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Love Art? Vote For Your Favorite Local Artist In ‘Made In Vegas’ Competition

If you love art, then you’re going to want to make your vote count for your favorite local artists. It’s the third annual “Made in Vegas” art competition. Park West…

Local artists competing in "Made in Vegas" art competition. Photo of a female artist working on a multi-colored abstract painting in a darkened art studio. She has her hair tied in a bun and wearing a blue long-sleeved shirt with the sleeves rolled up. She is reaching out with her right hand to apply paint to the canvas. There is a spotlight highlighting her work.

A female artist applies paint to a multi-colored abstract painting in a darkened art studio.

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If you love art, then you’re going to want to make your vote count for your favorite local artists. It’s the third annual “Made in Vegas” art competition. Park West Gallery conducts this contest. They have two locations in The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. Now, the top ten local artist finalists have been revealed.

“Made In Vegas” Local Artists Who Are Now Finalists

Park West Gallery is the world’s largest art dealer. That’s according to their website at ParkWestGallery.com. Equally important, they’re offering an amazing prize to the winner of this competition. In fact, the winner will receive a one-year contract with Park West Gallery. Imagine having your art hanging on the walls near the works of legendary artists such as Picasso, Rembrandt, and Renoir.

According to a press release from Jeff Klein at Atomic City PR, there are hundreds of submissions from Las Vegas area artists for this competition. Officials at Park West Gallery have now come up with the top ten finalists in the “Made in Vegas” competition. They are: Andrew Yasgar, Benjamin Nelson, Deborah Whitt, Feliciano Lopez, Juan Muniz, Kevin Tice, Matty Cremeans, Nigel Ho-A-Lim-Bell, Paul Papa, and Violetta Kovacs. Congratulations to all ten finalists!

Subsequently, it is now time to vote for your favorite local artist or piece of art. Voting begins Monday, November 13th, and you can vote in person at Park West Gallery. As noted earlier, they have two locations in The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. Per ParkWestGallery.com, their main location is on the second level near the Spiral Escalator. In addition, they have a second location on level one near the Spiral Escalator close to RPM Italian. Furthermore, their galleries are open Sunday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Friday and Saturday, they’re open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Consequently, public voting will determine three finalists. Then, their work will be judged “by a panel of world-renowned artists and Park West Gallery representatives.” According to Jeff Klein’s press release, that panel will determine the winner. Best of luck to all ten finalists!

Andy Warhol: 13 of His Most Iconic Album Covers & Quotes

Andy Warhol would've turned 94 on August 6, and it goes without saying his impact on pop culture is immeasurable.

Between designing many classic album covers and his iconic quotes, his legend will live forever.  In honor of his birthday, scroll through the gallery below containing some of his most memorable album designs and quotes.

"Don't pay any attention to what they write about you. Just measure it in inches."

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The Rolling Stones - 'Love You Live'

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"I don't think less is more. More is better."

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Liza Minnelli - 'Live at Carnegie Hall'

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"I am a deeply superficial person."

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Reflection of Young Man Bushing Hair in Bathroom Mirror Getting Ready to Go Out


Billy Squier - 'Emotions In Motion '

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"Fantasy love is much better than reality love."

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Thelonious Monk - 'Monk'

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"I don't know art, but I know what I like."

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Row of artist paintbrushes closeup on old wooden rustic background


The Rolling Stones - 'Sticky Fingers'

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"Anybody can do what I do."

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The Velvet Underground - 'The Velvet Underground & Nico'

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"In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes."

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Larry Martino is the long-time afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of Larry Martino and not necessarily those of Beasley Media Group, LLC.

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Larry Martino has been the afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ since 2007. He is also Music Director and Assistant Program Director. He’s been a professional radio broadcaster since 1980, serving as on-air talent, Program Director, and Music Director during his career. As a content creator for 96.3 KKLZ, Larry specializes in writing articles about music, recording artists, movies, food/restaurants, and hockey.