NEVADA ARTS COUNCIL
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Ready to bring your next big project to life? The FY26 Project Grant for Organizations is now open! 🌟 Public institutions and 501(c)(3) nonprofits that support Nevada communities, this is your chance to secure funding and make an impact in our community. 🏆
🗓️ Application Deadline: Feb. 3, 2025
📅 Support Period: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Don’t miss out—check out the full guidelines through the link in our bio and apply today.
Ready to bring your next big project to life? The FY26 Project Grant for Organizations is now open! 🌟 Public institutions and 501(c)(3) nonprofits that support Nevada communities, this is your chance to secure funding and make an impact in our community. 🏆
🗓️ Application Deadline: Feb. 3, 2025
📅 Support Period: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Don’t miss out—check out the full guidelines through the link in our bio and apply today.
Ever wondered who keeps folklore alive in Nevada? Check out our Nevada State Folklorist Brad McMullen’s latest blog, Folklife in Focus – Who Does Folklore, where he explores the world of tradition bearers and folk artists who preserve our rich cultural heritage.
Read the full blog and learn more about these incredible cultural keepers through the link in our bio.
Ever wondered who keeps folklore alive in Nevada? Check out our Nevada State Folklorist Brad McMullen’s latest blog, Folklife in Focus – Who Does Folklore, where he explores the world of tradition bearers and folk artists who preserve our rich cultural heritage.
Read the full blog and learn more about these incredible cultural keepers through the link in our bio.
🎨✨ Shape Nevada’s arts future! Join us on Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. (PT) for the Teaching Artist Roster panel review, where experts will score 16 talented FY25 applicants. Whether in person at the Nevada Arts Council in Reno or tuning in virtually, this is your chance to support and engage with the next wave of teaching artists.
Don’t miss out—get the details through the link in our bio! 🌟
🎨✨ Shape Nevada’s arts future! Join us on Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. (PT) for the Teaching Artist Roster panel review, where experts will score 16 talented FY25 applicants. Whether in person at the Nevada Arts Council in Reno or tuning in virtually, this is your chance to support and engage with the next wave of teaching artists.
Don’t miss out—get the details through the link in our bio! 🌟
🎨💡 Arts and culture are the heart of thriving communities, fueling innovation, supporting local businesses, and boosting economies. In Nevada, nonprofit arts organizations spent $249.7 million, supporting 4,371 jobs and generating $73.5 million in revenue. When we invest in the arts, we`re not just enriching culture—we`re strengthening our economy and building healthier, more vibrant communities. Curious about how the arts impact Nevada? Check out more local data through the link in our bio!
🎨💡 Arts and culture are the heart of thriving communities, fueling innovation, supporting local businesses, and boosting economies. In Nevada, nonprofit arts organizations spent $249.7 million, supporting 4,371 jobs and generating $73.5 million in revenue. When we invest in the arts, we`re not just enriching culture—we`re strengthening our economy and building healthier, more vibrant communities. Curious about how the arts impact Nevada? Check out more local data through the link in our bio!
🦃🎨 This Thanksgiving, we’re giving thanks for the artists across Nevada who inspire, heal, and bring us closer through their creativity. The arts remind us of the beauty in connection and the power of expression. Wishing you a holiday filled with gratitude, joy, and a little bit of Nevada-inspired creativity!
🦃🎨 This Thanksgiving, we’re giving thanks for the artists across Nevada who inspire, heal, and bring us closer through their creativity. The arts remind us of the beauty in connection and the power of expression. Wishing you a holiday filled with gratitude, joy, and a little bit of Nevada-inspired creativity!
Missed our grant-writing webinar? Or want to revisit the tips? 🎥 It’s now on YouTube for you to watch anytime! Link in bio!
Missed our grant-writing webinar? Or want to revisit the tips? 🎥 It’s now on YouTube for you to watch anytime! Link in bio!
Jasmin Pettiford, SFC, U.S. Air Force/U.S. Army, learns woodworking with Caitlin Stamper at Indy Art Center, thanks to the 2024 Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant. This initiative, supported by the @neaarts and @midamericaartsalliance, helps veterans and their families heal through art. Applications for the grant are open now through Jan. 15, 2025. Apply today through the link in our bio!
Jasmin Pettiford, SFC, U.S. Air Force/U.S. Army, learns woodworking with Caitlin Stamper at Indy Art Center, thanks to the 2024 Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant. This initiative, supported by the @neaarts and @midamericaartsalliance, helps veterans and their families heal through art. Applications for the grant are open now through Jan. 15, 2025. Apply today through the link in our bio!
Discover one-of-a-kind treasures and celebrate the talent of local artists at the @mesquitefineartscenter Christmas Boutique, open now through Dec. 27! 🎁✨
Discover one-of-a-kind treasures and celebrate the talent of local artists at the @mesquitefineartscenter Christmas Boutique, open now through Dec. 27! 🎁✨
🎨✨@michellefayepatrick, Community Arts Development Specialist, joined Board President Chris Picior and Treasurer Dottie Golden at the @mesquitefineartscenter this November to celebrate the start of the Christmas Boutique, featuring unique, locally crafted gifts. Running until Dec. 27, the boutique offers a perfect opportunity to support local artists and find one-of-a-kind treasures while enjoying special events throughout the month. Visit the link in our bio to check out upcoming events!
🎨✨@michellefayepatrick, Community Arts Development Specialist, joined Board President Chris Picior and Treasurer Dottie Golden at the @mesquitefineartscenter this November to celebrate the start of the Christmas Boutique, featuring unique, locally crafted gifts. Running until Dec. 27, the boutique offers a perfect opportunity to support local artists and find one-of-a-kind treasures while enjoying special events throughout the month. Visit the link in our bio to check out upcoming events!
🎶 The Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge, presented by @neaarts and @namt_org, gives students nationwide the chance to write and showcase original musical compositions. Think your song could be part of a musical? Submit by Jan. 31, 2025! Learn more through the link in our bio!
🎶 The Musical Theater Songwriting Challenge, presented by @neaarts and @namt_org, gives students nationwide the chance to write and showcase original musical compositions. Think your song could be part of a musical? Submit by Jan. 31, 2025! Learn more through the link in our bio!
Art Lovers, This One’s For You! The Nevada Touring Initiative is bringing amazing art exhibitions across the state, and they’re FREE to visit! Currently on tour:
✨ Meaning is Always Here: 14 stunning two-dimensional artworks from @unlvmuseum, University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ permanent collection. Open through Dec. 1, 2024!
✨ Words + Images: Broadsides from the @black_rock_press: 34 beautifully illustrated broadsides created using traditional letterpress techniques at University of Nevada, Reno’s Black Rock Press.
Check out the details and find an exhibit near you through the link in our bio!
Art Lovers, This One’s For You! The Nevada Touring Initiative is bringing amazing art exhibitions across the state, and they’re FREE to visit! Currently on tour:
✨ Meaning is Always Here: 14 stunning two-dimensional artworks from @unlvmuseum, University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ permanent collection. Open through Dec. 1, 2024!
✨ Words + Images: Broadsides from the @black_rock_press: 34 beautifully illustrated broadsides created using traditional letterpress techniques at University of Nevada, Reno’s Black Rock Press.
Check out the details and find an exhibit near you through the link in our bio!
🌐 We’re excited to announce our "Select a Language" feature on the Nevada Arts Council website! Now, you can easily translate our content into more than 50 languages for a more accessible and inclusive experience. 🙌
🌐 We’re excited to announce our "Select a Language" feature on the Nevada Arts Council website! Now, you can easily translate our content into more than 50 languages for a more accessible and inclusive experience. 🙌
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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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