CLARK COUNTY PUBLIC ARTS OFFICE AND WETLANDS PARKS PRESENTS

Call for Submissions

Beauty is Everywhere: Clark County Staff & Volunteer Art Show

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Sunday, October 25, 2026, by 11:59 PM PST

EXHIBIT DATES: November 8, 2026 - January 3, 2027

Scope of Project:

Clark County Wetlands Park is seeking submissions from Clark County staff and volunteers for an art exhibit titled Beauty is Everywhere to be displayed in its Spotlight on Nature Gallery. Submissions should reflect the artist’s discovery of beauty in everyday surroundings, including nature or unexpected locations. All levels of artist are invited to submit.

This opportunity is open to all Clark County employees and volunteers, including part-time staff. All traditional media are accepted (drawing, painting, printmaking, fabric, photography, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, etc). Framed digital work is acceptable, but AI-assisted images will be disqualified.

Individuals may submit up to two works of art. Submissions will be curated by Wetlands Park staff if submissions exceed available gallery space; in this case artwork will be selected to represent a wide variety of artists, media, and skill levels. Accepted artwork must be hand-delivered to Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122, on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, November 3-5, 2026, between the hours of 9am and 3pm.

*Note: Please carefully read the Requirements for Artists section below for additional important information.

BACKGROUND:

About Clark County Wetlands Park 

Wetlands Park spans 2,900 acres on the eastern edge of the Las Vegas Valley. With a 210-acre Nature Preserve and four Trailheads, the park provides recreation opportunities and wildlife habitat as well as an outdoor classroom for scientific studies and educational programs for all ages.

Wetlands Park is shaped by urban runoff, shallow groundwater, storm water, and reclaimed water that flows through the Las Vegas Wash and into Lake Mead.

More than 300 species of birds and 70 species of mammals and reptiles have been identified in the park, including beavers, coyotes, bobcats, and snakes. The park offers a wide variety of programs to the public, including walks led by Certified Interpretive Guides, art, children’s crafts and stories, and group and individual volunteer opportunities.

Wetlands Park Mission

“Clark County Wetlands Park preserves and enhances natural and cultural resources, and provides educational, recreational, and research opportunities to the public.”

Clark County Parks & Recreation Mission

“Creating fulfilling opportunities for the community through diverse experiences.”

Requirements for Artist:

· Must be currently residing within Clark County, including residents of City of Las Vegas, City of Henderson, etc.

· Open to any Clark County employee or volunteer aged 14 and older; applications for artists under age 18 must include signature and contact information of parent or guardian.

· 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.

· Artist MUST be available for pick-up and drop off date to sign in and sign out their work. Artwork must be hand delivered to the Clark County Wetlands Park Nature Center, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122.

· 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 consent of the Clark County Wetlands Park.

· Artwork that contains offensive language, smoking, drugs, alcohol, overtly political, religious and/or sexual content, or imagery, including nudity, shall not be considered.

· 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 existing hanging point secured to the back, and be ready to hang. See our Gallery Artwork Preparation Guide for more details.

· 2D artwork dimensions may not exceed 48" wide or 48" high; weight cannot exceed 40lbs.

· Perishable artwork shall not be considered.

· All parts of the artwork must be secured and stable. For example, sculptures must be securely glued or welded together.

· 3D artwork dimensions may not exceed 20" L x 20" W x 35" H; weight cannot exceed 50lbs.

· A pedestal will be provided for selected three-dimensional works.

· Clark County 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.

· Please note that Clark County does not secure insurance on exhibited artwork. 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.

· 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.

· 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.

· Artist is responsible to deliver art to and from the exhibit space.

· 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 $100.00/day storage fee.

· 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 artist's consent. All proceeds of any sale go to the artist.

· Artist agrees to drop-off to the Clark County Wetlands Park Nature Center, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122 between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, November 3, 4, or 5, and to pick-up artwork between the hours of 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 3, 2027 Artist must bring ID.

Timeline overview:

• Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 11:59pm
• Artwork Drop-Off: Tues-Thurs, November 3-5, 2026, from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Artwork Pick-up: Sunday, January 3, 2027, between 1 pm and 3 pm
• Exhibit: November 8, 2026 - January 2, 2027
• Reception Event: Saturday, November 21, from 12:00pm - 2:00pm

If you have additional application questions, please email Wetlands Park per instructions below:

· TO: wetlandsart@clarkcountynv.gov 

· Subject: Beauty is Everywhere: Call for Submissions

Application Deadline: Monday, December 14, 2026, by midnight PST 

Clark County Wetlands Park is seeking to fill an Artist Residency from February 27, 2027 through April 25, 2027. The successful applicant will be compensated three thousand four hundred dollars ($3400) to schedule forty (40) hours of creative research on Wetlands Park grounds, lead one (1) creative workshop, and create one (1) work of art for the park.

Scope of Work:

• Commit to forty (40) hours of creative research on Wetlands Park grounds. 

- One (1) hour is planned for an orientation meeting on Saturday, February 27. 

- Fifteen (15) hours must be publicly scheduled for five weekends throughout the residency on a Saturday or Sunday, from 9am-12pm or 12-3pm) and include both the first and last weekends of the residency.  

- Four (4) hours of interactive engagement are required for Wetlands Art Day, Saturday, April 24 from 10am-2pm.  

- The remaining twenty (20) hours are flexible but must be logged in a sign-in book at the Nature Center.

• Lead a creative workshop, free and open to the public, on Saturday, March 20 from 10am-12pm. 
• Create an original, residency-inspired work of art for the Park; the artwork is to be delivered by Saturday, May 29 at 3pm. Wetlands Park will hold non-exclusive rights to sell reproductions of the image. 

The selected artist will be compensated two-thousand and four hundred dollars ($2400) after completing the open studio hours and workshop, and one thousand dollars($1000) after delivering the residency-inspired artwork.

Application Requirements: 

• Statement of Intent: In 200 words or less, describe what you want to accomplish during this residency, how your creative research will connect with the Park’s mission, and how you plan to interactively engage with the public during scheduled open studio hours: “Clark County Wetlands Park preserves and enhances natural and cultural resources, and provides educational, recreational, and research opportunities to the public.” 
• Workshop Proposal: Briefly describe an idea for a two-hour creative workshop that you will lead: include theme, art technique and materials, and age range. 
• Artist CV 
• 5-10 images of your artwork, representative of the type of work you want to create during the residency. 
• The above materials must be submitted by Monday, December 14, 2026 at midnight PST. 

Selection Criteria: 

• Relevance of proposed creative activity to Wetlands Park mission (Statement of Intent, Workshop Proposal) 
• Evidence of creative achievement (Artist CV) 
• Quality of artwork (Portfolio) 

The selected artist will be notified by Wednesday, January 6, 2027. 

Residency Requirements and Guidelines 

• The residency is open to all Clark County residents aged 18 or older. 
• The artist is responsible for obtaining all applicable insurance, including but not limited to: Auto, health, general liability, and workers compensation coverage. 
• Lodging is not provided; the artist must provide their own transportation to and from the park. 
• The artist will provide all art supplies and materials; limited secure storage for supplies will be available. 
• Artwork that contains offensive language, overtly political, religious and/or sexual content or imagery, including nudity, is discouraged. 
• No materials should be sourced from the park without prior approval from staff. Wildlife disturbance is not allowed. 
• The artist must abide by the Leave No Trace policy when working outside. 
• The artist is responsible for cleaning up after themselves when working indoors at the Nature Center.    

If you have any questions about the application or residency, please contact wetlandsart@clarkcountynv.gov

Are you a talented musician looking for performance opportunities? We invite you to join our vibrant community of artists at the Clark County Gallery! We are seeking musicians of all genres to be part of our exciting events and dedication programs.

About Our Gallery Program:

Our gallery serves as a dynamic space for artistic expression and community engagement. We host a variety of events that celebrate creativity and bring people together. Musicians are an essential part of this experience, enhancing the atmosphere and providing unforgettable performances.

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.

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