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Niki J Sands will be participating in the Contemporary Arts Collective 18th Annual juried show. The CAC will award $1,000.00 to the Best of Show, with other prizes to be announced. All media is eligible and anyone over 18 years of age may submit up to 2 works of art. The CAC in cooperation with LaPour Grand Central will present the French tradition of an alternative exhibit (a "Salon de Refuse") on site at the Holsum Bread Building in gallery #135, which will show work that is not selected by the juror. The 2000 sq. foot loft will host the Salon de Refuse. There will be artists, music and entertainment on Friday March 2nd (First Friday), "Ultra Lounge Refuse" style.

The Juror, Sara Kellner is a leading advocate for artists and experimental contemporary art practices. Ms Kellner was the Director of Houston's alternative arts center, DIVERSE WORKS from 1999 until 2006 and was a curator for alternative visual arts at HALLWALLS in Buffalo, NY. Her new career as an independent art consultant will now be taking her 15 years of non-profit arts experience to a new level.

The CAC as been a mainstay artists organization in Las Vegas for over 17 years and has moved from the Arts Factory a few blocks west to join other galleries in the historic Holsum Bread Building art complex located at 231 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 110 which is the Gateway to the Arts District in downtown Las Vegas.

Gallery Phone: 702 382-3886 e-mail: info@lasvegascac.org

"The Contemporary Arts Collective is supported in part by the Nevada Arts Council, National Endowment of the Arts, The Nevada Community Foundation, Benefactors, Patrons, Community Partners, Members Volunteers, Advisory Council and and the Board of Directors."