The Future We Create: Legacy Giving for the Arts in Nevada County Friday, October 23, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 p.m. The Center for the Arts 314 W. Main Street, Grass Valley, CA Free and open to the community. What do we want our financial resources to make possible during our lifetimes—and for generations to come? Join local and regional leaders in financial planning, estate law, philanthropy, and arts advocacy for a community conversation about legacy planning, charitable giving, and the future of arts and culture in Nevada County. Facilitated by Michelle Amador , Executive Director of The Center for the Arts, the conversation will explore how individuals and families can align their financial resources with the people, places, and values they want to sustain. Panelists include: Janice Dunn , Baird, The Lee & Dunn Group Huck Ingram , Ingram Brady Scott Beesley , Gateway Financial / Community Foundation of Nevada County Board Member Julie Baker , CA for the Arts & CA Arts Advocates Robin Garcia , Executive Director, Nevada County Arts & Culture Topics will include charitable giving, estate and legacy planning, wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, bequests, donor-advised funds, and the role individual philanthropy can play in sustaining artists, cultural organizations, and Nevada County's creative ecosystem. The evening will also feature stories from local community members who have made philanthropic commitments through art collections, donor-advised funds, and estate plans. The conversation is designed for anyone interested in learning more about financial planning, estate planning, charitable giving, philanthropy, and the future of our community. No particular level of wealth or prior knowledge is required. Pizza provided by Bicycle Thief. Wine provided by Szabo.