News and Announcements

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)

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

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.

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."

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

This is a special event as part of the World Gourmet Summit. We will be exhibiting our artwork in the Event Registration building.

This event is open to the public, however you do need to register and pay admission to the World Market Summit's "Grand Gourmet Safari Trail", which is $85 per person per day, and gives you all inclusive admission to wine tasting with wines from various nations, as well as food stations from top local restaurateurs.

World Gourmet Summit event information

Artists of Las Vegas will exhibit which will include several pieces of work by Niki J Sands and exciting new artwork from other local Las Vegas artists. All artwork will be for sale that day.

This is a special event in cooperation with the Las Vegas World Affairs Council, a Nevada non-profit organization. This is a high profile event celebrating Singapore and its business affiliations with local Las Vegas casinos, as well as Artists of Las Vegas.

Friday, August 11, 2006 from 3pm until 9pm

709 Valle Verde Court

Henderson, NV 89014

Offices of Tate, Snyder and Kimsey Architects

All artwork is availabe for immediate sale