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2025 Fireside Chat 22 – Investing in Nevada’s creative infrastructure

Join us for an intimate and timely conversation about Assembly Bill 219, a landmark proposal in Nevada’s 2025 legislative session that would allocate 1% of the Live Entertainment Tax to the Nevada Arts Council. In this fireside chat, a panel of passionate advocates and community leaders explores how this critical funding could support arts programs across the state—enhancing cultural vitality, education, and economic development. What you’ll hear about: How AB 219 could reshape Nevada’s arts funding landscape, Practical strategies for arts advocacy, The role of local arts agencies as key connectors, Building coalitions between artists, business leaders, educators, and policymakers, The broader impact of cultural investment on communities and tourism. Whether you’re an artist, arts supporter, educator, or policymaker, this conversation will leave you inspired and empowered to take action for the future of the arts in Nevada.


Fireside Chat: How Las Vegas’s Museums are Shaping Culture and Community | Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Southern Nevada is famous for its vibrant entertainment scene, but beyond the casinos and nightlife, the valley is home to a rich and growing cultural landscape. This discussion focuses on three long term operating museums—The Mob Museum, Neon Museum, and Nevada State Railroad Museum Boulder City. As Southern Nevada seeks to diversify its economy beyond tourism and gaming, these museums are playing a key role in this transformation. By offering educational and cultural experiences, they attract a different kind of visitor experience and open up new economic opportunities. The conversation explores how these institutions are expanding, their contributions to Las Vegas’s cultural fabric, and their approaches to engaging both local residents and tourists.


2024 Fireside Chat: Envisioning the Future of Public Art

Public art, often misperceived as merely murals, encompasses diverse forms that significantly enhance our communities. We’ll explore inspiring examples from both the public and private sectors, discuss the roles of government initiatives like Percent for Art, and consider public art’s impact on quality of life, economic vitality, and cultural identity. Our discussion will address the challenges of public processes, the debate over art versus fabrication, and envision innovative formats for Las Vegas. Key topics include setting requirements for featuring public art in various spaces, strategies for engaging public officials, and ways to shift public perceptions to elevate our entire city through art. 

 


2024 Fireside Chat: Well At Work – Creating Wellbeing in any Workspace


2023 Fireside Chat Archive

Fireside Chat: Unlocking Urban Potential – Exploring Form-Based Code

Fireside Chat: Modern Trailblazer – The Legacy and Impact of Paul Revere Williams


2022 Fireside Chat Archive

Fireside Chat: Designing for a Warmer World – The Supply and Demand for Water in the West 

Fireside Chat: Plants to the Rescue – How Gardens Affect Our Health, Our Minds, and Our Future

Fireside Chat: Preserving Nevada’s Cultural Heritage | May 25, 2022

Fireside Chat: Preserving Legacy and Placemaking | March 1, 2022


2021 Fireside Chat Archive

Fireside Chat: Social and Environmental Placemaking | October 21, 2021

Fireside Chat: Creating Great Urban Places | August 19, 2021

Fireside Chat: Creating Healing Spaces | June 22, 2021

Fireside Chat: Curating Great Experiences | April 22, 2021

Fireside Chat: Creating Transformative Experiences | January 28, 2021


2020 Fireside Chat Archive

Fireside Chat: Transformation in Today’s Experience Economy | November 19, 2020

Fireside Chat: Urban Planning – The Secret Weapon for Battling Climate Change | October 8, 2020

Fireside Chat- What to Expect from the Great American Outdoors Act | Thursday, August 27, 2020

New World, New Experiences for our Cultural Institutions | Thursday, August 13, 2020

Fireside Chat – Normalizing a New Education: Looking at Tomorrow’s Classroom | Thursday, July 30, 2020

Fireside Chat- What’s new in Parks & Recreation | Thursday, July 16, 2020

Fireside Chat- Driving New Revenue in the New Normal | June 10, 2020

Fireside Chat – Cultural Conversations, Reopening our Institutions |  May 7, 2020

Bringing the World Back to Your Venue |  May 1, 2020