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Poetry Out Loud is calling all young poets to step into the spotlight and recite words to life. From your classroom to the district stage, and all the way to the state finals in Reno, your voice can take you to the National Finals in Washington, D.C.! ✨
Teachers, nominate your students now—don’t let this opportunity pass. Poetry Out Loud isn’t just a competition, it’s a chance to shine, build confidence, and let the power of poetry inspire others.
⏰ Hurry, registration closes Dec. 19, 2025, at 5 p.m. PT
👉 Apply or nominate today through the link in our bio.
Whether you’re a painter, dancer, musician, or multidisciplinary artist, Nevada’s creative scene is full of opportunities and the Nevada Arts Council is here to connect you to them. 🎨✨ Grow your career, spark new collaborations, and share your own opportunities for FREE.
Start exploring today through the link in our bio.
👉 Reminder: The Nevada Arts Council curates these listings but isn’t the primary contact unless otherwise noted. Please reach out directly to the organizations for questions.
Teaching artists, time is running out! ⏳ Only 9 days left to join the Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artist Directory and connect with students, communities, and opportunities across the state.
Being in the directory gives you access to funding, programs, calls for artists, and year-round professional development. Individual teaching artists can also apply for the Arts Learning Express grant twice per fiscal year.
Share your skills, inspire creativity, and help shape Nevada’s arts education.
🗓 Deadline: Dec. 19, 2025
Apply now before time runs out ➡️ Link in our bio,
Our latest blog explores the lives of Mark Twain, Dan DeQuille, Fred H. Hart, and other early storytellers who captured the humor, exaggeration, and imagination of the Nevada Territory.
From saloons to newspapers, these stories entertained communities, connected people, and helped define a uniquely Nevadan perspective on the world.
✨Discover Nevada’s rich storytelling history and see how tall tales helped shape our state through the link in our bio.
The FY27 Project Grant for Organizations is NOW OPEN! 🎨
If you’re a public institution or 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving Nevada communities, this is your chance to secure funding for your next big arts or cultural project! 💪✨
📅 Support period: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
🗓️ Application deadline: Feb. 3, 2026, 5 p.m. PST
Don’t wait—review the guidelines and apply today through the link in our bio.
Meet Tami Castillo, a multidisciplinary artist who blends dance, theater, and education to inspire students of all ages. She has performed and collaborated with renowned artists and choreographers, including Danny Lewis of Juilliard and Donald McKayle of the Alvin Ailey Company, and worked alongside talented musicians like pianist Tom Grant.
As a Kennedy Center Teaching Artist, Tami has taught students from pre-K through college, integrating dance and theater into broader educational fields. Her mentorship and teaching programs have earned her the Sunburst Award for exemplary commitment to arts in education. She has served on the faculties of Portland State University, Lewis and Clark, Linfield, Clark, and Mt. Hood Community Colleges, and has led regional professional dance and theater groups.
Tami has taught workshops for Artown in Reno, connecting students with creative skills and inspiration.
👉 Discover more about Tami Castillo and her work as a teaching artist through the link in our bio.
We’re Coming to Carson City! 📚
The Nevada Arts Council and @TravelNevada are bringing a grants information session to help communities explore funding for arts, culture, and tourism projects.
Connect, ask questions, and learn how Nevada Arts Council grants and Travel Nevada grants can support your community’s creative ideas.
📅 Date: Friday, Dec. 12, 2025
📍 Location: Brewery Arts Center
🕒 Time: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
✅ RSVP through the link in our bio.
Tag friends, local leaders, and organizations who should attend. Let’s build together!
We’re Coming to Reno! 🖌️
Join the Nevada Arts Council and @TravelNevada for a grants information session to learn about funding opportunities for arts, culture, and tourism projects.
This session is your chance to connect, ask questions, and explore Nevada Arts Council grants and Travel Nevada grants for rural marketing.
📅 Date: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025
📍 Location: McKinley Arts Center
🕒 Time: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
✅ RSVP through the link in our bio.
Tag friends, local leaders, and organizations who should attend. Let’s build together!
Grow your skills with @CreativeWestRao! 🌟 Join us for the Capacity Building Webinar Series that happens every month, on the second Tuesday from 3-4:30 p.m. PT, offering expert-led sessions on topics that matter to you. Build new skills, connect with your community, and get practical tools to support your work and creative practices.
📅 Next session – Dec. 9, 2025: Fundraising Readiness & Prospecting
Learn how to identify diverse revenue sources and set up systems to seek and manage philanthropic investment.
💻 Register now and strengthen your creative practice through the link in our bio.
We’re Coming to Sparks! ✨
The Nevada Arts Council and @TravelNevada invite you to a grants information session to explore funding opportunities for arts, culture, and tourism projects in your community.
Ask questions, connect with peers, and learn how Nevada Arts Council grants and Travel Nevada grants can help bring your ideas to life!
📅 Date: Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025
📍 Location: Sparks Heritage Museum
🕒 Time: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
✅ RSVP through the link in our bio.
Tag friends, local leaders, and organizations who should attend. Let’s build together!
⏰ Deadline Approaching! Teachers, nominate your students to share their love of poetry and creativity. Students, get ready to shine through spoken word, performance, and poetry!
Start at the school and district levels, then take the stage at the state finals in Reno, with the chance to represent Nevada at the National Finals in Washington, D.C., this spring. 🌟
Poetry Out Loud is more than a competition—it’s a chance to build confidence, strengthen public speaking skills, and celebrate the power of poetry.
🗓 Nominate or register by Dec. 19, 2025, 5 p.m. PT
👉 Apply or nominate now through the link in our bio.
We’re Coming to Fallon! 🎨
The Nevada Arts Council and @TravelNevada are hosting a grants information session to help local communities learn about funding opportunities for arts, culture, and tourism projects.
This is your chance to connect and ask questions about upcoming Nevada Arts Council grants and Travel Nevada grants for rural marketing. Discover how we can help bring your community’s ideas to life!
📅 Date: Monday, Dec. 8, 2025
📍 Location: Oats Park Art Center
🕒 Time: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
✅ RSVP through the link in our bio
Help us spread the word — tag your friends, local leaders, and organizations who should be there. Let’s build together!
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BUY AN ARTS LICENSE PLATE
supporting k-12 arts learning
Nevada’s first Arts License Plate is available at DMV field offices statewide. The plate, designated by DMV as the “Children in the Arts” license plate, is available in a standard or personalized format. If you are interested in a standard format, the initial cost will be $51 dollars with an annual renewal fee of $20 in addition to all other registration fees.
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