The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) was formed in 1989 by students and instructors of the newly formed Department of Art at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. This group wanted to create a place where students could further explore their interest in contemporary art and also have some "real life" experiences in exhibiting their works of contemporary art.
A non-profit institution housed in a new $20-million library facility, the museum exhibits international, national and regional art.
Twelve exhibitions per year from regional and national artists displaying diverse mediums in contemporary visual art.
Exhibits include video history program, basketry, Cassinelli point collection, and E.S. Curtiss photographs.
Home of the Artisans' Store, offering one-of-a-kind craft and folk art items. The center offers a pottery studio, art galleries, exhibits, classes, music and theatrical performances and a children's theatre.
Year-round changing exhibitions in all media featuring invited national and regional artists, faculty and students.
Madame Tussauds is a wax museum in Las Vegas with branches in a number of major cities. It was founded by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud. Madame Tussauds is a major tourist attraction, displaying waxworks of historical and political figures, film stars, sports stars and more.
The Nevada Museum of Art’s feature exhibitions showcase national and international artists. The permanent collection relates to issues of Nevada and the West with an emphasis on the environment.