Purpose:
To serve and enrich the individual lives of Nevada's citizens and visitors, recognizing the diversity of the state through leadership in cultural and information management, promotion of cultural resources and activities, and education.

The Department of Cultural Affairs is unique in state government because people actively engage its programs and facilities for direct, positive cultural experiences.  The department is the flagship of Ne­vada government, showing both citizens and visitors the best benefit of exercising their franchise for the common good.