Las Vegas artists Fawn Douglas and Sam Ganados will meet for a public conversation at the Las Vegas Civic Center on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The city-produced program is free and open to the public.
Two practices shaped by identity and place
Douglas, an Indigenous artist of the Las Vegas Paiute Tribe, shares stories and energies woven through her practice. Ganados works through shifting color and personal narrative to explore identity and becoming. Together, the artists offer a locally grounded conversation about the forces that shape creative work.
Event details
The conversation runs from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, in the Public Meeting Room at the Las Vegas Civic Center, 525 S. Main St. Admission is free. Parking is available across the street at 500 S. Main St., with two-hour validation listed by the city.
Respect the artists and the room
Attend to learn from the speakers on their terms. Ask before photographing or recording, credit artists accurately, and do not treat culturally specific imagery as a free design library. Event logistics can change, so verify current details with the City of Las Vegas before traveling.
Why this belongs in tattoo culture
Tattooing is part of a wider visual ecosystem. Conversations about authorship, memory, identity and place help collectors become better collaborators and help local creative communities retain the context behind their work.
Official information
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official partnership?
No. This is independent editorial coverage and the graphic is original editorial artwork.
Is the event free?
The City of Las Vegas lists the program as free and open to the public.
May attendees copy the artists’ work for tattoos?
No. Use the conversation to understand ideas and process, then commission an original tattoo design rather than reproducing someone else’s work.
Last verified September 4, 2026.