The Arts Factory

Went Friday for First Friday. The facility and the artwork were unimpressive. And First Friday in general was disappointing. There were heavy metal bands playing outside that I can't imagine anyone wanted to listen to while strolling around viewing artwork. And the outside booths really had chatchkis, not art. So much for the downtown art scene. :( more

This place has emerged as a premier space for creativity for local Las Vegas artists. The hours are pretty irregular, but there is a nice array af artists that fill the space...some amazing, some just O.K. Always worth a trip. Take the time to explore the maze of spaces within this rather large building downtown. It's convenient location on Charleston, just a few blocks west of Las Vegas Blvd, makes this an easy stop for tourists who are looking for a little more local flavor. The 1st Friday of every month they are open till at least 10p.m. as part of the monthly downtown arts festival. Always tons of food, drink, art, music, and people on 1st Fridays. Be sure to catch Michal Wardley upstairs. Also on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10 am till 10 pm there is an all day music fest as well. Downtown Steve Pros: Eclectic mix of Art Cons: Irregular hours more

This gallerys design, unsubtle lighting, unsophisticated displaying and use of space and other Closter phobic effects detract terribly from the artwork. Pros: Free Cons: , Space, Art (subjective) more