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Meet the voices behind the scores! 🎤✨
A huge thank you to our incredible Poetry Out Loud judges and officials:
Patrick Collins
Rayann Hijazi (Prompter)
Arian Katsimbras (@Arian_katsimbras)
Elisa Garcia (@seemedisco)
Jesse James Ziegler (@sidewayseightprojects)
Joshua Webster
Your expertise and passion help make this event truly inspiring.
Come see them in action this Saturday at the 2026 State Finals. Nevada’s talented students are ready to recite their poems!
🗓 Saturday, March 7 | 1 to 3 p.m.
📍 University of Nevada, Reno at the Joe Crowley Student Union | FREE to attend
A special thank you to @UNevadaReno for sponsoring this inspiring event!
Can’t make it in person? Watch the State Finals live from anywhere!
👉 Learn more through the link in our bio.
The FY27 Nevada Heritage Fellowship application just opened! 🌟It’s time to shine a light on the tradition bearers who keep our communities’ culture vibrant. If you know an artist whose work preserves and celebrates our heritage, let them know about this $5,000 award.
Deadline: May 1, 2026, 5 p.m. PST
Learn more, check the guidelines, and apply through the link in our bio.
Last week, we had a special opportunity to welcome Mary Anne Carter, Chairman of the @NEAArts. Together with our Executive Director, Tony Manfredi, they held a roundtable with several of our grantees in Las Vegas.
Thank you to @dinatitusnv, U.S. Congresswoman representing Nevada’s 1st District, for joining us for a thoughtful discussion on creativity and the arts as community builders.
It takes many, from local, state, and federal leaders to nonprofit arts organizations and especially individual artists, to ensure creative and folklife experiences are accessible to everyone across Nevada.
Applications for the FY27 Artist Fellowship Award are officially OPEN! 🎨 If you’re an artist shaping Nevada’s arts scene, this is your chance to showcase your creativity and talent.
Applications are due May 1, 2026, 5 p.m. PST.
Check out the guidelines and apply through the link in our bio.
Rayann Hijazi, our 2024 Poetry Out Loud State Finalist, is sending words of wisdom to this year’s competitors! 🌟 From tips and tricks to encouragement, she’s here to inspire the next generation of students.
Don’t miss the chance to see Nevada’s talented students recite their poems live at the 2026 State Finals!
🗓 Saturday, March 7 | 1-3 p.m.
📍 University of Nevada, Reno at the Joe Crowley Student Union
For all the event details, check out the Facebook event through the link in our bio.
A special thank you to @UNevadaReno for sponsoring this inspiring event!
Join us at the next FY27 Grants Road Show to explore our funding opportunities! This virtual session will focus on the Artist Fellowship Award, perfect for anyone looking to apply for the Fellowship Award. The Artist Fellowship Award recognizes committed artists living in Nevada. This year the award is open to Visual Artists.
When: March 12, 2026 @ Noon PST
Where: Virtual via Zoom
Don’t miss your chance to get tips and guidance on applying for the Fellowship Award and other opportunities!
Learn more through the link in our bio.
Thank you, University of Nevada, Reno (@UNevadaReno)! 🌟
The Nevada Arts Council is proud to partner with the University of Nevada, Reno to inspire young Nevadans through Poetry Out Loud. Their support empowers students to find their voices, recite poetry, and build confidence through creative expression.
Join us for the 2026 Poetry Out Loud State Finals at the University’s Joe Crowley Student Union on March 7, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. Celebrate student creativity and cheer on Nevada’s next generation of poets!
💡 Nevada artists and organizations, there’s still time! The FY26 Arts Learning Express Grant – Cycle B has funds available.
If you’re on the Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artist Directory, or part of a nonprofit or public institution, you can apply to fund Arts & Health projects happening Jan. 1 through June 30, 2026.
⏰ Apply at least 30 days before your activity while funds last. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Learn more and apply through the link in our bio.
Reno Artists, are you ready to make your mark? 🎨
The @CityofReno Arts and Culture is commissioning a mural at Idlewild Park, and they’re looking for local artists or teams to bring it to life.
This $5,000 commission will transform a large backflow box near the pond into a vibrant public artwork that reflects the natural and cultural environment of Idlewild Park. The selected artist will create a one of a kind two dimensional mural that wraps around all four sides of the structure in one of Reno’s most active and beloved parks.
🖌 Open to Reno-Sparks artists 18+
📅 Deadline: March 1, 2026 at 11 p.m. PST
This is your chance to shape a highly visible public space and add lasting art to the community.
👉 Apply now through the link in our bio.
Have you met Nevada’s Poetry Out Loud semi-finalists? 🌟
These talented students each claimed victory in their counties and are now competing for the state championship, with the winner advancing to the national competition in Washington, D.C.!
Join us for the 2026 Poetry Out Loud State Finals, celebrating America250 through powerful poems that honor the stories and voices that shaped our nation. The event will take place on March 7, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Joe Crowley Student Union at the University of Nevada, Reno.
A special thank you to @UNevadaReno for sponsoring this inspiring event!
Can’t make it in person? Watch the state finals live from anywhere!
👉 Learn more through the link in our bio.
A huge congratulations to our 2026 Poetry Out Loud Washoe County semi-finalist! 🎤✨
We are thrilled to honor this year’s winners:
🥇 Mia Gonzalez (First Place)
🥈 Brynn Davenport (Second Place)
🥉 Ava Arrington (Third Place)
Washoe County students recited poems with an impressive stage presence. Their talent and dedication make them standouts as they advance in this year’s America250-focused competition. Thanks to all who contributed to making this year’s Poetry Out Loud a memorable one!
📅 Don’t miss Mia at the State Finals on March 7, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Joe Crowley Student Union. Admission is free, and live streaming will be available for those who can’t join us in person.
Get the details through the link in our bio.
Thank you to our sponsor, the @UNevadaReno, for making this event possible!
Nevada creatives, this is your reminder. 🎨✨
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
Spots are limited, and we don’t want you to miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and your art.
Register today through the link in our bio.
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