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FOLKLIFE IN FOCUS – Other Oral Narratives
Welcome to the Follow the Folklorist blog! Founded by Rebecca Snetlesaar and currently led by Nevada State Folklorist Brad McMullen, our blog is dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and celebrations that make Nevada such a vibrant state. Through our two main topics, Folklife in Focus and Notes from the Field, Brad […]
Read MoreGive Your Feedback on FY27 Professional and Workforce Development Grant for Artists Grant Guideline
The Nevada Arts Council is seeking public comment on proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Professional and Workforce Development Grant for Artists Grant Guideline. A public workshop will be held on: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 beginning at 12 p.m. To provide your valuable input, you may attend the workshop in person, virtually via Zoom, or provide comments […]
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RELEASE: Mari Basaca Fuentes Named 2026 Nevada Poetry Out Loud Champion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 She Advances to National Competition in Washington, D.C. RENO, Nevada (March 10, 2026) – Representing Lyon County, Mari Basaca Fuentes is the Nevada Poetry Out Loud state champion of the 21st Annual Poetry Out Loud State Finals. The competition featured six students from regions across the state, including Carson […]
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FOLKLIFE IN FOCUS – Cultural Foodways in Nevada
Welcome to the Follow the Folklorist blog! Founded by Rebecca Snetlesaar and currently led by Nevada State Folklorist Brad McMullen, our blog is dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and celebrations that make Nevada such a vibrant state. Through our two main topics, Folklife in Focus and Notes from the Field, Brad […]
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RELEASE: Nevada Students to Compete in 21st Annual Poetry Out Loud State Finals Saturday, March 7 at the University of Nevada, Reno
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 Six district winners will compete for the chance to represent Nevada in the national competition. RENO, Nev. (Feb. 25, 2026) – Six high school students from across Nevada will compete in the 21st Annual Poetry Out Loud Nevada State Finals, at the Joe Crowley Student Union theater at […]
Read MoreFOLKLIFE IN FOCUS – Personal Experience Narratives: Tall Tales, Memorates, and More
Welcome to the Follow the Folklorist blog! Founded by Rebecca Snetlesaar and currently led by Nevada State Folklorist Brad McMullen, our blog is dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and celebrations that make Nevada such a vibrant state. Through our two main topics, Folklife in Focus and Notes from the Field, Brad […]
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Release: Regan Margetts Joins Nevada Arts Council as Arts Learning Specialist
Regan Margetts joins the Nevada Arts Council as the arts learning specialist serving the southern Nevada region. She will coordinate and execute K-12 and lifelong learning arts education programs, including Nevada Poetry Out Loud, the Teaching Artist Directory, and Creative Aging programs. She also will assist with arts learning grants that improves teaching practices and […]
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Release: Nevada Arts Council Announces Harold Akyeampong as 2026 Nevada Heritage Artist Fellow
The Nevada Arts Council, a division of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs that bolsters the impact of the arts in the state, has announced Harold Akyeampong, Ghanaian-American master percussionist and cultural educator, as the 2026 Nevada Heritage Artist Fellow. Akyeampong, also known as Baba Gee, is a master percussionist, dancer, choreographer and […]
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FOLKLIFE IN FOCUS – The Celebrated Tale Tellers of the Nevada Territory
Welcome to the Follow the Folklorist blog! Founded by Rebecca Snetlesaar and currently led by Nevada State Folklorist Brad McMullen, our blog is dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and celebrations that make Nevada such a vibrant state. Through our two main topics, Folklife in Focus and Notes from the Field, Brad […]
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Release: Nevada Arts Council Announces New Board Leadership
RENO, Nevada (Nov. 13, 2025) – The Nevada Arts Council, a division of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs that bolsters the impact of the arts in the state, announced the recent election of new board leadership. Claire Muñoz, vice president of museum advancement and deputy director at the Nevada Museum of Art […]
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