Finding Art in Sin City
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The Arts Factory on East Charleston Boulevard in Las Vegas is similar to a factory only in the sense that the abundance of all things art is so readily available that it seems as if it’s coming out of a conveyor belt. The center is truly a one-stop shop for any artistic need. From painters, architects, graphic designers to a yoga school, The Arts Factory is a like a display case of artistic expression. It also houses the very popular Bar + Bistro and is an ideal way to start, end or middle any time spent at the Factory.
The 32,000 square foot building itself looks like finely crafted piece of art and spaces are always open for inspiring artists to showcase their masterpieces. Some of the current tenants of the Factory include Studio West Photography, Heiser Design and the Oscar Stairs Gallery. The connected Bar + Bistro, a Latin fusion restaurant was named one of “Las Vegas’ Best New Attractions,” by Travel + Leisure magazine, and you’ll want to salsa dance your way through the galleries after you’re done sampling their exquisite cuisine.
The Factory also hosts the always well attended, “First Fridays,” a gallery walk where patrons are allowed to peruse the artwork of the 18 blocks of the Las Vegas Arts District. The event occurs every first Friday of each month from 6 PM to 10 PM, and it includes street performers, local bands, dance troupes, food and drinks. For those concerned that the visitors might be too inebriated to take the artwork seriously, picture just how fun it would be to have hundreds of people in a gallery drunkenly screaming, “VEGAS!!”
If you happen to find a large piece of original art that you simply can’t live without, the friendly faces at Navi Pack & Ship Las Vegas can assist with all your art shipping needs.
The Arts Factory is located at 107 East Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas.
Open Monday - Sunday, 9 am-6 pm, 702-383-3133, theartsfactory.com.
