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🎨 Missed the webinar Curating Your Experience: Part 2 with Briana Dolan? No worries—you can now catch the full session anytime on our YouTube channel! Whether you`re prepping for your first fine art fair or refining your booth strategy, this session is packed with tips to guide and inspire. 📺 Watch now through the link in our bio.
Meet @krystalrmrz, one of six artists awarded the 2025 Nevada Arts Council Visual Arts Fellowship! 🎉 A Las Vegas native and @UNLV alumna, Krystal brings a rich tapestry of experience to Nevada’s creative community. Krystal’s creations have been featured in museums and galleries across the country, including the @NevadaArt and the Barrick Museum of Art — while she continues to mentor emerging artists as an adjunct instructor at UNLV. Her story is one of perseverance, innovation, and dedication to the arts in Nevada and beyond. We celebrate Krystal and her contributions to the cultural fabric of our state.
Get to know Krystal and the other 2025 Visual Arts Fellows through the link in our bio.
🎙️ Ever wondered what a Folklife Specialist does?
Join us for "A Conversation with Brad McMullen", where Brad—based in Las Vegas and serving as the Folklife Specialist at the Nevada Arts Council—shares his journey and insights into preserving and celebrating Nevada’s rich cultural traditions.
Before joining NAC, Brad spent five years managing programs (including the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering!) at the Western Folklife Center in Elko.✨
✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the stories, heritage, and communities that shape Nevada’s folklife on June 17 at 12:30 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Center.
Learn more and RSVP through the link in our bio!
🐝 BRX attendee and artist @candacegarlock brought her Honeycomb Project to life at the convening—layering community, creativity, and collaboration in a meaningful workshop at the Postal Palace in Ely, NV.
Her reflections and behind-the-scenes insights are now live on the Honeycomb Project blog! ✨
Explore how art builds connection and see how Candace is weaving community stories through creativity.
🙏 Thank you for coming to BRX, Candace! Your work continues to inspire and uplift Nevada’s creative landscape.
🔗 Read the full post through the link in our bio.
Hey Nevada artists, here’s your chance to saddle up and shine! 🐎 @nvhorsetrails is searching for a creative soul to design its 2026 Featured Artist limited-edition merch.
Whether you want to explore making art about Nevada, horses, trails, or all three, this is your moment to trot your style out for a $1,000 prize and a year-long feature on its website and socials.
Don’t let this opportunity gallop past you—the deadline is Aug. 31, 2025! Learn more about submission guidelines through the link in our bio.
Steppers, body percussionists, hoofers, poets, musicians, theater artists, beat boxers, singers, and creators—they’ve all shaped the incredible world of @molodilive. 🎭
👏 We’re beyond proud to see this powerhouse Las Vegas group represent the U.S. at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, inside the USA Pavilion. 🌎✨
Congratulations, Molodi! We can’t wait to follow along as the event unfolds. 👉 Learn more about Molodi and its groundbreaking work through the link in our bio!
Hey Nevada creatives, your next big opportunity is just a click away! 🎨✨ Explore a world of arts opportunities on our website — and best of all, you can share your own for FREE with our easy no-login dashboard! Ready to connect, create, and grow? Dive in through the link in our bio!
👉 Heads up: The Nevada Arts Council shares these opportunities but isn’t the main contact unless noted. For questions, reach out directly to the listed organizations.
Nevada Arts Council is thrilled to share the 2nd Annual Virginia City Oddities Show hosted by @themenagerieodditiesmarket at the historic Mackay Mansion, June 7–8, 2025. Explore unique curiosities from 40+ artisans, live sideshows, tarot readings, and more. Grab your tickets early for this unforgettable experience!
More information can be found through the link in our bio.
Join the Nevada Arts Council on June 9, 2025, at 9 a.m., in person or online, for the FY26 Arts Learning Project review panel! 🎨💡 We’ll be reviewing funding applications and discussing the future of arts learning in Nevada. Check out the agenda and Zoom details through the link in our bio!
The FY26 Folklife Community Grants are now open! 🎉 This grant supports small community organizations hosting programs with folk artists and culture bearers that celebrate Nevada’s rich cultural traditions. Eligible projects include festivals, concerts, cultural events, and gatherings that connect traditional artists and communities. Projects must be completed by June 30, 2026. Ready to bring your community’s stories and traditions to life? Apply now through the link in our bio!
Happy National Creativity Day! 🎨
Today, we’re celebrating the incredible talent, vision, and artistry across Nevada. From seasoned creatives to those just starting out, your work shapes our state’s vibrant cultural landscape. At the Nevada Arts Council, we believe creativity isn’t just about expression—it’s a vital force that supports Nevada’s economic growth, education, health, and overall well-being.
We’re here to champion your creativity and support you every step of the way. Keep creating, Nevada! 💡🖌️
The Nevada Arts Council’s Creative Aging initiative supports lifelong learning, wellness, and connection through the arts. Creative aging helps combat chronic loneliness impacting 25% of older adults and enhances cognitive function, purpose, and joy. As our 55+ population grows, it’s more vital than ever to create inclusive, age-friendly communities where the arts can help us all thrive. ✨ Learn more and get involved through the link in our bio.
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BUY AN ARTS LICENSE PLATE
supporting k-12 arts learning
Nevada’s first Arts License Plate is available at DMV field offices statewide. The plate, designated by DMV as the “Children in the Arts” license plate, is available in a standard or personalized format. If you are interested in a standard format, the initial cost will be $51 dollars with an annual renewal fee of $20 in addition to all other registration fees.
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