BELLAGIO GALLERY OF FINE ART CELEBRATES ANDY WARHOL’S 85th BIRTHDAY
WITH SPECIAL ADMISSION AUGUST 6-12
WHAT: In celebration of what would have been Andy Warhol’s 85th birthday (August 6), Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art (BGFA)is commemorating the iconic artist’s life with a special $8.50 admission price to its current exhibition “Warhol Out West” from 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. August 6 and 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., nightly, August 7 – 12.
All patrons visiting the Gallery will receive a complimentary BGFA souvenir with admission throughout the week, while supplies last.
Guests can also celebrate Warhol’s birthday during Art & Wine: A Perfect Pairing on August 14, as Bellagio’s executive pastry team creates delectable cupcakes in honor of the Pop Art pioneer.
WHEN:
August 6; 10 a.m. –7:30 p.m.
August 7 – 12; 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.; nightly
Special $8.50 admission
OTHER: Organized in partnership with The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh,“Warhol Out West” is a collection centered around the pioneering artist’s depiction of all things Western. “Warhol Out West” features 56 of Warhol’s works including paintings,sculptures, photographs, screen prints and wallpaper. Exhibits include Warhol’s 1960s Pop paintings of celebrities and consumer products; the 1980s advertisement series; the beloved “Double Elvis” painting; and his rarely seen “Cowboys and
Indians” series.
“Warhol Out West” is on view through Jan. 2, 2014. Regular tickets are $16 for general admission; $13 for Nevada residents and seniors 65 and older; and $11 for students, teachers and military with valid ID. Children 12 and younger are free. Tickets and information are available by calling (702) 693-7871 or (877) 957-9777, or online at www.bellagio.com. Audio tours are included in the price of admission and complimentary docent tours are available daily at 2 p.m. BGFA is open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Last admissions are sold 30 minutes prior to closing.