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Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Nevada Arts Council, 200 S. Virginia Street , Suite 400, Carson City, NV.

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.

10/21/2026

The Poetry Out Loud stage is waiting. 🎙️

Poetry Out Loud gives Nevada students in grades 9–12 the opportunity to participate in this FREE poetry recitation competition and arts education program.

Students can advance from their school competition 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.

📅 Registration deadline: Dec. 18, 2026, at 5 p.m. PST
🏆 Nevada State Champion: $200
🏫 School award: $500 for materials

Register today: [LINK] https://www.nvartscouncil.org/programs/arts-learning/pol/poetry-out-loud-registration/

10/20/2026

A whole library of Nevada arts resources, all in one place. ▶️🎨

Looking for practical tools, creative inspiration, or a deeper look at Nevada’s arts and cultural community? The Nevada Arts Council’s YouTube channel has something to explore.

Catch up on past workshops, panel reviews, Nevada Stories, artist conversations, and more. Whether you’re an artist, arts organization, educator, or simply someone who loves Nevada’s creative community, you can find resources and stories worth revisiting.

📺 Explore the Nevada Arts Council on YouTube and subscribe: [LINK] https://www.youtube.com/

10/19/2026

Look around. You might be closer to art than you think.💡

A mural on your morning commute. A song that brings people together. A story passed down through generations. A local tradition that connects us to where we come from.

This National Arts & Humanities Month, take a moment to notice the creative expression, stories, and traditions that are already part of your everyday life.
Because art isn’t only something we go see. It’s something we experience, share and carry with us.

What art is part of your everyday life?

10/16/2026

Nevada’s creative community is full of talent. Find it, connect with it and share what you do. 🎨✨

The Nevada Arts Council Directories make it easier to discover artists, teaching artists, and arts and cultural organizations from communities across the state.

Looking for an artist for your next project? A teaching artist for your classroom? An arts organization to partner with? Start with the directories and discover the creative people and organizations helping Nevada’s arts and culture thrive.

Artists and arts and cultural organizations can also visit the directory page to fill out the form to request to be included.

👉 Explore the Nevada Arts Council Directories or request to be included: [LINK] https://www.nvartscouncil.org/directory/organizations/

10/15/2026

Take your art into the Great Basin. 🎨🌄

Applications are now open for Great Basin National Park’s 2027 Artist in Residence program, hosted by Great Basin National Park.

Professional artists are invited to spend two to three weeks exploring the park and Great Basin region, immersing themselves in its landscapes, wildlife and culture while connecting with the public through their creative work.

The residency is open to visual artists, literary artists, musicians, and artists working in other creative mediums. Three artists will be selected for 2027, with opportunities offered in winter, summer and fall. One residency is reserved for a regional artist who lives and works in Nevada or Utah.

📅 Application deadline: Oct. 30, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MDT

Learn more about the residency, eligibility and how to apply: [LINK] https://www.nvartscouncil.org/job/2027-great-basin-national-parks-artist-in-residence/

👉 Please note: The Nevada Arts Council is not the main facilitator of these opportunities unless stated otherwise. Direct your inquiries to the appropriate organization listed.

10/14/2026

Stories connect us. Our voices make them stronger. 🎨📖

Every October, we recognize National Arts & Humanities Month and the ways the arts and humanities bring people together across differences.

This year, Americans for the Arts invites us to join the conversation with Stories Unite Us: Add Your Voice. Share how the arts and humanities have shaped your life, your community, or the way you see the world.

Add your voice to the national conversation and help show the many ways the arts and humanities connect us.

Learn more and share your story: [LINK] https://www.americansforthearts.org/national-arts-and-humanities-month

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

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/

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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/

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

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200 S. Virginia Street , Suite 400
Carson City, NV
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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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