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Activities for the Youth to be held at 2022 Las Vegas Book Festival


Youth can enjoy readings, illustration demonstrations and musical performances during the 2022 Las Vegas Book Festival Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The free festival is held downtown at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., and is open to all ages.


EMMY and Latin Grammy-Award winner Lucky Diaz will read from his book “Paletero Man,” perform with the The Lucky Band and host an interactive workshop that will guide children through the entire process of writing a song.


Additional youth activities include:

  • Pictionary with illustrators Troy Cummings, Heather Fox, Cyndi Marko and Mika Song

  • Readings with authors Julie Berry and J. L. Esplin

  • An introductory workshop to zines for those ages 6-15 with Co-Zi LV.


The city of Las Vegas will host a Children’s Rainbow Wonderland with pop-up mobile recreation activities, arts and crafts, and more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.


This year’s festival headliners includes Washington Post investigative journalist Carl Bernstein, celebrity chef and author Hubert Keller, “Such A Fun Age” author Kiley Reid and New York Times bestselling author Elin Hilderbrand.


A full schedule of festival activities that includes panel discussions, book signings, arts and crafts for children and musical performances can be found here. For updates and more information on the book festival, visit www.lasvegasbookfestival.com. Keep up with festival news on Facebook and Twitter (#VegasBookFest).


Produced by the city of Las Vegas, Nevada Humanities and NV Energy, the Las Vegas Book Festival also is supported with funding from donors via The Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE. Additional sponsors include the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Audacy Radio and The CW. Gold/silver/bronze sponsors include Arts Midwest, Healthplan of Nevada, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, the Las Vegas Rotary and the UFC. Additional event sponsors include the National Endowment for the Humanities, Nevada Center for the Book and Spread the Word Nevada.


The Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE was established in 2018 as a vehicle for corporate and philanthropic partners to support innovative programs that improve quality of life for all Las Vegas residents with a special focus on vulnerable populations. The Fund creates opportunities for public-private partnerships as well as donations of cash, time and in-kind goods and services. Guided by a diverse group of community leaders who serve as members of the fund’s Advisory Committee, the fund targets specific community needs with a goal of making Las Vegas a national leader in four areas: Livability, Innovation, Future and Education. The Nevada Community Foundation, a public charity under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, serves as The Mayor’s Fund fiscal agent, receiving all private donations. Donations to the Nevada Community Foundation for The Mayor’s Fund are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For information, visit MayorsFundLV.org.


The Las Vegas Book Festival is the largest literary event in Nevada, presented by the city of Las Vegas, The Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE, NV Energy and Nevada Humanities, along with many sponsors and supporters, including the National Endowment for the Humanities. The 21st annual celebration of the written, spoken and illustrated word is free and open to all ages. Through the years, the festival has presented countless well-known authors, panel discussions, readings, workshops and book signings. Topics of interest include politics, social issues, history, popular fiction, cooking and science fiction. There’s something for everyone. For information, please visit lasvegasbookfestival.com. Keep up with festival news on Facebook and Twitter (#VegasBookFest).

Las Vegas Surrealist Artist, Chris Elliman, Voted Winner of Competition


Chris Elliman offered a year-long contract with the world’s largest art dealer and the opportunity to display his work inside the Park West Fine Art Museum & Gallery on the Las Vegas Strip


Following hundreds of submissions, weeks of voting, and judging from a panel of world-renowned artists, the Park West Fine Art Museum & Gallery is proud to announce surrealist artist Chris Elliman as the winner of its second annual Made in Vegas art competition. Elliman, who was selected from nearly 500 artists who entered, will receive a contract offer from Park West Gallery, the world’s largest art dealer, as well as a three-month exhibition of his artwork, where his paintings will hang alongside masterpieces by Picasso, Rembrandt, Renoir, and other art legends at Park West’s Las Vegas location.

“We were blown away by Chris Elliman’s artwork,” said John Block, Executive Vice President at Park West Gallery. “His signature style is unique, bold, and completely its own. With Made in Vegas, we were looking to shine a light on the immense talent in the Las Vegas art community. I think Chris is a perfect ambassador for that community, and we couldn’t be happier that he’s our 2022 winner.”

“This feeling is like a thousand paintings I painted trying to get to the center of a Park West Pop,” said Chris Elliman. “I am so proud of everyone who paints, looking for what I consider the ‘ultimate lick.’ This moment of joy tastes like a win, but we are just getting started on this candy lane. I want to congratulate everyone who finger paints, draws stick figures, or makes a comment when it wasn't required. And yes, every artist in this contest deserves the win.”


The Made in Vegas judging panel consisted of world-renowned artists and Park West Gallery representatives, including famed Las Vegas artist Michael Godard, Made in Vegas 2021 Winner Kat Tatz, Executive Vice President of Park West Gallery, John Block, Park West Gallery Directors Brandon Zeadow and Isabella Kowalski and Executive Director of First Friday Las Vegas, Corey Fagan, Elliman’s work is currently on display at Park West Gallery in the Forum Shops inside Caesars Palace Las Vegas Hotel and Casino on the famed Las Vegas Strip. For more information or to view Elliman’s portfolio of work, please visit daftpixel.com/artist-commentary.


Park West Gallery is the world’s largest art dealer, bringing the experience of collecting fine art to more than 3 million customers since 1969. Park West also hosts live-streaming online art auctions every weekend. Park West Gallery has two locations at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace on the famed Las Vegas Strip. Current hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Sunday. For more information, visit ParkWestVegas.com or call 702-630-1037.

Follow Park West Gallery on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube at @ParkWestGallery.

Park West Gallery Reveals Final Three Artists For Competition


A panel of world-renowned artists and Park West Gallery representatives will now select a champion, who will win the chance to be offered a year-long contract with the world’s largest art dealer and the opportunity to display their winning works inside the Park West Fine Art Museum & Gallery on the Las Vegas Strip

The Park West Fine Art Museum & Gallery has revealed the final three artists for the second annual Made in Vegas art competition. Selected after nearly two weeks of public voting, the final three artists were selected amongst hundreds of submissions, representing some of the most talented and innovative artists living in Las Vegas. The Made in Vegas finalists are competing for the offer of a prestigious, year-long contract with Park West Gallery, the world’s largest art dealer, as well as the opportunity to display their work on the walls of Park West Gallery at the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, alongside masterpieces by Picasso, Rembrandt, Renoir, and other art world legends.

The Made in Vegas champion will now be chosen by a panel of world-renowned artists and Park West Gallery representatives, including world-famous artist and Las Vegas native Michael Godard, Executive Vice President of Park West Gallery John Block, Park West Gallery Las Vegas Directors Brandon Zeadow and Isabella Kowalski, and more.

The final three artists currently have their work on display inside Park West Gallery at the Forum Shops inside Caesars Palace and the ultimate Made in Vegas winner will be announced next week.

The final three artists include:

Park West Gallery is the world’s largest art dealer, bringing the experience of collecting fine art to more than 3 million customers since 1969. Whether it’s masterpieces from history’s greatest artists or the latest artwork from leading contemporary icons, Park West offers something for everyone through its accessible art exhibitions and auctions all over the world. Park West also hosts live-streaming online art auctions every weekend.

Park West Gallery has two locations at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace on the famed Las Vegas Strip. Current hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday. For more information, visit ParkWestVegas.com or call 702-630-1037. Keep up with Park West Gallery on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube at @ParkWestGallery.