Michelle Patrick oversees the Community Arts Development southern regional program area through the Nevada Arts Council, State of Nevada. Originally from New York City, Michelle has served as a board member for the Las Vegas Arts District, and as a grants reader for the National Endowment for the Arts. Over the past decade, Patrick has worked at the intersections of theater, dance, film, arts programming and public speaking. She is also an Actress, Director and Voice Over Artist. Patrick’s experience comes from a varied background that includes the city of Las Vegas, Denver Center for the Performing Arts and the Sundance Film Festival.