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Release: Nevada Arts Council Hires Shereen Choudhury as Arts Learning Specialist
The Nevada Arts Council has hired Las Vegas-native Shereen Choudhury as the council’s arts learning specialist. In this position, Choudhury will support, increase and expand arts learning across the state […]
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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 […]
Read MoreTHE NEVADA ARTS COUNCIL ANNOUNCES THE 2024 Community Arts Development Strategic Planning Assessment Task Force
The CAD Strategic Planning Assessments is a free service designed to facilitate the needs of any ORGANIZATIONAL grant recipient that receives funding from the Nevada Arts Council. Assessments may involve an […]
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RELEASE: Nevada students competing in 19th Annual Poetry Out Loud State Finals Saturday, March 9 at Reno’s Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 4, 2024 Nevada Students Competing in 19th Annual Poetry Out Loud State Finals Saturday, March 9 at Reno’s Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts – Six […]
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A Farewell From Nevada Poet Laureate, Gailmarie Pahmeier
Dear Nevadans, My tenure as your state Poet Laureate is about to end, and I wanted to reach out to say something significant about these last couple of years. For […]
Read MoreNevada Arts Council Announces 2024 Literary and Performing Arts Fellows
[Carson City, Nevada] – The Nevada Arts Council has announced the 2024 Literary and Performing Arts Fellows. Since 1989, the Nevada Arts Council has recognized 232 fellows in Visual, Performing, and Literary Arts who demonstrate excellence in their field. The Fellowship program […]
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FIVE GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FROM THE NEVADA ARTS COUNCIL
The Nevada Arts Council is opening five new grants application in addition to the already open Project Grant for Organizations— Project Grant for Artists: Cycle A, Folklife Artist Grant, Folklife […]
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FOLKLIFE IN FOCUS – National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
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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Community Arts January News
Happy New Year, Nevada! Project Grant for Organizations Accepting Applications Is your organization seeking funding for a project? Our Project Grant for Organizations (PGO) is currently accepting applications until March 1, […]
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