Release: Nevada Arts Council Announces New Board Leadership

RENO, Nevada (Nov. 13, 2025) – The Nevada Arts Council, a division of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs that bolsters the impact of the arts in the state, announced the recent election of new board leadership.

Claire Muñoz, vice president of museum advancement and deputy director at the Nevada Museum of Art will serve as chair; Andy Lott, a Las Vegas-based performing artist and educator, will serve as vice chair; Nettie Oliverio, arts and culture director for Foothill Partners and a partner in Reno Public Market, will serve as treasurer. Former chair, Jerry Schefcik will serve as the immediate past chair.

Muñoz, a Reno resident and board member since 2021, provides strategic leadership across fundraising, institutional advancement, and community engagement at the Nevada Museum of Art. Since joining the museum in 2008, she has played a pivotal role in shaping its statewide vision, leading educational and philanthropic initiatives that connect people and ideas through art.

Lott, who joined the board in 2019, has performed nationally and taught across southern Nevada, bringing a deep understanding of arts education and collaboration to his role as vice chair. He is a graduate of the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts and Marymount Manhattan College.

Oliverio, appointed to the board in 2023, brings decades of experience in both technology and arts. A longtime Reno resident, she integrates culture and commerce in her work to build community through projects such as Reno Public Market. Her civic involvement and advocacy for the arts have earned her recognition as a leading voice in Nevada’s creative economy.

“The Nevada Arts Council is fortunate to have such talented and committed individuals leading our board,” said Tony Manfredi, executive director of the Nevada Arts Council. “Their leadership will help expand access to the arts and reiterate its importance across the state. Just as Nevada invests in roads, schools, and public safety, investing in the arts contributes similarly critical infrastructure through the creation of jobs, improved health and education outcomes, and better connection within our communities.”

Schefcik, of Las Vegas, recently completed his term as chair of the Nevada Arts Council Board. A member since 2013, Schefcik, of Las Vegas, recently completed his term as chair of the Nevada Arts Council Board, where he provided steady leadership as the agency navigated the challenges of the post-pandemic recovery. A dedicated board member since 2013, Schefcik played a pivotal role in guiding the Council’s efforts to revitalize Nevada’s arts sector. He also serves as director of galleries at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he oversees multiple gallery spaces and continues to mentor emerging artists and arts professionals.