Las Vegas Artists Honor History, Aid Homeless with Unique Exhibit | News3LV

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Two local artists have joined forces to create an exhibit that not only pays tribute to the city's vanished motels but also supports the homeless community.

David Cooper, a local artist from Desert Squid Studio, and Korey Replogle, a master woodworker from Rough-Cutt Uniques, have collaborated on an art project that highlights the history of Las Vegas' defunct motels.

The exhibit, titled "VACANCY," features a piece dedicated to the Blue Angel Motel, with proceeds from its sale benefiting the Shine A Light Foundation and the Kline Veterans Fund. Brent Nowak from Shine A Light Foundation explained that their organization offers an innovative continuity case management program. Stephanie Helms from the Kline Veterans Fund added that their flagship program, "Homes For the Brave," is dedicated to supporting veterans.

Cooper and Replogle aim to shed light on the challenges faced by the homeless population in Las Vegas, noting that many of these motels served as makeshift shelters for the unhoused during their final days.

The "VACANCY" exhibit is open to the public from March 3 to April 24 at the Charleston Heights Arts Center, with an opening reception scheduled for Thursday, March 6 at 5 p.m.

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