CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Patrick Almeido, Director of Parks and Recreation |
Recommendation:
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Approve the Clark County Parks and Recreation Director's reappointment of Kenneth Ruffin to the Art Committee to serve as a Member At Large for his second and final 3-year term ending September 5, 2029. (For possible action)
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Reappointment |
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BACKGROUND:
The Art Committee was created in accordance with Clark County Code 2.90 and pursuant to the authority established by the Board of County Commissioners through Agenda Item 49 approved on December 4, 2012. The Art Committee bylaws require that the committee consists of seven (7) artists, art professionals, and other County residents with art expertise. These individuals evaluate proposed and existing County development projects, select sites for which art will be commissioned, and recommend approaches and budgets for commissioning artworks for each site. Of the seven members two (2) are arts faculty members from accredited institutions of higher education in Clark County; one (1) is a professional architect or landscape architect; and one (1) is an arts staff member from a local entity within Southern Nevada, excluding Clark County. The remaining positions are filled by independent professional artists, if such individuals are available to serve. Members are chosen by the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Board of County Commissioners must approve the appointment.
This will be Kenneth Ruffin's second and last term, according to the bylaws of the arts plan. Application ran from July 27, 2026, to August 13, 2026, and was posted on the Art Committee Webpage and the Board and Commissions webpage.
Mr. Ruffin is a dedicated artist and art educator based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Ruffin earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Alabama and has exhibited his work across the country. Mr. Ruffin has taught art at several schools and led community arts initiatives, inspiring students to embrace creativity. Mr. Ruffin currently teaches at the 100 Academy of Excellence, where he encourages young artists to develop their talents. Mr. Ruffin is also active in the Historic West Side and a Board Member for the Left of Center Gallery, supporting the local arts community.