• Poetry Out Loud

    Watch our state finals for free

    March 15, 2025 at the University of Nevada, Reno

    Poetry inspires creativity and helps our state’s students find power in their voices. Show your support at this free live event.

    More details
  • Webinar Highlight

    So you think you can trivia

    February 12, 2025 from 10 – 11 am

    This interactive session with Nevada Arts Council and Nevada Humanities is the perfect opportunity to learn something new or attend as an agency resource refresher.

    Register Now
  • GRANTS

    INFORMATION SESSIONS NEAR YOU

    GET TIPS ON APPLYING FOR ARTS COUNCIL GRANT

    Nevada Arts Council staff will be available in virtual and in-person sessions across the state.

    Find Session Near You
  • POET LAUREATE

    SHAUN GRIFFIN’S MISSION:

    BUILD BRIDGES THROUGH WORDS

    Learn more about Shaun Griffin and where you can hear his poetry in person, even request an appearance at your event.

    Meet Shaun
    Shaun Griffin on the Rogue River
  • Basin to Range Exchange

    2025 Application Open Now

    Join us in Ely from May 7-9

    Attending BRX can help you promote your community’s cultural assets to a statewide network, identifying key collaborations and building the region’s creative economy.

    Apply Now
  • FY26 GRANTS

    GUIDELINES NOW AVAILABLE

    Select grants accepting applications

    The FY26 Grant Guidelines are available to review. Be sure to review all guidelines to know when grants will be opening in advance!

    View Offerings
  • BROWSE

    CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES

    Casting, open calls, proposals, fellowships & contests!

    Browse our directory of community job opportunities (some paid, some unpaid) and submit your own to be featured on this page.

    Browse Opportunities

NEVADA ARTS COUNCIL

enriching the lives of all Nevadans

RECENT NEWS

FOLKLIFE IN FOCUS – What is Material Culture

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 […]

Read More
Bottle House, built by Maxine Page in Oreana.

Join Nevada Arts Council at a grant information sessions nearest you

Grants season is underway at the Nevada Arts Council. Join our staff for 17, in-person and virtual information sessions that will provide clarity to our Fiscal Year 2026 grants and […]

Read More

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.

Learn More

NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND STATE PARTNERS