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Nevada Poet Laureate Shaun Griffin recently joined @KOLO8NewsNow to spotlight this Sunday’s event in partnership with the Nevada Arts Council.
This special gathering brings together poets laureate and writers from across the West to explore how poetry can serve as a force for healing, reflection, and connection. 💬
Don’t forget to join us this Sunday, March 29, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., free and open to all. The event takes place in the Performance Hall, just across the street from the main Brewery Arts Center building.
Watch the segment to learn more.
Don’t forget! The FY27 Arts Learning Project Grant is open, but the deadline is coming up soon.
This grant supports arts learning programs, teaching artist residencies, and training that give students and communities of all ages the chance to work with practicing artists.
Use funds for group lessons, workshops (in-person or online), or educational performances at schools or community spaces. Bring your vision to life! 🌟
⏰ Deadline: April 1, 2026, 5 p.m. PT
📜 Apply now through the link in our bio.
The Nevada Arts Council is holding a public panel review for Fiscal Year 2027 Project Grant for Organizations applications on March 30–31, 2026. On Day 1, March 30, our panel of experts will review, discuss, and score 43 eligible applications that support creativity, innovation, and culture across Nevada.
Join us in person or online to see the public review process in action and witness how funding decisions help shape the state’s vibrant arts community.
📍 Nevada Arts Council
🕙 10 a.m. PT
💻 Join virtually through the link in our bio.
🔢 Webinar ID: 882 7245 1317
Registration is open for Intersections: The Nevada Creative Conference! 🎉
Join Nevada’s arts community May 27–29, 2026, in Las Vegas for three days of inspiration, discovery, and celebration. Explore session tracks designed to elevate your creative practice or strengthen your arts organization while experiencing the vibrant arts scene of Las Vegas and surrounding communities.
Connect with arts leaders from across the state, share ideas, and discover what’s working and what’s next. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation shaping the future of arts in Nevada!
🎟 Learn more and grab your seat through the link in our bio.
Celebrate Youth Art Month by supporting Nevada’s young artists! 🎨
The “Rich in Art” license plate, created in 1997, is a partnership between @ArtsforAllNevada and the Nevada Arts Council. Every plate purchased helps fund programs that give students across the state access to creative opportunities, mentorship, and resources to explore their talents.
By getting your Arts license plate, you are not just showing love for the arts; you are directly helping Nevada’s next generation of artists thrive.
Make a difference today and learn more through the link in our bio.
Happy World Poetry Day! 🌍✨
Poetry matters because it inspires, connects, and gives voice to our experiences. It sparks reflection, creativity, and conversation, bringing people together across communities and generations.
In Nevada, you can celebrate poetry by attending events like “A Gathering of Poets Laureate from the West” on March 29 in Carson City, joining local workshops and readings, sharing a poet’s work on social media, or posting your own poems and tagging us @NevadaArtsCouncil so we can celebrate your creativity.
Today, let’s honor the power of words to move, connect, and transform.
Incoming deadline to sign up, Nevada creatives! 🎨✨
What Works Essentials is the first in a two-part workshop series for Nevada-based artists and creatives, designed to help you build a sustainable, thriving creative career. If you’ve been thinking about leveling up your practice, this is your sign.
You’ll learn practical tools for goal setting, portfolio careers, multiple income streams, communications, strategic networking, financial planning, and more. These are the real world skills behind successful artist entrepreneurs.
📍 Virtual
💰 Free
👥 Eligibility: Nevada artists, 18 and older
⏳ Register by March 25, 2026, for materials
Spots are limited, and we don’t want you to miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and your art. This webinar will not be recorded, don’t miss your chance!
Register today through the link in our bio.
The arts strengthen Nevada by inspiring, connecting, and empowering our communities.
They spark creativity, foster critical thinking, and bring people together across cultures and generations. From supporting artists to engaging audiences statewide, Nevada’s creativity drives culture, opportunity, and economic growth for all.
Here’s a look at the impact over the years.
Calling all young artists in Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District! 🎨
The 2026 Congressional Art Competition is your chance to have your artwork recognized on a national stage. One winning student’s piece from each district will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year and celebrated at the Winners’ Celebration in Washington, D.C., on June 25, 2026.
The competition is open to high school students (8th–12th grades). Members may also allow 7th and 8th grade students to participate if their schools house grades 7–12 on one campus. Teachers and students should verify eligibility with their member’s office.
Accepted artwork includes paintings, drawings, collages, prints, mixed media, computer-generated art, and photographs. All submissions must be two-dimensional and meet size and weight requirements.
📅 Deadline: Friday, April 3, 2026
📍 Submit to your school’s main office or the district office
🖌 One submission per student
Learn more and submit through the link in our bio.
Before “In This Time: A Gathering of Poets Laureate from the West” on Sunday, March 29, 1–3:30 p.m. at the @BreweryArtsCenterCarsonCity, get to know the Western poets laureate and writers! Take a moment to explore the incredible voices joining us for this FREE event.
These nine distinguished Western poets laureate and writers in residence bring diverse perspectives, inspiring words, and stories that connect us all.
Hosted by the Nevada Arts Council and Nevada Poet Laureate Shaun Griffin, this is the largest gathering of Western poets laureate and writers in decades.
The event will take place in the Performance Hall, just across the street from the Brewery Arts Center main building.
📖 Check out their bios and get to know them before the event through the link in our bio.
Join us for, “In This Time: A Gathering of Poets Laureate from the West”, on Sunday, March 29, 1–3:30 p.m., at the @BreweryArtsCenterCarsonCity for a FREE and inspiring afternoon featuring poets laureate and writers from across the West.
✨ Experience:
- Poetry from 9 distinguished Western state poets laureate and writers
- Reflection, connection, and inspiration in times of uncertainty
- Diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences
- A live Q&A
Hosted by the Nevada Arts Council and Nevada Poet Laureate Shaun Griffin, this is the largest gathering of Western poets laureate in decades.
🗓 Mark your calendars and learn more through the link in our bio.
Nevada’s students shined at Poetry Out Loud 2026! 🌟📖 Powerful recitations, unforgettable moments, and inspiring voices filled the weekend. We loved celebrating them!
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BUY AN ARTS LICENSE PLATE
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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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