CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Patrick Almeido, Director of Parks and Recreation |
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Approve the Clark County Parks and Recreation Director's reappointment of Alexia Chen to the Art Committee to serve as an Architect Member for her second and final 3-year term ending October 3, 2029. (For possible action)
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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 Alexia Chen's second and last term, according to the bylaws of the arts plan. Ms. Chen is also transferring from Member At Large to Architect to replace Alfredo Fernandez-Gonzalez as he has termed out. Ms. Chen will keep her term dates. Application ran from July 27, 2026, to August 13, 2026, and was posted on the Art Committee Webpage and the Board and Commissions webpage.
ALEXIA HSIN CHEN AIA, LFA, NCARB
PRINCIPAL / PROJECT ARCHITECT
Ms. Chen is Principal at LGA, recognized for her leadership and commitment to sustainable, community-focused architecture. Since 2013, Ms. Chen has led major projects such as the Downtown Civic Center & Plaza and Silverado Ranch Community Center. Ms. Chen holds a Master of Architecture from UNLV, where she was named an Outstanding Graduate for her work on the Solar Decathlon home now at Springs Preserve.
Active in the design and arts communities, Ms. Chen has served as AIA Las Vegas President, worked with the International Living Future Institute, and supports local arts organizations.