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FOLKLIFE IN FOCUS – Other Oral Narratives
Welcome to the Follow the Folklorist blog! Founded by Rebecca Snetlesaar and currently led by Nevada State Folklorist Brad McMullen, our blog is dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of […]
Read MoreGive Your Feedback on FY27 Professional and Workforce Development Grant for Artists Grant Guideline
The Nevada Arts Council is seeking public comment on proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Professional and Workforce Development Grant for Artists Grant Guideline. A public workshop will be held on: Wednesday, […]
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RELEASE: Mari Basaca Fuentes Named 2026 Nevada Poetry Out Loud Champion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 She Advances to National Competition in Washington, D.C. RENO, Nevada (March 10, 2026) – Representing Lyon County, Mari Basaca Fuentes is the Nevada […]
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FOLKLIFE IN FOCUS – Cultural Foodways in Nevada
Welcome to the Follow the Folklorist blog! Founded by Rebecca Snetlesaar and currently led by Nevada State Folklorist Brad McMullen, our blog is dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of […]
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RELEASE: Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo Appoints Shaun Griffin As Nevada State Poet Laureate through April 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo Appoints Shaun Griffin As Nevada State Poet Laureate through April 2026 The Nevada Arts Council, a division of the […]
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release: Nevada Arts Council Hosting Three Day Arts Conference, Intersections, May 30 through June 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 12, 2024 Nevada Arts Council Hosting Three Day Arts Conference, Intersections, May 30 through June 1 – The organization is inviting artists, educators, businesses and […]
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RELEASE: Nevada Students to Compete in 21st Annual Poetry Out Loud State Finals Saturday, March 7 at the University of Nevada, Reno
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 Six district winners will compete for the chance to represent Nevada in the national competition. RENO, Nev. (Feb. 25, 2026) – Six high […]
Read MoreFOLKLIFE IN FOCUS – Personal Experience Narratives: Tall Tales, Memorates, and More
Welcome to the Follow the Folklorist blog! Founded by Rebecca Snetlesaar and currently led by Nevada State Folklorist Brad McMullen, our blog is dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of […]
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Release: Regan Margetts Joins Nevada Arts Council as Arts Learning Specialist
Regan Margetts joins the Nevada Arts Council as the arts learning specialist serving the southern Nevada region. She will coordinate and execute K-12 and lifelong learning arts education programs, including […]
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Release: Nevada Arts Council Announces Harold Akyeampong as 2026 Nevada Heritage Artist Fellow
The Nevada Arts Council, a division of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs that bolsters the impact of the arts in the state, has announced Harold Akyeampong, Ghanaian-American […]
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