Welcome to the exclusive D'Agostino's "Portnoyed" Wall of Honor" This wall celebrates the many notable local celebrities, business titans, media personalities, and others who are "Estesa Famiglia" of D'Agostino's Trattoria! Your fee supports the artist, Neal Portnoy, along with Jazz Outreach Initiative, a local 501(c)(3) music education nonprofit.

ABOUT NEAL PORTNOY:

The "Portnoyed" Wall of Honor at D'Agostino's Trattoria represents artist Neal Portnoy's first public display of his artwork outside of his gallery in Las Vegas and represents his dream of creating an iconic representation of his world-renowned illustrations similar to Sardi's in New York City.

Neal Portnoy, known as the “Illustrator to the Stars,” is a celebrated figure in the Las Vegas art scene, captivating collectors, celebrities, and sports figures with his vibrant illustrations. A former illustrator for the Las Vegas Review Journal, Neal now serves as a commissioner on the Las Vegas Arts Council and was a Top 3 Finalist in Park West Gallery’s “Made in Vegas” inaugural artist search competition.

Over his illustrious career, Neal has been commissioned by numerous corporate and private clients, including the creation of the iconic 28’ x 40’ “Greatest Raiders of All Time” mural inside Allegiant Stadium. His expertise in caricatures enables him to capture the essence of his subjects, with his signature felt marker technique, he personifies the spirit of his stunning works of art.

In true Las Vegas spirit, Neal has illustrated many of the city’s entertainers and sports celebrities. With his passion for charitable causes, Neal has created numerous collectable illustrations including a special series for Imagine Dragons to support The Tyler Robinson Foundation. A charismatic entertainer, Neal’s live “caricature entertainment” has wowed audiences globally at corporate events for major companies like ESPN, Reebok, and United Health Care.

Neal’s creativity thrives in his Las Vegas studio and 3,200-square-foot gallery, where the public can experience his dynamic works firsthand

ABOUT JAZZ OUTREACH INITIATIVE:

Annually, Jazz Outreach Initiative reaches nearly 10,000 local kids with exceptional nationally recognized music education, outreach, and performance programs. Donations to JOI directly benefit these youth programs and the costs to ensure they're the highest quality possible for those students.

Founded in 2017, "JOI" has achieved national recognition for not only its youth-centered programs, but also its Jazz Vegas Orchestra comprised of the finest jazz musicians available. The Jazz Vegas Orchestra performs regularly at venues such as Myron's at The Smith Center, Vic's jazz supper club, Notoriety, and Starbright Theater among others. Smaller combos also perform across the valley at smaller venues, jazz clubs, and theaters.

D'Agostino's "Portnoyed" Wall of Honor Supporting Jazz Outreach Initiative