Jim Bradley Named Honoree for Art Leadership

Jim Bradley Named
2010 Honoree
for Art Leadership





Salt Lake County Councilman Jim Bradley has been presented with the 2010 National Award for County Arts Leadership. Bradley received the award at National Association of Counties (NACo) annual meeting today in Reno, NV. The award is presented in the name of the Americans for the Arts, the nation’s leading non profit organization for advancing the arts in the United States.

The award honors and elected official or leader who has significantly advanced the arts in their communities. Bradley’s leadership in Salt Lake’s cultural arts dates back to his four year term as county commission chair, 1991-1994.

As commissioner, Councilman Bradley oversaw the Salt Lake County Center for the Arts, including the planning and construction of the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center. He was also the driving force behind in the successful campaign to name what was then Symphony Hall, “Maurice Abravanel Hall” recognizing the enormous contributions of the late long-time Utah Symphony conductor.

Bradley was also a driving force behind the initial creation of the Zoo, Arts, and Parks (ZAP) program. In 2009, ZAP funding was provided to 156 arts and cultural organizations in Salt Lake County.

“I’m not sure anyone should get an award for doing what they love,” says Bradley. “I am fortunate to live in a community that places a premium on the arts and much of what we have accomplished reflects the cultural values in Salt Lake County.”

Bradley also thanked the Americans For the Arts Governing Board for recognizing those who advance the arts, noting that support of local arts organizations is, “good policy, good politics, and good business.”


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