Governor Joe Lombardo

SCOPE

Governor Joe Lombardo Official Portrait Call is open to all professional portrait artists living in the United States with demonstrated experience in commissioned portraiture work. The commissioned portrait will hang in the Nevada State Capitol. 

Pursuant to NRS 223.121, the portrait must be painted in oil paint and be appropriately framed. The painting and framing must be done in the same manner, style, and size (34” – 38” wide, and 48” – 51 3/8” tall) as the portraits of former governors displayed in the Capitol Building. 

Upon selection of the artist, a contract between the artist and the State of Nevada will be generated. Compensation for the painting of the portrait, including all supplies, framing, hanging hardware, shipping, and travel expenses, is $40,000. Payment will be made upon delivery of the approved and framed portrait.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Demonstrate the ability to complete the project as proposed, agree to the available budget, and comply with the stated project timeline.
• Possess the ability to paint from a photographic reference.
• Provide work samples that demonstrate the ability to create works in a similar style and manner as previous Nevada gubernatorial portraits. Work samples submitted that do not provide evidence of this ability will not be considered.
• Be able to register as a vendor with the State of Nevada and have an active Nevada State business license.

APPLICATIONS OPEN:
Jan. 5, 2026, 8 a.m. PT 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Feb. 28, 2026, 5 p.m. PT 

COMMISSION AMOUNT::
$40,000 

PAINTING PRODUCTION PERIOD: 
June – November 2026

SEEKING:
Professional Portraiture Artists living in the United States

STAFF CONTACT:
Stephen Reid
Artist Services Specialist
sreid@nevadaculture.org
775-687-7108

Sapira Cheuk
Artist Services Specialist
scheuk@nevadaculture.org
702-486-3744