18b Arts District is the nonprofit organization supporting local artists and businesses throughout downtown Las Vegas's Arts District. Named for the area's original 18 blocks, we operate through two complementary organizations: the 18b The Las Vegas Arts District Neighborhood Association, a 501(c)(4) dedicated to advocacy and community building, and the 18b The Las Vegas Arts District Fund, a 501(c)(3) providing direct financial support to artists through grants and charitable programming.

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The Arts District encompasses 18 blocks of downtown Las Vegas between Las Vegas Boulevard and Interstate 15, from Hoover Avenue to Colorado Avenue. This district is home to galleries, artist studios, antique shops, boutiques, bars, and restaurants—the art and soul of Las Vegas.

We support monthly First Friday celebrations attracting thousands of visitors, and produce signature events including the annual Art Auction and Chalk It Down! Festival. Through these programs, we create opportunities for artists to showcase their work, connect community members with local culture, and advocate for policies that protect the district's creative character and affordability.

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Our leadership brings Fortune 500 consulting expertise, decades of local cultural arts experience, and deep community roots to professional nonprofit governance. We work closely with the City of Las Vegas as collaborative advocates for the interconnected needs of district artists, residents, businesses, and downtown revitalization goals.

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As the Arts District attracts national attention and unprecedented growth, 18b is strengthening our organizational infrastructure to amplify our advocacy voice, diversifying revenue to expand direct support for local artists, and ensuring this district thrives for another generation.