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Artists: apply through May 31 for inclusion on School & Community Resource Roster
CARSON CITY, Nevada — Nevada artists may apply through May 31 to be included in the Nevada Arts Council Artists in Schools + Communities Roster. The roster is a statewide, […]
Read More Nevada poets: apply by April 23 for Nevada poet laureate position
CARSON CITY, Nevada — The Nevada Arts Council is accepting applications for the role of poet laureate, whose mission is to propagate the art of poetry and encourage literacy, through […]
Read More Nevada Arts Council releases $175,000 in grants to Nevada artists
CARSON CITY, Nevada — The Nevada Arts Council has awarded 175 grants of $1,000 each to individual artists throughout the state. The Artist Relief Grant awards were available to eligible […]
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Washoe County student wins second Nevada Poetry Out Loud competition
CARSON CITY, Nevada — Eakjot Sekhon, a junior at Robert McQueen High School in Reno, is the winner of the 2021 Nevada Poetry Out Loud competition, Nevada Arts Council Executive […]
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“We Are Listening”: FY22 Grants
Please join Nevada Arts Council staff for one of our upcoming “We Are Listening” sessions to discuss responsive grant opportunities for the next fiscal year (Fiscal Year 2022: July 1, […]
Read MoreNevada artists have until Jan. 29 to apply for NAC’s Artist Relief Grant program
CARSON CITY, Nevada — Nevada artists who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic may apply through Jan. 29, 2021, for a $1,000 grant to be used to alleviate financial […]
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Announcing New Grants from the Nevada Arts Council
The Nevada Arts Council is excited to announce our NEW Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) grants. Due to budget reductions, we were unable to move forward with the previously approved FY21 […]
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Deadline is Dec. 4 for teachers, students to register for Poetry Out Loud
CARSON CITY, Nevada — Registration runs through Dec. 4 for the 2021 Nevada Poetry Out Loud competition. Sponsored by the Nevada Arts Council, Poetry Out Loud is a national program […]
Read More Proposed Grant Changes for FY21
The Nevada Arts Council incurred significant FY21 budget reductions to its General Fund, Hotel Room Tax, and Live Entertainment Tax appropriations. Due to these reductions, we are unable to move […]
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Nevada Arts Council awards $392,250 in CARES Act funds to state arts groups
The Nevada Arts Council has issued $392,250 in federal funds to 79 arts organizations through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to […]
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