Cultural affairs staff lists fall exhibitions, openings and heritage-month events
October 17, 2025 | Las Vegas , Clark County, Nevada
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Cultural affairs staff and commissioners used the Oct. 16 meeting to highlight upcoming exhibitions, receptions and heritage-month events across Las Vegas.
Mary Sabo, cultural affairs staff, opened the summary of current initiatives and cultural events by noting the 2025 Public Employee Exhibition is on view at the City Hall Chamber Gallery, 495 South Main Street, second floor, with an artist reception scheduled Oct. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. She also noted The Afterparty, an exhibition by Kate Ryals and Deborah Newman at the mayor's gallery at the Historic Fifth Street School with an opening the same night.
Other items listed by staff include:
- See the Music All Around Us by Louise Ledress, a Windows on First installation on view through March 2026 with an artist reception Oct. 23.
- A Visual Mixtape, a solo exhibition by Don Michael Jr. at Charleston Heights Art Center Gallery opening Oct. 30.
- The 3 on Main temporary sculpture project and its reception on Nov. 6 at Main Street M 'motto (831 South Main Street).
Mary Sabo and Laura Machado also updated commissioners on public-art project timelines: David Ryan's Third Street (East Ogden to Fremont) public art is on track for a February 2026 completion; Crystal Ramirez's sculpture is expected to be completed and dedicated before Thanksgiving; Mirabelli mural work continues with an expected Dec. 1 completion; and the Windows on First installation will remain through March 2026.
Commissioners announced community events they plan to attend and encouraged broader commission participation. Commissioner Bills publicized the Sky Canyon Chalk & Cheers event on Oct. 25 and a book fair; Commissioner DeSantis announced Sun City Summerlin's juried art show in November; and Commissioner Klevin and others encouraged attendance at the Las Vegas Book Festival on Oct. 18 and the UNLV Art Walk on Oct. 24.
Staff asked commissioners to notify the department when they will attend events so the office can coordinate representation and provide name badges. Sabo said the department sends a biweekly newsletter with event listings and will handle distribution to comply with open-meeting requirements.
The commission did not take formal action on these event listings; staff will continue outreach and calendar updates.
Mary Sabo, cultural affairs staff, opened the summary of current initiatives and cultural events by noting the 2025 Public Employee Exhibition is on view at the City Hall Chamber Gallery, 495 South Main Street, second floor, with an artist reception scheduled Oct. 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. She also noted The Afterparty, an exhibition by Kate Ryals and Deborah Newman at the mayor's gallery at the Historic Fifth Street School with an opening the same night.
Other items listed by staff include:
- See the Music All Around Us by Louise Ledress, a Windows on First installation on view through March 2026 with an artist reception Oct. 23.
- A Visual Mixtape, a solo exhibition by Don Michael Jr. at Charleston Heights Art Center Gallery opening Oct. 30.
- The 3 on Main temporary sculpture project and its reception on Nov. 6 at Main Street M 'motto (831 South Main Street).
Mary Sabo and Laura Machado also updated commissioners on public-art project timelines: David Ryan's Third Street (East Ogden to Fremont) public art is on track for a February 2026 completion; Crystal Ramirez's sculpture is expected to be completed and dedicated before Thanksgiving; Mirabelli mural work continues with an expected Dec. 1 completion; and the Windows on First installation will remain through March 2026.
Commissioners announced community events they plan to attend and encouraged broader commission participation. Commissioner Bills publicized the Sky Canyon Chalk & Cheers event on Oct. 25 and a book fair; Commissioner DeSantis announced Sun City Summerlin's juried art show in November; and Commissioner Klevin and others encouraged attendance at the Las Vegas Book Festival on Oct. 18 and the UNLV Art Walk on Oct. 24.
Staff asked commissioners to notify the department when they will attend events so the office can coordinate representation and provide name badges. Sabo said the department sends a biweekly newsletter with event listings and will handle distribution to comply with open-meeting requirements.
The commission did not take formal action on these event listings; staff will continue outreach and calendar updates.
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