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Niki J Sands Fine Art
A Figurative and Abstract artist

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Available soon is one of my latest paintings - Bella Mia - An original oil on canvas 36x24 inches. For more information please contact artist at info@nikijsands.com


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click on the link above to view painting

Wishing you all a joyous holiday season!!

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For more information please contact the artist or visit www.nikijsands.com and click on "Art for Sale".

Niki J Sands will be the featured artist of the month at City Blend Coffee located at 10720 Eastern Ave. Just south of Horizon Ridge in the Sun West Crossing Plaza. The exhibit starts October 28th through the end of November. All work is original and is available for purchase.

At City Blend Coffee, they want to emphasize their relationship with the community not only by bringing you great beverages and food, but also through community interests.

Each month they will present artwork by a local artist. The artwork selected will be interesting, sometimes complex, and at other times thought provoking. Other art on display will be one-of-kind magnum-sized wine boxes produced by local and out-of-state artists. All art presented is for sale.

They will also present a variety of interesting events for the community’s benefit and enjoyment. Because we want to share good local entertainment with our patrons, they are always open and flexible to any event ideas and concepts.

CBC = Coffee + Community www.cityblendcoffee.com (click here for more information)

Starting June 2007 Niki J Sands has been welcomed to exhibit and sell her art at one of Las Vegas's largest and oldest galleries. Voted "Best Art Gallery" in the Las Vegas Review Journal reader's poll, Art encounter is home to over One Hundred artists and has over 8,000 square feet of gallery space. If you are unable to visit this Las Vegas gallery then shop online. All of the art is available for purchase on the internet. You can also call toll free and speak to a sales representatives......Call Toll Free 800 395-2996 Visit them at www.artencounter.com (click here)

Dear friends,

Here is an e-mail invitation to a fine party on this coming Saturday May 19th at the gallery of Edward and Edward. We have a great show lined up with lots of new works by 6 different artist.

It is a well sponsored event with catering by Outback Steak House.
Please be so kind and send this e-mail out to all of your contacts interested in fine art.

We would greatly appreciate support and we look forward to seeing you Saturday between 6 PM to 10 PM. The Gallery is located at 1039 S. Main Street suite 150 Las Vegas, NV Phone: 702-240-ARTS

All the best

Festival of the Arts is having their 2nd bi-annual artists exhibit Saturday May 5, 2007 from 10am-6pm and Sunday, May 6, 2007 10am - 5pm. "The District" at Green Valley Ranch.

With all of the activities at both sides of "The District", there's something for everyone!

Art Festival - Join over 50 premiere painters, sculptors, glass blowers and artists from around the country as they display and sell their wares. See featured artists as they create their artwork live at the event. Enjoy live music at the courtyard stage.

Spring Fling - The Green at 'The District' expansion is home to the all new Spring Fling. The entire family can enjoy the festivities with art projects for the kids and live entertainment.

It's a Dog's Life - The Green at 'The District' expansion will showcase 15 custsom dog houses, created by some of the best home builders in the Las Vegas Valley. Experience these unique custom homes for your pet, then bid on them as they are auctioned on Sunday evening, following the art festival. Proceeds to benefit a local charitable organization. Additionally pet adoptions will take place each day from noon - 3pm.

Please stop by Niki's booth and say hello - Niki will have originals as well as prints available for sale.

The Festival of the Arts and Spring Fling is a DOG-FRIENDLY event. For further information regarding the event visit www.thedistrictgvr.com

I hope that you take the time to visit "First Friday" at the Arts' District in downtown Las Vegas. I will be at the Edward and Edward Contemporary Art Gallery from 7 pm until 9 pm. Please stop by and enjoy the festive evening and say hello. For further information on First Friday and the Arts' District visit http://www.firstfriday-lasvegas.org/ or feel free to email me at info@nikijsands.com Thank you!!

Edward and Edward Contemporary Art Gallery - a grand opening is scheduled for Saturday, March 31, 2007 premiering four fine artists of Las Vegas which include Edward Sobanski, Carlos De Las Heras, Niki J Sands and Raphael Espinoza Luera.

The gallery is located in downtown Las Vegas in the heart of the Las Vegas Arts District at 1039 S. Main Street Suite 150 Las Vegas Nevada 89101. Phone number to the gallery is (702) 240-ARTS (2787). Website: www.vegasgalleries.com

If you are in the area I hope that you take the opportunity to visit the gallery. Time of the show is 5:30pm - 8:30pm. You must be 21 years or older to attend, Thank you.

(posted on 18 Feb 2007)

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."

(posted on 18 Nov 2006)

Join the fun at the free outdoor festivals every third saturday of the month in downtown Las Vegas. There will be music, arts and culture for the whole family to enjoy.

To learn more, log on to www.ArtAbout.org or call (702) 309-6560

Please stop by my booth and say Hello! Next show is November 18th, 2006

December show is on December 16th - Original art makes for a wonderful holiday gift

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