NEVADA ARTS COUNCIL
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✨ Northern Nevada’s ballet company, for the community, by the community!
Based in Reno, @a.v.a.ballettheatre is the resident ballet company of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts and Northern Nevada’s premier ballet company. Featuring principal dancers from across the U.S. alongside talented local and regional performers, they deliver captivating performances and innovative choreography across the state.
Through performances, workshops, and community programs, A.V.A. Ballet Theatre nurtures creativity, inspires connection, and makes ballet accessible to everyone. ✨
Learn more through the link in our bio.
Nevada’s stories come to life through public art — and your voice can help shape them! 🎨✨
Join the Nevada Arts Council tomorrow in Pahrump at the Pahrump Community Library on Friday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. to share your ideas for the Nevada America250 Public Art Initiative. Your input will help inspire public art and murals that celebrate the people, places, and stories that make your community unique.
💬 Can’t attend? Share your ideas online → Link in our bio.
Meet Dr. Kristy Love Brooks, a Las Vegas-based performer, educator, and multi-disciplinary teaching artist whose work spans theater, music, and community engagement. 🎭🎶
Born in Detroit, Kristy has performed worldwide—from Broadway and Las Vegas to Hong Kong, Singapore, and the Bahamas. She has sung as a solo artist, actress, dancer, and international recording artist with The Platters, and has written, produced, and starred in musicals like The Soul of Rock N Roll, Faces in the Dark, and Count Basie: Swing.
As founder of Love Outreach Inc. and Love Star Enterprises Inc., Kristy leads workshops, residencies, and community programs across Nevada, inspiring participants of all ages to explore creativity, leadership, and self-expression. With five degrees in performing arts, theater, music, and education—including a doctorate from Columbia University—she blends artistry, scholarship, and activism to empower others through performance and music. ✨
Discover more about Dr. Kristy Love Brooks and her work through the link in our bio.
Las Vegas, your creativity can help tell Nevada’s story! 🎨💫
Join the Nevada Arts Council on Friday, Nov. 7, from 4–6 p.m. at the Charleston Heights Art Center Ballroom for a community meeting about the Nevada America250 Public Art Initiative.
This statewide program will fund murals and public art in every county and tribal nation — connecting local artists and communities to celebrate Nevada’s past, present, and future.
💬 Can’t make it in person? You can still share your ideas online → Link in our bio.
How should Henderson’s story be told through public art? 🌟
Join the Nevada Arts Council for a Nevada America250 Public Art Initiative community meeting in Henderson on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 5:30–7 p.m. at the Henderson Multigenerational Center (Room 4).
This statewide initiative is funding murals and public art across Nevada’s 17 counties and tribal nations — and your input will help inspire Henderson’s contribution to this creative celebration!
💬 Can’t attend? Share your vision online → link in our bio.
Nevada’s story is shaped by its people — and now, it’s time to bring that story to life through art! 🖌️✨
Join the Nevada America250 Public Art Initiative community meeting in Mesquite on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 8–10 a.m. at the Mesquite Fine Arts Center.
This statewide initiative will fund murals and public art in all 17 counties and tribal nations, celebrating the creativity and diversity that make Nevada shine.
💬 Can’t make it? Take the online survey → link in our bio.
🎨 We’re Coming to East Las Vegas!
The Nevada Arts Council and @TravelNevada are hosting a grants information session to help local communities learn about funding opportunities for arts, culture, and tourism projects.
This is your chance to connect and ask questions about upcoming Nevada Arts Council grants and Travel Nevada grants for rural marketing and special projects. Discover how we can help bring your community’s ideas to life!
📅 Date: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025
📍 Location: East Las Vegas Community Center – Ballroom B, 250 N. Eastern Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89101
🕒 Time: 3 p.m.
✅ RSVP: Link in our bio.
Help us spread the word — tag your friends, local leaders, and organizations who should be there. Let’s build together!
The Nevada Arts Council is proud to launch the Nevada America250 Public Art Initiative! 🎨
This statewide program will fund public art and murals across Nevada’s 17 counties and tribal nations, connecting local artists with communities to celebrate the people, places, and stories that make Nevada unique.
Join us in Searchlight on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 1:30–2:30 p.m. at the Searchlight Community Center to share what stories or landmarks should inspire new artwork in your community.
💬 Can’t attend? Share your thoughts online → Link in our bio.
🎨 We’re Coming to Las Vegas!
The Nevada Arts Council and Travel Nevada are hosting a grants information session to help local communities learn about funding opportunities for arts, culture, and tourism projects.
This is your chance to connect and ask questions about upcoming Nevada Arts Council grants and Travel Nevada grants for rural marketing and special projects. Discover how we can help bring your community’s ideas to life!
📅 Date: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025
📍 Location: Historic Fifth Street School – Auditorium, 401 S. 4th St., Las Vegas, NV 89101
🕒 Time: 9 a.m.
✅ RSVP: Link in our bio.
Help us spread the word — tag your friends, local leaders, and organizations who should be there. Let’s build together!
The Nevada Arts Council is proud to launch the Nevada America250 Public Art Initiative! This statewide program will fund murals and public art across Nevada’s 17 counties and tribal nations, connecting local artists with communities to celebrate the stories, people, and places that make Nevada unique.
We want your voice! Share what stories or themes should be reflected in your community’s artwork — and where it should be located.
💬 Join an in-person community meeting to share your thoughts:
-Wednesday, Nov. 5: Searchlight Community Center, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
-Thursday, Nov. 6: Mesquite Fine Arts Center, 8–10 a.m. & Henderson Multigenerational Center (Room 4), 5:30–7 p.m.
-Friday, Nov. 7: Las Vegas, Charleston Heights Art Center Ballroom, 4–6 p.m.
Can’t make it to a meeting? You can still share your ideas!
Take the online survey → Link in our bio.
🎨 We’re Coming to Boulder City!
The Nevada Arts Council and @TravelNevada are hosting a grants information session to help local communities learn about funding opportunities for arts, culture, and tourism projects.
This is your chance to connect and ask questions about upcoming Nevada Arts Council grants and Travel Nevada grants for rural marketing and special projects. Discover how we can help bring your community’s ideas to life!
📅 Date: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025
📍 Location: Elaine K. Smith Center, 700 Wyoming St., Boulder City, NV 89005
🕒 Time: 3 p.m.
✅ RSVP: Link in our bio.
Help us spread the word — tag your friends, local leaders, and organizations who should be there. Let’s build together!
🎨 We’re Coming to Moapa Valley!
The Nevada Arts Council and @TravelNevada are hosting a grants information session to help local communities learn about funding opportunities for arts, culture, and tourism projects.
This is your chance to connect and ask questions about upcoming Nevada Arts Council grants and Travel Nevada grants for rural marketing and special projects. Discover how we can help bring your community’s ideas to life!
📅 Date: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025
📍 Location: Kuppa Joe Coffee, 463 N. Moapa Valley Blvd., Moapa Valley, NV 89040
🕒 Time: 8 a.m.
✅ RSVP: Link in bio.
Help us spread the word — tag your friends, local leaders, and organizations who should be there. Let’s build together!
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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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