DEADLINE: Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 11:59pm. 

We are excited to announce our 8th Annual Black History Exhibition open call for art, titled ‘Til the Wheels Fall Off. This year’s theme investigates the relationship between Black car culture and the history of Black travel in America. The saying behind the exhibition’s title means to keep going until you can’t anymore and, within Black context, it signifies perseverance, tenacity, and grit. This exhibition celebrates resilience, freedom, and creativity while honoring the legacy of The Negro Motorist Green Book, which guided safe passage for Black travelers across the country during and beyond Jim Crow. Cars became an object that provided freedom, expression, and pride. When enjoying hip-hop, we listen to songs about designer cars, 22-inch rims, reliable buckets, and bumpin’ speakers. Cars and hip-hop are intertwined and an integral part of the culture. We are asking artists to create work based on these experiences and themes. If you don’t know much about Black travel and cars, commit yourself to research or ask friends and family that do partake. Be open to learning how automobiles, Blackness, and the implied freedom of the American Road shape the narratives we are looking for. We’ll see you soon, but for now keep going ‘Til the Wheels Fall Off. 

*NOTE: Please carefully read Terms and Conditions section below for content limitations, video media display, and Gallery Preparation Guide link.  

For questions, please email: ccpublicart@clarkcountynv.gov 

Submission Guidelines:
 

• Eligibility: Open to artists ages 8 and up; applications for artists under age 18 must include signature and contact information of parent or guardian. 
• Mediums: All mediums are accepted, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, textiles, and mixed media; no replica prints shall be accepted. 
• Deadline: All submissions must be received by Sunday, December 14, 2025, at 11:59pm. 

Exhibition Details:
 

• Exhibition Dates: The exhibition will run from February 2, 2026 through March 26, 2026. 
• Venue: Rotunda Gallery at Clark County Government Center, 500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, Las Vegas, Nevada 89155 
• Reception: A reception will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 5pm – 8pm, where artists will have the opportunity to meet and discuss their work. 

Awards and Recognition:
 

Experienced 

• Best in Show: $300 Desert Art Supplies gift certificate 
• Honorable Mentions: $150 (x2) Desert Art Supplies gift certificate 

Amateur 

• Best in Show: $200 Desert Art Supplies gift certificate 
• Honorable Mentions: $100 (x2) Desert Art Supplies gift certificate
   

Youth 

• Best in Show: $100 Desert Art Supplies gift certificate 
• Honorable Mentions: $50 (x2) Desert Art Supplies gift certificate
   

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; applications for artists under age 18 must include signature and contact information of 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 date 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 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 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 40lbs. 

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. 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 to deliver art to and from the exhibit space. If work requires shipping, please notify us at ccpublicart@clarkcountynv.gov that you are not a Clark County resident and have submitted your application into our Submittable application portal. Artist is required to cover the price of shipping to and from:

Clark County Public Arts Office 

ATTN: ROTUNDA GALLERY

2911 E. Sunset Road

Las Vegas, Nevada 89120

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

20. 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 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. 

21.  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. 

22. Artist agrees to drop-off to the Gallery between the hours of 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. on Friday, January 30, 2026, and to pick-up artwork between the hours of 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. on Friday, March 28, 2026. Artist must bring ID.

For questions, please email: ccpublicart@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

DEADLINE: Sunday, February 1, 2026, by 11:59 PM PST

Scope of Project:

Clark County Wetlands Park is seeking ten (10) professional artists or art teams to create temporary sculptures to be exhibited in the Nature Preserve from March 13 through May 15 at Clark County Wetlands Park, 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, 89122. Successful applicants will be compensated one-thousand dollars ($1000) each to build and exhibit their original piece. The artwork will be exposed to natural elements (wind, rain, sun exposure) throughout the 62-day exhibit period and may be damaged or stolen during this time.

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 projects larger than $50,000. The contracted artist will be required to provide their Social Security number or Federal Tax ID Number.

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.” 

About SOUND

At Clark County Wetlands Park, attentive visitors are rewarded with a rich soundscape, from birdsong to rustling reeds and the stirring of wildlife. Proposed sculptures should explore sound as a visual and spatial concept, evoking the park's soundscape through form, movement, texture, and materials rather than audio playback. While sound is the conceptual foundation, sculptures should not incorporate mechanical sound-making elements, speakers, or audio playback: the works should evoke sound purely through visual and sculptural means.

Both abstract interpretations and representational forms (animals, plants, and other wetland elements) are welcome. Artists might consider how a sculptural bird might embody the quality of its song, how plant forms might suggest the whisper of wind through reeds, or how abstract forms can visualize the trickle of water or the buzzing of insects. Works may also reflect on the relationship between humans and natural sounds—what we lose when disconnected from the organic rhythms of the natural world, and what we gain when we listen attentively.

Requirements for Artist: 

• 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 Artist. 
• Artists are required to attend the Application Workshop on Friday, December 13 from 10am-11am. Alternatively, the artist may review a recorded version of the presentation and Q&A. Your application must include a keyword mentioned during the presentation. 
• Each artist will be assigned a site alongside a short loop trail to install their artwork in the Nature Preserve at Wetlands Park. The site will be marked by a flag, and the artwork must be installed within a six-foot radius of this location. 
• Artwork must be installed between dawn and dusk on Friday, March 13, 2026. Staff will be available from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PST in the Wetlands Park Nature Center if the artist has any questions or concerns about installation. Artists are highly encouraged to visit the site well in advance of installation day. 
• Artist must be flexible on their ideas and open to adjustments if there are problems with the installation. 
• Artist must attend the Art Social on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST, and be prepared to give brief informal artist talks next to their installation. The Art Social will be free and open to the public. 
• Artist must remove their artwork between dawn and dusk on Friday, May 15, 2026. The $1000 stipend will not be issued unless the artist completely removes all traces of their installation. Staff will be available between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM PST if the artist has any questions or concerns about deinstallation. 

Timeline overview: 

• Application workshop: Saturday, December 13 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM PST 
• <LINK TO WORKSHOP COMING SOON>
• Required: applicants will be given a keyword to include in their submission. 
• Visit art.ccwetlandspark.com after Monday, December 15 to review the presentation. 
• Application deadline: Sunday, February 1, 2026, 11:59 PM PST 
• Applicants notified: Saturday, February 14, 2026
• Installation day: Friday, March 13, 2026 (park open from dawn to dusk)
• Art Social: Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST. 
• Required: artists must be prepared to give brief informal artist talks next to their installation; artists will be asked to stand near their artwork and engage with the public from 10:00 to 11:00 AM; chairs can be requested. 
• During this time, a Wetlands Park staff person will go around and record each artist’s brief artist talk, to be posted on Clark County Parks & Recreation social media as well as its website. 
• Exhibit dates: Saturday, March 14 through Friday, May 15, 2025 
• Deinstallation day: Saturday, May 16, 2025 

Artwork Guidelines: 

• Artwork must address the themes addressed in the call. Be creative, unique, engaging, and age appropriate. 
• Artwork must be temporary. We highly encourage recycled or upcycled materials. 
• Small components that are unsecured and likely to be carried away by wind or animals are forbidden. Artwork must be singular and safely contained. 
• Artwork must not contain anything perishable or edible. 
• Artwork must be built for a lifespan of 62 days. If artwork becomes damaged or unsightly, the artist will be asked to make repairs or remove the work. If damaged or loose artwork presents a hazard, it may be removed by Park staff and the artist will be responsible for collection or safe reinstallation. Artists will receive the full $1000 stipend even if the artwork does not last throughout the 62-day period.
• Artwork must be installed within a six-foot radius of the assigned installation site (marked by a flag). The installation footprint cannot exceed twelve feet in its longest dimension. 
• Artwork may not obstruct the trail. 
• Artwork must not be more than six feet tall. 
• Artwork must be secured to the site. Metal stakes are acceptable on the ground. 
• Wetlands Park is a natural area; art pieces should not require level ground or delicate balance. 
• Artwork may not be suspended from or affixed to trees without direct approval from Wetlands Park staff. 
• Ground disturbances (digging, moving rocks) are not allowed without direct approval from Wetlands Park staff. 
• No materials should be sourced from the Wetlands Park. Do not take or disturb the natural elements without approval from Wetlands Staff. 
• Artwork should be created to be viewed during daylight hours only. No lighting, or lighted elements are permitted. 
• Artwork must be hand carried or brought in on a non-motorized cart. Vehicular access will not be authorized on trails in the park. (The designated installation sites are near the main parking lot.) 

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 Wetlands Park staff. The top ten scored applications will enter into an agreement with Clark County.

PROJECT BUDGET:

The commission shall not exceed $1000. This price shall cover all costs of the project to include but not be limited to artist’s fees, travel, design, storage, materials, supplies, repair, etc. 

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

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS & Evaluation Criteria: 

1. Application Form   Submit your application using the above Submittable form. In addition to some basic personal information, you will also need the following materials: 
2. Letter of Intent   Provide a Letter of Intent describing your installation and how you plan to interpret the theme. Feel free to include sketches and diagrams that will help evaluators visualize your proposal. 
3. Portfolio   Artist must submit 5-10 examples of previous artwork that is relevant to this project. List the title, location, year, dimensions, material, and a description (if context is necessary) on each page. Artwork that contains offensive language, overtly political, religious and/or sexual content of imagery, including nudity, and copyright infringement shall not be considered. 
4. 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. 

Reach out to staff before the deadline for help if you are having problems completing the application form. 

Application must be completed and submitted by Sunday, February 1, 2026 by 11:59 PM PST

If you have additional application questions, please contact

• TO: daniel.ogletree@gmail.com or wetlandsart@clarkcountynv.gov
• Subject: SOUND: Wetlands Art Installation 

Application Deadline: Monday, December 15, 2025 by midnight PST

Clark County Wetlands Park is seeking to fill an Artist Residency from Sunday, March 1, through Friday, May 1, 2026. 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:

• Participate in a 15-minute video interview at the beginning and end of the residency.
• Commit to forty (40) hours of creative research on Wetlands Park grounds. Fifteen (15) of these hours must be publicly scheduled for five weekends throughout the residency (Saturday or Sunday, 9am-12pm or 12-3pm) and include both the first and last weekends of the residency. Five (5) hours of interactive engagement are required for Wetlands Art Day (Saturday, March 21 from 9am-2pm). The other 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, April 4, 2026 from 10am-12pm.
• Create an original, residency-inspired work of art for the Park; the artwork is to be delivered by Sunday, May 31, 2025 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. The artist will be offered a follow-up solo exhibit at the Clark County Wetlands Park Spotlight on Nature Gallery (March 13 – May 8, 2027)

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 15, 2025 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 Friday, January 2, 2026. 

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 daniel.ogletree@gmail.com or wetlandsart@clarkcountynv.gov