CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Daniel Hernandez, Director of Parks and Recreation |
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Approve the Clark County Parks & Recreation Director's appointment of Mary Sabo, City of Las Vegas Arts and Culture Affairs Representative, to the Art Committee for a three-year term beginning May 2023 and ending May 2026, with the option of reapplying for an additional three-year term. (For possible action)
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BACKGROUND:
In accordance with the County Arts Plan of the Clark County Code in section 2.90.030 of title 2, and per the original arts plan language established on 12/4/13 agenda item 49; the Art Committee will consist of seven (7) artists, art professionals and other County residents with art expertise. The committee will 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, one shall be a faculty member of the UNLV Art Department, one a faculty member of the Art & Art History Program of the Department of Fine Arts at CSN, one a professional architect or landscape architect, one an independent professional artist, and one a staff member of the City of Las Vegas Office of Cultural Affairs if such individuals are available to serve. Members shall be chosen by the Department of Parks and Recreation and the selections ratified by the BCC.
The recommended appointee is Mary Sabo, who will fill the seat of City of Las Vegas Arts and Culture Affairs Representative. She is replacing Laura Machado who resigned. This is Ms. Sabo's first term.
Mary is a lifelong Las Vegas resident, an arts administrator, and a multi-disciplinary artist. She attended the Las Vegas Academy of the Arts and graduated from UNLV with a sculpture BFA. Mary has spent most of her professional life in arts-related work, shown in galleries and art events across the valley. She has been working for the City of Las Vegas in the public art program since 2020.
She is interested in becoming a Clark County Arts Committee member as a lifelong resident of Clark County, artist, and arts professional. She has seen our arts community grow and would be honored to help contribute to Clark County. As a Visual Arts Specialist II with the City of Las Vegas Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Cultural affairs, she has experience with developing and managing public art projects and she can provide valuable information and support to the Clark County Art Committee.
Staff requests approval of these appointment.