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 a climate for the arts through the presentation and promotion of cultural and educational events for the Carson Valley youth and community and the greater Western Nevada region.

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 community cultural arts center.

Incorporation Status

501(c)3 Nevada nonprofit corporation

Our Board Members

Sharon Schlegel

Executive Director

Brian Fitzgerald

President

Teri Sweeney

Vice President

Brook Aide

Director

Dave Rich

Director

Irene Taylor

Director

Kristy Dial

Director

Larry Walsh

Director

Lori Story

Director

Mike O'Brien

Director

Roger Kinnaman

Director

Sharon Hoelscher Day

Director

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