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| - First it should be said that this is an art gallery in a casino. While it may seem an odd note to begin with, it seems that many people have a few overblown expectations about it.
With that out of the way, the gallery itself is a small, four-room affair, with a very silent feel to it. The exhibits are arranged in number order to correspond with the free audio tour wand, which has an explanation of a few of the things to look for at the piece. The gallery changes themes about twice a year, and is actually quite well-curated. Rather than being a giant art gallery, it has more of the feel of a small artist's gallery, and is themed as such.
The only thing holding me back from a 5-star review is the price. It is simply too expensive for many people out there, and a lot of them will feel cheated for the money. At a stout $15 per person, it can seem a bit pricey, especially with places like the Met at NYC can be entered for a mere $5.
I think that this gallery is to be relegated to being a locals gallery, since they can get a discount (even more for students), and it is one of a very small set of galleries in the Las Vegas area. This being a casino, each part must make money, and I guess the only way that the BGFA can do so is through exorbitant prices.
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