Vegas Campus Level Up Gallery
"H" Building, Second Floor
3200 East Cheyenne Ave.
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
Open During Normal Building / Business Hours
The North Las Vegas Campus Level Up Gallery is located on the second floor on the "H" Building on the Henderson campus of the College of Southern Nevada.
All Department of Fine Arts Gallery events are free, family friendly & open to the public.
"Level Up Galleries"
Sean Russell: Photosynthesis: An Exhibition of Recent Artwork
The College of Southern Nevada, School of Arts & Letters, and Department of Fine Arts in collaboration with the City of Henderson are currently hosting an exhibition of collage and photographic based artwork by CSN Program Coordinator and Professor of Art & Art History, Sean Russell. Photosynthesis: An Exhibition of Recent Artwork by Sean Russell opened on Friday, March 29, 2024, and run through Saturday, September 28, 2024, in the Art Gallery at the City of Henderson’s Debra March Center of Excellence.
Through September 28, 2024
Debra March Center of Excellence Gallery
2200 Via Inspirada
Henderson, Nevada 89044
Open Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Closed Weekends, Nevada State Holidays, and between Academic Terms
All Department of Fine Arts Gallery events are free, family friendly & open to the public.
Sean Russell, "Synodic Ritual", Acrylic Paint and Gel-Transfer on Panel, 17" x 17", 2022, Detail
2021 Juried Student Virtual Exhibition
After one year off due to the COVID 19 global pandemic, the College of Southern Nevada Fine Arts Gallery is excited to share its annual Juried Student Exhibition, virtually this year, for the first time ever! This virtual exhibition features student artwork made as part of CSN Fine Arts Department, Art and Art History courses with media including drawing, painting, printmaking, and design and will feature awards selected by guest juror, artist, curator and gallery owner, Priscilla Fowler, owner of the award-winning Priscilla Fowler Fine Art Gallery.
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Inaugural CSN Art Alumni Virtual Exhibition: Seed to Seed
The Inaugural CSN Art Alumni Virtual Exhibition: Seed to Seed The Inaugural CSN Art Alumni Virtual Exhibition: Seed to Seed features artwork by 10 CSN Art & Art History Program alumni nominated by CSN Art Faculty and curated by CSN Professor of Art, Wayne Littlejohn. These alumni were selected for the quality of their work and the outstanding contributions they have made to the cultural community as artists, educators, arts administrators, graphic designers, muralists, public artists and more. The artworks represented in this exhibition reflect the diversity of the CSN Art & Art History Program which includes digital media, drawing, metal work, mixed media, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. The Inaugural CSN Art Alumni Virtual Exhibition: Seed to Seed features CSN alumni artists: Zahra Bilal, Daniel Cope, Jeanne Hua, Lani McKay, Henry Morales, Ailene Pasco, Sarah Petkus, Ross Takahashi-Brummer, Lilia Todd, and Juan de Dios Varela. Professor Wayne Littlejohn earned his MFA from the University of Nevada Las Vegas and his BFA from the University of Manitoba, Canada. Professor Littlejohn is known for his public artworks that are unabashedly bold, distinct from a distance, provide contrast to the surroundings, and integrate seamlessly with the environment.
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Art 298: Portfolio Emphasis - Spring 2021 Virtual Exhibition
The The Art 298: Portfolio Emphasis – Spring 2021 Virtual Exhibition features the work of 13 student artists from the CSN Art & Art History Program. Works featured in this exhibition are included as part of the program's capstone experience and highlight the vast range of offerings within the CSN Art & Art History Program including ceramics, digital media, drawing, metal work, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. The Art 298: Portfolio Emphasis – Spring 2021 Virtual Exhibition features student artists: Frederick Heil, Isabela Jimenez, Matthew Katigbak, Lisa Lewis, Kaitlynne Lopez, Zachary Markowitz, Esmi O’Arte, Hannah Grace Pagtama, Mae Park, Jessica Samaniego, Brittany Smith,Teesa Thompson, and Jose Yerena. Art 298 faculty include Professor Sean Russell, MFA, University of Nevada Las Vegas, and Professor Christopher Tsouras, MA & MFA, University of Wisconsin Madison.
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2020-2021 CSN Art & Art History Faculty Virtual Exhibition
The 2020-2021 CSN Art & Art History Faculty Virtual Exhibition features work of 26 faculty/artists from its Art & Art History Program. Works featured in this exhibition highlight the vast range of offerings within the CSN Art & Art History Program including ceramics, digital media, drawing, metal work, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture. The 2020-2021 CSN Art & Art History Faculty Virtual Exhibition features both full and part-time Art & Art History Program faculty/artists: Suzanne Acosta, Myranda Bair, Chris Bauder, Mark Brandvik, Keith Conley, Nancy Deaner, Daryl DePry, Lolita Develay, Jeff Fulmer, Lindsay Hall, Anne M. Hoff, Benjamin Johnsen, Elizabeth Klimek, Alfonso Lirani, Wayne Littlejohn, Orlando Montenegro-Cruz, Daniel Ogletree, Manfred Peter O’Hare, Mary L. Parker, Eric Pawloski, Sean Russell, Jennifer J. Saracino, Fred Sigman, Robin Stark, Christopher Tsouras, Joanne Vuillemot, and Stanley Michael Webb.
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Charleston Campus Art Galleries
Level Up Gallery
Charleston Campus, Second Floor, E Building
Featuring artwork by Evan Dent, Jeff Fulmer, Sean Russell ,and Sherry Watkins.
Through Spring 2026
Student Union Gallery
The District Artz Foundation: Painting Cities to Life
Exhibitions are located in the Charleston, Henderson and North Las Vegas Student Unions.
Through Spring 2024
Henderson Campus Art Galleries
Level Up Gallery
Henderson Campus, Second Floor, C Building
Featuring artwork by Joshua Brooks, Gwaylon Leaf, Manfred Peter O'Hare, Jennifer Saracino, and Robin Stark.
Through Spring 2026
Student Union Gallery
The District Artz Foundation: Painting Cities to Life
Exhibitions are located in the Charleston, Henderson and North Las Vegas Student Unions.
Through Spring 2024
North Las Vegas Campus Art Galleries
Fine Arts Gallery
2024 Juried Student Exhibition & Salon des Refusés
May 10, 2024 – July 6, 2024
Artist Reception & Award Ceremony: Friday, May 10, 6-8pm
This exhibition continues in the Nicholas J. Horn Theatre Lobby
Eloisa Guanlao Darwin’s Finches
July 19, 2024 – September 14, 2024
Artist Talk & Reception: Thursday, September 12, 2024, 6pm
Artspace Gallery
Art 298: Portfolio Emphasis-Spring 2024 Exhibition: The New Desert
May 3, 2024 – June 29, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, May 10, 6-8pm
Thomas Pickarski: Snow, Sand, Ice
July 12, 2024 - September 7, 2024
Level Up Gallery
North Las Vegas Campus, Second Floor, H Building
Featuring artwork by Anne M. Hoff, Joshua Levin, Daniel Ogletree, Philip Turco, and Patricia Vázquez.
Through Spring 2026
Student Union Gallery
The District Artz Foundation: Painting Cities to Life
Exhibitions are located in the Charleston, Henderson and North Las Vegas Student Unions.
Through Spring 2024
Local and Regional Media Coverage
"State of Nevada", KNPR (Radio) (713/2023)
"Top 10 Things to do in Las Vegas this Week" (Image), Review Journal (Online & Print Editions) (7/20/2022)
"2022 CSN Juride Student Exhibition" (Images), Las Vegas Weekly (Online & Print Editions) (May 1, 2022)
Reframing Imagery Exhibit Confronts Social Issues (Images), Coyote Student News (11/22/2019)
Art Exhibitions on Display this Week in Las Vegas (Images), Review Journal (Online & Print Editions) (11/2/2019)
Art Exhibitions on Display this Week in Las Vegas (Images), Review Journal (Online & Print Editions) (9/13/2019)
Adaptive Refuse, Desert Companion, 2019 Fall Culture Guide: Visual Arts (Online & Print Editions) (9/2019)
'Real' Isn't What Is Used to Be, Desert Companion, 2019 Fall Culture Guide: Visual Arts (Online & Print Editions) (9/2019)
The Grim Reaper Gives This Exhibition Two Bony Thumbs Up, Desert Companion, 2019 Fall Culture Guide: Visual Arts (Online & Print Editions) (9/2019)
On the Unity of Opposites, Desert Companion, 2019 Fall Culture Guide: Visual Arts (Online & Print Editions) (9/2019)
Erik Beehn, Are We There Yet? (Images), Settlers + Nomads (8/2019)
Art Exhibition on Display in Las Vegas this Week (Images), Review Journal (Online & Print Editions) (8/2/2019)
Art Exhibition on Display in Las Vegas this Week (Images), Review Journal (3/24/2019)
Art Around Town (Images), Review Journal (12/2/2018)
Art Galleries in Las Vegas (Image), Review Journal (Print Edition) (10/27/2018)
Las Vegas Art Galleries (Image), Review Journal (10/20/2018)
Fall Arts Guide, Visual Arts, Las Vegas Weekly (10/11/2018)
How Many Artists Does it Take to Complete This Blurb?, Desert Companion, 2018 Fall Culture Guide: Visual Arts (9/2018)
Snowflakes - But in a Good Way, Desert Companion, 2018 Fall Culture Guide: Visual Arts (9/2018)
Clothes Minded, Desert Companion, 2018 Fall Culture Guide: Visual Arts (9/2018)
Las Vegas Art Galleries (Images), Review Journal, (7/21/2018)
5 Ways to Discover Art in Las Vegas this Week, Review Journal, (7/19/2018)
Plan Ahead (Image), Paint This Desert (7/2/2018)
Two Artists Visualize Universal Truths in Unique Ways (Image), Las Vegas Weekly (3/29/2018)
Art of Depression (Images), Coyote Student News (3/21/2018)
CSN Gallery a Nexus for Art in North Las Vegas, Review Journal, (11/23/2017)
5 Picks for Art in Las Vegas, Review Journal, Arts & Culture (11/23/2017)
John Wayne Has Left the Building, Desert Companion, 2017 Fall Culture Guide: Visual Arts (9/2017)
The Culture of Nature, Desert Companion, 2017 Fall Culture Guide: Visual Arts (9/2017)
Vinyl Destination, Desert Companion, 2017 Fall Culture Guide: Visual Arts (9/2017)
Dreaming trees (Image), Desert Companion, 2017 Fall Culture Guide: Visual Arts (9/2017)
Art Around Town "Leeward" (Image),Review Journal, ETC. (7/30/2017)
5 Picks for Art in Las Vegas this Week (Image), Review Journal, Arts & Culture (7/7/2017)
The Exhibit "Light Play by Robot Army" is on display at the College of Southern Nevada Galleries (Image),Review Journal, Neon (4/7/2017)
Exhibit at North Las Vegas Campus showcases artistic skills of CSN professors (Image), Review Journal (12/2/2016)
2016-2017 CSN Art & Art History Faculty Exhibition (Image), Paint This Desert (12/2/2016)
‘Unsettled Terrain’ Art Exhibit for Unsettled Times (Image), Coyote Student News (10/12/2016)
Art Exhibit ‘Comedie’: Not so Much about Comedy (Image), Coyote Student News (4/28/2016)
Artistic amenities: NLV venues feature variety of art and theater offerings, Review Journal (3/24/2016)
‘Front Yard Zoo’ Exhibit Makes Statement on Society (Image), Coyote Student News (3/7/2016)
“Wallflowers” Exhibition Displays Ephemeral Flora at Fine Arts Gallery (Image), Coyote Student News (3/2/2016)
Artist Roscoe Wilson Examines the Ways We Confine and Manufacture Nature (Image), Las Vegas Weekly (2/24/2016)
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Call for Exhibitions
The College of Southern Nevada, Department of Fine Arts, Art & Art History Program is currently accepting exhibition proposals for the College’s Fine Arts Gallery, Artspace Gallery, Debra March Center of Excellence Art Gallery, and three Student Union Galleries for its 2025-2026 Exhibition Season. Solo and group exhibitions of all media and genre will be considered. Exhibitions will be chosen by a gallery committee of fine art faculty members from submitted applications only. Exhibitions are awarded based on criteria including relevance to CSN Art Galleries’ Mission, importance to CSN’s Art & Art History Program curriculum and overall artistic quality. Submissions are encouraged that speak to CSN’s diverse student population. The gallery committee will select the art gallery for each exhibition based on content, media, audience, availibility, and proposal. No application materials will be returned. Please submit your application as a single PDF file.
Deadline for Receipt of Materials: September 15, 2024
Please include as a single PDF file:
_____Cover Letter (Please describe the proposed exhibition. Site-Specific projects should include sketch/drawing. Please indicate if you would consider being included in a group exhibition.)
_____Digital Portfolio (to include not more than 20 images or a single link to a maximum 5 minute video of current artwork representative of work proposed for this exhibition. Include artwork title, medium, size and year).
_____Current Resume
_____Current Artist Statement
_____Current Contact Information: telephone number, address, and e-mail.
Please Email the CSN Art Galleries for submission link:
Art Gallery Donations
The CSN Art Galleries now have a Gift Account with the non-profit College of Southern Nevada Foundation. Donations to the Gift Account of the Galleries allow us to provide more opportunities and materials for students and the community. Thank you for your support.
Please make checks payable to the CSN Foundation and attach a note or memo designating the Art Gallery Gift Fund. Please mail your gift to:
College of Southern Nevada
Department of Fine Arts / Art Galleries - NLV H121
3200 East Cheyenne Avenue
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030-4228
or mail your gift and note or memo designating the "Art Gallery Gift Fund" directly to the CSN Foundation at:
College of Southern Nevada Foundation
6375 West Charleston Boulevard - WE32
Las Vegas, NV 89146-1164
CSN Foundation
The College of Southern Nevada Foundation, Inc. is located at the CSN Charleston Campus, Building "E", 3rd floor.
College of Southern Nevada Foundation
6375 West Charleston Boulevard - WE32
Las Vegas, NV 89146-1164
Telephone: (702) 651-7301
Fax: (702) 651-7611
College of Southern Nevada
Department of Fine Arts / Art Galleries - NLV H121
3200 East Cheyenne Avenue
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030-4228
Telephone: (702) 651-4146
Fax: (702) 651-4765