THE NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS
On October 1, the Nevada Arts Council joined the Division of Museums and History, Nevada Indian Commission and Nevada Commission on Tourism in the new Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs (DTCA). As part of state consolidation efforts, the Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs closed its doors on September 30, 2011.
UPDATE ON FY13 GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINES
NAC continues to work with Western States Arts Federation on Grants Online (GO™), our new online grant application and management system. We anticipate that GO training and grant writing workshops will occur in March. Deadlines for FY13 annual grant categories will be delayed until late April and Grant Review Panels will be scheduled for early June. Updated grants guidelines and dates for FY13 grant deadlines and GO™ workshops will be announced in late January. Thank you for your patience.
WADDIE MITCHELL RECEIVES NEVADA HERITAGE AWARD AT COWBOY POETRY
 Cowboy poet Waddie Mitchell, of Spring Creek, Nevada, received the 2012 Nevada Heritage Award from the Nevada Arts Council at the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering on February 2. ( Click here to listen to the 28th Gathering Keynote Address) Claudia Vecchio, Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs director, presented the award prior to the event’s keynote address at the Elko Convention Center Auditorium. The award carries a fellowship grant in the amount of $3,500 for the recipient. NAC commemorates the honor with a cobalt blue glass plate that incorporates a silver crystal map of Nevada, created by Carson City glass artist Jarill Ristine.
ADVOCACY MINIMIZES NEA BUDGET CUTS
Congress passed a $146 million FY12 budget for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Identical to President Obama’s proposed budget of a nearly $9 million cut from FY11, the figure is a compromise between the House's $135 million and the Senate’s $155 million. The National Endowment for the Humanities also received $146 million, arts funding remained in the Department of Education’s budget, and the Corporation of Public Broadcasting received an increase. A strategic and sustained grassroots advocacy campaign to support these agencies began nearly a year ago. The outcome clearly demonstrates that advocacy does work. How the NEA reduction will affect the Nevada Arts Council’s budget is not yet known. As we move into 2012 (an election year), it is critical that Nevada’s cultural industry advocates in a unified and compelling voice on behalf of appropriate levels of public funding for arts and arts education on the local, state and national levels. Why? Because the arts work for Nevada - every day and in every community.
POWERING UP WITH POETRY
 Students across the state are readying for district level competitions for the Seventh Annual Nevada Poetry Out Loud Recitation Competition (POL). Scheduled so far are:
Clark County at West Charleston Library Theater, Las Vegas,
Thursday, February 2, 3:30 p.m.
Douglas County at 88 Cups Coffeehouse, Minden, Saturday,
Februrary 11, 6:30 p.m.
Elko County at the Western Folklife Center, Elko, Wednesday,
February 15, 6:00 p.m.
Lyon County at Jeanne Dini Cultural Center, Yerington, Thursday,
February 16, 4:00 p.m.
Washoe County: at the Reno Little Theater, Reno, Thursday,
February 16, 5:30 p.m.
Churchill County: at the Churchill County High School Auditorium, Fallon, Tuesday,
February 21, 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Carson City at Carson High School Auditorium, Carson City, Tuesday,
February 21, 7:00 p.m.
Humboldt County at Lowry High School Auditorium, Winnemucca, Wednesday,
February 22, 8:10 a.m.
Storey County at Virginia City High School Library, Wednesday
February 22, 12:30 p.m.
Pershing County at Preshing County High School Auditorium, Lovelock, Wednesday,
February 22, 3:30 p.m.
White Pine County: at White Pine High School, Ely, Wednesday
February 22, 5:30 p.m.
Read more, or visit the Nevada POL Facebook Page.
NEW PUBLICATION FOR FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTISTS
 The Handbook for Nevada Folk and Traditional Artists, researched and written by Folklife Program Coordinator Pat Atkinson, is now available at $14.95 per copy and may be ordered by downloading, filling out, and returning the order form. This remarkable 120-page full-color publication provides information on business, marketing, performance, and teaching topics to assist artists who are interested in professional development and entrepreneurial skills. While focusing on folk and traditional arts, the Handbook contains information useful to any working artist. The Handbook is also available as a read-only pdf . For more information, please contact 775.687.6680.
RECRUITING FOR NEVADA CIRCUIT RIDER CONSULTANTS
NAC is recruiting specialists for the Nevada Circuit Rider Roster. If you live in Nevada or an adjacent state with expertise in the areas of marketing, strategic planning, diversity, accessibility, program and budget development, and social media – please consider joining the roster, read about the NCR Program, and then apply to be a Circuit Rider at http://nevada.cgweb.org. Fill out a profile as an "Individual" and complete the NCR Roster Application form at the bottom of the Available Grants page. Questions? Please contact Robin A. Hodgkin at
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or 775.687.7109.
DRAWINGS BY BRENT SOMMERHAUSER - AT NAC GALLERY
Brushing the Firmament, features drawings by Las Vegas artist Brent Sommerhauser, and is on display through February 10 as part of the Office eXhibition Series. The OXS gallery is located in the NAC office at
716 N. Carson Street, Suite A in Carson City and is open from
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Questions?
Please call 775.687.6680 or read more.
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