Nevada arts council america250 grant
Public art to commemorate nevada’s stories
As part of the America250 commemoration, the Nevada Arts Council is proud to launch the Nevada America250 Public Art Initiative—a statewide program that will fund and support the creation of public art installations, with a focus on murals, throughout each of Nevada’s 17 counties and tribal nations. Local artists will be paired with a Nevada municipality to create murals or public art that visually share stories that have shaped Nevada.
The commemorative cycle will award $275,000 to support America250 initiatives throughout the state. The goal is to have representation of Nevada’s diverse populations.
We encourage concepts that align with Our Nevada Stories Project, a collaboration between the Division of Museums and History and Brad McMullen, our state folklorist.
This special funding aligns with the nationwide America250 commemoration and is made possible through room tax revenue allocated by the Nevada State Legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Application Period: Closed
Project Period:
October 2025 – July 4, 2026
Public Engagement:
We are currently meeting with communities across Nevada—including rural towns, urban centers, and tribal nations—to:
Gauge interest in hosting America250 commemorative art
Identify meaningful themes and stories to be represented
Determine suitable and accessible locations for installations
QUESTIONS?
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Email us at grants@nevadaculture.org