Mesquite Fine Arts Center, Mesquite, Nevada, United States of America

While most people wouldn’t associate the hot Nevada desert with the best in contemporary American art, the Mesquite Fine Arts Center sets out to prove visitors’ assumptions otherwise. Located in Mesquite, Nevada, the Center hosts works from both new and established artists from across the state and the country. From Modernist paintings to Dadaist structural installations, the Center is proof that artistic inspiration can flourish in the unlikeliest - and hottest - of places. Regardless of one’s artistic preferences, the Center is a surprise find for anyone interested in the latest in creative expression,

Repeat visits to the Mesquite Fine Arts Center are highly encouraged, with a rotating set of Artists of the Month featuring new art to keep the gallery fresh. Visitors from far away, of course, would do well by visiting over the weekend to check out some of the other nearby attractions. Thankfully, the Center is close to the cities of Amherst and Springfield, ensuring there are plenty of options for nearby accommodations. A stay at the Casablanca Resort-Casino-Golf-Spa is a fun way to spend a weekend, with enough activities to excite everyone in the family. Those more interested in a comfortable stay with big rooms and delicious food, on the other hand, can consider the Best Western Mesquite Inn. Regardless of where one stays, a visit to the Virgin Valley Heritage Museum is a fun way to learn about the area’s history. Alternatively, a round of golf at the Oasis Golf Club or the Coyote Willows Golf Course makes for fun weekend mornings.