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Nevada’s students shined at Poetry Out Loud 2026! 🌟📖 Powerful recitations, unforgettable moments, and inspiring voices filled the weekend. We loved celebrating them!
📚 Calling all young artists!
Second Lady Usha Vance, in partnership with the @NEAArts, invites students in grades K–8 to enter the Bookmark Design Challenge: Celebrating America’s 250th. Create an original, hand-drawn bookmark that shows what America means to you!
🎨 Themes can include American history, traditions, unity, democracy, community, creativity, or hopes for the future. Interpret the theme freely and creatively using any art materials.
🗓 Deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 5 p.m. EST (2 p.m. PST)
🏆 Three national winners will be selected, one from each grade group: K–2, 3–5, and 6–8.
👉 Learn more and submit through the link in our bio.
Relive the magic of Poetry Out Loud 2026! 🌟📖
A huge thank you to the talented students, dedicated teachers, judges, officials, and partners who made this event possible. We loved seeing everyone join us in person and via live stream to celebrate Nevada’s next generation of amazing artists. Your support keeps the power of poetry alive across the state!
If you missed it, tune in on our YouTube channel to watch the live stream replay through the link in our bio. 🎥✨
🎨 Puppets, crafts, and family fun await! Join @ArtsForAllNevada at the Lake Mansion on Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. for a FREE Youth Art Month Festival!
✨ Highlights include:
- Spring-themed art stations for all ages
- Free book for every child, thanks to Spread the Word Nevada – Northern
- Meet local historian Patty Cafferata and explore the Lake Mansion
- Special puppet performances by Christina Schlosser and Dennis Rexrode 🥰
No RSVP needed—just bring your friends and family for a day of creativity and fun!
👉 Learn more and plan your visit through the link in our bio.
A huge congratulations to Mari Basaca Fuentes, Nevada’s 2026 Poetry Out Loud State Champion! 🎉✨
Mari will proudly represent Yerington High School and Nevada at the national finals in Washington, D.C., this April, taking her powerful voice to the national stage! 📖💫
In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, this year’s Poetry Out Loud program featured poems that commemorate the rich tapestry of American history and culture, making Mari’s achievement even more meaningful.
Thank you to everyone who joined us this past weekend to cheer on Nevada’s amazing students. After 21 years of Poetry Out Loud in Nevada, the future of poetry has never looked brighter. Let’s show Mari some love! 🌟
Nevada’s food traditions are as rich and diverse as its communities! 🍲 From Iftar meals to Lunar New Year dumplings, food tells the story of culture, family, and celebration across the Silver State.
✨ Read more from Folklife in Focus and explore how these flavors shape Nevada’s identity and heritage. Link in our bio.
Don’t forget to join the Nevada Arts Council on March 12, 2026, for the next FY27 Grants Road Show!
This virtual session at noon PST will focus on the Artist Fellowship Award, open this year to Visual Artists. The fellowship recognizes committed artists living in Nevada and offers valuable support for your creative work.
Get tips and guidance on applying for the Fellowship Award and explore other FY27 funding opportunities.
Learn more and join us through the link in our bio.
Relive the magic of last year’s Poetry Out Loud State Finals 🎤✨
Get excited for tomorrow’s 2026 State Finals by watching last year’s powerful performances, unforgettable moments, and students reciting their poems to life.
🗓 Saturday, March 7 | 1 to 3 p.m.
📍 University of Nevada, Reno at Joe Crowley Student Union | FREE to attend
Don’t miss Nevada’s talented students performing live!
Let us know in the comments if we’ll be seeing you there!
Rayann Hijazi is back! 🌟 This time, she’s sharing her favorite poem along with even more tips for Poetry Out Loud competitors.
🎥 Watch her Reel to see what inspires her and get ready for this Saturday’s State Finals!
Catch all Nevada students bringing their poems to life at the 2026 State Finals:
🗓 March 7 | 1–3 p.m. | Free Admission
📍 @UNevadaReno – Joe Crowley Student Union
Can’t make it in person? Watch the live stream!
Event details 👉 Link in our bio.
#TBT to last year’s Poetry Out Loud! 🎤✨
Incredible reciters, unforgettable moments, and poetry that moved us all.
Don’t miss this year’s State Finals. These students are ready to recite their poems, and we hope to see you there!
🗓 Saturday, March 7 | 1 to 3 p.m.
📍 University of Nevada, Reno at Joe Crowley Student Union | FREE to attend
Kyara Hernandez-Duarte, our 2025 Poetry Out Loud State Finalist, is sharing words of wisdom for this year’s students! From memorization tricks to what worked best for her, she’s sharing her experience to guide students to stage success. ✨
Don’t miss Nevada’s talented students at the 2026 State Finals:
🗓 Saturday, March 7 | 1–3 p.m. | Free admission
📍 @UNevadaReno – Joe Crowley Student Union
Can’t make it in person? Watch the live stream!
Event details 👉 Link in our bio.
📣 The 2026 Poetry Out Loud State Finals are this Saturday!
Nevada’s semi-finalists, each a county champion, are ready to compete for the state title and a chance to represent Nevada at the national competition in Washington, D.C.
Want to get to know these talented students before the big event? Read their bios and discover their stories, inspirations, and favorite poems through the link in our bio.
A special thank you to @UNevadaReno for sponsoring this inspiring event!
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