about us

Left of Center Art Gallery

is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the vision of Director Vicki Richardson. It is located in North Las Vegas yet serves the entire Southern Nevada community. With artwork showing a diversity of style and media, LOC is administered and supported by artists and educators who are committed to advancing the arts and providing a setting for cultural exchange. LOC offers a wide spectrum of art experiences and events that reflect the diversity of the local community while also providing opportunities for artists from all over the country to share their work.

Three people standing together, smiling, in a room with a white wall and an exit sign above the door. The person on the left is wearing a patterned shirt, black hat, and glasses. The woman in the middle is wearing glasses, a patterned jacket, and a necklace. The person on the right is wearing a light-colored polo shirt, a wide-brimmed hat, and glasses.
Colorful painting depicting traditional African figures and houses, surrounded by geometric patterns in black, white, pink, yellow, green, and blue.

Our goal is to make art more accessible to the surrounding neighborhoods by taking art to sites where it can enhance, educate, and bring a sense of local pride. We are committed to encouraging art in public places and creating venues where the public can observe the steps of the creative process and encourage dialogue with individual artists. We represent an ethnically diverse group of members and resident artists. LOC holds the belief that the visual arts can serve as an education tool to help teach respect and understanding for all cultures.

Painting of kitchen items on a table, including jars, a large pot, bowls, and a quilted tablecloth.

what we do

At Left of Center Art Gallery, we provide exhibit and studio space for artists to create, grow, and share their work. We support professional development through seminars, classes, and workshops, while nurturing emerging artists through mentorship and hands-on teaching.

As advocates for arts in public education, we partner with schools, students, and community organizations to enrich curriculum and inspire creativity. Beyond our gallery walls, we offer opportunities for artists to showcase their work nationally and internationally. Through connection, education, and advocacy, we foster a vibrant, inclusive arts community in Southern Nevada and beyond.

OUR HISTORY

  • A woman with glasses and earrings at a desk with papers, books, and a mug, looking at the camera in an office or classroom setting.

    1979

    Vicki Richardson moves to Las Vegas to teach in the Clark County School District. She also works as the Gallery Director for Bennie Cassell Gallery on Lake Mead and Martin Luther King Boulevard.

  • Woman sitting in an art gallery or museum, with a large plant and artwork on the wall behind her.

    1983

    Vicki opened her own exhibition space, identifying and showing selected artists.

  • Three people standing in front of a colorful portrait of a young man with styled hair, raising their fists in celebration.

    1987

    Left of Center officially opens as a for profit art gallery. Artists Sylvester Collier and Harold Bradford join Vicki as co-founders.

  • A painting depicting a group of riders on horseback, dressed in historical military uniforms, moving across a vibrant landscape with mountains in the background at sunset. A flag is visible among the riders.

    1997

    Left of Center has officially transitioned into a nonprofit organization recognized as a 501(c)(3). This new status reflects our commitment to promoting the arts and supporting the creative community. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and the potential for increased engagement with our audience and artists.

  • Group of women in an art gallery, with colorful paintings on the wall, smiling and exchanging certificates or awards.

    2014

    The grand reopening at the Gowan location!

  • Three adults, two men and one woman, standing close together indoors, smiling at the camera. The man on the left has a beard, gray hair, and is wearing a black hat, glasses, patterned shirt, and dark pants. The woman in the middle has gray hair, glasses, and is wearing a black top with a colorful jacket and a necklace. The man on the right has a beard, glasses, and is wearing a light-colored polo shirt and a straw hat.

    2025

    Still going strong, LOC supporter with artists and founders Vicki Richardson and Harold Bradford.

STAFF & BOARD

Through a range of programs for artists and the public, we offer opportunities for reflection, dialogue, and exchange, and build understanding and appreciation for the role of art in society.

GALLERY TEAM

Vicki Richardson, gallery founder and owner, wearing a patterned jacket and jewelry, sitting at a table with a colorful woven textile mural in the background.

Vicki Richardson

president and founder

marylou parker

Gallery Director

LaQuita West-Hogan

Gallery Assistant & Archivist

Traci Virgen

Gallery Assistant & Archivist

Board of Directors

Alyson Day
Byron Jones
Jesus Orozco
Kenn Ruffin

Advisory Council

Adolfo Gonzalez
Helen Murphy
Harold Bradford
Dayo Adelaja
Sylvester Collier

A patriotic World War II mural depicting military aircraft flying above a row of soldiers and a tank, with a woman saluting in the foreground.

SUPPORT OUR WORK

The vision of Director Vicki Richardson. Left of Center serves the entire Southern Nevada community. Fondly referred to as LOC, the gallery began as a pathway to connect with and motivate area artists by providing exhibit spaces and creative support.

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LOC IN THE PRESS

space rental & events

  • An art gallery room with colorful portraits on the walls and a long conference table surrounded by purple chairs.
  • Interior of a gift shop with shelves stocked with various items, including artwork, jewelry, and souvenirs. There is a decorative tree, a record player, and a colorful rug on the carpeted floor.
  • An art studio with paintings displayed on walls and boards, a wooden desk cluttered with sketches, notebooks, and a model airplane, and a gray office chair.
  • A cozy library room with black metal bookshelves filled with books on yellow and brown walls. A wooden table with a woven table runner and three green chairs is in the center, and a large window with blinds is on the right, letting in natural light.
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