We Are Herriman – James Crane

February 2020

James Crane is about as Herriman as you can get. He was raised in Herriman, is the son of the late J. Lynn Crane, Herriman’s founding mayor, and has served on the Arts Council for almost 14 years, including being its president since 2008. “We were taught from an early age that we had a responsibility to serve our families, our communities, our church, and our profession,” James said. Serving with the Arts Council has given and inside view of the goodness of people and the volunteer spirit that permeates Herriman. “It’s nice to participate in something that brings joy to others,” he added. “It’s really enriched my life and given me a group of friends that I may not have had otherwise.”
James is often seen at the City Hall, meeting with staff and planning the Arts Council’s newest creative ideas. He’s been a part of Herriman from its days as a small, somewhat remote farming town to a rapidly growing community, and with the generous support of the City, the Arts Council has grown with it. James dreams of seeing the council continue to expand its capabilities, from regularly displaying visual art, to a dedicated arts facility with a year-round theatre, and workshops to help residents write poetry or paint. “The arts have the ability to sooth the soul and speak to the heart on an individual basis while uniting large groups of people as one,” James said. “I feel strongly that cultivating and incorporating the arts into the very fabric of our city will continue to create a sense of community and enhance our way of life in a very visible manner.”