• GRANTS

    FY26 ARTIST FELLOWSHIP AWARD GRANT REVIEW PANEL 

    An expert panel will review, discuss and score performing music performance and composition applications on July 7 & July 11.

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    Grants
  • AMERICA250 GRANTS

    PUBLIC ARTS TO CELEBRATE NEVADA’S STORIES

    Nevada artists experienced in murals and public art encouraged to apply for FY26 America250 Target of Opportunity grants.

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    Erik Burke mural in Eureka includes a lone pinion pine, a pinion pine in the charcoal oven, and the oven itself, silver ore and a close up of a bar of Nevada silver, and the E and P Engine No. 4 used to haul ore from Eureka to the station in Palisade.
  • TEACHING ARTISTS ROSTER

    14 NEW ART EDUCATORS JOIN RELAUNCHED DIRECTORY

     These vetted educators can offer workshops, classes, and residencies to schools, libraries, community centers, and other venues throughout the state.

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    Paulos, Cristina artwork
  • FY26 GRANTS

    GUIDELINES NOW AVAILABLE

    Select grants accepting applications

    The FY26 Grant Guidelines are available to review. Be sure to review all guidelines to know when grants will be opening in advance!

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  • BROWSE

    CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES

    Casting, open calls, proposals, fellowships & contests!

    Browse our directory of community job opportunities (some paid, some unpaid) and submit your own to be featured on this page.

    Browse Opportunities

NEVADA ARTS COUNCIL

enriching the lives of all Nevadans

RECENT NEWS

14 New Teaching Artists join Nevada Arts Council Roster

The Nevada Arts Council welcomes 14 new arts educators to its Teaching Artists Roster. The Teaching Artists Roster is an opportunity for artists based in Nevada to share their skills with the community. As a teaching artist on the roster, these vetted educators can offer workshops, classes, and residencies to schools, libraries, community centers, and […]

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Screenshot of the Teaching Artists Roster Directory

FOLKLIFE IN FOCUS – Who Receives Folklife Funding?

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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Jason Nious is a Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artist and teaches African-American body percussion.

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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NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND STATE PARTNERS