SUMMERLIN® FESTIVAL OF ARTS RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN SUMMERLIN® OCT. 11-13
WHAT: Now in its 28th year, the popular Summerlin® Festival of Arts returns to Downtown Summerlin® Oct. 11-13, keeping the three-day schedule introduced last year that was enthusiastically received by both visitors and artists alike.
The festival, which runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, features the works of more than 100 fine artists and craftsmen from Southern Nevada and surrounding states, each carefully selected by a jury of local art experts. Set on The Lawn and under the Pavilion at Downtown Summerlin, the Festival offers free parking and a vibrant, lively atmosphere for the entire family. It is sponsored by Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. and Las Vegas Review-Journal.
“Our 2024 roster includes many popular and returning artists who work in a variety of mediums -from oil, watercolor, oil, pottery, sculpture, photography, glass and jewelry – all in a mix of contemporary and classic designs, so there’s something for everyone,” said Danielle Bisterfeldt, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Consumer Experience for Summerlin. “We received more applications than ever this year, so we know the festival has a great reputation within the regional arts community as a top-notch event for both artists and shoppers. Plus, last year’s success as a three-day event set the standard for the festival going forward. It’s an entire weekend full of art, fun and celebration.”
First Friday Foundation Art Demonstrations are back for another year. Enjoy live art demonstrations courtesy of select friends from First Friday Foundation Las Vegas! Guests can watch four different artists – Steven Horsford, Andrea Knox, Amanda Kettler and Tara Banfield – and their visions come to life during live art demonstrations on Friday, Oct. 11 from 9am – 4pm! Throughout the weekend, make sure you visit the First Friday Foundation booth featuring Ambar Pena Sanchez and Amanda Kettler who are showcasing their work for sale all weekend in the Artist’s Park.
New this year, visit the dining arroyo on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a print and paint art demonstration by local artist Pretty Done whose many murals can be seen throughout downtown Las Vegas. During this one-of-a-kind, customizable, interactive art activation, guests can choose one of four exclusively themed designs that will be screen-printed live on a complimentary tote bag. Quantities are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first served basis. In addition to the tote bag, guests will have the opportunity to meet the artist and receive a custom doodle painting on a poster board.
For the science-minded, the UNLV Engineering School and Nevada Association of Land Surveyors will offer interactive hands-on science activities. Bishop Gorman High School, The Meadows School, Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain and Doral Red Rock will host various student driven art demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12-13.
At the Children’s Pavilion, there will be hosted, hands on activities including seasonal crafts courtesy of Discovery Children’s Museum and a design-your-own character from the Las Vegas Review-Journal, for kids of all ages to enjoy. Community mascots, balloon artists and face painters round out the festival’s offerings for kids.
The Art of The Classic Car presented by The Mustang and Classic Ford Club of Las Vegas will have a variety of cars on display along Festival Plaza Drive on Saturday, October 12. The Las Vegas Farmers Market, located under the Pavilion at Downtown Summerlin, will host extended hours on Saturday, October 12 and Sunday, October 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, visit summerlin.com.
WHERE: The Lawn at Downtown Summerlin, 1980 Festival Plaza Drive
Parking is free and available throughout the shopping center.
WHEN: October 11 – 13, 2024
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.