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Nevada artists and organizations, funds are still available! 💡
The FY26 Arts Learning Express Grant – Cycle B can support your Arts & Health projects happening Jan. 1 through June 30, 2026. If you’re on the Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artist Directory or part of a nonprofit or public institution, you can apply now.
⏰ Apply at least 30 days before your activity while funds last. Don’t miss this opportunity!
🔗 Check out the guidelines and apply. Link in our bio.
Get ready to cheer on Nevada’s State Finalist, Mari Basaca Fuentes of Lyon County, at the Poetry Out Loud National Semifinals and Finals in Washington, D.C.! 🌟
Tune in and watch Mari compete for the National Finals. Stream the one-time-only webcast for free at arts.gov! 📺✨
📅 Nevada Semifinals: Tuesday, April 28 | 2–5 p.m. PST
📅 Finals: Wednesday, April 29 | 4 p.m. PST
Don’t miss this chance to watch Nevada’s champion shine on the national stage! ✨
Happy World Art Day! 🎨
Today we celebrate the creativity, vision, and impact of artists across Nevada and around the world. Art enriches our communities, sparks conversations, and inspires change, reminding us why supporting the arts matters.
You can help keep the arts thriving by attending local shows, visiting galleries, sharing your favorite artists, or supporting arts organizations in your community. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference!
A heartfelt thank you to Nevada’s artists, patrons, and supporters for helping us create vibrant, creative communities that uplift everyone. Your passion and generosity keep Nevada’s arts alive and growing. ✨
⏰ Reminder: Nevada Arts Council Board Meeting!
Join us Thursday, April 16 at noon to help shape the future of the arts in Nevada. We’ll be reviewing FY27 grant and Teaching Artist Directory recommendations.
Whether you’re an artist, supporter, or community advocate, your voice matters!
Attend in person in Reno, Vegas or virtually via Zoom.
📄 Join through the link in our bio.
Are You Planning Your Visit to 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. The schedule and travel info are now available to help you plan and make the most of this immersive experience.
Sessions include the Nevada Non-Profit Arts Leadership Forum, panels on economic impact of the arts, artist professional development, arts & health initiatives, performing arts, creative funding opportunities and more. Connect with arts leaders from across the state, as well as national and regional organizations, and discover what’s working and what’s next in Nevada’s arts scene.
🎟 Check out the schedule and book your accommodations through the link in our bio.
Nevada artists, level up your practice! 🎨
Part two of our What Works: Goal Setting workshop series is happening Monday. Don’t forget to join this practical, artist-led session to define your vision, set SMART goals, and take actionable steps to grow your creative career.
📍 Virtual | 💰 Free | 👥 Nevada artists 18+
⏳ Final registration closes Sunday, April 12 at 5 p.m. PT
Spaces are limited, and this session won’t be recorded—don’t miss your chance to participate live!
🔗 Register today through the link in our bio.
The following grants are accepting applications! 🌟
Looking for support as an artist or culture bearer? The Nevada Arts Council has grants available:
Artist Fellowship Award – Recognizing outstanding individual artists
Nevada Heritage Fellowship – Honoring the state’s exceptional tradition bearers
🗓 Deadline for both grants is May 1, 2026.
Check eligibility, guidelines, and apply through the link in our bio.
Ever wondered how legends, fairy tales, myths, and fables differ?
In this month’s Folklife in Focus blog, we explore how folklorists categorize stories and what makes each type unique, from the sacred to the secular, the factual to the fabulous. Learn how culture shapes the stories we tell and why belief matters more than fact.
👉 Read the full blog through the link in our bio.
📢 Join us for the Nevada Arts Council Board Meeting!
Help shape the future of the arts in Nevada at our board meeting on Thursday, April 16 at noon, where we’ll be reviewing the FY27 grant and Teaching Artist Directory recommendations.
Whether you’re an artist, arts supporter, or community advocate, your presence matters!
Attend in person in Reno or join virtually via Zoom.
📄 Meeting link available through the link in our bio.
The Artist Lab course: Grant Writing & Promoting Your Practice, offered by @Creative_Capital, teaches artists how to write bios, statements, CVs, and proposals, create budgets, document their work, and promote themselves online.
The course is asynchronous, with 10 modules you can complete at your own pace, perfect for busy artists looking to build professional skills on their schedule.
💡 Learn practical tools for grants, residencies, exhibitions, and low-stress networking.
👉 Start the FREE course today through the link in our bio.
Celebrate the power of words this #NationalPoetryMonth 📖✨
The Academy of American Poets (@PoetsOrg) 2026 National Poetry Month poster is here, featuring artwork by Alfredo Richner and lines from the poem “The Chance” by Arthur Sze, designed to spark creativity, reflection, and conversation in communities everywhere.
Posters are free (while supplies last!) for U.S. shipping only and perfect for classrooms, libraries, and community spaces across Nevada and beyond.
Let’s fill our spaces with poetry this April 💫
👉 Request yours through the link in our bio.
Poetry in motion ✨
From powerful readings to meaningful moments of connection, “In This Time: A Gathering of Poets Laureate and Writers from the West” brought voices from across the region together for an unforgettable afternoon in Carson City.
Take a look at some of the highlights and the voices that made this moment so powerful.
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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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