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.
2023 Juried Student Exhibition & Salon de Refusés
Friday, May 12, 2023 - Saturday, June 24, 2023
Opening Reception & Award Celebration: Friday, May 12, 2023, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Fine Arts Gallery
Monday - Friday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am to 4:00pm
3200 E. Cheyenne Avenue
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
The Fine Arts Gallery is located adjacent to the Horn Theatre in the Performing Arts Center 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.
2022 Juried Student Exhibition First Place Painting: Amber Indurante, West Campus Golden Hour, Oil Paint on Canvas
ART 298: Portfolio Emphasis Spring 2023 Exhibition
Friday, May 5, 2023 - Saturday, June 17, 2023
Artist Reception: Friday, May 12, 2023, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Artspace Gallery
Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 10:30pm
Saturday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
3200 E. Cheyenne Avenue
North Las Vegas, Nevada 89030
The Artspace Gallery is located upstairs above the main entrance lobby 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.
Christopher Tsouras, “Lincoln Absent” - Toned Digital Image, 2023
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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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.
Charleston Campus, Second Floor, E Building
The Charleston Campus second floor E Building, was chosen as the first of what is now a College wide program that brings artwork by CSN students, faculty, staff, and the college community back to where these individuals live, learn and work. In its third year, Level Up Galleries expanded to other College locations including the Henderson Campus C Building and the North Las Vegas Campus H Building.
This exhibition features three CSN artists. Joshua Levin is a Professor of Human Behavior, and Patricia Vázquez is a Professor of English. Daniel Ogletree is an Adjunct Faculty from CSN’s Fine Art Department / Art & Art History Program. These artists were chosen based on the quality of their work, their dedication to their students, and the ability of their artwork to stand up to this unique gallery space.
Henderson Campus, Second Floor, C Building
The Henderson Level Up Galleries features three CSN artists (one Full-Time Academic Faculty, one Administrative Faculty, and one Adjunct Faculty) from its Fine Art Department / Art & Art History Program. Ceramic sculptures are by CSN Professor of Fine Arts and the head of CSN’s Ceramic Program, Robin Stark. Paintings are by Jeff Fulmer, CSN's Art Gallery Coordinator, and mixed media assemblage artworks are by Art & Art History Program Adjunct Faculty, Manfred O'hare.
North Las Vegas Campus, Second Floor, H Building
This location, North Las Vegas second floor Horn Building, was chosen as a crucial “bridge” between the Performing Arts Center, Fine Arts Gallery, Fine Arts Department and the rest of the NLV Campus. It is part of a future envisioned “Art Walk” connecting fine arts, with applied arts, culinary arts, and the greater community through projects like Clark County’s ZAP10! public art project on Cheyenne Avenue. By using art, we hope to transform one of the ugliest spots to one of the most inviting and engaging.
This exhibition features two CSN artists. A large mural, "Rich Soil", and prints are by Anne M. Hoff, CSN Professor of Fine Arts and the head of CSN’s Printmaking Program. Drawings and mixed media work are by Suzanne Acosta, a long time Adjunct Faculty and most recent full time hire in CSN’s Fine Art Department / Art & Art History Program.
Student Union Galleries
“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
Exhibitions are located in the Charleston, Henderson and North Las Vegas Student Unions. All Department of Fine Arts Gallery events are free & open to the public.
Fine Arts Gallery
2022-2023 CSN Art and Art History Faculty Exhibition
Friday, December 16, 2022 - Saturday, February 4, 2023
Artist Reception: Friday, December 16, 2022, 6:00pm
Wallflower: Paintings by Michael Hubbard
Friday, February 17, 2023 - Saturday, April 22, 2023
Preview, Artist Talk & Opening Reception: Thursday, February 16, 2023, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
2023 Juried Student Exhibition & Salon des Refusés
Friday, May 12, 2023 - Saturday, June 24, 2023
Artist Reception & Awards Ceremony: Friday, May 12, 2023, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Siri Stensberg: Double Pendulum
Friday, July 14, 2023 - Saturday, September 9, 2023
Artspace Gallery
Art 298: Portfolio Emphasis - Fall 2022 Exhibition
Friday, December 9, 2022 - Saturday, February 4, 2023
Artist Reception: Friday, December 16, 2022, 6:00pm
Jeannie Hua: Traces and Tracings
Friday, February 17, 2023 - Saturday, April 22, 2023
Artist Talk & Reception: Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Art 298: Portfolio Emphasis - Spring 2023 Exhibition
Friday, May 12, 2023 - Saturday, June 17, 2023
Artist Reception: Friday, May 12, 2023, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Jennifer Saracino: Abstract Photography
Friday, July 7, 2023 - Saturday, September 16, 2023
Level Up Galleries
Charleston Campus, Second Floor, E Building
Featuring Manfred O'hare, Philip Turco and Jennifer Saracino
Through Fall 2023
Henderson Campus, Second Floor, C Building
Featuring Sean Russell, Joshua Levin, Patricia Vázquez and Daniel Ogletree
Through Fall 2023
North Las Vegas Campus, Second Floor, H Building
Featuring Anne M. Hoff, Robin Stark and Jeff Fulmer
Through Fall 2023
Student Union Galleries
The District Artz Foundation: Painting Cities to Life
Exhibitions are located in the Charleston, Henderson and North Las Vegas Student Unions
Local and Regional Media Coverage
"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 2024 - 2025 Exhibition Season
The College of Southern Nevada, Department of Fine Arts, Art & Art History Program is currently accepting exhibition proposals for its 2024 - 2025 Exhibition Season for the College’s Fine Arts Gallery and Artspace Gallery. 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 either the Fine Arts or Artspace Gallery for each exhibition based on content, media, audience, and proposal. Artists / Curators / Groups / Organizations submitting applications will be notified approximately 1 month after the submission deadline. No application materials will be returned. Please submit your application as a single PDF file.
Deadline for Receipt of Materials: September 15, 2023
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