Best Arts and Culture Places in Lake Jacqueline

"Located on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus, the Barrick Museum features rotating exhibitions of everything from contemporary paintings to glass work to Ansel Adams' legendary collection of photography. Its well-curated collections and fun, hip vibe make it the perfect place to escape to for an hour or two. Admission is also free—perfect if you've been dealt a losing hand on the Strip."

"Hands down, our favorite museum is the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art, on the campus of University of Nevada Las Vegas. It hosts art from local as well as national artists. The shows are always well-curated, and filled with interesting people.” –Tim Shaffer and Kate Aldrich, owners of Patina Decor"

"The Marjorie Barrick Museum offers opportunities to learn about the native cultures of the southwest United States and Mesoamerica. The exhibit hall also features a 2,500-square-foot temporary exhibit area which hosts international, national and region...[Learn more]"

"The Contemporary Arts Center began nearly 25 years ago and is the brainchild of the students and faculty of the UNLV Department of Fine Arts. It has since become a force in the Las Vegas art community and constantly shows impressive work from a diverse array of avant-garde artists, in addition to hosting great lectures, workshops and competitions. If you have even the smallest semblance of interest in art, the Contemporary Arts Center is an absolute must-see.Photo courtesy of Contemporary Arts Center"

"Chris Burden's Urban Light installation at the Contemporary Arts Center, 2008. Photograph: Museum Associates/LACMA. Not-for-profit arts groups in Las Vegas have battled hard for attention in a community built around a 24-hour gaming industry and its flashy entertainment scene, but if you look hard enough you'll find success stories such as the 21-year-old Contemporary Arts Center and its avant-garde exhibits."

"If you’re traveling to the Arts District by way of Charleston Boulevard, you won’t miss The Arts Factory, which is colorfully adorned with a magenta, teal, orange, and green striped mural that says “Love Las Vegas.” Step inside and you’ll discover over 20 art galleries and studios showcasing visual art from local Las Vegas artists. This is a must-visit during the First Friday art block party!"

"The specialty of Richard MacDonald uncovers the vast excellence of the human body. The characters he makes are playing always in the performance center of life,” Guy Laliberté The exhibitions are conceived out of a connection between Guy Laliberté, Founder of Cirque du Soleil, and Richard MacDonald, an ace of a metaphorical figure. MacDonald feels that he and Laliberté are “comparative in long-lasting imaginative objectives.” His work centers, including this Las Vegas art museum, are related to performing life, catching a passing minute in time, and deifying the elegance, quality, delight, and teach of artists and gymnastic performers."

"If you are a fan of Circus Du Soleil, then the only Las Vegas art gallery you need to see is the Art of Richard MacDonald. Located in front of the O Theatre within the Bellagio, the Art of Richard MacDonald concentrates on the performers of the famed shows created by Circus Du Soleil in sculptures that are created with a neo-figurative fashion. Once inside the lobby area you can view 50 incredible bronze sculptures that highlight the movements of dancers, contortionists and acrobats of various Circus Du Soleil performances."

"Left of Center Gallery makes art accessible to the greater Southern Nevada community. A focus on ethnically diverse artists and mediums brings a depth of style to the collection, while the kindness and approachability of artists and admirers alike will make you feel comfortable striking up conversation about each piece. You can continue to spot LOC artists’ works throughout public spaces of Las Vegas, like their vibrant ZAP electrical boxes or the colorful mural at McCarran Airport."

"Left of Center is a contemporary non-profit art gallery located in the fast growing northwest area of Las Vegas. Changing exhibits in the main gallery feature nationally and locally recognized guest artists."

"Are you new to the world of art or simply looking for a new piece that’ll expand your global collection?. The art consultants at Signature Galleries will patiently walk you through their vast selection of artwork from over sixty artists. The eclectic collection includes vintage Hawaiian signs from Steven Neill, metal wildlife sculptures by Clarita Brinkerhoff and vivid landscape paintings captured by Stephanie Boinay."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Ken Lund used under CC BY-SA 2.0. Sprinkles was the first ever cupcake bakery opened in Beverly and is well-known for its rotating menu of cupcakes, ice-cream, and cookies. It creates the most amazing cupcakes with the finest ingredients such as bourbon vanilla, real strawberries, Belgian chocolate and many more."

"The world famous cupcake and ice cream shop Sprinkles is located in the LINQ open air venue and serves some of the most decadent desserts on the strip. They are open every day and feature the world’s first cupcake ATM where visitors can have freshly baked cupcakes dispensed 24/7, even when the shop is closed!"

"Sprinkles at The Linq Promenade is a cheery bakery known for its rotating menu of cupcakes, ice cream & cookies from natural ingredients. A one of a kind cupcake ATM your kids will love. They also have vegan and sugar-free options as well."

"Next on our list of the best desserts in Las Vegas, it’s anything (we mean anything!) from Milk Bar. Milk bar was created by award-winning chef and owner Christina Tosi in 2008, and it’s a dessert place that offers a quirky and romantic spin on classic home-style desserts. It’s just so charming and delicious, it’s really hard not to be won over by this amazing little gem."

"Source: Photo by Flickr user Hungry Dudes used under CC BY 2.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. Created by award-winning Chef Chistina Tosi, this restaurant features an array of home-style creamy delights and savoury snacks and cookies with boozy milkshakes."

"Milk Bar is the highly acclaimed bakery founded by award-winning chef and owner Christina Tosi. Milk Bar puts a playful spin on familiar homestyle desserts and savory snacks using quality ingredients and locally sourced dairy."

"Take the chance to create a customized ice cream sandwich for less than $4. Diners can choose from 13 cookie options such assnickerdoodle or Tuxedo (white and regular chocolate chip) and from 17 ice cream flavors such as black cherry, chocolate malted crunch, strawberry cheesecake or birthday cake."

"For families staying downtown, Container Park is a great place to have some fun outdoors with kids. The open-air shopping mall was built from shipping containers and features live entertainment, retail and boutique shopping, and lots of food. Container Park Playzone is mostly shaded and features giant legos, NEO playground, slides, electronic games, and an interactive play area."

"A fun shopping center built from old containers makes an interesting Las Vegas shopping experience. The Downtown Container Park is an open-air shopping venue which makes a great day out for the family. The kids will enjoy the playground which offers a 33 feet tall slide and massive foam blocks."

"If you’re looking for a place to let the kids run around for a while, check out the downtown Container Park. There’s a play zone just for kids."