Photo: Ron Mader, 18B (Some rights reserved)
Las Vegas Arts District, or 18b, is an emerging cultural hub packed with indie art galleries and performance spaces in converted warehouses.
Arts-based tourism endeavors don’t just happen, they need to be attractive to locals and visitors alike. We would love to see more community bike rides, like last fall’s Bike2Art co-hosted by Southern Nevada Bicycle Coalition and Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
Google Maps
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Jeff Hwang: “In Las Vegas, there’s the Strip, there’s Downtown Fremont Street and now you have the Arts District, which is kind of a third theme park. It’s walkable real estate without the price-gouging of the Strip. And it’s all local, so there’s a lot of personality. In the past few years, this place has grown dramatically. There’s something new coming in here every two, three weeks.”
The district is loosely bounded by Hoover Avenue, Wyoming Avenue, Las Vegas Boulevard, and Commerce Street.
When the Arts District was established in 1998, it was just a handful of small studios run by local artists.
Key Links
18barts.org
Facebook
@artsdistrictlv
@DTLVAlliance
Questions
- Who are the artists?
- What are the boundaries?
- Is there a map and directory of the murals?
- Any recommendations?
Headlines
Is the Las Vegas Arts District becoming less ‘artsy’ as new businesses move in?
After ups and downs, is the Arts Factory in Las Vegas finally coming into its own?
The Las Vegas Arts District Is Suddenly the Most Exciting Place to Dine in Sin City – Robb Report
Las Vegas Arts District expected to grow by 56% – 8NewsNow
Downtown Las Vegas hoping to attract tourists, keep locals happy – KTNV
Elsewhere on the Web
yelp.com
vegassolo.com
vegas.eater.com
Notable Venues
Velveteen Rabbit
Jammyland
Nevada Brew Works
Soulbelly BBQ
Able Baker
Hop Nuts
Makers & Finders
Misterio Mezcal Bar
1300 South Casino Center Blvd #150
misteriomezcal.com – Facebook
lasvegasnevada.gov
youtu.be/zVQ_FNaqlMg
youtu.be/uH7aMkir67Q
Mission Linen
1001 South 1st Street
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Flyer (PDF)
– Developer J. Dapper bought the building in August 2022 for $7.5 million
Nevada Humanities
1017 South 1st Street #190
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nevadahumanities.org
Parking
Arts District Parking – Las Vegas
Videos
The Las Vegas Arts District Receives Special Recognition For Creative Efforts During The Pandemic
Pioneers
Embedded Tweets
Block 18
Wikipedia
18b The Las Vegas Arts District
Planeta.com