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Board proclaims April 2026 Arts, Culture and Creativity Month in Nevada County

Nevada County Board of Supervisors · March 24, 2026

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Summary

The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution proclaiming April 2026 Arts, Culture and Creativity Month, recognizing the county's cultural districts and supporting Culture Forward 2026—132; arts leaders and cultural district representatives spoke in support.

Chair Swarthout presented a resolution proclaiming April 2026 as Arts, Culture and Creativity Month in Nevada County, recognizing the role of the creative sector in the county's economy and community life. "Whereas Arts, Culture, and Creativity Month celebrated each April is the eighth annual statewide observance... the Board of Supervisors hereby proclaims the month of April 2026 as Art, Culture, and Creativity Month in Nevada County," the reading said.

Representatives from Nevada County Arts Council, Truckee Cultural District, the Nevada City Film Festival and local arts organizations addressed the board in support. Jessie Locks, board president of the Nevada County Arts Council, thanked the board and described Culture Forward (the county's arts plan) as a "North Star" for supporting economic and workforce development in the creative sector. Truckee and other local partners outlined upcoming events and mini-grants that the designation helps support.

The board adopted the proclamation by voice vote and encouraged public attendance at upcoming arts events, including a launch scheduled for March 27. The proclamation will be delivered to arts partners and used to promote county cultural activities throughout April.