FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo Appoints Shaun Griffin As Nevada State Poet Laureate through April 2026 Shaun Griffin The Nevada Arts Council, a division of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs that serves to stimulate artistic, creative, cultural and economic activity across the state, is announcing today that Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has appointed Shaun Griffin to serve as the Nevada State Poet Laureate from May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2026. As the Nevada State Poet Laureate, Griffin will work to propagate the art of poetry an ..read more

The CAD Strategic Planning Assessments is a free service designed to facilitate the needs of any ORGANIZATIONAL grant recipient that receive funding from the Nevada Arts Council. Assessments may involve an evaluation of organizational board structure, risk management, and other operational systems. It may also include technical assistance, program support, venue ADA compliance and additional resources to enhance skills, knowledge, fundraising efforts and overall infrastructure of the organization and its personnel.  The Community Arts Development team along with its new Task Force wi ..read more

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 community leaders to connect and learn during the three day creative arts conference – RENO, Nev. (April 12, 2024) – The Nevada Arts Council (NAC), a division of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs that helps to stimulate artistic experiences and economic activity across the state, will host Intersections, the Nevada Creative Conference, May 30 through June 1 at the ..read more

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, 2024 for projects that take place between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025! This grant provides up to $7,000 to support non-profit organizations and public institutions, just like the Henderson Symphony Orchestra, a FY22 Project Grant for Organizations recipient.⁠  Review the PGO Guidelines to discover if your organization can apply! Follow up with ..read more

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 days I agonized over what to say, how to say it, what words could I bring forth that might reflect how meaningful this experience has been for me. But I kept coming back to the simplest of statements: Thank You. Serving our state as laureate has been an honor, a challenge, and truly a journey into the heart of what it means to be a Nevadan, what it means to love this beautiful and complicated place. We are a diverse peopl ..read more

Project Grant for Organizations Now Open Is your organization seeking funding for a project? Our Project Grant for Organizations (PGO) is currently accepting applications until March 1, 2024 for projects that take place between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025! This grant provides up to $7,000 to support non-profit organizations and public institutions, just like the Stewart Father’s Day Powwow presented by the Nevada Indian Commission, a FY22 Project Grant for Organizations recipient.⁠ Review the PGO Guidelines to discover if your organization can apply! Follow up wi ..read more

[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 was designed to encourage the pursuit of artistic excellence by providing financial support to outstanding artists. Nevada Arts Council Fellowship grants can be awarded at any stage of the artists’ career development. By recognizing and rewa ..read more

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 Community Grant, Arts Learning Project Grant and Arts Learning Express: Cycle A. Keep reading to learn more about these opportunities plus upcoming grant webinars! Project Grant for Artists: Cycle A The deadline to apply is April 1, 2024, at 5:00pm PST. The Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Project Grant for Artists (PGA) from the Nevada Arts Council supports individual artists in the production and presentatio ..read more

Brad McMullen, photograph by Jessica Brandi-Lifland. 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 of Nevada. Now normally when I introduce myself that way, I tend to get some blank stares, because people aren’t always familiar with what the phrases “folklife” or “folk and traditional arts” means. So rather than sit here and ramble on about my credentials or what I’m planning to do in the position, why don’t I start by explaining some terms.  There’s a lot of different phras ..read more

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 cultures, traditions, and celebrations that make Nevada such a vibrant state. Through our two main topics, Folklife in Focus and Notes from the Field, Brad will share his unique insights and experiences, providing a captivating glimpse into the diverse and fascinating world of Nevada folk traditions. Join us on this exciting journey as we delve into the stories, customs, and heritage that shape our state’s i ..read more