Michele Rushworth Paints Second Nevada Governor Portrait

Nevada's 28th Governor, James A. Gibbons selected artist Michele Rushworth to create his official portrait. The painting was unveiled at the Nevada Governor's Mansion and installed in the State Capitol, alongside portraits of the previous state governors, and next to the portrait Rushworth painted of the previous Nevada Governor, Kenny C. Guinn.

The Gibbons portrait was unveiled at the Governor's Mansion


At the reception


Governor Gibbons speaking before the unveiling


Governor Gibbons with his official portrait


Hanging the portrait in the capitol building


Nevada state officials

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