Cultural corridor project to highlight Carson City, Carson Valley and Virginia City
Carson City, Carson Valley, and Virginia City have been selected by Travel Nevada to pursue a shared Cultural Corridor project that will help to build our regional tourism economy and support local arts, culture, history, and heritage.
On Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m., a 90-minute session will take place at the Nevada State Museum (600 N. Carson St.). Attendees will have the opportunity to have their voices heard, provide comments, and ask questions. To assist the Cultural Corridor Steering Committee in planning for this event, kindly RSVP for free here.
The Cultural Corridor concept centers on finding a way to unite the three destinations, all of which have high concentrations of historic sites, heritage events, and arts offerings. The project is being guided by a local steering committee made up of various members of the region including artists, museum and gallery staff, city/county/state officials, artisans, and tourism officials.
The project jumpstarts Travel Nevada's brand-new focus on destination development to expand the state's tourism infrastructure and build rural economies by attracting more tourists.
The innovative 3D Project, a new program from Travel Nevada, will provide eight months of expert consulting and ultimately award a share in a $2 million federally funded grant program.
The project is providing Carson City, Carson Valley, and Virginia City with a customized 33-week planning process to create a 10-year destination plan for the Cultural Corridor project. Once the plan is complete, the collective group will have a chance to apply for a portion of the grant funding to bring the concept to life.
The Travel Nevada team has brought in Genoa’s Sierra Chef to cater the event, with wine and non‑alcoholic refreshments provided by Visit Carson City.