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Commission debates increasing curator fees and artist pay for city gallery exhibitions
Summary
Commissioners discussed raising curator fees for city-managed gallery exhibitions, staff funding restrictions tied to the percent-for-art fund, and whether curators should pay or be required to pay artists included in exhibitions.
Commissioners at the Las Vegas City Art Commission meeting on Oct. 16 discussed a proposed increase to curator fees for city gallery exhibitions and whether curators should pay participating artists.
Commissioner Douglas opened the conversation, saying “the curation fees are really low, really low, especially in comparison to other places,” and urged the commission to consider raising the fee to attract higher-caliber curators. Commissioner Douglas suggested an increase “between 5,000 to 10,000.”
Laura Machado, cultural affairs staff,…
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