YEA! Episode 2 has aired! So now I can publish it here for our online viewers. We love it … It’s not perfect yet, but we’re getting better with every episode!
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To celebrate your success Jana’s RedRoom Art Gallery in conjunction with the Las Vegas International Juried Art Competition 2016 presents “Painting the Town Red: Nevada’s Red Brush Award Winners” a special show featuring some of Nevada’s most talented artists.
The Red Brush Award is a distinction awarded to the talented artists selected by the Las Vegas International Juried Art Competition 2016 judges. Artists who were awarded this special recognition will exhibit the artwork that won a Red Brush Award starting on Preview Thursday, January 5th. Red Brush Award winning artwork and prints will be on exhibit and for sale through January 25th.
The artists who will exhibit their artwork during “Painting the Town Red: Nevada’s Red Brush Award Winners” show will be announced prior to the show’s opening on January 5th. Red Brush Award winners not residing in Nevada may exhibit their art at Jana’s RedRoom online gallery.
Jana’s RedRoom Gallery invited emerging and established artists to submit original art and showcase their talents to art lovers from around the world in the Inaugural Las Vegas Juried Art Competition. The competition closed June 30, 2016 with 207 artists entering more than 350 individual pieces of art. Artists from 35 U.S. states and Puerto Rico, and 11 counties, including Armenia, Australia, Canada, China, Georgia, Germany, Iran, Italy, Russia, South Africa and Switzerland entered the competition.
Nine jurors from across the U.S. and Europe judged the artwork submitted in nine categories: ceramics, drawing, glass, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and other art forms.
Everyone is welcome to visit this special exhibit January 5 – 25, 2017 to honor the Red Brush Award winners. Also, join us on the 2nd Friday in January for “Meet the Artists Night” an informal reception for the artists and art lovers.
Congratulations Red Brush Award winners! January is your month at Jana’s RedRoom.
Painting by Richard Bistrup
10 X 10 Acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas. (finished black edges)
Title: Decisions
Price: $140.00
I could not be more proud of my team. Be easy on us – it is our first show and we can see that it needs work … but boy, I could not be more proud!
https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=kjwWvYcBEIs
A remarkable event is happening in the Arts District and you can be a part of the excitement. I’ve been coming to the Southern Nevada Arts District since I found out about it, while on a toy buying outing. I can remember when Annie and I drove here during the summer in our black 95 Buick GS with no air conditioning just to come for First Fridays. At the time we lived in Lake Havasu Heights or Bullhead City, over 5 years. Rubbing ice cubes on ourselves to stay cool. We felt it was worth it, driving through 3 states and when we got here it was so exciting, even when it cost $2 to enter the area. The map keeps changing, but we can remember when it went from Las Vegas Blvd. at 3rd to Commerce across to Main and Hoover then to Casino Center (Art Way).
Jana Lynch, the gallery owner started four years ago with a wall she rented so her friends could display their art with her in the World Famous Arts Factory. Today she occupies the Premier Gallery on the Main Floor. Jana had an idea that would bring traffic to the Arts District and she is putting it into effect as you are reading this post.
A TV Show, showcasing the diverse and exceptional businesses in and around the Arts District in Downtown Las Vegas. A way that all the galleries, studios and museums could make the world know about the remarkable talent in such a small and easy to navigate community. There is something for everyone here in Las Vegas, Nevada and steady expanding for world entertainment and satisfaction.The community, that encompasses about 30 square miles and is within reach for anyone.
Jana’s RedRoom LIVE is taping right now. The whole Southern Nevada community is involved, every show will show the diversity of the community to keep the world involved in all “the happenings”, meeting the artists of all varieties and entrepreneurs who’s businesses are a must see. Sponsorships and Commercials are planned and we will be taking the show to a national audience – Stay Tuned.
I didn’t forget the art at the RedRoom Gallery, it’s getting really exciting and everyday something is going on, it’s not just Preview Thursday and First Fridays anymore. You’ve got to see what happens next. Hey, check Jana Lynch out! She’s looking lean and is back to studying Karate, she does it all with passion and love for our community.
Jana’s RedRoom accepts major credit cards, ask about our LAYAWAY plan, World Wide Shipping
Ask about Premium & *Deluxe Wall spaces. In fact all the walls are available. Think of Jana’s RedRoom as your information desk. NEW PRICING includes tagging with your contact info so fans of your art can be directed to you. It’s Easy to calculate: For example, a 12″X12″ canvas – add an inch for white space around your piece, so 13″X13″ then multiply for 169 sq. inches, divide by 12 and it comes to $14 for the entire month! How’s that for being able to display in Jana’s RedRoom, World Famous Arts Factory in the Las Vegas Arts District?! Walls are also still available for rent to promote your gallery and artists with your advertisement.
Call for more information to Jana’s RedRoom: (702) 454-3709
*Deluxe Walls – These walls make the whole Arts Factory; a solo show at your own private gallery. All month guests are viewing your art. Even when the galleries are closed, your art is on display in the World Famous Arts Factory.
Watch for the segment “What Is Art LV?”
Roger Kai Wildbear – Media Director
Annie Wildbear – Editor and Design
Jana’s RedRoom, The Heart Of The Arts District
The last couple months were amazing. To be exposed to the wonders here at The World Famous Arts Factory is truly an honor. As a tourist in 2005, and there after the long distance love affair with this section of Las Vegas history. Jana’s RedRoom is branching out to get the word out about this fabulous community. Be sure to follow Jana on her adventures at Jana’s RedRoom
We just finished up with the International Juried Art Competition and PAWcasso event and do we have anything else to do? We have so many new titles and artists to show you and Jana will be starting her own TV show. You will have to stay tuned for now.
We have some of the contest winners art still in the gallery (you can still see these before they are gone) and this is October so all the galleries in the Arts Factory are starting to get into the Holiday spirit and are festive beyond compare, the whole community is involved. Just check out the art at Jana’s RedRoom this month and you will want to experience all that the Arts District has to offer.
October 2016 – We will be celebrating this month with our Featured Artist, Mandy Joy. This artist always has a way with the medium she is using. The best thing for me to do is let her tell you herself. We are very honored to debut these selections for you at The RedRoom this month:
David Fay – is the remarkable artist that has so much to share. He’s been burning the candle at both ends. It’s not often that one artist has control of so many disciplines. It would be tough to list his many and varied artistic talents. From designing sets, acting, sculpting, painting, creating one of a kind displays, furniture and digital artistry as well, besides just being a great guy.
Deborah Rubin – is a sculptor, painter and pen and ink artist originally from New York State. Deborah devotes all her free time to her art. Beginning as a self-taught artist in two-dimensional mediums, Deborah recently discovered her natural facility for clay and sculpture. She now focuses her work on figurative and portrait sculpture.
Jeff Davis – has a way with metal that defies description. I’ve heard he just starts right out and creates these masterpieces and they just flow. I believe he could do anything if he put his mind to it. These pieces are large and would make a statement as a focal point in your decor.
Thomadro – Color is the matrix and you will be captivated by the snap to attention you’ll get with these astonishing works. I often wonder what he sees that makes it so he can create a beautiful statement in color like that. What does he see that will keep us afloat in windswept fields below Azure skies?
Laura McEwan-Dase – creates her paintings from photographs
that are taken by her. So she can capture her subjects in their environment and orchestrate that into the likeness. The oil paintings are all done on Masonite.
“elange” Eugene Lang – has a style that requires a wall to get the full effect. As you will see, you will want this whole collection to compliment your environment. I love the way the pieces draw you in. You can’t help but look at the intricacies developed.
This display of talent will be slipping out of The RedRoom this next week and a new crop will be installed. We will be welcoming the new year with much excitement, it feels like something is coming, a force that changes things to the positive. The quality of the art and the staggering beauty will be a pleasure to all. This is your connection to greatness. You feel it when you walk into the doors and through the halls in the Arts District. Every which way you turn is a new experience. You can even meet the artists. You will see them out and about, from Fremont to Sunset, from Mount Charleston to Boulder City and beyond. You gotta love it, come and hang out with us.
Megan Glade-Desback – just finished her Christmas Coloring book and they are available at Jana’s RedRoom, here’s a photo of Megan a year younger………She just had her birthday, Happy Birthday Megan
Back in August I said I was excited, but compared to now in October, 2016 it has just been turned up to 11.
Jana’s RedRoom accepts major credit cards, ask about our LAYAWAY plan, World Wide Shipping
Ask Jana about Premium & *Deluxe Wall spaces available Call for more information to Jana’s RedRoom: (702) 454-3709
*Deluxe Walls – These walls make the whole Arts Factory; a solo show at your own private gallery. All month guests are viewing your art. Even when the galleries are closed, your art is on display in the World Famous Arts Factory.
Roger Kai Wildbear – Media Director
Jana’s RedRoom, The Heart Of The Arts District
A BIG fundraiser for the animals… not to be missed!
We are so excited to be hosting PAWcasso!
A BIG fundraiser for the animals… not to be missed!
Jana’s RedRoom Elite Artist Team gets special discounts to attend – don’t forget to inquire. Get your tickets today. Go To: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-pawcasso-art-silent-auction-fundraiser-tickets-26727095462?aff=es2
PAWcasso Las Vegas wishes to acknowledge the talented artists who have so far donated to this year’s Art & Silent Auction Fundraiser. Lynne Adamson-Adrian, Julie Harper, Roselle Tuzon, Mandy Joy, Sallie Douglas, Kat Tatz, Glen Wagner, Patty Prins, Kimberly Spear, Jana Lynch, Rachel Degelbeck, and Jim Lambell. If you still want to donate, PAWcasso will be accepting art through the length of the wall rental (until October 26 & 27) to replenish sold art.
THIS IS SO FUN!! —> Violinist Rahmaan Philip is the musical talent for the night.
5th Annual PAWcasso Art & Silent Auction Fundraiser
Saturday, October 8, 2016 ~ 6:30-9:00 p.m. at
Jana’s RedRoom Gallery
Proceeds benefit 10 local animal charities
Tickets: $25 online/$30 at the door
Tickets include wine &
catering by Downtown Crown Pub
Cash bar available
Silent Auction
Disneyland Park Hopper tickets
Southwest Airlines tickets
Jabbawokeez tickets
Mob Museum passes
Restaurant gift cards
Goodies for your pets and you
And lots more!
Donated art by M J Ford
2016 Rescue Beneficiaries
100% of proceeds from tickets and the silent auction is split and donated to our 10 rescue organizations. Even if you cannot attend, please consider buying a ticket or making a donation to help these wonderful organizations:
Jim Lambell Donated his beautiful art for the animals
Raffle
Original custom portrait of your pet by famed artist DEAN RUSSO!
Raffle tickets are also available online. You do not need to be present to win.
Donations
Artists may bring their donations to Jana’s RedRoom during the October art flip or contact Theresa Lucero to make other arrangements: theresa@pawcassolv.org
Donated art by JANA
About PAWcasso
PAWcasso Las Vegas is a non-profit 501(c)3 fundraising and awareness organization created to help local animal rescues with their missions to save animals in our community. For the last four years PAWcasso has raised money for local animal rescue groups. This year 10 local rescues are counting on your generosity. But aside from raising money, this is a super fun event with food, wine, silent auction, music, and art! PAWcasso rounds up some of the best art donations by local artists who support our cause. It’s a night that sheds awareness on Las Vegas’ animal rescue efforts and celebrates our wonderful art community. www.pawcassolv.org
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/events/614916958667597/
Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-pawcasso-art-silent-auction-fundraiser-tickets-26727095462
On October 8 at 6:30 pm a BIG fundraiser for the animals … not to be missed!
Jana’s RedRoom Elite Artist Team gets special discounts to attend – don’t forget to inquire. Get your tickets today GO TO —> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-pawcasso-art-silent-auction-fundraiser-tickets-26727095462?aff=es2
More info Facebook
October 2016 – We will be celebrating this month with our Featured Artist, Mandy Joy. This artist always has a way with the medium she is using. The best thing for me to do is let her tell you herself. We are very honored to debut these selections for you at The RedRoom this month:
There is a story behind these paintings. I feel it symbolically tells my entire story as an artist. There was a time when I was very afraid to paint portraits of people. It just seemed a daunting task. I had seen it done poorly and I was afraid. The first commissioned order of a person that I decided to accept was from a photo of a lady with Day of the Dead make-up. I decided that was not so overwhelming. The face did not have to be real skin tones. I accepted the order and set to work. It took me over a week, drawing her, layering and blending skin tones and coming back to it, adjusting, worrying, and readjusting… Finally I had surprised myself by painting an amazing likeness. I showed a photo to the customer, who said he loved it and was amazed.
As a new artist, I had not required a down payment…rookie mistake. The customer tried saying he thought the price was a different amount, but I had it all in writing and would not budge. I kept the painting and hoped that my week of work and worry would pay off, as I felt this was gallery quality work. I entered it in a contest, which led to two gallery offers. I was feeling pretty good about my decision. Last October, Jana’s RedRoom asked me to show this piece and create a series of three others. I got to work excitedly, thinking I would come out on top for sure. The show was a success, and got me an offer for a show at Twisted Artist Gallery, which I accepted. This original cursed piece, along with one other, was showing in the hallway of The Arts Factory when someone actually stole both of them right off the wall!
Many fellow artists shared announcements of this in hopes to catch the thieves, but to this date, they have not been caught and the paintings have not been recovered. Another artist has also had work stolen since. A few good things came of all this. It did gather community support and public awareness of my work. If my work had to be lost, I’d like to gain something from that. I also gained wisdom. I have grown a lot as an artist and business person from all of this. I’ve stood my ground, picked myself up and tried again. All great lessons. I am determined to come out on top. I’ve painted these girls again, sexy and fierce, with their message to the thieves that they won’t be defeated! These girls are for anyone who has been victimized, crossed, stolen from, or stepped on.
Like mama said, “When life gives you lemons, eat them whole. Choke them down – skin, seeds, pulp and all, without breaking eye contact. Maybe life will stop being such a jerk if you show it that you’re done ****ing around.” -Mandy Joy
This month of October should bring out the best in the Artists and Galleries in The Arts District. Come downtown to The World Famous Arts Factory and enjoy the fabulous displays in the many galleries. After the Gala for the International Juried Art Competition, you have to know something is up. Jana Lynch is uploading her exploits in and around Southern Nevada’s Las Vegas Arts District on Facebook and youtube. I’ll be there, maybe you could be a guest on “RedRoom Live” or “What Is Art LV?” There is no shortage of topics, everyone has a story, come meet the artists, you’ll be hooked, just like us. Don’t forget that Preview Thursday is “Mad Hatter Day”, you are invited to your Arts District, First Friday is October 7th, you never know what or who you’ll see, it’ll be a scream.
Jana’s RedRoom accepts major credit cards, ask about our LAYAWAY plan, World Wide Shipping
Ask Jana about Premium & *Deluxe Wall spaces available Call for more information to Jana’s RedRoom: (702) 454-3709
*Deluxe Walls – These walls make the whole Arts Factory; a solo show at your own private gallery. All month guests are viewing your art. Even when the galleries are closed, your art is on display in the World Famous Arts Factory.
Roger Kai Wildbear – Media Director
Jana’s RedRoom, The Heart Of The Arts District
BEST OF SHOW
Denise Weaver Ross, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Drawing “The Jacks of Jupiter”
CERAMICS
1st Place Leanna Carlson, Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
2nd Place Beth Bishop, Las Vegas, Nevada
3rd Place Tristyn Bustamante, West Palm Beach, Florida
DRAWING
1st Place Bruce Matlaf, Las Vegas, Nevada
2nd Place Peng Liu, Perth, Western Australia
3rd Place Michael Volpicelli, Las Vegas, Nevada
Honorable Mention
Julie Harper, Las Vegas, Nevada
Simone Russ, Las Vegas, Nevada
Victoria Kabluyen, Las Vegas, Nevada
GLASS
1st Place Monika Capol, Chur, Switzerland
2nd Place Paul Baker, Las Vegas, Nevada
3rd Place Seda Saar, Malibu, California
Honorable Mention
Susanne Stubner, Bavaria, Germany
Rachel Kalisky, Austin, Texas
David Wignall, Las Vegas, Nevada
MIXED MEDIA
1st Place Sheridee Hopper, Las Vegas, Nevada
2nd Place Kimberly Blake, Las Vegas, Nevada
3rd Place Dean Oliverio, Golden Valley, Arizona
Honorable Mention
Peggy Ashman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Joni Doubenmier, Henderson, Nevada
Dan Black, Las Vegas, Nevada
PAINTING
1st Place Robert MacPherson, Carlsbad, California
2nd Place Jane Wise, Denver, Pennsylvania
3rd Place Kathryn Gilbert, Henderson, Nevada
Honorable Mention
McGarren Flack, Holladay, Utah
Chin Jung Baham, Las Vegas, Nevada
Kathy Fallon, Las Vegas, Nevada
Loretta De Grandis, Las Vegas, Nevada
Niki Sands, Henderson, Nevada
Annie Wildbear, Las Vegas, Nevada
Christian Kolle, Las Vegas, Nevada
PHOTOGRAPHY
1st Place Jason Levi, Sun City West, Arizona
2nd Place Jeff Knox, Las Vegas, Nevada
3rd Place John Sluder, Melbourne, Florida
Honorable Mention
John Wright, Las Vegas, Nevada
Karen DiSorbo, Las Vegas, Nevada
PRINTMAKING
1st Place Joanne DeLomba, Cranston, Rhode Island
2nd and 3rd Place N/A
SCULPTURE
1st Place Deborah Rubin, Little Rock, Arkansas
2nd Place Scott Laga, Ortonville, Michigan
3rd Place Jeff Davis, Los Angeles, California
Honorable Mention
Susan Kemp Maldonado, Las Vegas, Nevada
OTHER ART FORMS
1st Place Nina Rizzo, Sedona, Arizona
2nd Place Sharon Cahn, Sebastopol, California
3rd Place Audrey Fox, Las Vegas, Nevada
Honorable Mention
Lin Schiffner, Nevada City, California
Read more about the event: http://janasredroom.com/2016/09/overflow-crowd-at-gala-for-las-vegas-international-juried-art-competition/
It’s here, September 2016, Jana’s RedRoom, we’re putting on a show. We are so proud of all of the artists that entered The Las Vegas International Juried Art Competition.
Bringing attention to The Las Vegas Scene. We are leaving no doubt that this is where you should be. Being that the competitors are from around the world, including Las Vegas it’s just inspiring. How excited is Jana Lynch, with her team that put on this show? First we must thank Christian Kolle and Sam Harvey, with Laurie Kalnin for setting this show with time to spare. Christian Kolle and Sam Harvey have turned the RedRoom into the showplace it was meant to be.
So many behind the scenes worked for months to make this a show Las Vegas, The World Famous Arts Factory, The Arts District and all of Southern Nevada can be proud of. We invite you to come in to Jana’s RedRoom and feast your eyes on the wonderful visions these artists laid down for your perusal.
Jana has some great news about what’s next for the RedRoom. The future looks bright. We will see you Preview Thursday and First Friday for an event to remember, for locals or frequenters of the RedRoom will notice some changes. We are anticipating a great month for The Arts Factory.
I have been wondering what is missing when I come to the Arts District and I know what is going on and wonder why more Las Vegas residence don’t come here during the month to be a part of this community. I get excited when I see the gallery owners with their staff changing up their place to show the talents they have discovered. It’s a joy I can’t even measure, buckets full of ambition and love for their art and community. Be a part of this. History is being made everyday. You never know who will walk through those doors…you won’t want to miss it…Oh yeah, the only thing missing is YOU.
Jana’s RedRoom accepts major credit cards, ask about our LAYAWAY plan, World Wide Shipping
Ask Jana about Premium & *Deluxe” Wall spaces available Call for more information to Jana’s RedRoom: (702) 454-3709
*Deluxe Walls – These walls make the whole Arts Factory; a solo show at your own private gallery. All month guests are viewing your art. Even when the galleries are closed, your art is on display, in the World Famous Arts Factory.
Roger Kai Wildbear – Media Director
Jana’s RedRoom, The Heart Of The Arts District