November 6, 2021 - January 8, 2022
Directly confronting such a polarizing topic as gun culture and violence in our society, “AMERICAN ROULETTE” is taking a cross-country trip from its most recent exhibition in Chicago to Las Vegas, landing at Core Contemporary. Local art fans know that Core Contemporary doesn't shy away from curating art experiences based around challenging topics and this next exhibition sits firmly within this theme.
Violence and a subsequent disregard for life have become so ingrained in American society and culture (from war, police brutality and institutional abuse, to poverty and domestic violence) that our collective consciousness is shaped and guided by paranoia and fear. The media we choose to entertain us and fill our free time often numbs our emotions and desensitizes our awareness as to the suffering endured by others. As much of our media is nothing more than flickering images on a screen, our passive consumption of this entertainment frequently leads to both apathy and fascination in the real world.
The “AMERICAN ROULETTE” exhibit presents provocative artwork influenced by gun culture and violence. The mission of this exhibit is to evoke strong and thoughtful responses, creating a much-needed platform for productive dialog across cultural and societal divides, and to use these conversations as opportunities to listen and learn from each other. A panel discussion is also planned during the run of the show to inform solution-based advocacy and will be announced at a later date.
“AMERICAN ROULETTE” runs from November 6th, 2021 through January 8th, 2022, with an opening reception on Saturday, November 6th, 6-9pm. Artists featured are the “AMERICAN ROULETTE” collective: Cesar Conde, Yousif Del Valle, Michelle Graves, Anthony Guntren, CJ Hungerman, Dominic Sansone, and Folleh Shar Francis Tamba; and local Southern Nevada artists: Adriane Serrano Bojorquez, Dan Brady, Michelle Costigan, Aaron Cowan, Carla Furey, Nancy Good, Bindia Hallauer, Kelly Aileen Ludden, Sean Russell, Linda Shaffer, Jen Spencer, Tom Umholtz, and Vezun.
The exhibition is accessible during regular gallery hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 12pm-4pm
No appointments necessary during open hours. For more information, also visit: https://americanrouletteart.com/
For those unable to visit the gallery in person, a downloadable Exhibition Index is available here: American Roulette Exhibition Index
Violence and a subsequent disregard for life have become so ingrained in American society and culture (from war, police brutality and institutional abuse, to poverty and domestic violence) that our collective consciousness is shaped and guided by paranoia and fear. The media we choose to entertain us and fill our free time often numbs our emotions and desensitizes our awareness as to the suffering endured by others. As much of our media is nothing more than flickering images on a screen, our passive consumption of this entertainment frequently leads to both apathy and fascination in the real world.
The “AMERICAN ROULETTE” exhibit presents provocative artwork influenced by gun culture and violence. The mission of this exhibit is to evoke strong and thoughtful responses, creating a much-needed platform for productive dialog across cultural and societal divides, and to use these conversations as opportunities to listen and learn from each other. A panel discussion is also planned during the run of the show to inform solution-based advocacy and will be announced at a later date.
“AMERICAN ROULETTE” runs from November 6th, 2021 through January 8th, 2022, with an opening reception on Saturday, November 6th, 6-9pm. Artists featured are the “AMERICAN ROULETTE” collective: Cesar Conde, Yousif Del Valle, Michelle Graves, Anthony Guntren, CJ Hungerman, Dominic Sansone, and Folleh Shar Francis Tamba; and local Southern Nevada artists: Adriane Serrano Bojorquez, Dan Brady, Michelle Costigan, Aaron Cowan, Carla Furey, Nancy Good, Bindia Hallauer, Kelly Aileen Ludden, Sean Russell, Linda Shaffer, Jen Spencer, Tom Umholtz, and Vezun.
The exhibition is accessible during regular gallery hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 12pm-4pm
No appointments necessary during open hours. For more information, also visit: https://americanrouletteart.com/
For those unable to visit the gallery in person, a downloadable Exhibition Index is available here: American Roulette Exhibition Index
AND SO YOU ALWAYS KNOW WHERE WE STAND ...
Core Contemporary is open to all people and affirms its commitment and dedication to diversity, inclusion, equity, and cultural awareness. We welcome everyone, including people of color, immigrants, adherents of all belief systems or religions and those that do not profess or practice a religion, people of all genders and sexual orientations, and all other members of marginalized communities or oppressed groups. We encourage discovery and learning in our space, where all people are respected and protected. Within our space, we seek to protect everyone from all forms of hostility and oppression, including sexism, misogyny, ableism, ageism, racism, classism, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, and religious persecution.
As an art gallery, we defend intellectual freedom, oppose censorship, and uphold our commitment to the free and open exchange of ideas and viewpoints that is the very foundation of democracy and a part of our gallery mission. We honor the voices and lived experiences of all members of our community. We see it as fundamental to the gallery's mission to foster a sense of belonging and to provide welcoming and inclusive surroundings where all people are treated with respect and dignity.
- Core Contemporary denounces systemic racism and is commited to being leaders in confronting racism.
- We condemn violence and structural racism evident in our society.
- We affirm our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as stated below.
- We stand with our community in opposing xenophobia and racism.
- We know we must do better, both as individuals and as an organization, to support our artists, staff, volunteers, and visitors who identify as BIPOC, to ensure justice and a safe community for all, and to stamp out a system of white supremacy from which many continue to unfairly benefit.
Core Contemporary is open to all people and affirms its commitment and dedication to diversity, inclusion, equity, and cultural awareness. We welcome everyone, including people of color, immigrants, adherents of all belief systems or religions and those that do not profess or practice a religion, people of all genders and sexual orientations, and all other members of marginalized communities or oppressed groups. We encourage discovery and learning in our space, where all people are respected and protected. Within our space, we seek to protect everyone from all forms of hostility and oppression, including sexism, misogyny, ableism, ageism, racism, classism, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, and religious persecution.
As an art gallery, we defend intellectual freedom, oppose censorship, and uphold our commitment to the free and open exchange of ideas and viewpoints that is the very foundation of democracy and a part of our gallery mission. We honor the voices and lived experiences of all members of our community. We see it as fundamental to the gallery's mission to foster a sense of belonging and to provide welcoming and inclusive surroundings where all people are treated with respect and dignity.
CORE CONTEMPORARY is a unique venue for aficionados looking for a diverse and sophisticated art experience.
Located near the Las Vegas Strip and Convention Center, this 3,000sf gallery provides an engaging setting in which to
experience remarkable art, meet working artists, enjoy immersive educational forums, and host private events.
CORE CONTEMPORARY also supports an artist-run nonprofit (Core Arts Concord Inc. - CACI) providing opportunities
for working fine artists living in Las Vegas and arts and culture experiences for the local community.
Located near the Las Vegas Strip and Convention Center, this 3,000sf gallery provides an engaging setting in which to
experience remarkable art, meet working artists, enjoy immersive educational forums, and host private events.
CORE CONTEMPORARY also supports an artist-run nonprofit (Core Arts Concord Inc. - CACI) providing opportunities
for working fine artists living in Las Vegas and arts and culture experiences for the local community.
While we continue to endeavor to provide for free or low cost arts & culture experiences,
we are completely self-funded. If you, too, feel a healthy community depends upon keeping
these types of experiences and opportunities readily available, we welcome your support.
