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Call for Artists: Public Employee Art Exhibition

Issue Date: June 12, 2026 12:00 AM

Closing Date: October 22, 2026 6:00 PM

VISION AND MISSION

The city of Las Vegas illuminates arts and culture and celebrates its bold, dynamic, and diverse community by providing access to artworks within city spaces and the public realm. The Public Art and Gallery Program serves valley residents and visitors by acquiring and displaying artworks in public spaces and supporting community-led public art efforts.

EXHIBITION DESCRIPTION

Each year the city of Las Vegas Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs presents an exhibition of artwork created by Nevada public employees. It’s our pleasure to display the artistic accomplishments and showcase the exceptional talent and creativity of our state and local government workers.

This exhibition opportunity for all city, county and State of Nevada employees allows them to share their artistic talents and have their artwork displayed at the Las Vegas City Hall. As well as demonstrates to residents and visitors of Nevada our strong commitment to the arts.

GOAL AND THEME

To enrich public spaces with creative and thought-provoking works of art. The artwork should amplify the community’s understanding of the diversity of the arts in Las Vegas while creating an engaging exhibition for the city of Las Vegas.

For the Public Employee Art Exhibition this year, artists are invited to submit artwork that best represents their artistic practice made within the last 3 years. The content of the artwork must be appropriate for public audiences of all ages. Only original artwork will be accepted. Submissions containing graphic depictions of violence, sexually explicit imagery, and/or nudity are highly discouraged.

ELIGIBILITY AND SELECTION

The Public Employee Art Exhibition is open to all artists employed or retired from public agencies within Nevada. A listing of eligible Nevada Public Employers is available here. A team of art professionals will curate the exhibition. All selected artwork must be delivered on Monday, December 7, 2026, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

GALLERY INFORMATION

The Las Vegas City Hall Chamber Gallery employs a cable hanging system; all two-dimensional artwork must be delivered ready to hang, artwork must have D-rings or wire installed for hanging, be no larger than 36″ in both directions, and weigh at or below 40 lbs. Plexiglass is strongly recommended for framed artwork.

Due to space limitations, only a limited number of three-dimensional artworks can be accepted. Eligible works must not exceed 16 inches (W) × 16 inches (L) × 28 inches (H). Free-standing sculptures and other floor-mounted works will not be accepted.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for the Public Employee Art Exhibition, applicants must complete the online Call for Artists application and submit all required materials electronically through the application portal. Artists may submit up to two artworks for consideration. While previously exhibited work is eligible, artists are strongly encouraged to submit new work. Please use the link below to apply: