My name is Jacquelyn Hayes and I am the founder of Hayes Advocacy for Vegas Arts, HAVarts.org.

HAVarts, a 501 (c) (3) organization, was started in spring 2023 to support fine arts excellence here in the Las Vegas community. We support visual arts, local musicians and composers, writers, and dancers by hosting events and programs and telling you about interesting activities to the best of our abilities!

HAVarts has hosted two successful exhibitions including a number of docent tours. We borrowed or purchased art, prepped it for the exhibitions, created marketing materials to drive traffic to the shows, and handled numerous administration tasks. We rolled up our sleeves and emptied our piggy banks. We are eternally grateful to the volunteers and professionals who graciously supported us with their services. And now, we are ready to move forward.

HAVarts wants a tsunami of art lovers to join us in talking about and participating in the rich arts culture that is part of our Las Vegas community. 

The mission of HAVarts is to enlarge the group of art lovers in Vegas and fully patronize existing art opportunities. To do this, I am asking you to kindly make a financial donation to HAVarts.

We are working hard and having fun at HAVarts and we want you to join us!

Church and Coffee Hour Birthday Celebration

Sunday, October 15 at 11:30 a.m.

Join Jacquelyn for a champagne toast and learn more about HAVarts! All are invited. You are also invited to attend the service at 10:30 a.m. Grace in the Desert Episcopal Church is located in Summerlin at 2004 Spring Gate Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89134.

Children's Game II by Samella Lewis

African American Art Auction by Swann Auction House

Thursday, October 19

This sale of African American Art will feature exceptional modern and contemporary works of abstract and figurative art. View highlighted works at www.swanngalleries.com.

Inspiration from Hayes: Exploration of Latin Art

Showcasing excellence in Latin Culture, Mexican, and Guatemalan art.

On display at the Summerlin Library from August 20, 2024 through November 3, 2024 in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, this show will feature curated pieces collected by residents from Summerlin, including favorite pieces of neighbors in Cottonwood Terrace who cherish fine arts and education.

The pieces are from Mexican, Guatemalan, and Haitian artists. Noted artists are Antonio Vasquez, Elizabeth Catlett, and Dr. Venetta Whitaker.

Support the National Endowment for the Arts

Please contact your US representative to let them know that no cuts should be made to funding for the arts.

The primary purpose of this agency is to provide money to visual artists, creative writers, state and regional nonprofit arts organizations. This is a worthy cause since entrance fees to museums and fine arts venues continue to increase while public school programs that facilitate access to the arts are reduced. 

Educators, academics, philosophers and mental health professionals know and extol the value, importance and healing properties of art. The Telegraph, (a UK publication) states that “looking at a gorgeous painting, sculpture, or other artwork increases blood flow to the brain by as much as 10% -- the equivalent of looking at someone you love.” 

Call your representative now! Let Congress Know You Support Full Funding for the NEA by signing the petition at www.artsactionfund.org.

Congratulations Summerlin Piano Studio Pianists!

Seventeen students from Juliana Kuo’s Summerlin Piano Studio achieved top honors at the September 30th 2023 Jazz Festival.

Each year about 100 K-12 students participate in the rigorous competition at the Jazz Festival and Summerlin Piano’s students produce outstanding performers. This year was no exception.

Juliana Kuo founded the Summerlin Piano Studio In 2017. In 2018 she was awarded Top Piano Teacher in Nevada by Steinway & Son in 2018. Year after year Ms. Kuo’s students are winners in local, state, and national competitions.

Ms. Kuo is an award-winning music educator with more than 30 years of experience. She graduated with honors from National Taiwan Normal University (one of the best music departments in Taiwan). Ms. Kuo immigrated to the United States in 1986 where she studied piano at George Mason University (GMU) with the late Elvin Schmitt and Juilliard graduate and prodigy Edward Newman.

We at HAVarts adore Bach and love listing to his work at recitals. We may have to plan something special just for our music enthusiasts to hear some of Bach’s compositions. Meanwhile, if you are looking for ways to keep your mind sharp, start tickling the ivories, or attend the 2023 Silver State Competition to listen to the Summerlin studio students.

Visit the Summerlin Piano Studio at www.summerlinpianostudio.com.

Hayes Advocacy for Vegas Arts (HAVA) recognizes the importance of art in our communities. Every donation helps us develop ongoing programming that explores, expands, and educates people of all ages.

HAVarts is a 501 (C) (3) organization nonprofit organization, EIN 93-1978255.
Your gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law.