permanent COLLECTION

Left of Center Artists have long been involved in the creation of much of the public art around the Las Vegas area.  From murals to ZAP boxes, our artists are involved in spreading the arts throughout the communities we all live in. Take a look at some of the art around town which stems from the creativity at LOC!

  • A colorful painting of a group of horses standing in a desert landscape with rocky mountains in the background and a blue sky.

    On the Range

    Harold Bradford, Oil on canvas

  • A mural depicting WWII era aircraft flying in formation with military personnel and a woman on the ground saluting, including a tank and soldiers in uniform.

    Blanket of Protection

    Harold Bradford, Oil on canvas

  • Painting of a green streetcar with passengers riding inside, traveling along a street with trees and buildings in the background. A person sitting on a park bench and a horse-drawn carriage are in the foreground.

    On My Way to the Veaux Calle

    Harold Bradford, Oil on canvas

  • A painting of three soldiers on horseback leading a charge, with a group of soldiers charging behind them and carrying a white flag with red and yellow colors. The background features mountains and a vibrant sky with orange and purple hues.

    Spirit of the Buffalo

    Harold Bradford, Oil on canvas

  • Painting of a woman sitting amidst boxes of colorful fruits, wearing a white blouse and red shorts, in a room with a window.

    Waiting

    Vicki Richardson, Pastel

AFRICAN ART COLLECTION

The Museum Collection of African Art, our permanent collection, began many years ago as a private collection by LOC founder Vicki Richardson, and her late husband, Louis Richardson.  When Left of Center Art Gallery was established, the collection went on display to the public.  As the years passed, the gallery received donations which added to the collection. In 2014, Mr. Joseph Walker, a former importer of African Art, donated a sizeable part of his personal collection to LOC.  The son of the late, prominent artist, Calvin B. Jones, Byron Jones and his wife, Brigitte Jones, also donated part of his father’s personal African Art collection to the gallery.  Others who made the Museum Collection possible include:  Nancy Alain, Aurora Alvarez, Vance Cannon, Cheran Crews, Bill & Rosemary Glass, Lois Mack, Barbara Mecham, Frank McBride, Sr., Helen Murphy, Diana Record, Jack & Marilyn Thompson, and Helen Toland.

  • A traditional carved wooden tribal boat with human and animal figures, displayed on a black stand.

    Duala Boat

    Cameroon / West Africa Duala tribe
    Wood
    24” H x 94”
    L x 15” W

    Walker Collection

  • Colorful artwork with geometric patterns and a central cultural scene depicting people in traditional attire in front of houses, framed by vibrant triangles and stripes.

    Esther Mahlangu

    Acrylic on canvas 2014
    40" x 78"
    Donated by Cherry Dees;
    from the collection of Buddy Dees

  • A wooden African tribal sculpture of a man riding a horse, with a spear in the man's hand and wearing a headdress.

    Horse and Rider

    Mali, Bamana people
    wood and metal (spear)
    80” H x 28.5”
    W x 13” D

    Walker Collection

donate

We accept proposals on a rolling basis for exhibitions, installations, and community-based projects. To donate art to the gallery please review our policy.