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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 […]

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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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Nevada artists have until Jan. 29 to apply for NAC’s Artist Relief Grant program

January 5, 2021 | Category: News, News Releases

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 […]

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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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APPLY NOW! 2020 NEVADA BASIN TO RANGE EXCHANGE

May 18, 2020 | Category: News

The Nevada Basin to Range Exchange (BRX) supports, promotes and celebrates statewide collaboration through arts, culture, and community. This program will focus on cross-sector discussions: challenges, desires, and needs to […]

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LAS VEGANS, LOTT, YEANDEL APPOINTED TO NAC BOARD

May 18, 2020 | Category: News

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 the Nevada Arts Council […]

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NAC BOARD ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

May 18, 2020 | Category: News

The Nevada Arts Council Board of Directors elected members to new leadership roles at its most recent quarterly meeting. Gail Rappa of Tuscarora was elected board chair; Edward Estipona of Reno […]

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*UPDATED* FY21 GRANT DATES AND DEADLINES

May 18, 2020 | Category: News

UPDATED GRANT DEADLINES: The Nevada Arts Council has pushed back the application submission due date for some of our upcoming grants. Please see all upcoming deadlines below. Please continue to […]

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