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What is Folklore? An introduction from our Folklorist, Brad McMullen
Hello! My name is Brad McMullen and I’m the new Folklife Specialist at the Nevada Arts Council. It’s my job to support the folk and traditional arts in the state […]
Read MoreThe Nevada Arts Council is seeking your input on proposed changes to select FY25 Grant Offering Guidelines
The Nevada Arts Council is seeking your input on proposed changes to select FY25 Grant Offering Guidelines. A public workshop will be held on: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 beginning at […]
Read MoreNominate the next Nevada Poet Laureate
The Nevada State Poet Laureate is a Governor appointed position. The panel selection process will be overseen by the Nevada Arts Council, and the selected individual will be submitted to […]
Read MoreTeaching Artist Roster Now accepting Applications
The Nevada Arts Council is accepting applications for the Teaching Artists Roster beginning today, September 5, 2023. Interested applicants must submit their materials by October 20, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. […]
Read MorePoetry in the classroom and Social Emotion Learning
Poetry Out Loud is a national poetry recitation competition that encourages high school students to learn about and appreciate poetry. The program provides students with the opportunity to explore and […]
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State of the Arts Meetings
The Nevada Arts Council has initiated a formal planning process to gather feedback from across the state. During our State of the Arts Meetings, we aim to investigate community assets […]
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The Nevada Arts Council Teaching Artist Roster will be accepting applications
The Nevada Arts Council will begin accepting applications for the Teaching Artists Roster on September 5, 2023. Interested applicants must submit their materials by October 20, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. […]
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Nevada Arts Council hires Stephanie Montgomery as Grants and Projects Analyst
CARSON CITY, Nevada — The Nevada Arts Council has hired Stephanie Montgomery as a Grants Analyst. This position assures that the Nevada Arts Council grant program appropriately and effectively provides […]
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Nevada Arts Council Announces 2023 Visual Arts Fellows
[Carson City, Nevada] — The Nevada Arts Council announces the six 2023 Visual Arts Fellows. Since 1989, the Nevada Arts Council has recognized 210 fellows in Visual, Performing, and Literary […]
Read MoreArtist Harold Akyeampong honored with Nevada Arts Council Folk Arts Fellowship
The 2022 recipient of the Nevada Arts Council’s Folk Arts Fellowship is Harold Akyeampong of North Las Vegas. Born and raised in Ghana, West Africa, he moved to Las Vegas from […]
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