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State of the ARTS Meetings
The Nevada Arts Council has initiated a formal planning process to gather feedback about our programs and policies, assess the needs of Nevadans, and investigate the state of the arts […]
Read MoreLas Vegans Lott, Yeandel appointed to Nevada Arts Council board
CARSON CITY, Nevada – A pair of Las Vegans – performing artist-teacher Andy Lott and set designer Yale Yeandel – have been appointed by Gov. Steve Sisolak to serve on […]
Read MoreNAC ANNOUNCES GRANT AWARDS FOR ARTISTS
CARSON CITY, Nevada – The Nevada Arts Council announced the awarding of $22,639.60 in statewide grants to support individual artists in the production and presentation of artistic projects that will […]
Read MoreNevada Arts Council Board elects officers
CARSON CITY, Nevada (December 18) – The Nevada Arts Council Board of Directors elected members to new leadership roles at its most recent quarterly meeting. Gail Rappa of Tuscarora was […]
Read MoreRegistration is open Nevada Poetry Out Loud competition
CARSON CITY, Nevada (September 16, 2019) – Registration is under way for the Nevada’s 2020 Poetry Out Loud competition and high school teachers and students throughout the state are invited […]
Read MoreGovernor proclaims October Arts & Humanities Month
CARSON CITY, Nevada – Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has issued has proclaimed October as Arts and Humanities Month in Nevada. “The arts and humanities enhance and enrich the lives of […]
Read MoreNevada Arts Council, Nevada Humanities team for ‘Shaken and Stirred’
CARSON CITY, Nevada (October 8, 2019) – In celebration of National Arts & Humanities Month, the Nevada Arts Council and Nevada Humanities are teaming up for Shaken & Stirred – […]
Read MoreNevada Arts Council hosts November grants workshops
CARSON CITY, Nevada – (October 30, 2019) Artists, educators, nonprofit organizations and public institutions interested in funding from the the Nevada Arts Council are encouraged to participate in one of […]
Read MoreLas Vegas author Amanda Skenandore hosts writing workshop
CARSON CITY, Nevada (May 7, 2019) – Las Vegas author Amanda Skenandore, an honorable mention artist fellowship recipient of the Nevada Arts Council, is holding writing workshop on Sunday, May […]
Read MoreReno artist’s work drops the curtain on 2019 Legislative Gallery
CARSON CITY, Nevada (May 16) – Reno artist Patricia Wallis has a background in plein air and aerial painting, having spent much of her 30-year career in Marin County, California. […]
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