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Leadership in the Arts: Individuals
Robert and Jane Fielden
The architectural and cultural landscapes of southern Nevada
have been immeasurably enriched by the talent and dedication
of Robert (Bob) and Jane Fielden. A husband and wife team who
respectively work as architect and interior designer, the Fieldens
frequently partner on projects. If you have been in a library, a
museum, or a performing arts center in southern Nevada during
the last decade, then you have likely seen the work of Jane and
Robert Fielden.
The Fieldens came to Nevada during the late 1960s to work
on a casino project and quickly immersed themselves in their
new community, going on to become leaders in shaping and
championing cultural and artistic development throughout the
state. They helped to create the “Suitcase Gallery,” a traveling
art collection that was one of the earliest visual arts education
efforts in Clark County. They have served on numerous public
committees, including the Beautification Las Vegas, Clark County
Parks and Recreation, the Allied Arts Council of Southern Nevada
and the Arts District Neighborhood Advisory Committee for the
Downtown Arts District. Bob also serves as a member of the
Board of Directors of Nevada Humanities.
In their professional work, the Fieldens have advanced the
fields of architecture and interior design throughout the state,
sharing their love of human environment with their clients and
the community. They have won numerous awards for their design
work including the Award of Merit for Design Excellence from the
Western Mountain region of the American Institute of Architects
(AIA), the Owens-Corning National Award for Energy Conservation
and the Chicago Athenaeum/American Architecture Award.
Preserving and sharing Nevada’s history and culture has
been a driving force behind some of their biggest community
development endeavors. Their projects include the Reno Sparks
Convention Center Remodel and Renovation, Summerlin Library
and Performing Arts Center, KNPR 86 Radio Station, UNLV Master
Plan and Update, Chaparral High School Theatre Addition,
Las Vegas Convention Center Master Plan and the McCarran
International Airport’s D Concourse.
Jane and Bob Fielden have dedicated their lives and their work to
supporting the arts in Nevada, promoting the preservation of the
state’s historical resources and promoting the development of
continued arts patronage among the state’s population. It would
be hard to find anyone more deserving of this award.