APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, June 29, 2025 @ 11:59 PM PST

OVERVIEW:

Clark County Parks and Recreation Department’s Public Arts Office is seeking four (4) artists who are interested in public art (but have not worked in the field before) to participate in a professional development and mentorship program. This project is open only to artist residents of Clark County, over the age of 18, who are not part-time or full-time Clark County employees or currently under contract for any Clark County Public Arts project larger than $50,000. Any artist who has participated in this program in the previous 3 years is not eligible.  

Artists will be selected through a competitive process and will participate in training with the guidance of public art staff. Selected artists will create a concept and proposal for the project, a lesson plan, and lead a workshop with youth to create a temporary public sculpture at Clark County facilities. The goal is to create a professional and thoughtful traveling temporary public art installation with elements created by the children enrolled in the program. In return, the artist develops skills in workshop facilitation, community engagement, public art creation, collaboration, project management, and learns how to maintain artistic creativity and vision while attending to the demands of the public process. 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

Since 2018, the Youth Arts Education: Temporary Public Art Program has been actively organizing artist involvement. The program's dual purpose lies in educating both artists and youth about public art, while concurrently enriching the skill sets of the participating artists.

PROJECTED TIMELINE:

The Youth Arts Education & Temporary Public Art project will run from July 2025 to December 2026.

• July – August 2025: Artist Training Workshops (ONLINE), Lesson Plan & Design Proposals sent. 
• August 1, 2025: Proposals approved. 
• August – September 2025: Workshops Completed 
• October 2025: Construction of Project 
• November 2025: Artwork Installation 1 
• December 2025: Artwork Installation 2 
• January 2026: Exhibition with Reception at Whitney Community Center 
• February 2026: Deinstallation of exhibitions and installations.

ABOUT THE FACILITIES:

Clark County Parks and Recreation provides Southern Nevada with recreation and community centers, with a variety of amenities to provide recreational experiences for visitors and residents alike. Each recreation and community center has its own unique space and community. Our recreation and community center locations also extend to rural communities in Unincorporated Clark County. 

This Fall, there will be eight (8) Clark County community and recreation centers participating in this program. Each center will have one artist facilitate a workshop with youth participation that includes their contribution to the temporary public art sculpture or installation.  

Artists will display the culminating projects on display at each community center and in a group exhibition at the Whitney Community Center.

GOALS:

The Public Arts Office is tasked with creating permanent public art. All programs are offered to help local artists achieve creating public art.

• To be the leading resource for positive recreation and leisure choices in Southern Nevada.  
• Create a professional and thoughtful traveling temporary public art installation with elements created by the children enrolled in the program. 
• To give artists who need experience to create 3-Dimensional public art and facilitate a workshop that includes community engagement. Develop artist’s skills for engaging in public art and teaching. 
• Produce and promote work by Clark County artists, develop skills for teaching, engaging the community, and producing public art.  
• Creating fulfilling opportunities for the community through diverse experiences. Work that is responsive and sensitive to the community it is located in.

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

Artists will attend four trainings:

• Professional Practices: preparing professional documents for public art.
• Program Management: creating budgets, timelines, and collaborating with the public.
• Workshops: writing lesson plans, creating and leading a workshop, teaching strategies.
• Fabrication and Installation: how to create three-dimensional sculptural installations.

After the training, each artist will:

• Develop a three-dimensional public artwork that draws on the themes outlined in the call.
• Develop a proposal, rendering, budget, and timeline for their project.
• Create a lesson plan for a workshop with children at two (2) sites.
• Meet with County staff to discuss classroom and installation logistics.
• Lead a workshop for youth at two (2) Clark County locations.
• Create a temporary 3-dimensional public art project.
• Install and maintain their work at the two (2) sites assigned to the artist.
• Ensure the installation is safe and remains intact throughout the duration of the exhibit.
• Exhibit their work in a gallery setting at Whitney Community Center.
• Attend the reception for the group exhibition.
• Deinstall work and return all spaces to normal.

Artists are required to:

• Complete all milestones according to the contract.
• Communicate effectively with County staff to ensure project milestones are met.
• Create a unique, quality three-dimensional public artwork.
• Incorporate feedback from County staff.
• Handle all aspects of installation and transportation.
• Professionally represent their work, and Clark County Public Arts in related activities.
• Present a proposal for a temporary sculpture/installation, including a rendering of the project, budget, timeline, and workshop lesson plans.
• Create work that follows the proposal, unless otherwise approved.

THEMES FOR FY26 FALL:

The artist will create a proposal and project based on the themes outlined in the call. 

The artist can choose to gather inspiration from the history and/or environment of the site, or draw from the themes of sports culture, baskets and weaving, vessels, city architecture, or dots and circles. 

Artists are encouraged to use alternative and recycled materials. Artists are also encouraged to use video, sound, performance, and multimedia to create and affect the installation space.

PROJECT BUDGET/MILESTONES:

The commission shall not exceed $3,000 per artist. The budget will cover all costs of the project to include but not limited to artists’ fees, design, meetings with staff, workshop instruction, install, de-install, storage, travel, and all necessary materials/supplies for the project. Artist will invoice the County for the specified amount for each completed milestone.

• MILESTONE 1 – Training Workshop, Approved Design Proposal, and Lesson Plan – $500: The artist attended the training workshops 1 & 2 with County staff. The artist developed a lesson plan for the workshops and a design proposal for the sites, and the proposal was approved by the County and the sites. This payment can cover expertise, labor, and materials for the workshop.
• MILESTONE 2 – Workshop 1 – $300: The artist attended the training workshops 3 & 4 with County staff. Completion of the youth art workshop at site 1. This payment can be used to purchase additional materials to complete the final fabrication of the artwork.
• MILESTONE 3 – Workshop 2 – $300: Completion of youth art workshop at site 2. This payment can be used to purchase additional materials to complete the final fabrication of the artwork.
• MILESTONE 4 – Artwork Installation 1 – $450: Completion of Installation at Site 1. The art installation will be displayed in an assigned County facility, and all proper paperwork and inspections have been reviewed and resolved.
• MILESTONE 5 – Artwork Installation 2 – $450: Completion of Installation at Site 2. The art installation will be displayed in an assigned County facility, and all proper paperwork and inspections have been reviewed and resolved.
• MILESTONE 6 – Artwork Installation 3 + Reception at Whitney Community Center – $600: Completion of Installation of work at a group exhibition at Whitney Community Center. Attends reception at Winchester.
• MILESTONE 7 – De-install of all exhibits – $400: Completion of deinstallation (of all installs at all sites, if necessary). The artist will de-install the work from the assigned location and ensure the space is cleaned and returned to normal.
• OUT OF TOWN TRANSPORTATION REIMBURSEMENT (One Artist) – $500: Only one artist assigned to a facility that is in Overton, Nevada, will receive payment for travel after completion of MILESTONE 4.

PROGRAM TRACKS:

Track A: Traveling Installation 

• One installation that travels from one site to another. Then arrives at Whitney Community Center as its last destination.
• This installation can be completed or changed at each site.
• Pros: only one project to focus on, can complete both workshops in advance of the construction of the art.
• Cons: Lengthened time between workshops and installations, depending on schedules and requests of sites, there may be insufficient time to complete the work.

Track B: Two Individual Installations

• Two separate installations at two different sites. One or both arrive at Whitney Community Center as its last destination.
• Pros: shortened time between checks, can have both projects and workshops going at the same time, and complete work for both sites and installs.
• Cons: Two separate installations mean double the time for creation.  

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & EVALUATION CRITERIA:

Applications will be submitted through the Clark County Public Arts Submittable Portal and evaluated for preliminary review. Staff reviews applications for errors, and applications that do not follow directions do not advance. The work is then sent to a Jury of experts for review. 

Semi-finalists will be identified and interviewed. During the interview, artists will share information on their previous art experience. The questions will be about project feasibility, interest in the project, experience, the artist’s goals, and the potential project proposal. This interview will help us gauge professionalism and facilitation skills. Artists will be notified once all selections have been completed.

The evaluation will be scored by the stakeholders assigned to this project. Read all of the Call information and submit the following documents. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed:

1. Attend Application Workshop or Watch Application Video: Artists must attend the online Youth Public Art Application Workshop or watch the online Youth Public Art Application Workshop video on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 11:00 AM PST on WebEx.

Registration link: https://clarkcountynv.webex.com/weblink/register/r8bc87ec00d37f07a135c6a57b7f2e442

Unable to make the workshop? A video recording will be uploaded here.

2. Keyword: Please watch the Application Workshop to receive the keyword requested.

3. Experience: Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV), up to two (2) pages. List any information relevant to the call, including any exhibitions, teaching, or other experience. Formatted as one PDF File.

Example resume here

4. Letter of Intent: Provide a Letter of Intent describing why you would like to take part in the Youth Public Art Project, what your connection is to the area, and if you are selected, what your proposed project might be. Limit to one (1) page. Format as a PDF File.

Example Letter of Intent here.

5. Previous Works: Artist must submit five (5) examples of previous relevant artworks. Artwork that contains offensive language, overtly political, religious, and/or sexual content of imagery, including nudity, and copyright infringement shall not be considered. Each image must have numbers that correspond with the annotated image list and feature a single work. Multiple vantage points of sculptural work are considered one work and can be included as detail images. Composites of various artworks in a single image will not be considered. 

Only include images that are relevant to this project.

Format all images as PNG or JPG. Ensure images are high quality, no more than 5MB.

Total of five (5) image files.

Title image files: ArtistName_Number_Title.jpg

For detail images, title the files: ArtistName_Number_Title_detail.jpg

Example: JohnSmith_1_Skyline.jpg; JohnSmith_1_Skyline_detail.jpg; JohnSmith_2_Sunset.jpg; etc.

6. Annotated Image List: Include an Annotated Image List. Each example listed shall include a thumbnail of the corresponding image:

• Title of Artwork
• Artist Names (if collaboration or different lead name)
• Year of Completion
• Dimensions
• Medium / Materials
• Brief Description, if applicable.
• Format all pages as one (1) PDF File. Total of one (1) page.

Example Image List here. 

Only applications that have all requirements will be accepted. Embedded files and links will not be accepted unless permission is granted by staff. Reach out to staff before the deadline for help if you are having problems.

Semifinalists will be notified on July 10, 2025, and required to submit the following by July 15, 2025:

1. Video Interview: Artist will record themselves answering a series of questions for the jury to review.
  This will help the jury gauge your readiness and professionalism. You are encouraged to look professional, prepare your answers in advance of recording, and give us insight into your experience. 

Potential Questions to prepare for:

• "Why are you uniquely suited for this project?”
• “If selected, what would you do for this project?”
• “Describe your experience with public art.”

2. Headshot: Submit a professional headshot of the artist as .png

Guidelines: 

• Shows the artist’s face clearly and visibly.
• Neutral or white background OR artist’s work as background.
• Do NOT include selfies, photos in cars, bathrooms, or other locations.

3. Artist Bio: Submit an artist biography as a .doc file. An artist's biography is a type of writing that sums up the artist’s career while adding information that may not be learned from a resume.

Guidelines:

• 250-500 words.
• Describes the artist’s education, if applicable.
• Discusses briefly the kind of work the artist makes.
• Talks about the motivations behind the artist’s work.
• List any relevant experience, exhibitions, or workshops.

4. Reference

Please provide an email of an individual willing to provide a reference for you. References may be contacted as part of the final process. 

Only applications that have all requirements will be accepted. Embedded files and links will not be accepted unless permission is granted by staff. Reach out to staff before the deadline for help if you are having problems.

Download a copy of the call here

Download Sample Contract/Quote Form

If you have additional application questions, please contact: CCPublicArt@ClarkCountyNV.Gov

Guidelines

• Applicant(s) must be at least 18 years of age.
• Applicant(s) must have previous experience performing publicly.
• Offensive language or any overt references to smoking, drugs, alcohol, political, religious and/or sexual content, or imagery, including nudity, shall not be permitted.
• Applicant(s) must perform for a 2 hour duration with a 15 minute break in between.
• Performer(s) required to do their own setup and provide their own equipment. County will only provide venue and power for performance.
• Performer(s) can only play acoustic sets or those of a similar sound level. No acoustic drum sets will be allowed unless applicant(s) inquire about the use of drum brushes, but Clark County Public Arts reserves the right to deny such use. A drum rug will be required in case this option is permitted.
• Clark County Public Arts reserves the right to disqualify and remove any performers that pose a threat or cause harm to the public, the facility, or staff.
• Applicant(s) acknowledge that the gallery is a public space. Performers in the gallery may be photographed by visitors, members of the press, and County staff for promotional and educational purposes. This includes social media postings before, during and after the event.
• By submitting an application, you acknowledge that inclusion in the Musicians List does not guarantee performance opportunities. It serves  as a resource for event organizers to select musicians based on their specific requirements and availability.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, June 1, 2025 @ 11:59 PM PST

SCOPE OF PROJECT:

Clark County Parks and Recreation Department’s Public Arts Office is seeking an intermediate-level public artist or team to create an outdoor mural at the Walnut Recreation Center, 3075 North Walnut Rd, Las Vegas, NV, 89115. This project is open only to artists over the age of 18 who are not part-time or full-time Clark County employees or currently under contract for any Clark County Public Arts project larger than $50,000 and have experience creating outdoor murals in the southwest environment.   

The contracted artist will be required to provide their Social Security number or Federal Tax ID Number and may be asked to have a current State and County business license.  

If applying as a team, the project lead will serve as the sole contractor with Clark County. It is mandatory for the lead artist to identify all other team members as subcontractors. The contracted artist(s) will be required to obtain necessary insurances, licenses, and certificates, including workmen's compensation insurance, a Clark County business license, and an OSHA Scissor Lift Certification.

BACKGROUND:

About the Walnut Community

The Walnut Recreation Center is a local community center that serves the surrounding area by offering various recreational programs and services.  

The neighborhoods surrounding the Walnut Recreation Center are typically residential with a mix of single-family homes, apartments, and townhouses. This area is in the western part of Las Vegas, with easy access to major roads and public transit routes. The residents living nearby are often a diverse mix of families, working professionals, and retirees with a range of incomes and backgrounds. The Walnut area is also near various schools, shopping centers, and parks, contributing to its family-friendly atmosphere. In terms of demographics, the neighborhood is home to a wide range of ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds, with the majority of Latin American and African American households. The area is known for being more affordable, compared to some of the city’s upscale neighborhoods, making it attractive to individuals and families who want to live close to the amenities of Las Vegas without paying high prices. Additionally, the community center is a soft focal point for local events, helping foster a sense of unity among residents. The people who live nearby may range from long-term Las Vegas locals to newcomers.

About the Walnut Recreation Center

For more than 10 years, the WRC has been the only CC recreation/resource facility in the lower north-east area of Las Vegas. It started in 1998 as a 3-wide trailer named the Walnut-Cecile Community Center. The community center offered free outreach recreation to more than 1000 kids from surrounding neighborhoods, as well as provided recreation to approximately 100 kids at the trailer site daily. We used Clark County vans to offer outreach recreation to the neighborhood, children, and surrounding apartment complexes in these areas. The recreation need was tremendous, and our outreach program was very successful as a result. In 2002, Clark County invested over $10 million using community development block grant funding to build a 41,000 square-foot full-service recreation center for this and surrounding communities. 

The present Walnut Recreation Center offers a variety of free and paid programs and services. In the past 10 years, Walnut has grown to accommodate the 89115 community, a portion of North Las Vegas, and Ellis Air Force Base. 

Walnut's next level is to develop a “community campus” that meets all of the needs, recreation, and resources in the northeast area. By assessing and fulfilling the needs of this community, this feat can be accomplished. The future of Walnut is bright.

GOALS:

1. The mural is to represent the culturally diverse Walnut Community.
2. The mural should be inspirational to the children who engage the playground with stylized, bold color and design choices. 

 Description of the designated area for the artwork:

The placement of the mural will be visible from the children’s playground; the wall is adjacent to the main entrance of the Walnut Center. The mural will be painted on a wall made of square cinder blocks, measuring 26’ H x 36’ W. The wall requires preparation before the painting starts. For County-approved materials, such as primer and other details, see Design/Presentation Agreement – Exhibit B.

PROCESS:

This project will be divided into two phases. 

Phase 1: An independent outside evaluation panel will select up to three (3) finalists who will be required to submit a design proposal. Details and guidelines will be found in the Artwork Design Development and Project General Conditions 

Phase 2: The finalist will be contracted to create the final mural. 

PROJECT BUDGET: $15,600

MILESTONES:

• Milestone 1 – Upon completion of the pre-project meeting with Clark County staff and completion and approval of the project brief and design, the artist will be paid 50%.
• Milestone 2 – Upon County’s inspection of the completed artwork and verification that the artwork meets the technical specifications for the project, site clean-up has been conducted and punch list items resolved, the artist will be paid 25%.
• Milestone 3 – Upon completion of the application of anti-graffiti product, submittal of all required paperwork and images, the plaque has been installed, and the removal of all equipment with a final walkthrough with County staff, the artist will be paid the remaining 25%.
• Payment is Net 0 days after receiving goods and services.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & EVALUATION CRITERIA:

The evaluation will be scored by the stakeholders/evaluation committee assigned to this project, which will be performed in multiple phases. Read all of the Call information and submit the following documents. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed:

1. Letter of Intent: Provide a Letter of Intent, up to one page, describing why you would like to take part in the project, what your connection to the area is, and your take on site specificity and/or Public Art. Format as one PDF file. Format as one PDF file.
2. Experience: Submit a curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, up to two pages. List any licenses, gallery, and public art experience, if applicable. Format as one PDF file.
3. Portfolio of Relevant Images: Artists are required to submit at least three completed mural projects, and no more than ten projects/images. Aside from the minimum requirement of completed murals for this application, applicants are also encouraged to showcase their best artwork. Clark County will not consider artwork that contains offensive language, overtly political messages, religious and/or sexual content (including nudity), drugs, alcohol, or copyright infringement. Each page must correspond with the annotated image list and feature a single work. Composites of various artworks on a single page are discouraged and will result in a -5 point deduction of the overall score. Only include images that are relevant to this project. Do not submit drawings. Format as one PDF file.
4. Annotated Image List: Should include a thumbnail of the corresponding image, and it is to be composed of: Title of Artwork, Artist Names (if in collaboration or a different lead name), Location, Date of Completion, Dimensions, Medium / Materials, Budget, Brief Description. Format as one PDF file.
5. Two References: Provide two (2) references that can speak about your outdoor mural practice and artistic experience.

APPLICATION WORKSHOP: Click on hyper link to register Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST https://clarkcountynv.webex.com/clarkcountynv/j.php?MTID=ma8d451a846f74f67703199c72818abf8

Application Workshop Presentation
 

 Sample Contracts

If you have additional application questions, please contact: CCPublicArt@ClarkCountyNV.Gov

Thank you for your interest in inviting Clark County Poet Laureate Ashley “Ms. AyeVee” Vargas to your upcoming event! 

To get started, please share the details of your event with us. We will review your request and get back to you soon to confirm her availability or discuss any necessary adjustments regarding the time, date, and other event details.

As a reminder, typical engagements for the poet laureate include appearances at libraries, museums, literary festivals, book clubs, bookstores, educational institutions, writing conferences, veterans' events, and media interviews.

The Clark County Public Arts Office oversees the poet laureate program, collecting invitation requests and providing Ms. AyeVee with an annual stipend that covers part of her materials and travel expenses. While the role of poet laureate is prestigious, it is not a full-time position, and Ms. AyeVee does not have an office at Clark County.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

For further questions regarding The Clark County Poet Laureate and other programming, please e-mail: poetry@ClarkCountyNV.gov

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, July 6, 2025 @ 11:59 PM PST

Announcing our newest open call for art, Plantasia! 

We’re excited to share a call for art, especially made for plant lovers! This exhibition draws inspiration from its eponym, Mother Earth’s Plantasia by Mort Garson. People have been fascinated by plants throughout the ages and have caused multiple plant crazes; the most recent one came from the COVID lockdowns of 2020. Plants are extensions of our environment, and many of us use them to keep our homes lively. Plants can be grown from seeds or other types of propagation too, but when life ends, they can also be composted to support new growth. Plants are integral to our world, but really, life in general and requires devotion and care. We ask artists to think about what it means to keep plants in pots or to create manicured gardens within boundaries. How do we view plants compared to other living beings? Plants are beautiful and we expect to see a lot of beautiful work done for this exhibition. 

*NOTE: Please carefully read the Guidelines section in the application link for content limitations, video media display, and the Gallery Preparation Guide link. 

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

• Eligibility: Open to artists ages 8 and up residing in Clark County, NV; applications for artists under age 18 must include a signature and contact information of s parent or guardian. 
• Mediums: All mediums are accepted, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, textiles, and mixed media; no replica prints will be accepted. Works created through generative artificial intelligence (AI art) shall not be accepted.
• Deadline: All submissions must be received by Sunday. July 6, 2025, by 11:59 PM PST.

EXHIBITION DETAILS:

• Exhibition Dates: The exhibition will run from July 28, 2025 to September 4, 2025.
• Venue: Rotunda Gallery at Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89155 
• Reception: A reception will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, where artists will have the opportunity to meet and discuss their work. 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION: 

• Best in Show: $300
• Honorable Mentions: $150 (x2) 
• Gift certificates are only valid in person at any Desert Art Supplies location. Awards will be distributed at the exhibition reception to artists in attendance.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. Open to any artist aged 8 and older residing in Clark County, NV; applications for artists under age 18 must include a signature and contact information of a parent or guardian. 
2. Must be original artwork medium; digital art, photography, and printmaking are acceptable; no replica prints shall be accepted. 
3. Images included in applications must be of actual artwork, not conceptual images. Works created through generative artificial intelligence (AI art) shall not be accepted.
4. Artist MUST be available for pick-up and drop-off dates to sign in and sign out their work. Artwork must be hand delivered or shipped to the address on this form. If shipping the work, the costs of round-trip shipping are at the artist’s expense and must be pre-paid and on time. 
5. The artist agrees to leave their work up through the end of the exhibit date. No artist may drop off or remove their artwork without the consent of the Clark County Public Arts. 
6. Artwork that contains offensive language, smoking, drugs, alcohol, overtly political, religious, and/or sexual content, or imagery, including nudity, shall not be considered. 
7. All 2D flat work (on paper or similar) must be framed with a hanging point on the back. Canvas and larger 2D work must have D-rings, a wire, or an existing hanging point secured to the back, and be ready to hang. 
8. See our Gallery Artwork Preparation Guide for more details. 
9. 2D artwork dimensions may not exceed 48” wide or 48” high; weight cannot exceed 40 lbs. 
10. Perishable artwork shall not be considered. 
11. All parts of the artwork must be secured and stable. For example, sculptures must be securely glued or welded together. 
12. 3D artwork dimensions may not exceed 20” L x 20” W x 35” H; weight cannot exceed 50lbs. 
13. A pedestal will be provided for selected three-dimensional works. 
14. Clark County Public Arts reserves the right to disqualify and remove any artwork that poses a threat to fall, break, or cause harm to the public, the facility, or the artwork itself. 
15. Please note that Clark County does not secure insurance on exhibited artwork. The artist will exhibit at their own risk. We encourage you to purchase your own insurance during the exhibit to recover any loss from broken or stolen artwork. 
16. Artist agrees to hold harmless the County, its officers, employees, and agents from all liability for any injury or damage that may occur to artwork as a result of the negligent acts or omissions of its members, employees, officers, and/or agents and to sign a waiver that will be provided if accepted into the exhibit. 
17. Artist acknowledges that the gallery is a public space. Art that is exhibited in the gallery may be photographed by visitors, members of the press, and County staff for promotional and educational purposes. This includes social media postings before, during, and after the exhibit. 
18. Artist is responsible for delivering art to and from the exhibit space. 
19. Artist acknowledges that if the art is not picked up at the agreed-upon date set forth in this agreement, the County will have the art removed immediately from the exhibit space at the artist’s expense. Any art that is left longer than 10 days will be considered abandoned property and will be subject to a $100.00/day storage fee. 
20. Sale of goods is facilitated solely by the Artist; no County staff will take payment. If a purchaser is interested, County staff will put them in touch with the artist with the artist’s consent. All proceeds of any sale go to the Artist. 
21. Artist agrees to drop-off at the Gallery between the hours of 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Friday, July 25, 2025, and to pick-up artwork between the hours of 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Friday, September 5, 2025. Artist must bring ID.

For questions, please email: CCPublicArt@ClarkCountyNV.Gov

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday, May 29, 2025 @ 11:59 PM PST

SCOPE OF PROJECT:

Clark County Public Arts office is seeking a professional digital artist (or art team) to work with youth to create inspiring, encouraging, and empowering messages for the bathroom stalls at the Walnut Recreation Center with a budget of ($4,000) four-thousand dollars which includes not only the requirements under scope but all necessary materials/supplies, labor, and surface preparation.

BACKGROUND:

About Walnut Recreation Center

For more than 10 years, the Walnut Recreation Center has been the only Clark County recreation/resource facility in the lower north-east area of Las Vegas. Walnut Recreation Center offers a variety of free and paid programs and services. In the past ten years, Walnut has grown to accommodate the 89115 community, a good portion of North Las Vegas, and the Nellis Air Force base. The amenities include, a multi-generational recreation center, fitness room, an adjacent outdoor residential park, a neighborhood waterpark, and future reservable outdoor sports and practice fields.

About the Project

The Empowerment Art project aims to inspire the community by spreading empowering messages through art. The project consists of a digital artist or art team to host community engagements at the recreation center with the kids from the community. During the engagements, the artist or art team will talk to the kids about self-empowerment and help raise each other through art. The artist or art team then takes inspiration from the engagements to create digital designs which will be installed in the bathroom facilities as vinyl wraps.

The digital artist/art team will need to facilitate community engagements with the youth ages ranging from 9 years old to 12 years old of Walnut Recreation Center to submit a proposal. The community engagement proposal should include a description, schedule breakdown, and materials list. Engagement hours will be scheduled during Summer 2025, Mondays through Fridays, in between the hours of 7 AM – 6 PM. Artist(s) must coordinate with the Walnut Recreation Center to schedule engagements and agree to be available for the duration of the engagement hours.

Digital Artist will create digital designs with inspiring, encouraging, and empowering messages aimed at the facility’s youth patrons. Original digital art must follow the theme, and be creative, unique, engaging, and age-appropriate. Clark County will hire an outside business for the printing and installation of the vinyl designs.

GOALS:

1. To engage with the youth of Walnut Recreation Center and lead engagements that focus on positivity and empowerment.
2. To create digital artwork to be installed in the bathroom facilities that reflect empowering images/messages from the engagements.

PROCESS:

Applications will be submitted through Clark County’s Submittable platform and will be evaluated by an outside panel. The artist with the highest score will be awarded the project and enter into an agreement with Clark County.

PROJECT BUDGET:

The commission shall not exceed $4,000. This price shall cover all costs of the project to include but not limited to artist’s fees, travel, design, storage, materials, supplies, etc.

MILESTONES:

• Milestone 1 – Artist(s) to provide a community engagement proposal, once approved Artist will be paid 50%. This amount is intended for the Artist to secure and purchase materials for community engagement and labor costs. $2,000.
• Milestone 2 – Artist(s) to provide digital artwork with the theme of empowerment and inspired by community engagement. Once approved by the panel and accepted by the vinyl company hired Artist will be paid the final 50%. $2,000
• Payment is Net 0 days after receiving goods and services.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & EVALUATION CRITERIA:

The evaluation will be scored by the stakeholders assigned to this project. Read all Call information and submit the following documents. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed:

1. Letter of Intent: Provide a Letter of Intent describing your knowledge and interest in this project and public art, including any relevant background with the community and connection to the site. Describe what type of community engagement you would like to lead for this project. Include any relevant information about your art, education, background, and experience in digital artwork. Formatted as one PDF file.
2. Experience: Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, up to two (2) pages. Make sure to list experience on digital art projects, community engagement, and public art projects. Formatted as one PDF File.
3. Previous Works: Artist(s) must submit six (6) different digital artworks previously created. Artwork that contains offensive language, overtly political, religious, and/or sexual content of imagery, including nudity, and copyright infringement shall not be considered. Each page must feature a single work. Composites of various artworks on a single page will not be considered. Non-digital artwork will not be considered. Only include images that are relevant to this project. Do not submit drawings, paintings, or sculptures.
4. Annotated Image List: Each example listed shall include a thumbnail plus the following information for each image: Title of Artwork, Artist Names (if collaboration or different lead name), Location, Date of Completion, Dimensions, Medium / Materials, Budget, and Brief Description.

SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Letter of Intent: File Type: PDF (.pdf) One File, One Page Required
2. Experience (CV / Resume): File Type: PDF (.pdf) One File, Up to 2 pages Required
3. Previous Works: File Type: PDF (.pdf) One File, 7 Pages Total = 6 pages of artwork and 1 page of annotated image list Required.

An application video is available through Submittable. The application video will cover the details needed to apply for this call. If you have any questions regarding the information in the application video, please contact us through email at CCPublicArt@ClarkCountyNV.Gov

Document to download: 

Walnut Empowerment Art Call with Sample Quote Form

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, June 1, 2025 @ 11:59 PM PST

SCOPE OF PROJECT:

The Clark County Museum seeks ten (10) professional artists or art teams to create visual media for an exhibition at the Clark County Museum’s main campus at 1830 South Boulder Highway, Henderson, NV, 89002. Items remain on display from August 1, 2025, through October 24, 2025.  Each successful applicant will receive one thousand dollars ($1000) to build and exhibit their original piece. The artwork must fit within a standard door (80 x 36) and reside in an indoor 600-square-foot gallery.  This project is open only to artists over the age of 18 who are not part-time or full-time Clark County employees.

BACKGROUND:

The Clark County Museum is a 30-acre site complete with an exhibit hall and a collection of historic buildings. The Clark County Museum, part of the Clark County Department of Parks and Recreation, depicts daily life in Clark County from prehistoric to modern times.  Find more information about the museum at www.ClarkCountyNV.gov/parks. Clark County Parks and Recreation can be found on social media such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.

EXHIBIT THEME:

Beginning in 2025, organizations across Nevada will mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with special events and exhibitions. Clark County Museum’s contribution to the America 250 commemoration, Visions of the Past: Artistic Reflections on 250 Years of America and Nevada, takes thirty artifacts from the museum’s collection and uses them as artistic inspiration for new artistic works that illustrate the unique history of Southern Nevada. The objects document ten different historical topics, with each category having at least three different artifacts. Artists will make use of any or all objects from within a single category as source material for their new pieces. For example, an artist may pick the topic of Commercial Aviation, which includes Howard Hughes’ watch, an airplane door, and a LAS airport gaming token. The commissioned art may allude to just one item, a combination of two, or all three. A panel of three members of the valley’s public history community will evaluate the submissions.   

The artifacts will be on display in the depot. Artist can reach out to the Museum to schedule a private viewing of the collection. The Clark County Museum is free and open seven days a week from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

ARTIST REQUIREMENTS:

• This project is an entry-level public art project that is open to all 18 and older Clark County residents except for Clark County employees.
• All project supplies are to be provided by the Artist.
• Each artist will be assigned a category from the attached image list.
• Artist will drop off the artwork, museum staff will place it how they see fit.
• If selected, the Artist is highly encouraged to visit the site well before installation day.
• Artist must be flexible with their ideas and open to adjustments if there are problems with the installation.
• Artist must attend the reception on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM PST, and be prepared to give a brief informal artist talk next to their installation. The closing reception will be free and open to the public.  The selected artist will be assigned a time slot to give their talk.
• Artist must remove their artwork no earlier than 9:00 AM on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The $1,000 stipend will not be issued unless the artist completely removes all traces of their installation.

TIMELINE OVERVIEW:

• Drop-Off Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
• Exhibit Dates: Friday, August 1, 2025 – Friday, October 24, 2025.
• Reception: Friday, October 24, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
• Deinstallation Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM.

ARTWORK GUIDELINES:

• Artwork must address the themes addressed in the call. Be creative, unique, engaging, and age-appropriate.  
• Artwork must not contain anything perishable or edible.  
• Artwork must not be more than six feet tall.

GOALS:

The successful proposal will address the project theme in an inventive and original way.

PROCESS:

Applications will be evaluated according to the goal listed above by a committee of Historian staff. The top ten scored applications will enter into an agreement with Clark County. 

PROJECT BUDGET:

The commission shall not exceed $1,000. This price shall cover all costs of the project to include but not limited to artists' fees, travel, design, storage, materials, supplies, etc. 

Payment will be mailed to the artist 30 days after completing the requirements for the project.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & EVALUATION CRITERIA:

• Pick your top three topics from the historical category: Native America, Ranching, Railroads, Hoover Dam, World War II, Cold War, Classic Casinos, Commercial Aviation, Sports, and Modern Vegas.
• Are you confident that you can create with this medium in a four-week window?
• Must agree to be available on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM for the closing reception and provide a brief two-minute artist talk about the work of art.

Read all of the Call information and submit the following documents. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed:

1. Artist Statement: Please select two historical topics of your choice and provide a detailed statement for each. Your statement should include a concise explanation (1-3 paragraphs) of the proposed artistic work related to each topic. In your explanation, please address the following elements: Medium of Choice– describe the initial medium you plan to use for your artwork and why you chose it. Inspirations– share what inspires you about each historical topic and how this influences your artistic vision. Feasibility– Additionally, please confirm your confidence in your ability to create this work within a four-week timeframe. Your complete submission should be formatted as a single PDF file, not exceeding three (3) pages.
2. Portfolio of Relevant Images: Artist must submit 5-10 examples of previous artwork that are relevant to this project. List the title, location, year, dimensions, material, and a description (if context is necessary) on each page or provide an annotated image list. Artwork that contains offensive language, overtly political, religious and/or sexual content of imagery, including nudity, and copyright infringement shall not be considered. Format as one PDF.
3. CV: Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume, up to two (2) pages. List any gallery and public art experience, if applicable. We are especially interested in seeing evidence that you can follow through on installations and other large projects.

 Picturing the Past - Category Version

If you have additional application questions, please contact: CCPublicArt@ClarkCountyNV.Gov

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 @ 11:59 PM PST

OVERVIEW:

The SOLO SERIES Juried Exhibition open call provides four local, emerging, and under-recognized artists with an opportunity to present a solo exhibition at the Pearson Gallery for 8 weeks between August 2025 to April 2026. The selected artist will be installing and deinstalling their own solo exhibition, with the guidance of the gallery curator.  

This call is for artists who have not yet shown their work in solo exhibitions, and a chance for community engagement in Las Vegas.  

This is a paid educational opportunity for artists to learn about curatorial practices, be comfortable with public speaking, workshop facilitation, how to invoice, and promote themselves as an artist. Artists will be tasked with installing their exhibition with a curator’s guidance. Two payments of $300 will be made: the first payment will be given for the installation and provision of workshop details, while the second payment of $300 will be issued upon the completion and deinstallation of the exhibition.

In addition, each artist is required to teach a workshop in relation to their exhibit. The workshop gives the artist a chance to engage with the community by creating an art lesson based on the themes or mediums shown in the exhibition.  

Each artist will be selected by a blind jury, consisting of members who have a connection to the Historic Westside community.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

• Open to artists ages 18 and up residing in Clark County, NV. 
• All mediums are accepted, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, textiles, and mixed media; no replica prints will be accepted. Works created through generative artificial intelligence (AI art) shall not be accepted.
• All submissions must be received by Tuesday, July 8, 2025, by 11:59 PM PST.
• A minimum of 8 pieces and a maximum of 10 pieces of art can be submitted. If submitting a sculpture, send images of multiple views.
• If chosen, artwork will be installed using grid walls and/or the use of a hanging system.
• All 2D flat work (on paper or similar) must be framed with a hanging point on the back. Canvas and larger 2D work must have D-rings, a wire, or an existing hanging point secured to the back, and be ready to hang. See our Rotunda + Pearson Gallery Guide for more details.
• A pedestal will be provided for selected three-dimensional works.
• Must be original artwork medium; digital art, photography, and printmaking are acceptable; no replica prints shall be accepted.
• Images included in applications must be of actual artwork, not conceptual images. 
• Images included in the application are the images included in the exhibition.
• Artists must attend the application workshop or watch the video online. The application workshop will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025. Registration link: https://clarkcountynv.webex.com/clarkcountynv/j.php?MTID=mcee45db52428bdf1735fd3f5c1718766
• Unable to attend the workshop? A video recording will be uploaded here after the workshop date.

ARTIST REQUIREMENTS:

• Artist must be able to communicate efficiently with the gallery curator.
• Selected artists are required to schedule a kick-off meeting (via WebEx) to go over planning, how to fill out paperwork, and what to expect for art installations, workshops, and receptions.
• Artist must bring their work ready to hang on the installation date. Artist is responsible for installing proper hanging hardware on the artwork in accordance with the Rotunda + Pearson Gallery Guide.
• The artist is responsible for ensuring the installation is safe and remains intact throughout the duration of the exhibit.
• The artist agrees to leave their work until the end of the exhibit date. No artist can remove their artwork without the consent of the Clark County Public Arts Office.
• Artist must be available on the selected dates for installation (up to 3 hours), reception, and deinstallation.
• On a case-by-case basis, artists may have the opportunity to show more work depending on space and/or may be asked to reduce the amount of work due to a lack of space.
• Selected artists will be required to lead a workshop based on exhibition themes or mediums for up to 10 participants. The artist will supply their own materials for the workshop for up to 10 participants. 
• Please note that Clark County does not secure insurance on exhibited artwork. The artist will exhibit at their own risk. Artists are encouraged to purchase their own insurance to recover any loss from broken or stolen artwork that may occur during the exhibition.
• Artist must de-install the work and return the space as before.

EXHIBITION DETAILS: 

• Location: Pearson Community Center – Gallery, 1625 West Carey Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89106
• Workshop: If selected, the artist will be required to create and teach one workshop within their exhibition dates at Pearson Community Center. The artist must provide all materials.
• Exhibition Dates: If selected, the artist will be required to select one of the following exhibition date ranges to exhibit. This will be first come, first served, so please have backup plans.

1st Artist:

• EXHIBITION DATES: Thursday, August 28, 2025 – Thursday, October 23, 2025 
• INSTALL: Wednesday, August 27, 2025 
• DEINSTALL: Thursday, October 23, 2025 @ 8:00 PM
• WORKSHOP: TBD 
• RECEPTION: Thursday, October 23, 2025

2nd Artist: 

• EXHIBITION DATES: Thursday, November 13, 2025 – Thursday, January 8, 2025 
• INSTALL: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 
• DEINSTALL: Thursday, January 8, 2026 
• WORKSHOP: TBD 
• RECEPTION: Thursday, January 8, 2026

 3rd Artist: 

• EXHIBITION DATES: Thursday, January 15, 2025 – Thursday, March 12, 2026 
• INSTALL: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 
• DEINSTALL: Thursday, March 12, 2026 @ 8:00 PM 
• WORKSHOP: TBD
• RECEPTION: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  4th Artist: 

• EXHIBITION DATES: Thursday, March 26, 2026 – May 21, 2026 
• INSTALL: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 
• DEINSTALL: Thursday, May 21, 2026 
• WORKSHOP: TBD 
• RECEPTION: Thursday, May 21, 2026

PAYMENT & MILESTONES:

A total payment of $600 will be given to the artist: $300 upon acceptance for installation and workshop, and another $300 payment upon deinstallation and completion of the exhibition.

Payment breakdown:

• Milestone 1: Payment of $300 for installation and workshop.  
• Milestone 2: Payment of $300 for reception and deinstallation.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

1. Artist is over the age of 18.
2. Artist acknowledges that he/she is an independent contractor and, as such, is not an employee(s) of the County.
3. Artist understands and acknowledges that, as an independent contractor(s), he/she is responsible for obtaining all applicable insurance, including but not limited to: Auto, health, general liability, and workers' compensation coverage.
4. Clark County Public Arts reserves the right to disqualify and remove any artwork that poses a threat to fall, break, or cause harm to the public, the facility, or the artwork itself.
5. Artist agrees to hold harmless the County, its officers, employees, and agents from all liability for any injury or damage that may occur to artwork because of the negligent acts or omissions of its members, employees, officers and/or agents and to sign a waiver that will be provided if accepted into the exhibit.
6. The artist acknowledges that the gallery is a public space. Art that is exhibited in the gallery may be photographed by visitors, members of the press, and County staff for promotional and educational purposes. This includes social media postings before, during, and after the exhibit.
7. The artist is responsible for delivering art to and from the exhibit space.
8. Artist acknowledges that if art is not picked up at the agreed-upon date set forth in this agreement, County will have the art removed immediately from the exhibit space at the artist’s expense. Any art that is left longer than 10 days will be considered abandoned property and will be subject to a $100/day storage fee.
9. Sale of goods is facilitated solely by the Artist; no County staff will take payment. If a purchaser is interested, County staff will put them in touch with the artist with the artist’s consent. All proceeds of any sale go to the Artist. 
10. Artist acknowledges that artwork that contains offensive language, overtly political, religious, and/or sexual content or imagery, nudity, shocking elements that include blood and/or gore shall not be considered. 
11. Artist acknowledges that perishable artwork shall not be considered.
12. The artist acknowledges that 2D artwork dimensions may not exceed 48” wide or 48” high; weight cannot exceed 50lbs.
13. The artist acknowledges that 3D artwork dimensions may not exceed 24” L x 22” W x 28” H; weight cannot exceed 50lbs.
14. Artist is responsible for executing the exhibition as proposed. Any changes to the original proposal must be agreed upon in writing, 60 days prior to the exhibition, by the gallery curator and designated County staff. If the artist does not execute the exhibition as proposed and does not properly communicate this with the gallery curator and designated staff, this will be considered a breach of this Agreement and the County reserves the right to cancel the exhibition and/or to request removal of the artwork.  If the artist fails or refuses to remove requested materials, the County reserves the right to remove the material to a safe holding location.
15. Artist must provide all marketing materials 45 days before the exhibit installation date, including an image for the printed materials, a brief biography, and a headshot of the artist, and set aside time to be interviewed by Channel 4.
16. Artist agrees to coordinate install and deinstall dates and times, within a reasonable range, at Pearson Community Center with Clark County Public Arts staff after the selection process. Artist must bring ID.

For questions, please email: CCPublicArt@ClarkCountyNV.Gov