Abstract
In this 2006 interview, Nina Gibans, an author and Cleveland arts advocate, discusses some of her memories of working and living in the city and shares her opinions on art and architecture in Cleveland. As the head of the Cleveland Arts Council from 1972-1979, Gibans became familiar with arts advocacy and the struggle to secure public funding for the arts. More recently, she has written a book on community arts councils and created two websites focusing on Cleveland art and architecture. Gibans discusses her memories of downtown Cleveland as a child in the 1930s and 40s and laments the city's decline. Also discussed are her favorite buildings in the city. Near the end of the interview, Gibans mentions some of her favorite Cleveland poets and elaborates on the difficulty in securing both private and public funding for the arts in Cleveland.
Creator
Gibans, Nina (interviewee)
Creator
Tobey, Addie (interviewer)
Project
American Institute of Architects
Date
7-18-2006
Document Type
Oral History
Duration
57 minutes
Creative Commons License
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Recommended Citation
"Nina Gibans Interview, 18 July 2006" (2006). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 951002.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/209