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About CVAC

About CVAC

Carson Valley Arts Council

Carson Valley Arts Council (CVAC) is a dynamic organization dedicated to fostering a thriving arts community in collaboration with businesses, schools, arts organizations, and the local community. At the heart of our mission is the commitment to bring together artists, diverse art forms, and audiences in our rural setting.

Through strategic partnerships and a comprehensive approach, CVAC actively contributes to the cultural richness of our community. Our initiatives include concert series, youth programming, the ArtBar, shared office and meeting spaces for nonprofits, and a visual arts gallery. These programs not only enhance the quality of life for residents but also play a pivotal role in supporting Nevada’s economy and workforce diversity, boosting tourism, strengthening community bonds, and fostering education through the arts.

Our Vision

A culturally vibrant community united and inspired by the arts.

Our Mission

To create and manage a multifunctional visual and performing arts center in Carson Valley, enhancing the quality of life for the youth and community at large in the Western Nevada/Lake Tahoe region. CVAC is dedicated to providing a platform that nurtures artistic expression and fosters a sense of community through the transformative power of the arts.

Our Purpose

To enrich the lives of the community through leadership that preserves, supports, strengthens, and makes excellence in the arts accessible to all.

Our Values

We believe in working collaboratively to strengthen the environment for artists and arts organizations, fostering a thriving cultural landscape in our region.

Our Goals

  • Increase public access, participation and investment in the arts and culture
  • Incorporate the arts as an essential element in the educational experience of all
    Strengthen the environment in which artists and arts organizations work
  • Encourage and support diverse organizations that produce, present and promote excellence in all art forms.
  • To renovate and rehabilitate the old Copeland building into a multifunctional visual and performing arts center and theater venue.

Incorporation Status

501(c)3 Nevada nonprofit corporation

Our Board Members

Sharon Schlegel

Executive Director

Brian Fitzgerald

President

Sharon Hoelscher Day

Director: Outreach Consultant

Margaret Biggs

Director

Dave Rich

Director

Irene Taylor

Director

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