Community highlights

Across Nevada, communities are finding meaningful ways to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. Here you’ll find a curated mix of events, projects, and opportunities that reflect that shared effort—beyond official America 250 Nevada programs.

Nevada Mining Association Art Contest

A statewide art contest invites K–12 students across Nevada to explore how mining has shaped the state, strengthened the nation, and continues to power America’s future. Through original artwork, students will reflect on 250 years of progress while imagining what comes next.

    • Open to K–12 students across Nevada

    • Fifteen student artworks will be selected for a public exhibition

    • One Grand Prize winner will be chosen

    • Ceremonial first pitch at Mining Night with the Reno Aces (June 27, 2026)

    • One-night hotel stay in Reno

    • Suite tickets for the winner and their family

    • Submission Deadline: May 15, 2026

    • Winners Announced: May 22, 2026

    • Grand Prize Event: June 27, 2026

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