Nevada Arts Council

📚 The excitement is building for the Las Vegas Book Festival on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. As Nevada’s largest literary event, LVBF is a true celebration of the written, spoken, and illustrated word. For over 20 years, this festival has brought the joy of books, learning, and reading to thousands in our community. This year’s headliner is none other than the iconic John Waters! Join us on this incredible day of literary magic for all ages.  [LINK] https://lnkd.in/dQs2ZAd . . . . . #LVBF2024 #LasVegasBookFestival #Literary #SaveTheDate

Don't miss your chance to see Mrs. Doubtfire at the Pioneer Center for Performing Arts, as part of Broadway Comes to Reno series, running through Sept. 8! For tickets and information visit:https://lnkd.in/g89axxas

🎉 Celebrating 20 years of Poetry Out Loud! 🎉 As we embark on the new school year, we are excited to celebrate the anniversary of this FREE recitation competition and arts ed program for high school students that lifts poetry off the page, fostering community and connection. Since 2005, POL has reached more than 4.4 million students and 81,000 teachers from 20,000 schools across the nation. 🌟 Learn how your school or community can get involved today! https://lnkd.in/eS4VeWza

Now through January 11, 2026 at the Nevada Museum of Art: Deep Time: Sea Dragons of Nevada Long before humans walked the Earth, Nevada was submerged beneath the waters of an ancient sea. Explore this underwater realm and meet the giant sea creatures—also known as ichthyosaurs—that called it home. These marine reptiles lived 250 million years ago and this exhibition, Deep Time: Sea Dragons of Nevada, debuts many of Nevada’s spectacular, but never-before-seen fossils. https://lnkd.in/gTu29FVF

“I encourage students to understand failure as a natural part of the creative process and to find out what they could do better by looking at what didn't work before.” Arts educator & visual artist James Rees joins us on the Art Works podcast to discuss his career as an artist, arts educator, and advocate, and share insights into the importance of fostering creativity and critical thinking in young artists. Listen: https://lnkd.in/eNdGskDX

🌟 Kick off the 2024–2025 Community Arts Development Professional Development Series with our first webinar, "How to Engage in Advocacy at the State Level," featuring April Mastroluca, CEO of Synergy Consulting and CAD Strategic Task Force Member! 📅 Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, from 10 –11:30 a.m. for a session designed to boost your advocacy skills. Learn how to craft impactful messages, organize grassroots campaigns, and use advocacy tools to drive meaningful policy changes. Register for the webinar: [LINK] https://lnkd.in/gSKc3MwU . . . . . #CommunityArtsDevelopment #Advocacy #ProfessionalDevelopment

🎉 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us at the 5th Annual Hidalgo Cultural Event on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024! Learn about the rich traditions of Mexican culture at Winchester Cultural Center with music, dance and art—all for free and open to the public. 🇲🇽 [LINK] https://lnkd.in/gBrm6u2R . . . . #HidalgoCulturalEvent #HispanicHeritageMonth #LasVegasEvents

I am excited to moderate the "Healing Power of the Arts" panel at the Reno Tahoe International Art Show this Sunday, September 15th, at 1 pm. We'll explore the science-backed reality that art can profoundly heal the body, mind, and soul.   Art's therapeutic benefits continue to transform lives - on an individual basis, in the medical field, and across our wider community. I'll be joined by an esteemed panel of experts who will share their insights on this powerful phenomenon:   - Steve Shell, MBA, Behavioral Health Association of Nevada - Mayor Hillary Schieve, City of Reno  - Tony Manfredi, Nevada Arts Council - Candace Nicol Garlock, professor and artist Truckee Meadows Community College - Jake Kenobi, artist and mental health advocate   If you'll be at the Reno Tahoe International Art Show this Sunday, I hope you'll attend our panel at 1 pm. I look forward to an enlightening conversation on the healing power of the arts. #Art #Healthcare #Healing

Mark your calendars for the Reno Tahoe International Art Show, Sept. 12–15, 2024, at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center! 🎨 From national and international galleries to indie artists with incredible stories, breathtaking sculptures, and the captivating essence of Burning Man art, there’s something for everyone. As sponsors of the event, we’ll also have a booth showcasing our 2023 Visual Arts Fellows. Grab your tickets: [LINK] https://www.rtiashow.com/ . . . . #RTIAShow2024 #NevadaArtThrives #RTIASponsor

I'm proud and grateful for this honor. Thank you, Nevada Arts Council for recognizing the work of all the artists that continually enhance our state and region. #nevadaartscouncil #fellowship #director #lasvegas #vegas #majesticrepertorytheatre #americantheatre