Search
  • Yucca in Las Vegas

Notice of Public Meeting: April 16, 2026

BOARD MEETING 

April 16, 2026, 12:00 pm (PT) and until the panel concludes its business

MEETING LOCATION: 

Nevada Arts Council Main Office
200 S. Virginia St., Suite 400
Reno, NV 89501
Nevada Arts Council Southern Office
4000 South Eastern Avenue, Suite 310
Las Vegas, NV 89119
Virtual Meeting Access:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89747443028 Webinar ID
897 4744 3028
Telephone:
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

THIS MEETING IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE NEVADA OPEN MEETING LAW AND HAS BEEN PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: 

Nevada Arts Council Northern Office 
Nevada Arts Council, 200 S. Virginia St., Suite 400, Reno, NV 89501 

Nevada Arts Council Southern Office 
Nevada Arts Council, 4000 South Eastern Avenue, Suite 310, Las Vegas, NV 89119 

Nevada Arts Council Website
https://www.nvartscouncil.org/about/public-meeting-notices/ 

State of Nevada Public Meeting Notice Website
https://notice.nv.gov

The public may acquire this agenda and supporting materials, pursuant to NRS 241.020(2) by contacting the Nevada Arts Council, 775-687-6680 or via email at infonvartscouncil@nevadaculture.org. Materials are available from the Northern Nevada Arts Council office, 200 S. Virginia St., Suite 320, Reno, NV 89501. 

If you are a virtual meeting attendee, please use the raise hand function during the Public Comment section to provide your comment. If you prefer to call in by phone, please dial 669-900-6833 to be connected to the meeting. Public comments may also be submitted in advance via email to grants@nevadaculture.org. 

Persons with disabilities who require special accommodations or assistance at the meeting should notify the Nevada Arts Council at 775-687-6680 no later than three (3) working days prior to the meeting. 

STATEMENT OF THE BOARD 

  • Action may be taken on those items denoted “For Possible Action”. 
  • Items on this agenda may be taken in a different order than listed. 
  • Two or more agenda items may be combined for consideration. 
  • An item may be removed from this agenda or discussion relating to an item on this agenda may be delayed at any time. 
  • Public comment will be allowed at the beginning and at the end of the meeting. Because of time considerations, the period for public comment by each speaker may be limited to 3 minutes at the discretion of the chair, and speakers are urged to avoid repetition of comments made by previous speakers. 
  • No action may be taken on any matter brought up under public comment until that matter has been specifically included on an agenda as an item upon which action may be taken (NRS 241.020). 
  • Meetings are audio-recorded as part of the public record. Speakers are requested to identify themselves before speaking. 
  • Note: Please provide Nevada Arts Council with electronic or written copies of testimony and visual presentations if you wish to have complete versions included as exhibits with the minutes. 

AGENDA 

  1. Opening
    • Call to Order and Confirmation of Proper Posting – Chair C. Muñoz
    • Welcome– Chair C. Muñoz
      We begin our Nevada Arts Council meeting by acknowledging that the Numa, the Newe, the Nuwuvi, Wasi siw, and Pipa Aha Macav have lived in the Great Basin since time began. Please join me in expressing our deepest respect and gratitude to our five major Indigenous groups; the Northern Paiute, the Shoshone, the Southern Paiute, the Washoe and the Mojave– not just the original caretakers of the land we now call Nevada–but for their enduring stewardship and protection of our shared lands and waterways. Today, Nevada Arts Council reaffirms its commitment to improve the quality of life for our 28 Tribal Nations, Bands, Colonies, and the 62,000-plus Urban Indians who choose to make Nevada their current home.
    • Roll Call, and Introductions – Chair C. Muñoz
    • Instructions for virtual attendees who wish to provide public comment
      – T. Manfredi
  2. Public Comment
    • Public comment is welcomed by the Committee. Members of the public who wish to participate during a public meeting may do so by providing public comment during the two designated public comment periods. Additionally, Public comment options may include, without limitation, telephonic or email comment. A period of public comment will be allowed at the beginning and at the end of the meeting. Because of time considerations, the period for public comment by each speaker may be limited to three (3) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, and speakers are urged to avoid repetition of comments made by previous speakers. The Committee will not take public comment regarding any grant applications under consideration.
  3. For Possible Action – Review, discussion aReview FY26/27 Operating Support Grant Appeal
    • Review OSG 0068 Women in Film Appeal– T. Manfredi, S. Montgomery
    • Possible vote on OSG26-0068 Women in Film Appeal – Chair C. Muñoz
  4. For Possible Action – Review FY26 Teaching Artists
    • Review FY26 Teaching Artists Panel – T. Manfredi, R. Margetts, S. Tabatabaei, S. Montgomery, A. Patton, A. Faulds
    • Possible vote to approve FY26 Teaching Artists for inclusion into the Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artist Directory – Chair C. Muñoz
  5. For Possible Action – Review Proposed FY27 Professional Development Grant
    • Review FY27 Professional Development Grant – T. Manfredi, S. Cheuk, S. Reid
    • Possible vote to approve FY27 Professional Development Grant – Chair C. Muñoz
  6. For Possible Action – Review Proposed Changes to Chapter 233C Nevada Revised Statutes and Nevada Administrative Code
    • Review Project Changes to NRS 233C – T. Manfredi
    • Possible vote to approve changes to NRS 233 – Chair C. Muñoz
    • Review Possible Changes to NAC 233C
    • Possible vote to approve changes to NRS 233C and NAC 233C
  7. Discussion Only – Agency Updates
    • Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs Updates – B. Scolari
    • Nevada Arts Council Agency Updates – T. Manfredi
  8. Discussion Only – Add Future Agenda Items
    • Request input from board members on future agenda items – C. Muñoz
  9. Public Comment
    • Public comment is welcomed by the Committee. Members of the public who wish to participate during a public meeting may do so by providing public comment during the two designated public comment periods. Additionally, Public comment options may include, without limitation, telephonic or email comment. A period of public comment will be allowed at the beginning and at the end of the meeting. Because of time considerations, the period for public comment by each speaker may be limited to three (3) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, and speakers are urged to avoid repetition of comments made by previous speakers.
  10. For Possible Action – Adjournment