HAVarts stands for Hayes Advocacy for Vegas Arts.
HAVarts began in 2023 with the exhibition “Inspiration from Hayes,” an intimate, curated collection of works by noted artists including Romare Bearden, Paul Benjamin, Grace Kisa, TAFA, and Dr. Venetta Whittaker. The genesis for this show was informal conversations between Jacquelyn Hayes and her family.
Ms. Hayes states, “I remain in awe of the many extraordinarily talented black artists who have not gotten their due in our society and the art world. It is mind blowing to know that many uber famous artists (Picasso, Miro, Henry Moore) were protégés of Black artists and were influenced by African art and design.”
Hayes’ primary goal for the exhibition is to share works by talented artists with the Las Vegas community. Because she loves the visual arts, music, travel, and African American history, Hayes is committed to raising public awareness and appreciation of art created by peoples from all communities, especially those who have traditionally been excluded. Having lost both parents at a young age, art and music have provided Hayes her happy place.
The mission of the Hayes Advocacy for Vegas Arts Foundation is to develop ongoing programming that will explore, expand, and educate people of all ages. HAVarts strives to become a reliable and dedicated group committed to bringing cultural programs and other expressions of human creativity into communities.
For more information on ways you can contribute, sponsor, or host exhibitions, please contact jhayes@havarts.org.