Downtown Arts District, Arts district in Las Vegas, United States

Downtown Arts District is a neighborhood in Las Vegas, United States, known for its concentration of galleries, studios, and street art. The area stretches along several blocks of First Street and its side streets, with low-rise buildings covered in murals and a mix of small businesses and creative spaces.

The district grew from a run-down area into a center for the arts starting in the late 1990s, when artists began moving into empty buildings. Over time, the neighborhood attracted galleries, studios, and small businesses, and it became an official arts district in the 2000s.

The area is a hub for local artists and small creative businesses, and on First Friday evenings the streets fill with people visiting open studios and food stalls. Visitors can see murals changing regularly, and the mix of galleries, vintage shops, and cafes gives the neighborhood a working, unpolished feel that reflects the city's creative side.

The district is best explored on foot, and most galleries and shops are clustered within a few blocks, so you can wander without a fixed plan. Many businesses open in the late morning and stay open into the evening, but some smaller spots keep irregular hours, so it helps to check ahead if you have a specific place in mind.

The district is home to a large collection of neon signs and vintage storefronts that have been reused as public art, and some of the murals are painted on the sides of buildings that once housed auto shops. Visitors often overlook the small alleyways between buildings, where more street art and hidden studios can be found.