NEVADA ARTS COUNCIL
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Join us this National Arts & Humanities Month to celebrate with @Americans4Arts and the 50 Stories, 50 States campaign! Together, we’re lifting voices nationwide to show how the arts inspire, heal, and unite us all. 🎨
📖 Stories collected will fuel year-round advocacy and help ensure the arts and humanities continue to thrive for future generations.
Your voice matters. Share your story to help protect and expand access for all.
👉 Share your story today through the link in our bio.
Celebrate Arts & Humanities Month with us at the Las Vegas Book Festival! 📚✨
Join @Nevada_Humanities on Saturday, Oct. 18, at the historic Fifth Street School for a day full of books, creativity, and community. Stop by the Nevada Humanities Tent to make your own postcard or mini flip book, meet Nevada YA author Jen Nails from 12–1 p.m., and share what you love about our Silver State.
Fun for all ages, free, and open to the public—let’s celebrate storytelling, art, and the rich culture of Nevada together!
🔗 More info through the link in our bio.
⏰ Reminder: Tomorrow! The Nevada Arts Council is seeking YOUR input on proposed changes to our FY27 Grant Offering Guidelines.
📅 Public Workshop: Tuesday, Oct. 7 | 11 a.m.
📍 Attend in person, on Zoom, or send comments by email.
Help shape the future of fellowships, arts learning, folklife, project grants, and more. Your voice matters in strengthening Nevada’s arts community!
🔗 Learn more + share input through the link in our bio.
Step into the world of theater and storytelling with Mary Bennett (@subtlelikeme), Kennedy Center-trained teaching artist and producing artistic director of Brüka Theatre! 🎭 Mary brings her decades of experience as an actor, playwright, director, and educator to classrooms, community events, and stages across Nevada.
From immersive performances and one-woman shows to arts residencies and workshops, she inspires learners of all ages—helping students, teachers, and communities explore creativity, collaboration, and self-expression. ✨
Mary has worked with over 100 schools and organizations across Nevada and the West Coast, integrating theater into education, building curricula, training teachers, and creating unforgettable experiences.
Discover how Mary’s work is shaping Nevada’s arts community through the link in our bio.
🎨 Your voice matters! The Nevada Arts Council is seeking public input on proposed changes to select Fiscal Year 2027 Grant Offering Guidelines.
📅 Public Workshop
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 | 11 a.m.
Attend in person, join virtually via Zoom, or submit comments by email to be included in the discussion.
Guidelines under review include:
• Artist Fellowship Award
• Arts Learning grants (project + express)
• Folklife artist and community grants
• Nevada Heritage Fellowship
• Project grants for artists and organizations
• Target of Opportunity Grant
💡 Help us shape Nevada’s arts future and keep our community vibrant, inclusive, and strong.
👉 Learn more + share your comments through the link in our bio.
🎬 Transforming online and in-person performances — meet @virtual.arts.prods!
Based in Henderson, Virtual Arts Productions is redefining theater and events by connecting artists and audiences globally. 🌟 Through both online and in-person productions, they develop works filled with hope, humor, and humanity, bringing communities together through meaningful storytelling.
From supporting online community outreach events to raising awareness and providing resources for families and artists worldwide, Virtual Arts ensures every production has impact, reach, and heart. 💫
We’re proud to highlight their work in inspiring creativity and connecting communities across Nevada and beyond! 🎨✨ Learn more through the link in our bio.
Celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Basin and Range National Monument with At the Heart of Nevada: Basin and Range, a photography and video exhibition by Paula Garrett, Julian Kilker, and Checko Salgado, hosted by @Nevada_Humanities.
🗓 Reception & Curators’ Talk: Oct. 8 | 5–8 p.m. (Talk at 6 p.m.)
📍 Nevada Humanities Program Gallery, Las Vegas
Free & open to the public. Discover Nevada’s unique landscapes through stunning visuals! Link in bio.
📷 Light Near and Far by Julian Kilker
This month, we celebrate the creativity, culture, and stories that shape our communities. From local artists and writers to cultural institutions across the Silver State, arts and humanities inspire learning, connect generations, and strengthen Nevada’s identity.
The arts also fuel Nevada’s economy, supporting jobs, tourism, and local businesses, while promoting wellbeing, innovation, and community engagement. Explore events, exhibitions, and programs that highlight the power of creativity, culture, and economic impact—and see how art continues to shape lives across Nevada.
How will you be celebrating Arts & Humanities Month this October? ✨
The Northern Nevada State Veterans Home is seeking visionary artists to design and install interactive, uplifting, and weather-resistant outdoor artwork. Submissions should reflect the garden’s mission to engage the community, integrate sensory features, and create a colorful, ever-blooming space.
Professional artists with a passion for public art and memory-friendly design are encouraged to apply. Don’t miss your chance to leave a lasting impact!
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2025
Apply and learn more through the link in our bio!
Looking for a way to explore movement, storytelling, and creative learning in Reno? ✨ Meet Caitlin Bell (@collateralandco), a dancer, writer, and teaching artist dedicated to inspiring creativity through dance and the arts!
With a background in English, writing, and dance from the University of Nevada, Reno, and professional experience with Gallim Dance in New York City, Caitlin brings a blend of performance, education, and choreography to her work. She is certified to teach Dance for PD, an international program through the Mark Morris Dance Group, and explores the connection between dance, text, and the sciences in her classes and workshops.
Caitlin’s programs reach people of all ages—from K-12 students to adults and older adults—through workshops, residencies, performances, and community events. She also founded Collateral and Co., a contemporary dance company in Reno, creating accessible, engaging experiences that highlight the power of dance and movement in everyday life.
Discover how Caitlin inspires creativity and learning across Nevada through the link in our bio.
Have you heard? Our FY26 Nevada Heritage Fellowship Award Review Panel is happening Sept. 29, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. 🖌️✨
Nine talented applicants are requesting a total of $45,000 in shared funding for the FY26 Nevada Heritage Fellowship. The public is invited to observe in person or online as the expert panel reviews, discusses, and scores applications.
📄 View the agenda and Zoom details through the link in our bio!
Where art meets community — meet @ArtsforAllNevada! 🎭
Nestled in the historic Lake Mansion in Reno, Arts for All Nevada is transforming the way our community experiences creativity. 🌟 From engaging fine art classes to bringing arts programs into schools, they make the arts accessible, inspiring, and fun for all ages.
As stewards of the Lake Mansion, it honors Reno’s history while turning it into a vibrant hub for exploration, learning, and cultural connection. 🏛️✨
We’re proud to support its mission of empowering creativity and building stronger communities through the arts! 🎨💫 Learn more through the link in our bio.
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BUY AN ARTS LICENSE PLATE
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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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