Arts Council

Proposed Grant Changes for FY21

October 9, 2020 | Category: Arts Council, News Releases

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

July 29, 2020 | Category: News Releases

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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State of the ARTS Meetings

July 28, 2020 | Category: Arts Council, News, News Releases

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 […]

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Las Vegans Lott, Yeandel appointed to Nevada Arts Council board

May 18, 2020 | Category: News Releases

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 […]

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NAC ANNOUNCES GRANT AWARDS FOR ARTISTS

May 18, 2020 | Category: News Releases

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 […]

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Nevada Arts Council Board elects officers

May 18, 2020 | Category: News Releases

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 […]

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Registration is open Nevada Poetry Out Loud competition

May 18, 2020 | Category: News Releases

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 […]

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Governor proclaims October Arts & Humanities Month

May 18, 2020 | Category: News Releases

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 […]

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Nevada Arts Council, Nevada Humanities team for ‘Shaken and Stirred’

May 18, 2020 | Category: News Releases

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 – […]

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Nevada Arts Council hosts November grants workshops

May 18, 2020 | Category: News Releases

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 […]

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