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Henderson and its surrounding areas are sprinkled with amazing artistic works, enhancing the cultural vibrancy of our community. Take some time to travel by foot or car to experience some of these monumental art pieces.

Public Art in the Water Street District
Water Street, from Victory to Atlantic & Pacific, Henderson
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Stroll the sidewalks of the Water Street District, admire the beautiful sculptural and mural works created by some of the most gifted artists in the Southwest.

Artistic Freedom
200 South Water Street
This beautiful mosaic piece is the centerpiece of the Henderson Events Plaza and celebrates performing and cultural arts in the community.

Promise
122 South Water Street
Lining the exterior of the Rainbow Club Casino in historic Henderson, is a colorful fresco acknowledging the history and future of the city, fueled by knowledge and full of promise.

Additional art pieces within the Water Street District

Bronze century plant sculpture
240 South Water Street

A mural depicting the early arrival of the Paiute Indians as the first residents of Henderson
302 South Water Street
Located on the exterior of the 7-Eleven convenience store

The Metamorphosis of the Henderson Region
38 Navy Street
Dons the outside walls of The Muffler Shop

Robert Beckmann Mural
Water & Pacific
Exists on the façade of the CenturyLink building

Public Art throughout Henderson
Various areas throughout Henderson
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Take a drive around town and view various sculptures placed throughout the premier Henderson community. The outdoor sculpture program was established in 1984 and includes life-like quality bronze sculptures by J.Seward Johnson, celebrating the warmth of the human spirit with familiar poses and gestures from everyday life.

The following six J. Seward Johnson Sculptures are currently on display:

Generation Bridge
2797 North Green Valley Parkway
Depicts a grandfather sitting on a bench interacting with his young granddaughter standing in front of him 

Water Power
2797 North Green Valley Parkway
Portrays three young boys playfully frolicking in a fountain 

Par What
1701 North Green Valley Parkway
Depicts two golfers carrying their golf equipment 

Match Point 
1701 North Green Valley Parkway
Illustrates two tennis players strolling across the lawn

Big Sister
1701 North Green Valley Parkway
Consists of two figures: a kneeling girl tying the shoelace of her younger sister who stands in front of her 

Sharing the News
8975 South Pecos Road
A sculpture of Barbara and Hank Greenspun seated on a park bench reading the Las Vegas Sun newspaper.

Additional public art sculptures in Henderson include:

Obelisk by Lita Albuquerque
1701 North Green Valley Parkway

Serpent Mound by Lloyd Hamrol
1701 North Green Valley Parkway

Ediface Brace an abstract sculpture by Lee Sido
1701 North Green Valley Parkway