Nevada Arts Council

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The Nevada Arts Council, a division of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, supports the work of Nevada artists, arts organizations and institutions and is funded by the Nevada State Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts.

What does it take to grow your career as an artist? 🎨Join the Southern Nevada Arts Coalition for the next SNAC Time feat...
10/13/2026

What does it take to grow your career as an artist? 🎨

Join the Southern Nevada Arts Coalition for the next SNAC Time featuring Nevada Arts Council Artist Services Specialist and Las Vegas-based artist Sapira Cheuk.

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 14
⏰ 6–7 p.m. PT
💻 Virtual

Learn what Nevada artists need to know about Nevada Arts Council new Professional and Workforce Development Grant, which supports professional development and skills-building opportunities that can help artists grow their careers. Sapira will also share insights from her own artistic practice and journey.

SNAC Time is a quarterly virtual series that brings Nevada’s arts community together to spark conversation, share knowledge, and connect.

The event is FREE to attend. Register today: [LINK] https://www.snacforarts.org/events/snac-time-october-14-cheuk

What can Mark Twain’s Nevada story teach us about the spirit of welcome? 📖The Nevada Arts Council is joining the 4th Ann...
10/12/2026

What can Mark Twain’s Nevada story teach us about the spirit of welcome? 📖

The Nevada Arts Council is joining the 4th Annual Mark Twain Days Festival - Carson City Literary Festival in Carson City, Oct. 13–17, celebrating the life, work, and legacy of one of America’s most influential writers and his connection to the American West.

Folklife Specialist Brad McMullen will be part of the festival with his talk, “Mark Twain and the Nevada Spirit of Welcome,” exploring Twain’s connection to Nevada and the stories that continue to shape our understanding of the state.

Through the humanities, we have opportunities to explore where we come from, understand the people and stories that shaped our communities, and see Nevada’s history from new perspectives.

Learn more about Mark Twain Days and explore the full schedule: [LINK] https://visitcarsoncity.com/mark-twain-days/

Visit Carson City

What poem would you bring to life? 🎙️📖Nevada Poetry Out Loud gives students in grades 9–12 the opportunity to explore po...
10/09/2026

What poem would you bring to life? 🎙️📖

Nevada Poetry Out Loud gives students in grades 9–12 the opportunity to explore poetry, develop their voice and bring a poem to life through performance. Students can advance from the school level to district and state competitions, with the 2027 Nevada State Champion going on to represent Nevada at the national competition in Washington, D.C.

Teachers can also bring Poetry Out Loud into their classrooms or extracurricular programs with ready-to-use lesson plans, study guides and multimedia resources.
The registration deadline is Dec. 18, 2026, at 5 p.m. PST.

🏆 Nevada State Champion: $200
🏫 School award: $500 for materials

Choose your poem, find your voice and register today: [LINK]
https://www.nvartscouncil.org/programs/arts-learning/pol/poetry-out-loud-registration/

A taste of Japan is coming to Henderson this weekend! 🇯🇵🍁The 17th annual Aki Matsuri Japanese Festival returns to Water ...
10/08/2026

A taste of Japan is coming to Henderson this weekend! 🇯🇵🍁

The 17th annual Aki Matsuri Japanese Festival returns to Water Street Plaza on Oct. 10 for a full day of Japanese food, music, live performances, cultural demonstrations, vendors, and family-friendly activities.

Presented in partnership with the Japanese Festival Association of Nevada, Aki Matsuri invites the community to experience Japanese culture and traditions while enjoying the creativity, artistry and connections that make cultural festivals such a vibrant part of Nevada.

Join the fun Saturday, Oct. 10, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free!

📍 Water Street Plaza
240 S. Water St.
Henderson, NV 89015

Learn more and plan your visit: [LINK] https://www.nvartscouncil.org/event/aki-matsuri-japanese-festival-2/

Aki Matsuri - Japanese Festival

10/07/2026

🎪 Exciting news from ! 🎭
We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a Project Grant from the Nevada Arts Council to support our 2026/27 programming at KO Knudson Academy of the Arts!

Students participating in the program will have the opportunity to explore a variety of circus and theatre arts, building their skills, creativity, and confidence. Their experience will culminate in a performance at the end of the academic year!

We are incredibly grateful to the Nevada Arts Council for investing in arts education and helping us continue to provide meaningful arts experiences for young people in our community.

Nevada has a story to tell. ✍️Hear that story through the words of Nevada Poet Laureate Shaun T. Griffin at the 25th ann...
10/07/2026

Nevada has a story to tell. ✍️

Hear that story through the words of Nevada Poet Laureate Shaun T. Griffin at the 25th annual Las Vegas Book Festival.

On Saturday, Oct. 17, from 1:15 to 2:15 p.m., Shaun will join fellow Western state poets laureate Lisa Bickmore, Crisosto Apache, and Lee Herrick for a special gathering exploring poetry, place and the communities we call home.

The festival is free and open to everyone.

Check out Shaun’s session and explore the full schedule to see what else is happening throughout the day. [LINK] https://lasvegasbookfestival.com/Portals/9/Images/2026/TentSchedules/Empowered-Tent-Schedule.pdf?ver=hFKZILVYNOwrmnV1wclo5A%3d%3d

Know your rights as an artist. 🎨In our latest professional development training, the Nevada Arts Council partnered with ...
10/06/2026

Know your rights as an artist. 🎨

In our latest professional development training, the Nevada Arts Council partnered with Artists Rights Society (ARS) for Artists Rights 101, a comprehensive guide to the rights visual artists have and what they need to know to protect their work.

Whether you’re an emerging artist or have been creating for years, understanding your rights is an important part of building a sustainable creative practice.

Watch the full training to learn more about artists’ rights and how they apply to your work: [LINK] https://youtu.be/SkPooEOtiUs?si=2Iffz785ggZ17ogJ

The arts and humanities are part of what makes Nevada home. ✨The Nevada Arts Council is proud to recognize Governor Joe ...
10/05/2026

The arts and humanities are part of what makes Nevada home. ✨

The Nevada Arts Council is proud to recognize Governor Joe Lombardo’s proclamation declaring October as Arts & Humanities Month in Nevada.

Nevada’s culture is shaped by the stories we tell, the traditions we carry forward, the places we call home and the creative voices that help us see our state in new ways. The arts and humanities create opportunities to connect with one another, preserve our heritage, strengthen communities and imagine what’s possible for Nevada’s future.

This proclamation recognizes the important role arts and humanities play in the lives of Nevadans and in building vibrant, connected communities across our state.
We’re proud to recognize the artists, culture bearers, educators, organizations, and communities whose work continues to shape Nevada.

Read the Governor’s proclamation: [LINK] https://www.gov.nv.gov/proclamations/arts-and-humanities-month-in-nevada/

What can everyday materials say about the world around us? 🎨“Craft Fields,” presented by UNLV’s Master of Fine Arts prog...
10/02/2026

What can everyday materials say about the world around us? 🎨

“Craft Fields,” presented by UNLV’s Master of Fine Arts program, brings together contemporary works that explore how materials, traditions, and creative processes can communicate ideas, tell stories and challenge what we think craft can be.

Come experience the work of emerging artists and see familiar materials in new ways. The exhibit is free and open to the public at Sahara West Library through Oct. 24.

📍 9600 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas

Plan your visit and learn more about “Craft Fields”: [LINK]
https://thelibrarydistrict.org/blogs/post/unlv-mfa-craft-fields/

October is Arts and Humanities Month in Nevada! 🎨✨This month, we’re recognizing the people, stories, traditions, and cre...
10/01/2026

October is Arts and Humanities Month in Nevada! 🎨✨

This month, we’re recognizing the people, stories, traditions, and creative work that help shape Nevada and bring our communities together.

The arts and humanities give us opportunities to create, learn, share our stories and connect with one another. They enrich our communities, strengthen our sense of belonging and help us better understand the people and places around us.

This October, experience the arts and humanities in your community and celebrate what makes Nevada unique.

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