We help artists find success through the arts.
Artist services at the Nevada Arts Council support the work of Nevada’s literary, performing, and visual artists in three key ways: funding, professional development, and exposure.
Nevada Art Council funding opportunities for artists
Artist news and opportunities
FOLKLIFE IN FOCUS – Other Oral Narratives
Give Your Feedback on FY27 Professional and Workforce Development Grant for Artists Grant Guideline
RELEASE: Mari Basaca Fuentes Named 2026 Nevada Poetry Out Loud Champion
FOLKLIFE IN FOCUS – Cultural Foodways in Nevada
Professional development
Join our artist directory
We've developed a statewide directory of creative professionals to help you connect with Nevada arts organizations, businesses, and members of the public looking for artists for exhibitions, performances, commissions, and other opportunities.
Artist exposure
Nevada Touring Initiative Traveling Exhibition Program (NTI)
The Nevada Touring Initiative (NTI) delivers high-quality visual arts exhibits to communities throughout the state.
Legislative Exhibition Series (LXS)
LXS spotlights Nevada painters, photographers, sculptors, and craft artists during the biennial legislative sessions.
Visual arts fellows
The Artist Fellowship Grant from the Nevada Arts Council recognizes individual artists living in Nevada who demonstrate excellence in their work.
Nevada Poet Laureate
The Poet Laureate’s role is to promote poetry and encourage reading and learning across the state.
Featured event
Stay in the loop with Nevada’s arts news, events, and opportunities.
Our directories
Find and connect with a Nevada artist, teaching artist, or art organization for your class, group, or organization.