City of Las Vegas 3rd Arts & Culture Summit

Creativity takes center stage at the Third Annual Arts & Culture Summit, set for Thursday, Aug. 21, at the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., in downtown Las Vegas. The full-day event, running from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., celebrates the city’s vibrant cultural scene while fostering collaboration among artists, nonprofit leaders, cultural institutions and creative professionals. View the Summit program here. 

Presented by the city of Las Vegas in partnership with the Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas Life, this year’s summit comes at a pivotal moment for the arts community. With new investments in creative facilities, thriving local theater and the Las Vegas Museum of Art announcing its future home at Symphony Park, momentum for the arts is building citywide.

Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley will welcome participants to the event, which includes a full day of keynote speakers, panel discussions, live performances and networking opportunities. This year’s theme focuses on museum and civic partnerships as well as strengthening relationships across galleries, mentorship programs and arts education.

“The arts have a natural ability to bring community together and contribute greatly to the identity of the city,” said Jennifer Kleven, deputy director of the city’s Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. “The summit encourages opportunities to connect, collaborate and share knowledge, adding to the city’s creative ecosystem.”

Featured speakers include Heather Harmon, executive director of the Las Vegas Museum of Art; Michael Govan, CEO of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Ayanna N. Hudson, chief programs officer for Americans for the Arts, among others. Additional sponsors are the Nevada Arts Council and Meow Wolf.

The $25 ticket includes access to all sessions, a continental breakfast, lunch, an evening reception with refreshments and complimentary parking.

The Historic Fifth Street School is located at 401 S. Fourth St., Las Vegas, NV 89101.