To enrich the cultural life of the state through leadership that preserves, supports, strengthens, and makes excellence in the arts accessible to all Nevadans. The mission envisions a Nevada where the arts enrich all residents' lives, enhance community livability, and contribute to the state’s economic revitalization. Goals include increasing public access to the arts, incorporating arts into education for all Nevadans, strengthening the environment for artists, and supporting diverse organizations promoting excellence in the arts.
The Fiscal Year 2025 Folklife Community Grant supports programs with folk artists and culture bearers presented by small community organizations in Nevada. It focuses on projects that transmit or present folk arts or traditions within culturally specific communities. Eligible projects may include festivals, cultural events, concerts, and gatherings that bring traditional artists, cultural specialists, and communities together to celebrate their heritage and traditions.