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December 22, 2007

Kiddie Kandids

Phone: 702.436.7121
Address: 1300 West Sunset Rd. Henderson, NV 89014

Notes: Located at the Galleria at Sunset mall in Henderson, NV

In 1974 Scott Adams and Wayne Fox, two successful professional photographers, formed Kiddie Kandids. Their philosophy has always been Kiddie Kandids is a portrait studio first, and a business second. Sharing a deep passion for photography, the two founded Kiddie Kandids in Orem, Utah on the guiding principle of offering the highest quality children's portraits available for an affordable price. "We looked at the other studios at the time taking children's portraits and realized we could offer a higher quality product for less money, so we did," said Wayne Fox, co-founder. "As I look back at where we started and where we are now, it is almost an accident that we ended up here. Our only focus in opening Kiddie Kandids was to take the best children's portraits available to families. The expansion has happened as a secondary outcome of that goal. We never envisioned it would take off like it has."

"It all started in a small kiosk in the mall," said Scott Adams, co-founder. "The kiosk was located right in the middle of the walkway and we would actually have large crowds gathered around watching the kids and cheering each smile. That is an experience Kiddie Kandids worked hard to create. We thought of the posing stand as a stage and the photographer as a performer. Even though we don't have the studio in the walkway of the mall anymore, that is still the atmosphere we strive to create today."

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December 21, 2007

Artful Home

Phone: 702.363.4278
Address: 1300 West Sunset Rd. Henderson, NV 89014

Notes: Located at the Galleria at Sunset mall in Henderson, NV

Art gallery and sales. No website currently available.

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November 28, 2007

Wyland Galleries

Phone: 702.699.5363
Address: 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109

Notes: Located at the Miracle Mile Shops in the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino

From Wyland Galleries--

Nearly a quarter of a century ago, marine life artist Wyland exploded on the scene with his rich, majestic murals of marine life. The timing couldn't have been better - the environmental movement was in full swing and the demand for art of the sea was born.

Today, the art is as vibrant as ever and the message of showcasing the beauty of nature is even stronger. But Wyland's mission has expanded in entirely new ways. With new art, a new emphasis on families and education, and a broader view of our relationship to the beauty of our entire blue planet - from our oceans, lakes, and rivers, to our streams and wetlands.

Inspired by the art of nature, the Wyland Brand has established a reputation for the highest quality fine art, gift products, books, and apparel in today's market place. Our partners include some of the world's top companies who are reaching new audiences with the Wyland name and vision, and community organizations who are making a difference.

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Z Gallerie

Phone: 702.696.9733 (Fashion Show Mall), 702.734.0418 (Miracle Mile Shops)

Address:

3200 Las Vegas Blvd. So. Las Vegas, NV 89109--Fashion Show Mall
3663 Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109--Miracle Mile Shops

Z Gallerie is a unique lifestyle retailer that offers a variety of high-quality, reasonably priced merchandise for the home, including furniture, artwork, lighting, tabletop items, textiles and decorative accessories from around the world. From the exclusive to the unusual, our products let flourish your distinct sense of style. Whether it's an elegant sofa to complete your living room or a beautiful dinnerware collection to complement your dining table, you're certain to discover just the right thing at Z Gallerie.

Founded in 1979 by Joe Zeiden, Carole Malfatti and Mike Zeiden, Z Gallerie began as a small poster shop in Sherman Oaks, California. The brothers and sister operated the store during the day and framed posters at night in their parents' garage in Van Nuys. While Z Gallerie has grown considerably since then, Joe, Carole and Mike, along with the support of over 1,000 dedicated employees, still strive to maintain the quintessence of a family business by offering carefully selected merchandise with outstanding customer service.

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November 14, 2007

Indian River Gallery

Phone: 702.598.3929
Address: 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109

Notes: Located at the Miracle Mile Shops in the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino

Indian River Gallery has an unsurpassed collection of Native American art and jewelry of the highest calibre. We represent the premier artisans in jewelry, Hopi katsinas, pueblo pottery, Navajo weavings, paintings, bronze sculpture and antiquities. With over 700 artists represented in the gallery Indian River is a feast for the eyes.

Among our renowned artists in jewelry are Wes Willie, Gibson Nez, Dina Huntinghorse and Carl and Irene Clark.

Our pottery collection features such prominent artists as Maria Martinez, Toni Roller, Rondina Huma, Russell Sanchez, Barbara and Joseph Cerno and Grace Medicine Flower.

We offer a large selection of Hopi katsinas by Arthur Holmes,Jr. Stetson Honyumtewa, Aaron J. Fredericks, Ron Honyouti and others.

We are honored to represent Dave McGary, Mike Curtis, Elie Hazak, Doug Van Howd and David Manuel in bronze sculpture.

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Images of Nature

Phone: 702.731.0503
Address: 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109

Notes: Located at the Miracle Mile Shops in the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino

From Thomas D. Mangelson's Images of Nature website--

With his formative years spent along the banks of the Platte River hunting and fishing, Tom Mangelsen's understanding of the natural world stems from a childhood rich in outdoor adventures. Tom grew up exploring the Nebraska landscape with his brothers Bill, David, and Hal, many times at their father Harold's side. Handcrafting his first frames with David in their garage, Tom bucked convention of what was traditionally considered "art" and opened his first gallery in Jackson, Wyoming in 1978, featuring signed, limited edition prints in the tradition of wildlife artists such as Owen Gromme, an early mentor.

Garnering attention from early collectors led to more exhibitions; his work is now offered in sixteen Images of Nature® galleries across the United States. Tom's accolades and critical acclaim range from being named BBC's "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" in 1994 and the North American Nature Photographer's "Outstanding Nature Photographer of the Year" in 2000, to the recipient of a Royal Photographic Society Honorary Fellowship in 2002. In 2005, he was named "One of the 100 Most Important People in Photography" by American Photo Magazine, one of only two wildlife-environmental photographers selected for the list.

Tom's photography has also been published in leading magazines such as Audubon, National Geographic, Life, Wildlife Art and National Wildlife and featured on television programs from The Today Show and Good Morning America, to CNN's World News and ABC's World News Tonight with Peter Jennings.

Twenty books for children and young adults have been illustrated with Tom's photography. Published fine art books include "Images of Nature: The Photography of Thomas D. Mangelsen" (now in its twelfth printing); "Polar Dance: Born of the North Wind" (recipient of the American Booksellers Association's 1998 Best of Small Press Award, and a "Holiday Pick" on Good Morning America); and "Spirit of the Rockies: The Mountain Lions of Jackson Hole," the first and only portrayal of cougars in the wild. In 2007, Tom released his fourth fine art book, "The Natural World," based exclusively on his work in the panoramic format.

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October 3, 2007

Martin Roberts

Phone: 702.414.1015
Address: 3377 Las Vegas Blvd. So. Las Vegas, NV 89109

Notes: Located at the Grand Canal Shoppes

Martin Roberts began his artistic career as a boy with a brownie box camera. Today, he is one of the most collected and "owned" artists in the country, with people seeing his works in such spectacular settings as the Venetian and Bellagio Resorts or in simple stores of main streets across America.

Martin's work is visually appealing with a detail unimaginable because he is a mixed-media artist. His work is collected as a fine art paintings, which in fact they are...but they have all started with extraordinary black and white photographs over which he layers acrylics, watercolors, and oil paints. The result is exquisite, three dimensional, extremely informal and relaxing, with cascading flowers, foliage and textured colored walls.

Mediterranean, Provence and Tuscany subjects are his specialization with series featuring Venice and Rustic English Cottages as well. One of his most well known pieces entitled "Cardinal at the Vatican" was produced for Cardinal Hamer of the Vatican. His exhibitions have included the Leica Gallery in Manhattan; a distinction so rarely given to American artists.

"I want to create a work of art with a composition so compelling that my collectors say that this is something that they must own. Not because of the financial rewards it brings me, which in fact is nice...but it is so extremely flattering that people whom I have never met have my work hanging in their homes."

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June 23, 2007

Centaur Art Galleries

Phone: 702.737.1234
Address: 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. So. Las Vegas, NV 89109

Notes: Located at the Fashion Show Mall

At Centaur Art Galleries, you will find a large selection of fine art works by the most important artists in history from the 16th century to the present, such as Rembrandt, Renoir, Picasso, Dali, Calder, and Miro; a stable of contemporary artists, including LeRoy Neiman, Steve Kaufman, Michael Wilkinson, Mark Hopkins, and Joseph Meerbott; and dozens of living painters.

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June 22, 2007

Art de Vignettes

Phone: 702.734.3202
Address: 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. So. Las Vegas, NV 89109

Notes: Located at the Fashion Show Mall

From Art de Vignettes--

"Barbara Lee Woollen presents Art de Vignettes at the Fashion Show, the most elegant gallery in Las Vegas. Art de Vignettes is an eclectic contemporary fine art showcase featuring renown artists original paintings, sculptures, unique art glass, estate and one of a kind jewelry fashion art, architectural pieces, and exclusively for Art de Vignettes Lalique, crystal architectural products and stunning canvas prints of the New Yorker Magazine covers.

Art de Vignettes will offer something for everyone, whether your passion is painting, glass, fashion, sculpture, or jewelry.

The artistic architectural lines of the gallery and amazing color palette provided by all of the different artists will satisfy everyone's art appetite, a virtual feast for the eyes within an elegant setting and taste of culture."

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May 18, 2007

Galleria di Sorrento

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Galleria di Sorrento
Forum Shops at Caesars Las Vegas

Phone: 702.369.2085
Address: 3500 Las Vegas Blvd. So. Las Vegas, NV 89109

Notes: Located at the Forum Shops in Caesar's Palace

Galleria di Sorrento--Original paintings and sculptures, jewelry, art-to-wear, hand-blown crystal glass.

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May 5, 2007

Peter Lik

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Peter Lik Gallery
Forum Shops at Caesars Las Vegas

Phone: 702.836.3320 (Caesar's), 702.309.8777 (Grand Canal Shoppes)

Address:

3500 Las Vegas Blvd. So. Las Vegas, NV 89109--Caesar's
3377 Las Vegas Blvd. So. Las Vegas, NV 89109--Grand Canal Shoppes

From the Peter Lik website--

Now with Galleries in Sydney, Noosa, Hawaii and Las Vegas, Peter Lik has established a credible presence worldwide. With handcrafted local timber floors and unique custom designed furniture, his galleries radiate a beautiful ambience and are a fitting environment in which to profiile his work.

Entering a Peter Lik Gallery is a total sensory experience. His connection with the heart and soul of the landscape is evident in his incredible images. From the soulful portraits of the vast heartland deserts, to the pristine beauty of the reefs and rainforests, Peter Lik captures the true feeling of the land like no other.

Posted by Human Head at 9:57 PM | Permalink |

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