Jeri Crawford Chairman of the Board Las Vegas Philharmonic “As a life-long consumer of the arts, I believe in supporting causes that provide children and underserved communities with access to art, music and education. I believe in the power of art to build thriving communities.” Tim Holland Owner, Employee Benefits Consultant LP Insurance Services “I like … [Read more...] about Last Word
Jeri Crawford
The Business of Art: Nevada’s Cultural Scene
Twenty years ago, Nevada’s arts and culture sector was not a huge economic driver. Organizations were forming. Audiences were being sought. “There’s a group of us in this community, and in Reno, too, who all started out on the ground level, and there’s been this evolution of arts and culture [in the state],” explained Jeri Crawford, president and CEO of the Las Vegas … [Read more...] about The Business of Art: Nevada’s Cultural Scene
The Economics of Art: Nevada’s arts and culture
Financial challenges experienced by Nevada residents are mirrored by Nevada arts and culture organizations. During the economic downturn Nevada is still working to bounce back from, some Nevada arts organizations have thrived, some have come into being and some have closed their doors. While going through a recession, the arts may seem like a luxury Nevadans can’t afford. … [Read more...] about The Economics of Art: Nevada’s arts and culture