Douglas County planning panel approves mural for Carson Valley Community Arts Center

Jul 15, 2026

The Douglas County Planning Commission unanimously approved a special-use permit July 14 for a large public mural at the Carson Valley Community Arts Center (formerly Carson Valley Cinemas). The project is paid for by a Visit Carson City grant and will be featured in a PBS documentary; staff recommended approval and commissioners raised design details such as painting the building’s pillars.

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The Douglas County Planning Commission unanimously approved a special-use permit July 14 to allow a large-scale mural on the exterior of the Douglas County Community Arts Center at 1760 North Highway 395 in Minden.

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