Spotlight Summary

About This Novelty Museum

The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art is a free, community-focused art museum operated by UNLV that features rotating exhibitions of contemporary art emphasizing diverse voices and local Nevada artists. The museum serves as both a public cultural space and a research resource for scholars studying contemporary Southern Nevada art. Visitors can expect thoughtfully curated exhibitions that challenge conventional perspectives and celebrate underrepresented artists, all without any admission cost.

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Interesting Facts

• •It is the only completely free art museum in Las Vegas
• •The museum operates with a mission to include artists from backgrounds historically marginalized by American art museums
• •The collection serves as a research resource for scholars studying contemporary art in Southern Nevada
• •The museum hosts educational programming including summer camps like UNLV NextGen Curators and community events like the A4 Zine Club

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Hidden Gems

• •The museum offers an auditorium space that hosts the UNLV Forum Lecture Series and other intellectual events, making it a cultural hub beyond visual art
• •Visitors can support the museum with voluntary contributions ($5 suggested for adults, $2 for children/seniors) without it being required

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