Made in Nevada: Give Our Best

Made in Nevada: Give Our Best

These three shops curate items made by locals for locals

Sin City abounds with curio and T-shirt shops for tourists. But where do you find the best Las Vegas-themed gifts that are truly local? Here are three spots curating unique items that make the perfect present.

Art Box by Liezl Siojo

Once a business partner with Tom and Kellie Kroplinski, local mosaic self-portrait artist Liezl Siojo took over Art Box as sole owner in 2021. In Downtown Container Park, it’s an art gallery and gift shop featuring Las Vegas-made fine art and jewelry. Siojo works with more than 90 artists and, this summer, plans to help with an Allegiant Stadium installation project using art created by youth from the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada. Beginning in September, Art Box will host Meet the Artist events on the second Friday of each month, featuring live music and student recitals. Read the article