NEVADA ARTS COUNCIL
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🚨 Grant Panel Update: The Operating Support Grants review panels scheduled for today, Oct. 16 and tomorrow, Oct. 17 have been canceled due to the panel concluding its business. All eligible applications were reviewed and finalized.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Stephanie Montgomery, Grants and Projects Analyst at smontgomery@nevadaculture.org. Thank you for your understanding!
Arts & Humanities Month has been a true celebration of Nevada’s artistic spirit! ✨ From innovative programs to grants and statewide initiatives, the Nevada Arts Council is making art accessible, impactful, and a force for cultural and economic growth.
Have questions or want to get involved? We’re here for you! Learn more through the link in our bio.
Gov. Joe Lombardo has declared October as Arts and Humanities Month in Nevada! 🎨✨
This month, we celebrate the power of arts and culture to strengthen communities, inspire creativity, and enrich the lives of all Nevadans. From The Arts Within You at West Wendover High School to Footsteps into Story in Reno, October is filled with events that showcase storytelling, cultural heritage, and creative expression across the state.
“Arts and Humanities Month shows how vital the arts and humanities are to Nevadans,” says Christina Barr, executive director of @Nevada_Humanities. “These programs bring our stories to life and help build a vibrant, resilient quality of life across the Silver State.”
Arts and Humanities Month in Nevada honors the role of arts and culture in healthy communities, personal well-being, a thriving democracy, and connecting cultures nationwide.
💡 Read the proclamation through the link in our bio.
This Arts & Humanities Month, let’s celebrate the local spots that spark creativity across Nevada. 💛🎨 Tag your favorite arts venue or art supply store to show them some love!
#SupportLocalArts #NevadaArts #NevadaBusinesses
Meet Big Head Bob (@bigheadbob), the larger-than-life character bringing art, mindfulness, and heart to classrooms across Nevada! 🎨🧠 Created by Las Vegas teaching artist David Bradley Schnitzer, Big Head Bob blends visual and literary arts to teach social-emotional learning in fun and meaningful ways.
From collaborations with NASA, Wynn Resorts, and the Clark County School District to hundreds of classrooms and after-school programs, David uses Bob’s adventures to spark conversations about empathy, creativity, and embracing our differences. 💬✨
With more than 200 videos featuring songs, poetry, breathing exercises, and even Cirque du Soleil performers, Big Head Bob connects with audiences of all ages and languages, including Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, French, German, and ASL. 🌍
Discover how Big Head Bob is helping Nevada’s young minds grow through art and mindfulness through the link in our bio.
⏰ Today’s the day! The Nevada Arts Council Board meets at noon PT to discuss the Nevada Heritage Fellowship, Artist Fellowship, FY27 Grant Guidelines, and Board Elections.
Stay informed and join via Zoom through the link in bio.
Supporting the arts in Nevada isn’t just about buying tickets or donating—it can be as simple as sharing a local artist’s work, giving a like, or spreading the word. 🎨💡
Every small action strengthens our economy, boosts tourism, unifies communities, sparks creativity, improves well-being, and drives social impact across the state. Let’s celebrate Nevada’s vibrant arts scene and all the ways it makes our communities stronger.
Share this post and help encourage more people to support the arts!
Make a lasting impact in Nevada’s arts community with the “Rich in Art” license plate! 🎨✨ Every plate purchased helps fund programs that bring teaching artists to special education classrooms, provide scholarships for after-school programs and creativity camps, and support community arts events—ensuring all Nevadans have access to the transformative power of the arts.
This Arts & Humanities Month celebrates creativity and helps strengthen Nevada’s arts and culture for everyone.
Get yours at the @nevada.dmv! Learn more through the link in our bio.
📢 Upcoming Board Meeting: The Nevada Arts Council will meet to discuss the Nevada Heritage Fellowship, Artist Fellowship, FY27 Grant Guidelines, and Board Elections.
🗓 Monday, Oct. 13, 2025 | 🕛 Noon PT
View the full agenda and join via Zoom through the link in our bio.
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.
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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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