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DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meeting
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Public Meeting\nThis meeting will be broadcast live online at h
ttps://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210908T120000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants\, Cycle A
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/lifelong-arts-engagement-grants-cycle-a-panel-
review/
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UID:ai1ec-155804@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meeting
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting\nThis meeting will be broadcast live o
nline at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210911T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210911T140000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Youth Arts Engagement Grants\, Cycle A
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-youth-arts-engagement-gra
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UID:ai1ec-155432@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Deadlines\,Individual Artist
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Research and Development Grant
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211013T235900
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211013T235900
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Due Date: Research & Development Grant\, Stage 2 application
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/due-date-research-development-grant-stage-2-ap
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UID:ai1ec-156055@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting
CONTACT:Brad DeBiase\; 6027716534\; bdebiase@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211115T170000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Festival Grant Review Panel
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/festival-grant-review-panel/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156056@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211116T170000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Festival Grant Review Panel
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/festival-grant-review-panel-2/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156058@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Public Meeting
CONTACT:Alex Nelson\; 6027716521\; anelson@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02\, notice is hereby given to the
members of the Arizona Commission on the Arts and to the general public th
at the Arizona Commission on the Arts will hold a virtual meeting open to
the public on Tuesday\, November 16\, 2021 at 3:30pm for the purpose of de
ciding whether to go into executive session. If authorized by a majority v
ote of the Arizona Commission on the Arts the executive session will be he
ld immediately after the vote and will not be open to the public.\nThe age
nda for the meeting is as follows:\n– Discussion of applicants for employm
ent\nThis executive session is authorized under A.R.S. § 38-431.03\, Subse
ction (A)\, paragraph 1.\nPersons with a disability may request a reasonab
le accommodation\, such as a sign language interpreter\, by contacting the
Arts Commission at (602) 771-6501. Persons who are deaf\, hearing impaire
d or speech impaired can contact the Arts Commission through the Arizona R
elay Service\, 1-800-842-4681 Voice\; or 1-800-367-8939 TTY. Requests shou
ld be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation
.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211116T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211116T163000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Public Meeting and Executive Session
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/executive-session/
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n to the members of the Arizona Commission on the Arts and to the general
public that the Arizona Commission on the Arts will hold a virtual meeting
open to the public on Tuesday\, November 16\, 2021 at 3:30pm for the purp
ose of deciding whether to go into executive session. If authorized by a m
ajority vote of the Arizona Commission on the Arts the executive session w
ill be held immediately after the vote and will not be open to the public.
\nThe agenda for the meetin
g is as follows:
\n– Discuss
ion of applicants for employment
\nThis executive session is authorized under A.R.S. § 38-431.03\, Sub
section (A)\, paragraph 1.
\nPersons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation\, such a
s a sign language interpreter\, by contacting the Arts Commission at (602)
771-6501. Persons who are deaf\, hearing impaired or speech impaired can
contact the Arts Commission through the Arizona Relay Service\, 1-800-842-
4681 Voice\; or 1-800-367-8939 TTY. Requests should be made as early as po
ssible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
\n
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156057@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211117T170000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Festival Grant Review Panel
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/festival-grant-review-panel-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-155433@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Individual Artist\,Panel Meeting\,Public
Meeting
CONTACT:Kesha Bruce\; (602) 771-6530\; kbruce@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a public meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211119T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211119T183000
LOCATION:Arizona Commission on the Arts @ 417 W Roosevelt St\, Phoenix\, AZ
\, 85006
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review: Research & Development Grants
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-research-development-grants/
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UID:ai1ec-156169@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Public Meeting
CONTACT:Elisa Radcliffe\; eradcliffe@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting\nThis meeting will be broadcast live o
nline at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211217T120000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants\, Cycle B
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-lifelong-arts-engagement-
grants-cycle-b/
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ting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-m
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156196@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Elisa Radcliffe\; eradcliffe@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting\nThis meeting will be broadcast live o
nline at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220115T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220115T140000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Youth Arts Engagement Grants\, Cycle B
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-youth-arts-engagement-gra
nts-cycle-b/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156112@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Public Meeting
CONTACT:Stacey Wong\; 6027716527\; swong@AZARTS.GOV
DESCRIPTION:Click here for public meeting notice.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220324T150000
LOCATION:Arizona Commission on the Arts
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Quarterly Commission Meeting
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/quarterly-commission-meeting-19/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156725@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Brad DeBiase\; bdebiase@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220502T170000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Festivals\, Group A
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-festivals-group-a/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156726@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Brad DeBiase\; bdebiase@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220503T170000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Festivals\, Group B
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-festivals-group-b/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156727@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Brad DeBiase\; bdebiase@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220504T170000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Festivals\, Group C
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-festivals-group-c/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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\nThis meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156778@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220511T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220511T160000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant\, Levels 5-8\, group
A
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-l
evels-5-8/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156779@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220512T160000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant\, Levels 5-8\, group
B
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-l
evels-5-8-group-b/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156780@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nThe foll
owing applications will be reviewed:\n\n\n\nBallet Arts Foundation\nBallet
Etudes Youth Ballet of Mesa\nKids in Focus\nPhoenix Film Foundation\nScot
tsdale Community Players\nSonoran Art Foundation\, Inc.\nThe Phoenix Chora
le\nThe Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre\nThe Smoki Museum DBA Museum of Indige
nous People\nUnited Sound\, Inc.\nWHAM Art Association\nAliento Education
Fund\nBlack Theatre Troupe\nFlagstaff Symphony Association\nFountain Hills
Theater Inc.\nMusical Theatre of Anthem\nPhoenix Children’s Chorus\nSheme
r Art Center and Museum Association\, Inc. (SACAMA)\nThe Drawing Studio\nW
est Valley Arts Council
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220513T140000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant\, Levels 5-8\, group
C
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-l
evels-5-8-group-c/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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lic Meeting.
\nThis meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\nThe following applicatio
ns will be reviewed:
\n\n- \n
\n- Ballet Arts Foundation
\n- Ballet Etudes Youth Ballet of Mesa<
/li>\n
- Kids in Focus
\n- Phoenix Film Foundation
\n- Scotts
dale Community Players
\n- Sonoran Art Foundation\, Inc.
\n- T
he Phoenix Chorale
\n- The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre
\n- The
Smoki Museum DBA Museum of Indigenous People
\n- United Sound\, Inc
.
\n- WHAM Art Association
\n- Aliento Education Fund
\nBlack Theatre Troupe
\n- Flagstaff Symphony Association
\n-
Fountain Hills Theater Inc.
\n- Musical Theatre of Anthem
\n-
Phoenix Children’s Chorus
\n- Shemer Art Center and Museum Associati
on\, Inc. (SACAMA)
\n- The Drawing Studio
\n- West Valley Arts
Council
\n
\n\n\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156781@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nThe foll
owing applications will be reviewed:\n\nAct One\nArts Express Inc.\nCALA A
lliance\nChandler Cultural Foundation\nDesert Stages\, Inc. \nFlagstaff Fr
iends of Traditional Music\nJazz In AZ\nLead Guitar\nLive Theatre Workshop
\nPhoenix Boys Choir Association\nPhoenix Chamber Music Society\nPhoenix C
onservatory of Music\nRosie’s House: A Music Academy for Children\nSharlot
Hall Historical Society\nSouthern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance\nSouth
ern Arizona Symphony Orchestra Association\nThe Mini-Time Machine Inc.\nVa
lley Youth Theatre\nXico Inc
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220517T160000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant\, Levels 5-8\, group
D
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-l
evels-5-8-group-d/
X-COST-TYPE:free
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nThis is a Pub
lic Meeting.
\nThis meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\nThe following applicatio
ns will be reviewed:
\n\n- Act One
\n- Arts Express Inc.\n
- CALA Alliance
\n- Chandler Cultural Foundation
\n- Des
ert Stages\, Inc.
\n- Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music
\n
- Jazz In AZ
\n- Lead Guitar
\n- Live Theatre Workshop
\n- Phoenix Boys Choir Association
\n- Phoenix Chamber Music Socie
ty
\n- Phoenix Conservatory of Music
\n- Rosie’s House: A Musi
c Academy for Children
\n- Sharlot Hall Historical Society
\n- Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance
\n- Southern Arizona Symp
hony Orchestra Association
\n- The Mini-Time Machine Inc.
\n-
Valley Youth Theatre
\n- Xico Inc
\n
\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156782@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nThe foll
owing applications will be reviewed:\n\nArizona Musicfest\nArizona Opera C
ompany\nArizona Theatre Company\nArts for All\, Inc.\nArts Foundation for
Tucson and Southern Arizona\nCentral Arts Alliance\nChildren’s Museum of P
hoenix\nChildsplay\, Inc.\nDel E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts\nFla
gstaff Arts Council\nFox Tucson Theatre Foundation\ni.d.e.a. Museum Founda
tion\nLoft Cinema\, Inc.\nMaricopa County Historical Society \nMuseum of N
orthern Arizona\nPhoenix Performing Arts Center\, Inc\nScottsdale Artists’
School\, Inc.\nSedona Arts Center\nSedona International Film Festival & W
orkshop\nThe Be Kind People Project Foundation\nThe Foundation for Creativ
e Broadcasting\nTheater Works\nTrue Concord Voices & Orchestra\nTucson Chi
ldren’s Museum\nTucson Museum of Art and Historic Block\nTucson Symphony S
ociety
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220518T160000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant\, Levels 5-8\, group
E
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-l
evels-5-8-group-e/
X-COST-TYPE:free
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nThis is a Pub
lic Meeting.
\nThis meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\nThe following applicatio
ns will be reviewed:
\n\n- Arizona Musicfest
\n- Arizona Op
era Company
\n- Arizona Theatre Company
\n- Arts for All\, Inc
.
\n- Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona
\n- Cent
ral Arts Alliance
\n- Children’s Museum of Phoenix
\n- Childsp
lay\, Inc.
\n- Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts
\n-
Flagstaff Arts Council
\n- Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation
\n- i
.d.e.a. Museum Foundation
\n- Loft Cinema\, Inc.
\n- Maricopa
County Historical Society
\n- Museum of Northern Arizona
\n-
Phoenix Performing Arts Center\, Inc
\n- Scottsdale Artists’ School\
, Inc.
\n- Sedona Arts Center
\n- Sedona International Film Fe
stival & Workshop
\n- The Be Kind People Project Foundation
\nThe Foundation for Creative Broadcasting\n- Theater Works
\n<
li>True Concord Voices & Orchestra\n- Tucson Children’s Museum
\n- Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block
\n- Tucson Symphony So
ciety
\n
\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156783@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220520T160000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant\, Levels 1-4\, group
A
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-l
evels-1-4-group-a/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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\nThis meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156793@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
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CONTACT:Anastasia Freyermuth\; afreyermuth@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220523T170000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Youth Arts Engagement Grants\, Cycle A\, Grou
p 1
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-youth-arts-engagement-gra
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X-COST-TYPE:free
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156784@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220524T160000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant\, Levels 1-4\, group
B
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-l
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X-COST-TYPE:free
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156613@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Elisa Radcliffe\; eradcliffe@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting\nThis meeting will be broadcast live o
nline at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220525T120000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants\, Cycle A
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-lifelong-arts-engagement-
grants-cycle-a-2/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156792@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Anastasia Freyermuth\; afreyermuth@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220525T120000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Youth Arts Engagement Grants\, Cycle A\, Grou
p 2
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-youth-arts-engagement-gra
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X-COST-TYPE:free
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156785@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220525T160000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant\, Levels 1-4\, group
C
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-l
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X-COST-TYPE:free
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156786@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220526T160000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant\, Levels 1-4\, group
D
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-l
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X-COST-TYPE:free
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156787@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
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CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nThe foll
owing applications will be reviewed:\n\nAudrey’s Angels \nHeritage Square
Foundation\nInternational Indian Treaty Council\nScottsdale Philharmonic\,
Inc\nSedona Chamber Music Society\nThe Hopi School Inc.\nTheatre Artists
Studio\nVerde Valley Sinfonietta\nWarehouse Arts Management Organization\n
Yavapai Symphony Association
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220527T160000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant\, Levels 1-4\, group
E
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-l
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X-COST-TYPE:free
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\n- Heritage Sq
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\n- International Indian Treaty Council
\n- Sc
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\n- Sedona Chamber Music Society
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\n- Verde V
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156113@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Public Meeting
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220623T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220623T160000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Quarterly Commission Meeting
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/quarterly-commission-meeting-20/
X-COST-TYPE:free
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156869@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,AZ Youth Arts Council\,Dea
dlines
CONTACT:Elisa Radcliffe\; eradcliffe@azarts.gov\; https://azarts.gov/azyac/
DESCRIPTION:
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220722
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Due Date: AZ Youth Arts Council Application
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/due-date-az-youth-arts-council-application/
X-COST-TYPE:free
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156114@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Public Meeting
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Public Meeting Notice\nThis meeting will be held online and is
open to the public. You can listen in to a live stream of the meeting proc
eedings at https://azarts.gov/panels/public-meetings/.\nDocuments\nMeeting
Agenda\nMeeting Minutes\n(Note\, in lieu of meeting minutes\, a recording
of the session is available for public review.)
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220929T150000
LOCATION:Virtual
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Quarterly Commission Meeting
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/quarterly-commission-meeting-21/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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\n
Meeting Minutes
\n
(Note\, in lieu of meeting minutes\, a recording of the session is avai
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-157406@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Public Meeting
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:This is a public meeting and will be held online at the followi
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221026T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221026T170000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Special Meeting\, Board of Commissioners
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/special-meeting-board-of-commissioners/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156614@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting\nThis meeting will be broadcast live o
nline at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221103T170000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants\, Cycle B
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-lifelong-arts-engagement-
grants-cycle-b-2/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156794@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Anastasia Freyermuth\; afreyermuth@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221103T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221103T170000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Youth Arts Engagement Grants\, CycleB\, Group
2
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-youth-arts-engagement-gra
nts-cycleb-group-2/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-157491@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Public Meeting
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:This is a public meeting and will be held online.\nLive audio f
rom this meeting will be streamed online at https://azarts.gov/panels/publ
ic-meetings/.\nMeeting Documents\nMeeting Agenda\nMeeting Minutes
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221107T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221107T170000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Special Meeting\, Board of Commissioners
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/special-meeting-board-of-commissioners-2/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-157500@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Public Meeting
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:This is a public meeting and will be held online.\nThough there
will be no opportunity during this meeting for public comment or inquiry\
, the public is invited to attend.\nMeeting Documents\nMeeting Agenda\nMee
ting Recording\nMeeting Minutes
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221110T150000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Supplemental Session\, Board of Commissioners
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/supplemental-session-board-of-commissioners/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-157412@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Individual Artist\,Panel Meeting\,Public
Meeting
CONTACT:Kesha Bruce\; kbruce@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a public meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221118T160000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review: Research & Development Grants
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-research-development-grants-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156795@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\n(This me
eting was originally scheduled for October 31\, 2022.)
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221119T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221119T133000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Youth Arts Engagement Grants\, CycleB\, Group
1
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-youth-arts-engagement-gra
nts-cycleb-group-1/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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\\n\\n\\nThis is a Public Meeting.
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\n(This m
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\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-156115@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Public Meeting
CONTACT:6027716502\; info@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a public meeting. Members of the public are welcome to
attend in person or listen online. Audio from the meeting will be live-str
eamed on our website at https://azarts.gov/panels/public-meetings/.\nMeeti
ng Documents\nAgenda\nMeeting Minutes\nMeeting Recording
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221208T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221208T154500
LOCATION:Free Arts @ 352 E Camelback Rd\, Phoenix\, AZ 85012
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Quarterly Commission Meeting
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/quarterly-commission-meeting-22/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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panels/public-meetings/.
\nMeeting Documents
\nAgenda
\nMeeting Minutes
\nMeeting Recording
\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-157640@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Public Meeting
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:The Transition Committee is a subcommittee of the Arizona Commi
ssion on the Arts.\nThis is a public meeting. Members of the public are we
lcome to attend in person or listen online. Audio from the meeting will be
live-streamed on our website at https://azarts.gov/panels/public-meetings
/.\nMeeting Documents\nAgenda\nMeeting Minutes
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221220T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20221220T163000
LOCATION:Arizona Commission on the Arts @ 417 W Roosevelt St
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Transition Committee Meeting
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/transition-committee-meeting/
X-COST-TYPE:free
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nThe Transitio
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me to attend in person or listen online. Audio from the meeting will be li
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\nMeeting
Documents
\nAgenda
\nMeeting Minutes
\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-157674@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Public Meeting
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:The Transition Committee is a subcommittee of the Arizona Commi
ssion on the Arts.\nThis is a public meeting. Members of the public are we
lcome to attend in person or listen online. Audio from the meeting will be
live-streamed on our website at https://azarts.gov/panels/public-meetings
/.\nMeeting Documents\nAgenda\nMeeting Minutes
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230110T170000
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Transition Committee Meeting
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/transition-committee-meeting-2/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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\n
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n person or listen online. Audio from the meeting will be live-streamed on
our website at https
://azarts.gov/panels/public-meetings/.
\nMeeting Documents
\nAgenda
\nMeeting Minutes
\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-157849@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Events\,Individual Artist
CONTACT:Kesha Bruce\; 602-771-6530\; kbruce@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a discussion focused on helping artists and other c
reatives better understand the connections between fine art\, fashion and
design. Panelists will share practical advice and strategies creative entr
epreneurs need to succeed within the industry. Panelists will also highlig
ht the specific opportunities\, resources and funding currently available
to Arizona artists.\nFashion Futures is hosted by StylePHX and One Million
Entrepreneurs in partnership with the Arizona Commission on the Arts as p
art of the Artist Investment Program.\n\nYou can join the conversation in
person or join our livestream from home. Click below to register:\n\nJOIN
US IN PERSON\nRegistration is free\, but space is limited.\n\nJOIN US ONLI
NE\n\n\n\nTickets: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oe
idk=a07ejmgvp9f3948bee2&llr=lhhhlrqab.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230207T200000
LOCATION:FABRIC @ 132 East 6th Street\, Tempe\, AZ 85281
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:The Intersection of Fashion\, Art and Business!
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/the-intersection-of-fashion-art-and-business/
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nd the connections between fine art\, fashion and design. Panelists will s
hare practical advice and strategies creative entrepreneurs need to succee
d within the industry. Panelists will also highlight the specific opportun
ities\, resources and funding currently available to Arizona artists.
\nFashion Futures is hosted by StylePHX and One Million Entrepreneurs i
n partnership with the Arizona Commission on the Arts as part of the Artis
t Investment Program.
\n\n
You can join the conv
ersation in person or join our livestream from home. Click below to regist
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\n
\n
\n\n
Tickets: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ejmgvp9f394
8bee2&llr=lhhhlrqab.
X-TICKETS-URL:http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a0
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-157970@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Public Meeting
CONTACT:Steve Wilcox\; 6027716536\; swilcox@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a public meeting. Members of the public are welcome to
attend in person or listen online. Audio from the meeting will be live-str
eamed on our website at https://azarts.gov/panels/public-meetings/.\nMeeti
ng Documents\nAgenda\nMeeting Minutes\nMeeting Recording
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230223T113000
LOCATION:Arizona Commission on the Arts @ 417 W Roosevelt St
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Arts Commission Introductory Meeting
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/arts-commission-introductory-meeting/
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me to attend in person or listen online. Audio from the meeting will be li
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\nMeeting Documents
\nAgenda
\nMeeting Minutes
\nMeeting Recording
\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158004@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Events\,Poetry Out Loud
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, March 11\, nine exceptional young people will com
pete for the opportunity to represent the State of Arizona at the Poetry O
ut Loud National Finals in Washington\, DC\, and a shot at the grand prize
: a $20\,000 college scholarship.\nLive Webcast\n1:00 pm\, Saturday\, Marc
h 11\, 2023\n\nVisit https://poetry.arizona.edu/poetry-out-loud for more i
nformation.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230311T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230311T153000
LOCATION:University of Arizona Poetry Center @ 1508 E Helen St\, Tucson\, A
Z 85719
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:2023 Arizona Poetry Out Loud State Finals
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/2023-arizona-poetry-out-loud-state-finals/
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UID:ai1ec-157631@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Public Meeting
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:This is a public meeting. Members of the public are welcome to
attend in person or listen online.\nAttend In-person\nYWCA Southern Arizon
a\n525 N Bonita Ave\nTucson\, AZ 85745\nAttend Online\nYou can join the me
eting via Zoom or call-in to listen.\nJoin on your computer or tablet:\nht
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uring a public meeting\, subject to reasonable time\, place and manner res
trictions\, to allow individuals to address the public body on any issue w
ithin the jurisdiction of the public body.\nMembers of the public who woul
d like to make public comment may submit a request via the form below. Upo
n completion and submission of the form below\, you will receive an email
with further instructions.\nWe are no longer accepting requests for public
comment for our March 21 board meeting.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230323T160000
LOCATION:YWCA Southern Arizona @ 525 N Bonita Ave\, Tucson\, AZ 85745
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Quarterly Commission Meeting
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/quarterly-commission-meeting-23/
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\nYWCA Southern Arizona
\n525 N Bonita Ave
\nTucs
on\, AZ 85745
\nAttend Online
\nYou can join the meeting via
Zoom or call-in to listen.
\nJoin on your computer or tablet:
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/858
01993202?pwd=ZVllWUYxajZUdXdCT1VtL3RaRG5QQT09
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\nMeeting D
ocuments
\nMeeting Agenda
\nMeeting Minutes
\nMeeting Recordin
g
\nPublic Comment
\nPer A.R.S.§38-431.01(H)
\nA public body may make an open call to the public during a public mee
ting\, subject to reasonable time\, place and manner restrictions\, to all
ow individuals to address the public body on any issue within the jurisdic
tion of the public body.
\nMembers of the public who wo
uld like to make public comment may submit a request via the form below. U
pon completion and submission of the form below\, you will receive an emai
l with further instructions.
\nWe are no longer accepting requests f
or public comment for our March 21 board meeting.
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UID:ai1ec-158161@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Public Meeting
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:This is a public meeting and will be held online. Audio from th
e meeting will be live-streamed on our website at https://azarts.gov/panel
s/public-meetings/.\nAgenda\n\nCall to Order\, Dawn Wallace\nReview of pre
vious executive director hiring process\, Jacky Alling/Alex Nelson\nDiscus
sion\, Commission Members\nAdjournment\, Dawn Wallace\n\nThis meeting does
not include time for public comment.\nMeeting Documents\nMeeting Notice\n
Meeting Recording
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230413T110000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Study Session\, Board of Commissioners
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/study-session-board-of-commissioners/
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live-streamed on our website at https://azarts.gov/panels/public
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\nAgenda
\n\n- Call
to Order\, Dawn Wallace
\n- Review of previous executive
director hiring process\, Jacky Alling/Alex Nelson
\n- D
iscussion\, Commission Members
\n- Adjournment\, Dawn Wal
lace
\n
\nThis meeting does not include time for public comment
.
\nMeeting Documents
\nMeeting Notice
\n
Meeting Recording
\n
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158271@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Public Meeting
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:This is a public meeting and will be held online. Audio from th
e meeting will be live-streamed on our website at https://azarts.gov/panel
s/public-meetings/.\nAgenda\n\nCall to Order\, Dawn Wallace\nWelcome/Intro
ductions\, Jacky Alling\nPresentation: Search firms\; Scope\; Timeline\, J
acky Alling\nDiscussion/Next Steps\, Jacky Alling/Commission Members\nAdjo
urnment\, Dawn Wallace\n\nThis meeting does not include time for public co
mment.\nMeeting Documents\nPublic Meeting Notice\nMeeting Recording
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230504T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230504T160000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Study Session\, Board of Commissioners
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/study-session-board-of-commissioners-2/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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lic meeting and will be held online. Audio from the meeting will be live-s
treamed on our website at https://azarts.gov/panels/public-meeti
ngs/.
\nAgenda
\n\n- Call to Or
der\, Dawn Wallace
\n- Welcome/Introductions\, Jacky Alli
ng
\n- Presentation: Search firms\; Scope\; Timeline\, Ja
cky Alling
\n- Discussion/Next Steps\, Jacky Alling/Commi
ssion Members
\n- Adjournment\, Dawn Wallace
\n
\nThis meeting does not include time for public comment.
\nMeeti
ng Documents
\nPublic Meeting No
tice
\nMeeting
Recording
\n
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158273@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nAfter Dinner Conversation\, Inc.\nArizona Presenters
Alliance\nArizona Women’s Chorus\nArizona Youth Ballet Mesa\nArizoni Thea
tre Awards of Excellence\nArt Depot\nArt One Foundation\nBorder Arts Corri
dor\nCapoeira Amizade Flagstaff\nCarolyn Eynon Singers\nGrand Circle Arts
Alliance\nHavasu Area Public Art\nHeritage Square Trust\nPhoenix Tradition
al Music & Dance Inc.\nPhoenix World Arts Collective\nVision of Vets
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230516T170000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-f
y24a/
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lic Meeting.
\nThis meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\nApplications und
er review:
\n\n- After Dinner Conversation\, Inc.
\n
- Arizona Presenters Alliance
\n- Arizona Women’s Chorus
\n- Arizona Youth Ballet Mesa
\n- Arizoni Theatre Awards of Excellence<
/li>\n
- Art Depot
\n- Art One Foundation
\n- Border Arts Cor
ridor
\n- Capoeira Amizade Flagstaff
\n- Carolyn Eynon Singers
\n- Grand Circle Arts Alliance
\n- Havasu Area Public Art
\n- Heritage Square Trust
\n- Phoenix Traditional Music & Dance I
nc.
\n- Phoenix World Arts Collective
\n- Vision of Vets
\n
\n
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158274@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nBarbea Williams Performing Company\, Inc\nChandler S
ymphony Orchestra\nConvergence Ballet Company\nDansense-Nrtyabodha\nDesert
Overture Live Cultural Entertainment\nFine Arts Association of Arizona\nF
unhouse movement theater\nGhosteater\nGroundworks Tucson\nHilltop Gallery
\nNorth Valley Chorale\nNorthern Arizona Book Festival\nRaices Taller 222
Art Gallery & Workshop\nSaguaro City Music Theatre\nSedona Chamber Ballet
\nWasted Ink Zine Distro\nWinding Road Theater Ensemble
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230518T170000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-f
y24b/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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lic Meeting.
\nThis meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\nApplications und
er review:
\n\n- Barbea Williams Performing Company\, In
c
\n- Chandler Symphony Orchestra
\n- Convergence Ballet Compa
ny
\n- Dansense-Nrtyabodha
\n- Desert Overture Live Cultural E
ntertainment
\n- Fine Arts Association of Arizona
\n- Funhouse
movement theater
\n- Ghosteater
\n- Groundworks Tucson
\n
- Hilltop Gallery
\n- North Valley Chorale
\n- Northern Ariz
ona Book Festival
\n- Raices Taller 222 Art Gallery & Workshop
\n- Saguaro City Music Theatre
\n- Sedona Chamber Ballet
\n- Wasted Ink Zine Distro
\n- Winding Road Theater Ensemble
\n
\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158291@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Brad DeBiase\; bdebiase@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nArizona Bluegrass Association\nArizona Caribbean Cul
tural Association\nArizona Event Productions\nCity of Casa Grande Arts & H
umanities Commission\nDysart Unified School District\nEaster Seals Blake F
oundation\nFlagstaff Dance Festival\nGreat Sounds Promotions\nGreater Phoe
nix Jewish Film Festival\nIndia Association of Phoenix\nKerala Hindus of A
rizona\nLiving Streets Alliance\nMiami Arts Commission\nNorthern Arizona B
lues Alliance\nNuestras Raices\nPhoenix Chinese Week\nPinal County Histori
cal Society\nPrescott Area Artist Studio Tour\nSanta Cruz County Fair and
Rodeo Association\nSedona Visual Artists’ Coalition\nSuperstition Mountain
Museum Historical Society\nTown of Payson\nWorldwide Women’s Film Festiva
l\nYuma Art Symposium
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230522T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230522T170000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Festival Grants\, Group A
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-festival-grants-group-a/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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lic Meeting.
\nThis meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\nApplications und
er review:
\n\n- Arizona Bluegrass Association
\n- Arizona Caribbean Cultural Association
\n- Arizona Event Production
s
\n- City of Casa Grande Arts & Humanities Commission
\n- Dys
art Unified School District
\n- Easter Seals Blake Foundation
\n
- Flagstaff Dance Festival
\n- Great Sounds Promotions
\n- G
reater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival
\n- India Association of Phoenix
\n- Kerala Hindus of Arizona
\n- Living Streets Alliance
\n- Miami Arts Commission
\n- Northern Arizona Blues Alliance
\n- Nuestras Raices
\n- Phoenix Chinese Week
\n- Pinal Count
y Historical Society
\n- Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour
\n-
Santa Cruz County Fair and Rodeo Association
\n- Sedona Visual Artis
ts’ Coalition
\n- Superstition Mountain Museum Historical Society\n
- Town of Payson
\n- Worldwide Women’s Film Festival
\n- Yuma Art Symposium
\n
\n
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158275@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nAct One\nArizona Friends of Chamber Music\nArizona J
ewish Historical Society\nArts Express Inc\nArts for All\nBallet Etudes Yo
uth Ballet of Mesa\nBlack Theatre Troupe\nCommunity Performing Arts Center
Foundation\nDesert Stages\, Inc.\nFABRIC Tempe\nFlagstaff Friends of Trad
itional Music\nFlagstaff Symphony Association\nFountain Hills Theater\, In
c.\nFuerte Art Collective\nGeorge Phippen Memorial Foundation\nHeritage Sq
uare Foundation\nHigher Octave Healing\, Inc.\nLead Guitar\nLive Theatre W
orkshop\nMuseum of Contemporary Art (Tucson)\nMusical Theatre of Anthem\,
Inc.\nPhoenix Chamber Music Society\nPhoenix Children’s Chorus\nPhoenix Co
nservatory of Music\nPrescott Center for the Arts\nQueen Creek Center for
the Arts\nTucson Girls Chorus
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230523T170000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-f
y24c/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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lic Meeting.
\nThis meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\nApplications und
er review:
\n\n- Act One
\n- Arizona Friends of Ch
amber Music
\n- Arizona Jewish Historical Society
\n- Arts Exp
ress Inc
\n- Arts for All
\n- Ballet Etudes Youth Ballet of Me
sa
\n- Black Theatre Troupe
\n- Community Performing Arts Cent
er Foundation
\n- Desert Stages\, Inc.
\n- FABRIC Tempe
\n
- Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music
\n- Flagstaff Symphony As
sociation
\n- Fountain Hills Theater\, Inc.
\n- Fuerte Art Col
lective
\n- George Phippen Memorial Foundation
\n- Heritage Sq
uare Foundation
\n- Higher Octave Healing\, Inc.
\n- Lead Guit
ar
\n- Live Theatre Workshop
\n- Museum of Contemporary Art (T
ucson)
\n- Musical Theatre of Anthem\, Inc.
\n- Phoenix Chambe
r Music Society
\n- Phoenix Children’s Chorus
\n- Phoenix Cons
ervatory of Music
\n- Prescott Center for the Arts
\n- Queen C
reek Center for the Arts
\n- Tucson Girls Chorus
\n
\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158292@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Brad DeBiase\; bdebiase@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nArizona Aloha Festivals\nArizona Matsuri\nBisbee Rad
io project\nCity of El Mirage\nCity of Litchfield Park\nCochise College\nC
ultural Arts Committee of Nogales Arizona\nDowntown Tempe Foundation\nFour
Corners Fiber Collective\nGranite Creek Trail Mural Project\nHungarian Cu
ltural Association of Phoenix\nJazz in January\nLove Works!\nMedieval Mayh
em Historical Arts Foundation\, Inc.\nOcotillo Literary Endeavors\nPhoenix
International Heritage Festival\nPrescott Chamber of Commerce Foundation
\nSnatch The Torch\nSouthern Arizona Spray Can Art Alliance\nStartup Tucso
n\nThe Black Girl Brown Girl Collective\nTohono Chul Park\nYavapai College
Foundation\nYume Japanese Gardens of Tucson
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230523T170000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Festival Grants\, Group B
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-festival-grants-group-b/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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lic Meeting.
\nThis meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\nApplications und
er review:
\n\n- Arizona Aloha Festivals
\n- Arizo
na Matsuri
\n- Bisbee Radio project
\n- City of El Mirage
\n- City of Litchfield Park
\n- Cochise College
\n- Cultural
Arts Committee of Nogales Arizona
\n- Downtown Tempe Foundation
\n- Four Corners Fiber Collective
\n- Granite Creek Trail Mural P
roject
\n- Hungarian Cultural Association of Phoenix
\n- Jazz
in January
\n- Love Works!
\n- Medieval Mayhem Historical Arts
Foundation\, Inc.
\n- Ocotillo Literary Endeavors
\n- Phoenix
International Heritage Festival
\n- Prescott Chamber of Commerce Fo
undation
\n- Snatch The Torch
\n- Southern Arizona Spray Can A
rt Alliance
\n- Startup Tucson
\n- The Black Girl Brown Girl C
ollective
\n- Tohono Chul Park
\n- Yavapai College Foundation<
/li>\n
- Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson
\n
\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158288@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Elisa Radcliffe\; eradcliffe@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nACCEL\nACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA\nArizona Board of
Regents the University of Arizona\nBlackTop Gunn Theatrics: Teatro de la C
alle\nBootstraps to Share of Tucson DBA BICAS\nCity of Phoenix Human Servi
ces Department\nCIVITAN FOUNDATION INC\nCreative Drill Sergeants\nDrum Ari
zona\, Inc\nFirst Place® AZ\nFriendship Retirement Corporation\nKALAKSHTRA
USA\nNatural History Institute\nOS3 Movement\nPlayback Arizona\nThe Land
With No Name Sanctuary\nThe Opportunity Tree\nThe U-Turn Foundation\nTucso
n Brass Workshop
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230523T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230523T170000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-lifelong-arts-engagement-
grants/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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lic Meeting.
\nThis meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\nApplications und
er review:
\n\n- ACCEL
\n- ACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZ
ONA
\n- Arizona Board of Regents the University of Arizona
\n- BlackTop Gunn Theatrics: Teatro de la Calle
\n- Bootstraps to Share
of Tucson DBA BICAS
\n- City of Phoenix Human Services Department
li>\n
- CIVITAN FOUNDATION INC
\n- Creative Drill Sergeants
\n<
li>Drum Arizona\, Inc\n- First Place® AZ
\n- Friendship Retir
ement Corporation
\n- KALAKSHTRA USA
\n- Natural History Insti
tute
\n- OS3 Movement
\n- Playback Arizona
\n- The Land
With No Name Sanctuary
\n- The Opportunity Tree
\n- The U-Turn
Foundation
\n- Tucson Brass Workshop
\n
\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158293@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Brad DeBiase\; bdebiase@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nArizona Informant Foundation\nBlending the Moves Dan
ce Festival\nCoconino County Parks and Recreation\nCONDER/dance\nCorazon D
e Latinos Unidos\nDesert Bluegrass Association\nDesert Dance Theatre\nGlen
dale Public Library\nLa Frontera Mariachi Conference\nLatina Dance Project
\nMethods of Madness Dance Theater\nPhoenix Blues Society\nPueblo Grande M
useum Auxilliary\nSculpture Tucson\nTeatro Bravo\nThe Drop Dance Studio\nT
he Launch Pad Teen Center\nThe Sacred G’s\nThird Space Dance Project\nTrun
k Space Arts Inc.\nTucson Kitchen Musicians Association\nWe The Carriers\n
Wickenburg Round Up Club
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230524T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230524T170000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Festival Grants\, Group C
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-festival-grants-group-c/
X-COST-TYPE:free
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lic Meeting.
\nThis meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\nApplications und
er review:
\n\n- Arizona Informant Foundation
\n-
Blending the Moves Dance Festival
\n- Coconino County Parks and Recr
eation
\n- CONDER/dance
\n- Corazon De Latinos Unidos
\nDesert Bluegrass Association\n- Desert Dance Theatre
\n- Gl
endale Public Library
\n- La Frontera Mariachi Conference
\n-
Latina Dance Project
\n- Methods of Madness Dance Theater
\n-
Phoenix Blues Society
\n- Pueblo Grande Museum Auxilliary
\n-
Sculpture Tucson
\n- Teatro Bravo
\n- The Drop Dance Studio
\n- The Launch Pad Teen Center
\n- The Sacred G’s
\n- Thir
d Space Dance Project
\n- Trunk Space Arts Inc.
\n- Tucson Kit
chen Musicians Association
\n- We The Carriers
\n- Wickenburg
Round Up Club
\n
\n
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158289@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Elisa Radcliffe\; eradcliffe@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nBoys & Girls Clubs of Tucson\nEdge High School\nFilm
Ethnographer LLC\nFriends of the Children Phoenix\nGreenway Talents/Green
way High School\nMc Cash Elementary School\nTempe Islamic Community Center
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230525T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230525T120000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Youth Arts Engagement Grants
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-youth-arts-engagement-gra
nts/
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v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\nApplications und
er review:
\n\n- Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson
\n-
Edge High School
\n- Film Ethnographer LLC
\n- Friends of the
Children Phoenix
\n- Greenway Talents/Greenway High School
\n- Mc Cash Elementary School
\n- Tempe Islamic Community Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158276@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nAliento\nArizona Musicfest\nArts Foundation for Tucs
on and Southern Arizona\nBallet Tucson\nChandler Cultural Foundation\nChil
dsplay\, Inc.\nCreative Flagstaff\nDel E Webb Center for the Performing Ar
ts\nDesert Caballeros Western Museum\nFree Arts for Abused Children of Ari
zona\ni.d.e.a. Museum Foundation\nJapanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix\nK
XCI\nLoft Cinema\, Inc.\nPhoenix Boys Chorus\nPhoenix Center for the Arts
\nRosie’s House: A Music Academy for Children\, Inc.\nSharlot Hall Museum
\nShemer Art Center & Museum Association\, Inc.\nSOUNDS Academy\nSouthern
Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance\nThe Drawing Studio\, Inc.\nThe Mini Ti
me Machine Inc.\nThe Nash\nThe Rogue Theatre\nTrue Concord Voices & Orches
tra\nWillcox Theater and Arts\, Inc.\nXico\, Inc.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230525T160000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-f
y24d/
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lic Meeting.
\nThis meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\nApplications und
er review:
\n\n- Aliento
\n- Arizona Musicfest
\n- Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona
\n- Ballet Tu
cson
\n- Chandler Cultural Foundation
\n- Childsplay\, Inc.\n
- Creative Flagstaff
\n- Del E Webb Center for the Performing
Arts
\n- Desert Caballeros Western Museum
\n- Free Arts for Ab
used Children of Arizona
\n- i.d.e.a. Museum Foundation
\n- Ja
panese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
\n- KXCI
\n- Loft Cinema\,
Inc.
\n- Phoenix Boys Chorus
\n- Phoenix Center for the Arts<
/li>\n
- Rosie’s House: A Music Academy for Children\, Inc.
\n- Sha
rlot Hall Museum
\n- Shemer Art Center & Museum Association\, Inc.
li>\n
- SOUNDS Academy
\n- Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Allia
nce
\n- The Drawing Studio\, Inc.
\n- The Mini Time Machine In
c.
\n- The Nash
\n- The Rogue Theatre
\n- True Concord V
oices & Orchestra
\n- Willcox Theater and Arts\, Inc.
\n- Xico
\, Inc.
\n
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UID:ai1ec-158277@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nArizona Opera\nArizona Theatre Company\nBallet Arizo
na\nChildren’s Museum of Phoenix\nChildren’s Museum Tucson\nFox Tucson The
atre Foundation\nFrank Lloyd Wright Foundation\nHeard Museum\nHerberger Th
eater Center\nMesa Arts Center\nMuseum of Northern Arizona\nMusical Instru
ment Museum (MIM)\nPhoenix Art Museum\nPhoenix Office of Arts and Culture
\nRialto Theatre\nScottsdale Artists School\, Inc.\nScottsdale Arts\nScott
sdale Museum of the West\nSedona Arts Center\nSedona International Film Fe
stival & Workshop\nThe Be Kind People Project\nThe Phoenix Symphony\nThe P
hoenix Theatre Company\nTheaterWorks\nTucson Museum of Art and Historic Bl
ock\nTucson Symphony Orchestra\nValley Youth Theatre
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230531T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230531T160000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-f
y24e/
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\nApplications und
er review:
\n\n- Arizona Opera
\n- Arizona Theatre
Company
\n- Ballet Arizona
\n- Children’s Museum of Phoenix
li>\n
- Children’s Museum Tucson
\n- Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation<
/li>\n
- Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
\n- Heard Museum
\n- H
erberger Theater Center
\n- Mesa Arts Center
\n- Museum of Nor
thern Arizona
\n- Musical Instrument Museum (MIM)
\n- Phoenix
Art Museum
\n- Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture
\n- Rialto T
heatre
\n- Scottsdale Artists School\, Inc.
\n- Scottsdale Art
s
\n- Scottsdale Museum of the West
\n- Sedona Arts Center
\n- Sedona International Film Festival & Workshop
\n- The Be Kind
People Project
\n- The Phoenix Symphony
\n- The Phoenix Theat
re Company
\n- TheaterWorks
\n- Tucson Museum of Art and Histo
ric Block
\n- Tucson Symphony Orchestra
\n- Valley Youth Theat
re
\n
\n
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BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-158278@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Organizations\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Claudio Dicochea\; cdicochea@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nAlmost Famous Theatre Company\nCave Creek Museum\nDa
ncing In the Streets Arizona (DITSAZ)\nFlagstaff Pride\nFoothills Communit
y Foundation\, Desert Foothills Theater\nGreat Arizona Puppet Theater\nMex
ican-American Heritage and History Museum\nOracle Piano Society\nPhonetic
Spit\nRomero House Potters\nShining Light Foundation\nSkyes the Limit Foun
dation\nSociety for Bevel Intentions\nSouthwest Youth Ballet Theatre\nThe
Mountain Artists Guild\nThe Vista Center for the Arts\nThe Walter Hive\nTu
cson Regional Ballet\nXerocraft\nYuma Art Center
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230601T160000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Creative Capacity Grant
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-creative-capacity-grant-f
y24f/
X-COST-TYPE:free
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nThis is a Pub
lic Meeting.
\nThis meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\nApplications und
er review:
\n\n- Almost Famous Theatre Company
\n- Cave Creek Museum
\n- Dancing In the Streets Arizona (DITSAZ)
\n- Flagstaff Pride
\n- Foothills Community Foundation\, Desert Fo
othills Theater
\n- Great Arizona Puppet Theater
\n- Mexican-A
merican Heritage and History Museum
\n- Oracle Piano Society
\n<
li>Phonetic Spit\n- Romero House Potters
\n- Shining Light Fo
undation
\n- Skyes the Limit Foundation
\n- Society for Bevel
Intentions
\n- Southwest Youth Ballet Theatre
\n- The Mountain
Artists Guild
\n- The Vista Center for the Arts
\n- The Walte
r Hive
\n- Tucson Regional Ballet
\n- Xerocraft
\n- Yuma
Art Center
\n
\n
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UID:ai1ec-158290@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Arts Learning\,Panel Meeting\,Public Meet
ing
CONTACT:Elisa Radcliffe\; eradcliffe@azarts.gov
DESCRIPTION:This is a Public Meeting.\nThis meeting will be broadcast live
online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.\nApplicat
ions under review:\n\nOttawa University\nParadise Valley Unified School Di
strict Dance\nPhoenix Youth Circus Arts\nPlaces! Productions\nSilvestre S
Herrera School\nStage Left Productions\nTetra String Quartet
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230601T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230601T190000
LOCATION:Online
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Panel Review Meeting: Youth Arts Engagement Grants
URL:https://azarts.gov/event/panel-review-meeting-youth-arts-engagement-gra
nts-2/
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\nThis meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.go
v/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.
\nApplications und
er review:
\n\n- Ottawa University
\n- Paradise Va
lley Unified School District Dance
\n- Phoenix Youth Circus Arts
\n- Places! Productions
\n- Silvestre S Herrera School
\n-
Stage Left Productions
\n- Tetra String Quartet
\n
\n
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UID:ai1ec-157633@azarts.gov
DTSTAMP:20240329T120025Z
CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Public Meeting
CONTACT:
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June 2023\nMeeting Minutes\nMeeting Recording\nPublic Comment\nPer A.R.S.
§38-431.01(H)\nA public body may make an open call to the public during a
public meeting\, subject to reasonable time\, place and manner restriction
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CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Agency\,Deadlines\,Individual Artist
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:Research & Development (R&D) Grants provide funding support to
Arizona artists as they work to advance their artistic practice\, expand t
heir creative horizons\, and deepen the impact of their work.\n\n\nWho’s i
t For?\nWhether you’re just getting started or you have already experience
d many career successes\, the R&D Grant is available to help you take your
artistic practice to the next level\, including:\n\nexploration of new te
chniques\nexperimentation with new materials or technologies\ncreation of
new work\ndevelopment of new strategies for engaging your community of pra
ctice\n\nThis grant is available to Arizona artists working in any discipl
ine. Applicants must be individuals and may submit only one application pe
r year. Organizations are not eligible to apply. At the time an applicatio
n is submitted\, and the grant is awarded\, an applicant must be:\n\n18 ye
ars of age or older\;\nnot enrolled for more than three credit hours at a
college or university\;\nand a resident of Arizona.\n\nRecipients of the R
&D Grant must wait 4 years to reapply and may receive a maximum of 4 award
s in their lifetime.\nDownload the grant guidelines\n\n Award A
mount and Eligible Expenses \nAward Amount \nApplic
ants may request a minimum of $3\,000 and a maximum of $5\,000.\nUp to 20
grants will be awarded this year.\nEligible Expenses \nGrant funds may be
used for any of the following (this list is not comprehensive):\n\n\nStipe
nd to grantee\nStipends to collaborators\nMaterials\nTravel costs\n\n\n\nT
echnology\nEquipment\nSpace rental\nMarketing costs\n\n\n\nProduction cost
s\nDocumentation\nRehearsal time\nRegistration fees\n\n\nThe funding perio
d is January 2024 – January 2025. Proposed activities may be underway prio
r to the time of application but must be completed by January 31\, 2025.\n
\n Grant Timeline \nThe R&D
Grant application is split into two stages. All applicants submit a Propos
al Narrative and Work Samples. Applications determined to be most competit
ive according to evaluation criteria move on to Stage 2.\n\n\nApplication:
Stage 1\nProposal Narrative & Work Samples\nDue 11:59 pm\, July 20\, 2023
\n\nNotification of Stage 2 Advancement\nSeptember 15\, 2023\n\nApplicatio
n: Stage 2\nProcess Map\, Experience List\, & Expense List\nDue 11:59 PM\,
October 12\, 2023\n\n\n\nPanel Review\nNovember 16\, 2023\n\nGrants Award
ed\nDecember 15\, 2023\n\n\nFunds Delivered\nNo later than\nApril 12\, 202
4\n\n\n \n Before You Apply A
pplicants are encouraged to do the following prior to beginning their appl
ication:\nRequest Accommodations\nIf you require accommodation in completi
ng this application\, or otherwise participating in the grant application
process\, please contact Director of Artist Programs Kesha Bruce at kbruce
@azarts.gov or (602) 771-6530.\nPrepare Narrative Responses\nYou can type
your proposal narrative or you can upload audio recordings of your respons
es. For each narrative question you will find a maximum word count (not ch
aracter) and a maximum recording length. If you share your proposal narrat
ive via audio recordings\, keep it simple and to the point. Don’t worry ab
out impressing the panelists with your recording technique\, just make sur
e we can hear and understand you. All audio files must be uploaded as MP3
files (.mp3). Some applicants find it helpful to develop the narrative por
tion of the application using word processing software\, outside the appli
cation platform. This allows them to thoughtfully draft their responses an
d monitor their word counts for each question.\nCreate an Account\nIn the
interest of improving the user experience for applicants and reviewers\, t
he Arizona Commission on the Arts has transitioned to a new submission pla
tform this year: SurveyMonkey Apply. Whether you are a new or returning ap
plicant\, you will need to create an account on our new platform at https:
//azarts.smapply.io/. \nWhen you’re ready\, click on “Apply Now
” below. You do not have to complete the application in one session\; at a
ny point you can save a draft of your application and complete or submit i
t later.\nCLOSED\nThe application for Fiscal Year 2024 Research & Developm
ent Grants is now closed.\nThe Application\n Stage 1 Applicatio
n Materials \nNarrative Proposal Details\n\nYou can
type up your proposal narrative (1200 words)\,\nor\nYou can upload it in
a anudio recording (8 minutes in length).\n\n\nDescribe the work you propo
se to do with the grant funds.\nWhat are your specific proposed activities
?\nTell us about your community of practice as it relates to (or is specif
ic for) your proposed activities.\nHow will the work you propose to do ref
lect\, impact\, or otherwise respond to your community of practice?\nHow d
oes this proposal relate to the work you currently do? How would receiving
this grant deepen your overall artistic practice?\nIf you have collaborat
ors\, who are they and how do they contribute to your proposed work? (For
the purposes of this application\, collaborators are people with whom you
will be working in close creative partnership on the proposed activities.
If you have no collaborator(s)\, you do not need to address this question.
)\n\n\nDo not include links to external websites or video hosting platform
s such as YouTube or Vimeo.\nIf you share your proposal narrative in an au
dio recording\, keep it simple and to the point. The recording should be j
ust you\, describing your proposal and answering the five questions listed
above. Please do not include edits of your work samples. Production quali
ty of this recording will not be considered in your review. Just make sure
we can hear and understand you and keep editing and post-production embel
lishment to a minimum.\n\nWork Samples\n\nSubmit work samples you’ve compl
eted in the last 5 years. From the list to the right\, please choose the m
ost appropriate artistic work sample format to represent your discipline:
\n\nArtist Work Samples\n\n5 minutes of recorded audio\n5 minutes of recor
ded video\n10 images\n5 pages of double-spaced text\nCombination of materi
als listed above. Please edit accordingly for no more than a total of 5 mi
nutes of reviewing time (2 images=1 minute. 1 page = 1 minute.)\n\n\n\nIf
you have collaborators you may include one work sample per person\, for up
to 3 collaborators:\n\nCollaborator Work Samples\n\n1 minute of recorded
audio\n1 minute of recorded video\n2 images\n1 page of double-spaced text
or 1-2 poems\nCombination of materials listed above: Please edit according
ly for no more than a total of 1 minute of reviewing time (2 images=1 minu
te. 1 page = 1 minute.)\n\n\nRemember to test your work samples as you upl
oad them. Please do not submit promotional materials\, exhibition posters\
, event program\, or published reviews as work samples. Do not include URL
links to external websites or video hosting platforms.\n\nWork Sample Des
criptions\n\nProvide a brief description explaining how the submitted work
sample(s) relate to your proposal. Why did you choose them?\nInclude the
following for each work sample:\n\n\nArtist’s name\nTitle of the work\nDat
e completed/premiered\n\nIf applicable:\n\nLocation/site of exhibition or
presentation\nDimensions and medium of the work\n\n\n\n
Stage 1 Evaluation Criteria \nYour application
materials will be reviewed according to the following criteria. Please no
te: need is not a criterion. Application merit is based upon strength of r
esponses in relation to the following review criteria:\nPotential Impact t
o Artist \nThe application clearly describes the potential impact to the a
rtist’s personal craft and/or body of work. \nPotential Impact to Artist’s
Community of Practice \nThe application clearly defines the artist’s comm
unity of practice and describes how the proposed activities will impact\,
reflect\, or respond to the applicant’s artistic discipline\, audience\, f
ield of study\, place-based community\, or broader community.\nArtistic St
rength\nThe submitted work samples reflect the artist’s distinct vision an
d originality. The work sample description conveys a clear understanding
of the artist’s craft—the techniques you use and the intention behind them
—and a commitment to artistic achievement.\nIntegrity of Proposal\nViewed
as a whole\, the application demonstrates the integrity with which the art
ist approaches their artistic practice and their defined community of prac
tice. The application materials demonstrate a commitment to high ethical s
tandards and equitable professional practices in regard to the proposed ac
tions\, values\, methods\, and goals.\n \nAll applications subm
itted by 11:59 pm\, July 20\, 2023 will be reviewed by a panel of independ
ent arts professionals from communities throughout the state. Applicants w
hose applications are determined to be most competitive according to evalu
ation criteria will be invited to submit additional materials and move on
to Stage 2 of the application process.\nYou will be notified whether or no
t your application will advance to Stage 2 no later than September 15\, 20
23.\n Stage 2 Application Materials \nAp
plicants who advance to Stage 2 of review will be invited to submit additi
onal information including a process map\, an experience list\, and an exp
ense list. Panelists will review the application as a whole and convene fo
r a public panel meeting to make final funding recommendations.\nProcess M
ap\n\n\nMap the course of your creative process for this proposal by ident
ifying 3 to 5 specific steps you will take during the funding period. Thes
e steps may include research\, travel\, activities or events\, achievement
s\, or anything else you will use to organize and track your artistic proc
ess and progress.\nYou will be asked to upload a 1-page Process Map (.jpg
or .pdf) describing the specific steps you will take to complete your prop
osed work. You can provide a numbered list of steps\, a timeline (with or
without specific activity dates)\, a flow chart\, drawing\, sketch\, other
visual\, or simply a written narrative.\n\n\nExperience List\n\n\nProvide
3 to 5 personal\, professional\, and/or community-based experiences you h
ave engaged in within the past 5 years that are relevant to your proposal.
You may include 1-2 experiences that took place more than 5 years ago so
long as they are especially relevant to your current proposal.\nBriefly de
scribe how each experience has prepared you for the work you propose to un
dertake.\nCollaborator’s Experience List (if applicable)\nProvide 1 to 3 p
ersonal\, professional\, and/or community-based experiences that each of y
our collaborators engaged in the past 5 years.\nBriefly describe how each
experience is relevant to your proposal and has prepared your collaborator
s for the work you propose to undertake.\nPlease do not simply include a l
ist of highlights or accomplishments from your CV or resume. Instead\, inc
lude experiences that clearly demonstrate that you have the knowledge and
skill set necessary to complete the activities you’ve proposed in your app
lication.\n\n\nExpenses List\n\n\nList total eligible expenses (artist sti
pends\, including your own artist stipend\, materials\, travel costs\, equ
ipment\, space rental\, production costs\, documentation\, marketing\, reh
earsal time\, childcare\, etc.) related to your proposal.\nPlease include
expenses even if you are not seeking funding for them and tell us about an
y additional income in the Budget Narrative section below.\n\n\nGrant Amou
nt Requested\n\n\nIndicate the grant amount you are requesting\, between $
3\,000 and $5\,000.\n\n\nBudget Narrative\n\n\nDescribe anything in the ex
penses list that would benefit from additional clarification. For example\
, if your expenses exceed $5\,000\, please tell us how you will fund the r
est of your proposed activities.\n\n Stage 2 Evalua
tion Criteria \nAs you develop your application mat
erials for Stage 2\, consider that the panelists will be thinking about St
age 1 Application Materials and Evaluation Criteria in addition to the fol
lowing:\nFeasibility \nThe application provides substantial evidence that
the proposal will be realized within the funding period. The application i
ncludes a reasonable expenses list for the scope and scale of the proposed
activities. The process map and experience list provide evidence of the a
pplicant’s ability and capacity to successfully realize the proposal. The
experiences described in the experience list are relevant to the proposed
activities. The process map presents a clear path to the completion of the
proposed activities.\n \n\nStage 2 application materials must
be submitted by 11:59 pm\, Wednesday\, October 13\, 2022.\nAfter the Octob
er 13 due date\, your Stage 1 and Stage 2 application materials will be ev
aluated by each member of the review panel individually\, according to the
evaluation criteria. \nOn November 18\, 2022\, the panelists will convene
in Phoenix to discuss the applications as a group. This meeting is open t
o the public and applicants being reviewed will be notified of listening o
ptions. At the conclusion of the meeting\, panelists will finalize their s
cores and recommend up to 30 applications for funding. These recommendatio
ns will then be sent to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appointed board of
commissioners for approval. \nGrantees will be notified by December 15\, 2
023\, and will receive grant funds by April 12\, 2024. \n\n App
licant Eligibility \nApplicants must be individuals
and may submit only one application per year. Organizations are not eligi
ble to apply. At the time an application is submitted\, and the grant is a
warded\, an applicant must be:\n\n18 years of age or older\;\nnot enrolled
for more than three credit hours at a college or university\;\nand a resi
dent of Arizona.\n\nRecipients of the R&D Grant must wait 4 years to reapp
ly and may receive a maximum of four (4) awards in their lifetime. This al
so applies to recipients of the previously-named Artist Research and Devel
opment Grant and previously-offered Artist Project Grant. Applicants who f
ailed to submit a Final Report for a previous award are not eligible to ap
ply. Funding Restrictions \n
This program does not fund the following:\n\nSupport for activities\, or p
rojects which would otherwise be eligible for another Arts Commission gran
t\, such as: Career Advancement Grant\; Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant.\nT
eaching artist residencies.\nDocumentation of existing arts projects.\nCos
ts related to activities for which the applicant is employed or contracted
.\nCosts related to academic research or formal study toward an academic o
r professional degree.\nExpenses incurred in the presentation of final wor
k\, such as self-publishing\, promotion\, catalogs published by the artist
(s)\, exhibition expenses\, and self-presenting. Such expenses may be one
component of the proposal but cannot be the sole purpose of the requested
funds.\nFundraising projects\nFood and beverages for any purpose.\nScholar
ships\, awards\, and competitions.\nGrant administration\, overhead\, or p
rocessing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization.\n\nThis list is n
ot comprehensive.\n \n Staff Contact
\nKesha Bruce\nArtist Programs Manager\nPhone: (602) 771-6530\nEma
il: kbruce@azarts.gov\n \n Workshops and Information
Sessions \nGrantwriting 101\nOver the course of th
ree sessions\, previous R&D Grantees will share tips\, tricks\, and insigh
ts on crafting your best application.\nSession 1: Proposal Narrative\nAtte
ndees will learn insider tips on crafting a compelling narrative that comm
unicates who you are\, what you do\, and why it matters.\nThis session was
presented on Thursday\, June 10\, 2020.\n\nSession 2: Communities of Prac
tice\nAttendees will learn how to identify your communities of practice\,
tips for describing your community of practice in the R&D Grant applicatio
n\, and how thinking about your contributions to a community of practice c
an lead to more authentic and ethical engagement.\nThis session was presen
ted on Thursday\, June 17\, 2020.\n\nSession 3: Work Samples\nAttendees wi
ll learn how to choose work samples that reflect your distinct vision\; th
e best ways to convey the techniques you use and the intention behind them
\; and tips for putting your best foot forward and avoiding common mistake
s.\nThis session was presented on Thursday\, June 24\, 2021.
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velopment (R&D) Grants provide funding support to Arizona artists as they
work to advance their artistic practice\, expand their creative horizons\,
and deepen the impact of their work.
\n\n
\n
Who’s it For?
\n
Whether you’re just getting star
ted or you have already experienced many career successes\, the R&D Grant
is available to help you take your artistic practice to the next level\, i
ncluding:
\n
\n- exploration of new techniques
\n- experimen
tation with new materials or technologies
\n- creation of new work
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- development of new strategies for engaging your community of prac
tice
\n
\n
This grant is available to Arizona artists working in
any discipline. Applicants must be individuals and may submit only one ap
plication per year. Organizations are not eligible to apply. At the time a
n application is submitted\, and the grant is awarded\, an applicant must
be:
\n
\n- 18 years of age or older\;
\n- not enrolled for m
ore than three credit hours at a college or university\;
\n- and a r
esident of Arizona.
\n
\n
Recipients of the R&D Grant must wait
4 years to reapply and may receive a maximum of 4 awards in their lifetime
.
\n
\n
\n
Award Amount
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\n
Applicants may request a minimum of $3\,000 and a maximum
of $5\,000.
\n
Up to 20 grants will be awarded this year.
\n
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strong>Eligible Expenses
\n
Grant funds may be used for an
y of the following (this list is not comprehensive):
\n
\n
\n- Stipend to grantee
\n- Stipend
s to collaborators
\n- Materials
\n- Travel costs
\n
\n
\n
\n- Technology
\n- Equi
pment
\n- Space rental
\n- Marketing costs
\n
\n
\n
\n- Production costs
\n- Docume
ntation
\n- Rehearsal time
\n- Registration fees
\n
\n
\n
The funding period is January 2024
– January 2025. Proposed activities may be underway prior to the time of a
pplication but must be completed by January 31\, 2025.
\n
\n
\n
The R&D Grant application is split into two stages. All ap
plicants submit a Proposal Narrative and Work Samples. Applications determ
ined to be most competitive according to evaluation criteria move on to St
age 2.
\n
\n
\n
Application: Stage 1
\n
Proposal Narrative & Work Samples
\n
Due 11:59 pm\, July 20\, 2023
\n
\n
Notification of Stage
2 Advancement
\n
September 15\
, 2023
\n
\n
Application: Stage 2
\n
Process Map\, Experience List\, & Expense List
\n
Due 11:59 PM\, October 12\, 2023
\n
\n
\n
\n
Panel Review
\n
November 16\, 2023
\n
\n
Gr
ants Awarded
\n
December 15\, 2
023
\n
\n
\n
Funds Delivered
\n
No later than
\nApril 12\, 2024
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\n
Applicants are encouraged to do the follow
ing prior to beginning their application:\n
Request Accommodations
\n
If you require accommodation in completing this application\, or othe
rwise participating in the grant application process\, please contact Dire
ctor of Artist Programs Kesha Bruce at
kbruce@azarts.gov or (602) 771-6530.
\n
Prepare Narrative Respon
ses
\n
You can type your proposal narrative or you can upload audio
recordings of your responses. For each narrative question you will find a
maximum word count (not character) and a maximum recording length. If you
share your proposal narrative via audio recordings\, keep it simple and to
the point. Don’t worry about impressing the panelists with your recording
technique\, just make sure we can hear and understand you. All audio file
s must be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3). Some applicants find it helpful to
develop the narrative portion of the application using word processing so
ftware\, outside the application platform. This allows them to thoughtfull
y draft their responses and monitor their word counts for each question.
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Create an Account
\n
In the interest of improving the user e
xperience for applicants and reviewers\, the Arizona Commission on the Art
s has transitioned to a new submission platform this year: SurveyMonkey Ap
ply. Whether you are a new or returning applicant\, you will need to creat
e an account on our new platform at https://azarts.smapply.io/.
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When you’re ready\, click on “Apply Now” below.
You do not have to complete the application in one session\; at any point
you can save a draft of your application and complete or submit it later.<
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CLOSED
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The application for Fiscal Yea
r 2024 Research & Development Grants is now closed.
\n
The
Application
\n
\n
Narrative Proposal Details
\n
\n
You can type up your proposal narrative (1200 words)\,
\n
or
\n
You can upload it in a anudio recording (8 minutes in len
gth).
\n
\n
\n- Describe the wor
k you propose to do with the grant funds.
\n- What are your specific
proposed activities?
\n- Tell us about your community of practice a
s it relates to (or is specific for) your proposed activities.
\n- H
ow will the work you propose to do reflect\, impact\, or otherwise respond
to your community of practice?
\n- How does this proposal relate to
the work you currently do? How would receiving this grant deepen your ove
rall artistic practice?
\n- If you have collaborators\, who are they
and how do they contribute to your proposed work? (For the purposes of th
is application\, collaborators are people with whom you will be working in
close creative partnership on the proposed activities. If you have no col
laborator(s)\, you do not need to address this question.)
\n
\n
\n
Do not include links to external websites or vide
o hosting platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo.
\n
If you share your pr
oposal narrative in an audio recording\, keep it simple and to the point.
The recording should be just you\, describing your proposal and answering
the five questions listed above. Please do not include edits of your work
samples. Production quality of this recording will not be considered in yo
ur review. Just make sure we can hear and understand you and keep editing
and post-production embellishment to a minimum.
\n
\n
W
ork Samples
\n
\n
Submit work samples you’ve completed in the last 5 years. From the list to
the right\, please choose the most appropriate artistic work sample forma
t to represent your discipline:
\n
\n
Artist Work Samples
\n
\n- 5 minutes of record
ed audio
\n- 5 minutes of recorded video
\n- 10 images
\n<
li>5 pages of double-spaced text\n- Combination of materials listed
above. Please edit accordingly for no more than a total of 5 minutes of r
eviewing time (2 images=1 minute. 1 page = 1 minute.)
\n
\n
\n
\n
If you ha
ve collaborators you may include one work sample per person\, for up to 3
collaborators:
\n
\n
Collab
orator Work Samples
\n
\n- 1 minute of recorded audio
\n- 1 minute of recorded video
\n- 2 images
\n- 1 page of d
ouble-spaced text or 1-2 poems
\n- Combination of materials listed a
bove: Please edit accordingly for no more than a total of 1 minute of revi
ewing time (2 images=1 minute. 1 page = 1 minute.)
\n
\n
\n
Remember to test your work samples as you upload them. P
lease do not submit promotional materials\, exhibition posters\, event pro
gram\, or published reviews as work samples. Do not include URL links to e
xternal websites or video hosting platforms.
\n
\n
Work
Sample Descriptions
\n
\n
Provide a brief description explaining how the submitted work sam
ple(s) relate to your proposal. Why did you choose them?
\n
Include t
he following for each work sample:
\n
\n
\n- Artist’s name
\n- Title of the work
\n- Date comp
leted/premiered
\n
\n
If applicable:
\n
\n- Location/site of exhibition or presentation
\n- Dimensions and
medium of the work
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
Your application materials will be reviewed
according to the following criteria. Please note: need is not a criterion.
Application merit is based upon strength of responses in relation to the
following review criteria:
\n
Potential Impact to Artis
t
\n
The a
pplication clearly describes the potential impact to the artist’s personal
craft and/or body of work.
\n
Potential Impact to Artist’s Community of Practice
\n
The applic
ation clearly defines the artist’s community of practice and describes how
the proposed activities will impact\, reflect\, or respond to the applica
nt’s artistic discipline\, audience\, field of study\, place-based communi
ty\, or broader community.
\n
Artistic Strength
\n
The submitted work samples reflect the artist’s distinct v
ision and originality. The work sample description conveys a clear understanding of the artist’s craft—t
he techniques you use and the intention behind them—and a commitment to ar
tistic achievement.
\n
Integrity of Proposal
\n<
p class='p1'>Viewed as a whole\, the application demonstrates the integrit
y with which the artist approaches their artistic practice and their defin
ed community of practice. The application materials demonstrate a commitme
nt to high ethical standards and equitable professional practices in regar
d to the proposed actions\, values\, methods\, and goals.\n
\n
All applications submitted b
y 11:59 pm\, July 20\, 2023 will be reviewed by a panel of independent art
s professionals from communities throughout the state. Applicants whose ap
plications are determined to be most competitive according to evaluation c
riteria will be invited to submit additional materials and move on to Stag
e 2 of the application process.
\n
You will be notified whether or not your application will advance
to Stage 2 no later than September 15\, 2023.
\n
\n
Applicants who advance to Stage 2 of review
will be invited to submit additional information including a process map\
, an experience list\, and an expense list. Panelists will review the appl
ication as a whole and convene for a public panel meeting to make final fu
nding recommendations.
\n
Process Map
\n
\n
Map the course of your creative process for this proposal by identifying
3 to 5 specific steps you will take during the funding period. These steps
may include research\, travel\, activities or events\, achievements\, or
anything else you will use to organize and track your artistic process and
progress.
\n
You will be asked to upload a 1-page Process Map (.jpg
or .pdf) describing the specific steps you will take to complete your prop
osed work. You can provide a numbered list of steps\, a timeline (with or
without specific activity dates)\, a flow chart\, drawing\, sketch\, other
visual\, or simply a written narrative.
\n
\n
\n
Experience List
\n
\n
Provide 3 to 5 per
sonal\, professional\, and/or community-based experiences you have engaged
in within the past 5 years that are relevant to your proposal. You may in
clude 1-2 experiences that took place more than 5 years ago so long as the
y are especially relevant to your current proposal.
\n
Briefly descri
be how each experience has prepared you for the work you propose to undert
ake.
\n
Collaborator’s Experience List (if applicable)
\n
Provide 1 to 3 personal\, professional\, and/or commun
ity-based experiences that each of your collaborators engaged in the past
5 years.
\n
Briefly describe how each experience is relevant to your
proposal and has prepared your collaborators for the work you propose to u
ndertake.
\n
Please do not simply include a list of highlights or acc
omplishments from your CV or resume. Instead\, include experiences that cl
early demonstrate that you have the knowledge and skill set necessary to c
omplete the activities you’ve proposed in your application.
\n
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\n
\n
Expenses List
\n
\n
L
ist total eligible expenses (artist stipends\, including your own artist s
tipend\, materials\, travel costs\, equipment\, space rental\, production
costs\, documentation\, marketing\, rehearsal time\, childcare\, etc.) rel
ated to your proposal.
\n
Please include expenses even if you are not
seeking funding for them and tell us about any additional income in the B
udget Narrative section below.
\n
\n
\n
Grant Amount Requested
\n
\n
Indicate the grant am
ount you are requesting\, between $3\,000 and $5\,000.
\n
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\n
Budget Narrative
\n
\n
Des
cribe anything in the expenses list that would benefit from additional cla
rification. For example\, if your expenses exceed $5\,000\, please tell us
how you will fund the rest of your proposed activities.
\n
\n
\n
As you develop your application mat
erials for Stage 2\, consider that the panelists will be thinking about St
age 1 Application Materials and Evaluation Criteria in addition to the fol
lowing:
\n
Feasibility
\n
The application prov
ides substantial evidence that the proposal will be realized within the fu
nding period. The application includes a reasonable expenses list for the
scope and scale of the proposed activities. The process map and experience
list provide evidence of the applicant’s ability and capacity to successf
ully realize the proposal. The experiences described in the experience lis
t are relevant to the proposed activities. The process map presents a clea
r path to the completion of the proposed activities.
\n
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/div>
\n
\n
Stage 2 applica
tion materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm\, Wednesday\, October 13\, 20
22.
\n
After the October 13 due date\, your Stage
1 and Stage 2 application materials will be evaluated by each member of t
he review panel individually\, according to the evaluation criteria.
\n
On November 18\,
2022\, the panelists will convene in Phoenix to discuss the applications
as a group. This meeting is open to the public and applicants being review
ed will be notified of listening options. At the conclusion of the meeting
\, panelists will finalize their scores and recommend up to 30 application
s for funding. These recommendations will then be sent to the Arts Commiss
ion’s Governor-appointed board of commissioners for approval.
\n
Grantees will be notified by December 15\, 2023\, and will receiv
e grant funds by April 12\, 2024.
\n
\n
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\n
Applicants must be individuals and may submit only one
application per year. Organizations are not eligible to apply. At the time
an application is submitted\, and the grant is awarded\, an applicant mus
t be:
\n
\n- 18 years of age or older\;
\n- not enrolled for
more than three credit hours at a college or university\;
\n- and a
resident of Arizona.
\n
\n
Recipients of the R&D Grant must wai
t 4 years to reapply and may receive a maximum of four (4) awards in their
lifetime. This also applies to recipients of the previously-named Artist
Research and Development Grant and previously-offered Artist Project Grant
. Applicants who failed to submit a Final Report for a previous award are
not eligible to apply.
\n
This program does not fund the follo
wing:
\n
\n- Support for activities\, or projects which would othe
rwise be eligible for another Arts Commission grant\, such as: Career Adva
ncement Grant\; Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant.
\n- Teaching artist
residencies.
\n- Documentation of existing arts projects.
\n-
Costs related to activities for which the applicant is employed or contrac
ted.
\n- Costs related to academic research or formal study toward a
n academic or professional degree.
\n- Expenses incurred in the pres
entation of final work\, such as self-publishing\, promotion\, catalogs pu
blished by the artist(s)\, exhibition expenses\, and self-presenting. Such
expenses may be one component of the proposal but cannot be the sole purp
ose of the requested funds.
\n- Fundraising projects
\n- Food
and beverages for any purpose.
\n- Scholarships\, awards\, and compe
titions.
\n- Grant administration\, overhead\, or processing fees ta
ken by an umbrella/parent organization.
\n
\n
This list is n
ot comprehensive.
\n
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\n
Kesha Bruce
\nArtist Programs Manager\nPhone: (602) 771-6530
\nEmail: kbruce@azarts.gov
\n
\n
\n
Grantwriting 101
strong>
\n
Over the course of three sessions\, previous R&D Grantees
will share tips\, tricks\, and insights on crafting your best application
.
\n
Session 1: Proposal Narrative
\n
Attendees
will learn insider tips on crafting a compelling narrative that communica
tes who you are\, what you do\, and why it matters.
\n
This session was presented on Thursday\, June 10\, 2020.
\n
\n
Session 2: Communities of Practice
\n
Attendees will learn how to identify your communities of pr
actice\, tips for describing your community of practice in the R&D Grant a
pplication\, and how thinking about your contributions to a community of p
ractice can lead to more authentic and ethical engagement.
\n
This session was presented on Thursday\, June 17\, 202
0.
\n
\n
Session 3: Work Samples
\n
Attendees will learn how to choose work samples that reflec
t your distinct vision\; the best ways to convey the techniques you use an
d the intention behind them\; and tips for putting your best foot forward
and avoiding common mistakes.
\n
This session was presented on Thursd
ay\, June 24\, 2021.
\n
\n
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e meeting will be live-streamed on our website at https://azarts.gov/panel
s/public-meetings/.\nAgenda
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DESCRIPTION:Artist Opportunity Grants support Arizona artists as they take
advantage of specific\, unique opportunities that have the potential to si
gnificantly impact their professional growth.\n\nThe application period fo
r Fiscal Year 2024 Artist Opportunity Grants is now closed. The informatio
n below is provided only for reference.\n\n Who is it for?
\nApplicants must be individuals and may submit only on
e application per cycle. Organizations are not eligible to apply. At the t
ime an application is submitted and the grant is awarded an applicant must
be:\n\n18 years of age or older and\na resident of Arizona.\n\nFull-time
faculty at a college or university are not eligible to apply. Adjunct facu
lty are eligible to apply. An individual may receive only one Opportunity
Grant in any category each fiscal year. \n What is
an eligible opportunity? \nAs this grant is availab
le to artists working in all disciplines and at any stage in their career\
, a wide array of opportunities could be considered eligible\, so long as
there is potential for significant impact in one or more of these three ca
tegories:\nIntroduce Your Work to New Audiences\nAn opportunity to present
your work in a significant way that will expose your work to new audience
s or raise your artistic profile.\nDevelop New Skills\nAn opportunity to d
evelop new artistic skills though participation in activities such as conf
erences\, artist residencies\, workshops\, fellowships\, master classes\,
or apprenticeships.\nDevelop Your Artistic Entrepreneurship\nAn opportunit
y to expand your entrepreneurial capacity\, such as the production of mark
eting materials\, website development\, payment of professional fees (lawy
ers\, accountants\, etc.)\, and any practice-related capital expenses (lik
e equipment purchases\, materials\, services\, rental fees for equipment o
r facility\, etc.)\nKeep in mind you will be asked to describe how engagin
g in the proposed opportunity will advance your work. Further\, the opport
unity should not duplicate previous work or experiences\, but should repre
sent a new or further developing professional endeavor.\n
Eligible Expenses \nGrant funds may be used
for any of the following (this list is not comprehensive):\n\nEquipment pu
rchases\, materials\, or services needed to fulfill/engage in the opportun
ity\nRental fees\, including equipment\, instruments\, facility (including
short-term space and studio rentals)\, etc.\, which support the artistic
opportunity Preparation\, freight\, and/or shipping costs\nCosts associate
d with documentation of the opportunity\nTravel necessary to engage in the
opportunity (see Funding Restrictions for more information)\nRegistration
fees\nProfessional fees which support the artistic opportunity\nGrant fun
ds cannot be used for any projects\, or days of a project\, that take plac
e before the start date of the cycle in which they are submitted\, and/or
after the end of the fiscal year (June 30\, 2024). If your full project ti
meline starts before or ends after the funding period\, you are still elig
ible to apply and should articulate the full timeline in your application\
, but should only request and use grant funds for project activities takin
g place within the funding period.\n\n Before you a
pply \nApplicants are encouraged to do the followin
g prior to beginning their application:\nRequest Accommodations\nIf you re
quire accommodation in completing this application\, or otherwise particip
ating in the grant application process\, please contact Director of Artist
Programs Kesha Bruce at kbruce@azarts.gov or (602) 771-6530.\nPrepare Nar
rative Responses\nYou can type your proposal narrative or you can upload a
udio recordings of your responses. For each narrative question you will fi
nd a maximum word count (not character) and a maximum recording length. If
you share your proposal narrative via audio recordings\, keep it simple a
nd to the point. Don’t worry about impressing the panelists with your reco
rding technique\, just make sure we can hear and understand you. All audio
files must be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3).\nSome applicants find it help
ful to develop the narrative portion of the application using word process
ing software\, outside the application platform. This allows them to thoug
htfully draft their responses and monitor their word counts for each quest
ion. A Word document version of the narrative questions can be downloaded
here.\nCreate an Account\nIn the interest of improving the user experience
for applicants and reviewers\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts has tra
nsitioned to a new submission platform this year: SurveyMonkey Apply. Whet
her you are a new or returning applicant\, you will need to create an acco
unt on our new platform at https://azarts.smapply.io/.\n
How to apply \nclick/tap the “Apply Now” butt
on below. You do not have to complete the application in one session\; at
any point you can save a draft of your application and complete or submit
it later.\nCLOSED\n\nThe application period for Fiscal Year 2024 Arts Oppo
rtunity Grants is now closed. The information below is provided only for r
eference.\n\n The Application
\nNarrative Proposal\n\nDescribe the opportunity you will engage in with
the grant funds. What are your specific proposed activities? (250 words)
\nTell us about your artistic practice and why this opportunity is appropr
iate and vital to your work at this stage of your career. (250 words)\nHow
will engaging in this opportunity address at least one of the eligible op
portunity categories (introduce your work to new audiences\, develop new s
kills\, or develop your artistic entrepreneurship)? (250 words)\nWhat next
steps in your artistic career would be made possible after completing thi
s opportunity? How does it tie to your future artistic goals and trajector
y? (250 words)\n\nIf you share your proposal narrative in an audio recordi
ng keep it simple and to the point. The recording should be just you\, des
cribing your proposal and answering the four questions listed above.\nPlea
se do not include edits of your work samples. Production quality of this r
ecording will not be considered in your review. Just make sure we can hear
and understand you and keep editing and post-production embellishment to
a minimum.\n\nTimeline of Proposed Activities\nInclude a timeline that det
ails the proposed activities related to your opportunity in the table prov
ided in SurveyMonley Apply.\nThis may be a single date\, such as “Day of W
orkshop – April 12\, 2024” or a list like the following:\n\nPreparing Shee
t Music for Printing & Rehearsing Flute Solo. – January-February 2024\nRec
ord with Jane Doe at AZArtsy Recording Studio Solo Pieces – March 3\, 2024
\nRecord with Jane Doe at AZArtsy Recording Studio Finalized Group Composi
tions – March 6-8\, 2024\n\n\nWork Samples\nSubmit work samples you’ve com
pleted within the last 10 years which are relevant to the opportunity. Fro
m the list to the right\, please choose the most appropriate artistic work
sample format to represent your discipline:\n\n3 minutes of recorded audi
o\, or\n3 minutes of recorded video\, or\n6 images\, or\n3 pages of double
-spaced text\, or\nCombination of materials listed above: Please edit acco
rdingly for no more than a total of 3 minutes of reviewing time (2 images
= 1 min. 1 page = 1 min.)\n\nYou will be asked to provide the following in
formation (as applicable) for each work sample you submit.:\n\nTitle of wo
rk\nDate completed/premiered\nLocation/site of exhibitions or presentation
of work\nDimensions of work\nMedium of work\nCollaborators\n\nPlease do n
ot submit promotional materials. Panelists can’t assess your work based on
an exhibition poster\, an event program\, or a published review. Remember
to test your work samples as you upload them.\n\nWork Samples Description
\nProvide a brief description for each work sample as it relates to your o
pportunity.\n\nExperience List and Description\nProvide 3 to 10 arts-based
experiences you have engaged in over the past 10 years that relate to the
opportunity you want to engage in and briefly describe how each experienc
e demonstrates progression of your artistic trajectory leading to the oppo
rtunity.\nThe experience list helps the panel situate the opportunity you
propose in a broader context\; please briefly describe the overall relevan
cy of the experiences you listed to the opportunity. (up to 200 words)\n\n
Expenses List\nList only eligible expenses (see list on page 2 of the Arti
st Opportunity Grant guidelines) related to your proposal. Include any add
itional information you’d like the panel to know. If your eligible expense
s exceed $1\,500\, please tell us how you will fund the rest of your propo
sed activities. If some expenses are outside the funding period\, indicate
which line items the grant funds would cover.\n\nGrant Amount Requested\n
Indicate the grant amount you are requesting\, based on eligible expenses\
, between $500 and $1\,500.\n\nBudget Narrative\nIf your eligible expenses
exceed $1\,500 please tell us how you will fund the rest of your proposed
activities. (up to 200 words)\n Evaluation Criteri
a \nYour application materials will be reviewed by
agency staff members according to the following criteria. Please note: nee
d is not a criterion. Application merit is based upon strength of response
s in relation to the following review criteria:\nQuality of Proposed Oppor
tunity\nApplication clearly outlines the specific details of the opportuni
ty and outlines how the opportunity is unique\, relevant\, and specificall
y important in relation to applicant’s current artistic trajectory.\nIs th
e opportunity clear and consistent throughout? Is there an understanding o
f the past work in relation to the current opportunity and intended future
goals? \nPotential Impact to the Artist\nApplication clearly describes t
he potential impact to the artist’s work\, including what next steps would
be possible and its ties to their future artistic goals and clearly descr
ibes the potential of the opportunity to address at least one of the three
eligible opportunity categories.\nIs it clear what next steps are possibl
e after the opportunity? Is there a clear set of activities that will allo
w the applicant to develop & advance their artistic trajectory? Is the pot
ential to introduce work to new audiences\, develop new artistic skills\,
or support the development of the entrepreneurship connected to the propos
ed activities? \nFeasibility\nApplication demonstrates substantial evidenc
e that the proposal will be realized within the funding period and include
s a reasonable expenses list for the scope and scale of the proposed activ
ities. The experiences described in the application are relevant to the op
portunity proposed.\nDo the materials demonstrate that the opportunity wil
l be completed by June 30th? Is the expense list clearly connected to the
opportunity described and logical to what is proposed? Does the experience
list demonstrate ability to complete the opportunity and connect to traje
ctory shared in narrative? \nIntegrity\nApplication demonstrates a commitm
ent to high ethical standards and equitable professional practices regardi
ng proposed actions\, values\, methods\, and goals.\nIs there connection o
r relationship with proposed communities\, collaborators\, or mentors\, an
d is there intent to compensate these parties for their contributions? Are
potential barriers to access being discussed openly and intentionally wit
hin the application? \nEvaluation Rubric\nTo assist in their evaluation\,
reviewers will use a rubric. This evaluation tool can be found here. Appli
cants may find it helpful to refer to the rubric as they prepare their app
lications.\n Grant Timeline
Eligible opportunities must take place during the funding period dates of
the cycle in which they are submitted.\n\nCycle A\nApplication Due \nJune
22\, 2023\, 11:59 pm\nGrant Review Panel\nJuly 2023\nGrantees Notified\nAu
gust 21\, 2023\nFunding Period \nJuly 1\, 2023 – June 30\, 2024\n\nCycle B
\nApplication Due \nOctober 23\, 2023 11:59 pm\nGrant Review Panel\nNovemb
er 2023\nGrantees Notified\nDecember 15\, 2023\nFunding Period \nDecember
1\, 2023 – June 30\, 2024\n\nFunds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks a
fter all necessary paperwork has been submitted by the grantee. This inclu
des the award agreement\, state W-9 and payment form. \n
Funding Restrictions \nThis program does not
fund the following:\n\nSupport for opportunities\, activities\, or project
s which would otherwise be eligible for another Arts Commission grant\, su
ch as the Research & Development Grant or Festival Grant\;\nTeaching artis
t residencies\;\nOpportunities that take place outside of the funding peri
od\;\nOngoing studio or space rental\;\nEquipment not related to the oppor
tunity\;\nCosts related to activities for which the applicant is employed
or contracted\;\nOpportunities related to academic research or formal stud
y toward an academic or professional degree\, such as capstone projects\;
\nFundraising projects\, food and beverages for any purpose\;\nGrant admin
istration\, overhead\, or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent orga
nization.\nCosts for nonrefundable travel expenses which are cancelled or
postponed beyond the funding period end date.\nOrganizations or individual
s debarred or suspended from receiving Federal funds (2 CFR 180 Subpart C)
.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDue to the continuously evolving nature of the COVID-19 p
andemic\, please be aware that if travel plans are cancelled or postponed
for beyond June 30\, 2022\, grantees will need to adjust their project bud
get accordingly to redirect awarded funds to other eligible expenses and/o
r return a portion of the grant funds.\nAdditionally\, according to the Ar
ts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwithstanding any other law\, no mo
nies from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may be spent for payment to a
ny person or entity for use in desecrating\, casting contempt on\, mutilat
ing\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampling or otherwise dishonoring o
r causing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, the flag of the United
States or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Commission support a
re further instructed to “take into consideration general standards of dec
ency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the American public
” within funded programs.
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tist Opportunity Grants support Arizona artists as they take advantage of
specific\, unique opportunities that have the potential to significantly i
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ar 2024 Artist Opportunity Grants is now closed. The information below is
provided only for reference.
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me an application is submitted and the grant is awarded an applicant must
be:
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\n- a resident of Arizona.
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Full-time faculty
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eligible to apply. An individual may receive only one Opportunity Grant in
any category each fiscal year.
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As this grant is available to artist
s working in all disciplines and at any stage in their career\, a wide arr
ay of opportunities could be considered eligible\, so long as there is pot
ential for significant impact in one or more of these three categories:
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unity to expand your entrepreneurial capacity\, such as the production of
marketing materials\, website development\, payment of professional fees (
lawyers\, accountants\, etc.)\, and any practice-related capital expenses
(like equipment purchases\, materials\, services\, rental fees for equipme
nt or facility\, etc.)\n
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how engaging in the proposed opportunity will advance your work. Further\,
the opportunity should not duplicate previous work or experiences\, but s
hould represent a new or further developing professional endeavor.
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Grant funds may be used for any of the following (this list
is not comprehensive):
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services needed to fulfill/engage in the opportunity
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s\, including equipment\, instruments\, facility (including short-term spa
ce and studio rentals)\, etc.\, which support the artistic opportunity Pre
paration\, freight\, and/or shipping costs
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documentation of the opportunity
\n- Travel necessary to engage in
the opportunity (see Funding Restrictions for more information)
\n-
Registration fees
\n- Professional fees which support the artistic o
pportunity
\n- Grant funds cannot be used for any projects\, or days
of a project\, that take place before the start date of the cycle in whic
h they are submitted\, and/or after the end of the fiscal year (June 30\,
2024). If your full project timeline starts before or ends after the fundi
ng period\, you are still eligible to apply and should articulate the full
timeline in your application\, but should only request and use grant fund
s for project activities taking place within the funding period.
\n\n
\n
Applicants are encouraged to do the following prior to
beginning their application:
\n
Request Accommodations
\nIf you require accommodation in completing this application\, o
r otherwise participating in the grant application process\, please contac
t Director of Artist Programs Kesha Bruce at kbruce@azarts.gov or (602) 77
1-6530.
\n
Prepare Narrative Responses
\nYou ca
n type your proposal narrative or you can upload audio recordings of your
responses. For each narrative question you will find a maximum word count
(not character) and a maximum recording length. If you share your proposal
narrative via audio recordings\, keep it simple and to the point. Don’t w
orry about impressing the panelists with your recording technique\, just m
ake sure we can hear and understand you. All audio files must be uploaded
as MP3 files (.mp3).
\n
Some applicants find it helpful to develop th
e narrative portion of the application using word processing software\, ou
tside the application platform. This allows them to thoughtfully draft the
ir responses and monitor their word counts for each question. A Word docum
ent version of the narrative questions can be downloaded here.
\n
Create an Account
\n<
/strong>In the interest of improving the user experience for applicants an
d reviewers\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts has transitioned to a new
submission platform this year: SurveyMonkey Apply. Whether you are a new
or returning applicant\, you will need to create an account on our new pla
tform at https://azarts.smapply.io/
a>.
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click/tap the “Apply Now” button below. You do not hav
e to complete the application in one session\; at any point you can save a
draft of your application and complete or submit it later.
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CLOSED
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tion period for Fiscal Year 2024 Arts Opportunity Grants is now closed. Th
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Narrative Proposal
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\n- Describe the
opportunity you will engage in with the grant funds. What are your specifi
c proposed activities? (250 words)
\n- Tell us about your artistic p
ractice and why this opportunity is appropriate and vital to your work at
this stage of your career. (250 words)
\n- How will engaging in this
opportunity address at least one of the eligible opportunity categories (
introduce your work to new audiences\, develop new skills\, or develop you
r artistic entrepreneurship)? (250 words)
\n- What next steps in you
r artistic career would be made possible after completing this opportunity
? How does it tie to your future artistic goals and trajectory? (250 words
)
\n
\n
If you share your proposal narrative in an audio recordi
ng keep it simple and to the point. The recording should be just you\, des
cribing your proposal and answering the four questions listed above.
\n
Please do not include edits of your work samples. Production quality of
this recording will not be considered in your review. Just make sure we c
an hear and understand you and keep editing and post-production embellishm
ent to a minimum.
\n
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Timeline of Proposed Activities
\n<
p>Include a timeline that details the proposed activities related to your
opportunity in the table provided in SurveyMonley Apply.\n
This may
be a single date\, such as “Day of Workshop – April 12\, 2024” or a list l
ike the following:
\n
\n- Preparing Sheet Music for Printing & Reh
earsing Flute Solo. – January-February 2024
\n- Record with Jane Doe
at AZArtsy Recording Studio Solo Pieces – March 3\, 2024
\n- Record
with Jane Doe at AZArtsy Recording Studio Finalized Group Compositions –
March 6-8\, 2024
\n
\n
\n
Work Samples
\n
Submit wor
k samples you’ve completed within the last 10 years which are relevant to
the opportunity. From the list to the right\, please choose the most appro
priate artistic work sample format to represent your discipline:
\n
\n- 3 minutes of recorded audio\, or
\n- 3 minutes of recorded vid
eo\, or
\n- 6 images\, or
\n- 3 pages of double-spaced text\,
or
\n- Combination of materials listed above: Please edit accordingl
y for no more than a total of 3 minutes of reviewing time (2 images = 1 mi
n. 1 page = 1 min.)
\n
\n
You will be asked to provide the follo
wing information (as applicable) for each work sample you submit.:
\n
\nTitle of work\nDate completed/premiered\nLocatio
n/site of exhibitions or presentation of work\nDimensions of work
\nMedium of work\nCollaborators\n\nPlease d
o not submit promotional materials. Panelists can’t assess your work based
on an exhibition poster\, an event program\, or a published review. Remem
ber to test your work samples as you upload them.
\n
\n
Work Sa
mples Description
\n
Provide a brief description for each work sampl
e as it relates to your opportunity.
\n
\n
Experience List and
Description
\n
Provide 3 to 10 arts-based experiences you have engag
ed in over the past 10 years that relate to the opportunity you want to en
gage in and briefly describe how each experience demonstrates progression
of your artistic trajectory leading to the opportunity.
\n
The experi
ence list helps the panel situate the opportunity you propose in a broader
context\; please briefly describe the overall relevancy of the experience
s you listed to the opportunity. (up to 200 words)
\n
\n
Expens
es List
\n
List only eligible expenses (see list on page 2 of the Ar
tist Opportunity Grant guidelines) related to your proposal. Include any a
dditional information you’d like the panel to know. If your eligible expen
ses exceed $1\,500\, please tell us how you will fund the rest of your pro
posed activities. If some expenses are outside the funding period\, indica
te which line items the grant funds would cover.
\n
\n
Grant Am
ount Requested
\n
Indicate the grant amount you are requesting\, bas
ed on eligible expenses\, between $500 and $1\,500.
\n
\n
Budge
t Narrative
\n
If your eligible expenses exceed $1\,500 please tell
us how you will fund the rest of your proposed activities. (up to 200 word
s)
\n
\nYour application materials will be reviewed by a
gency staff members according to the following criteria. Please note: need
is not a criterion. Application merit is based upon strength of responses
in relation to the following review criteria:
\nQuality of
Proposed Opportunity
\nApplication clearly outlines the spec
ific details of the opportunity and outlines how the opportunity is unique
\, relevant\, and specifically important in relation to applicant’s curren
t artistic trajectory.
\nIs the opportunity clear and consistent
throughout? Is there an understanding of the past work in relation to the
current opportunity and intended future goals?
\nPot
ential Impact to the Artist
\nApplication clearly describes
the potential impact to the artist’s work\, including what next steps woul
d be possible and its ties to their future artistic goals and clearly desc
ribes the potential of the opportunity to address at least one of the thre
e eligible opportunity categories.
\nIs it clear what next steps
are possible after the opportunity? Is there a clear set of activities th
at will allow the applicant to develop & advance their artistic trajectory
? Is the potential to introduce work to new audiences\, develop new artist
ic skills\, or support the development of the entrepreneurship connected t
o the proposed activities?
\nFeasibility
\nApplication demonstrates substantial evidence that the proposal will be
realized within the funding period and includes a reasonable expenses lis
t for the scope and scale of the proposed activities. The experiences desc
ribed in the application are relevant to the opportunity proposed.
\nDo the materials demonstrate that the opportunity will be completed b
y June 30th? Is the expense list clearly connected to the opportunity desc
ribed and logical to what is proposed? Does the experience list demonstrat
e ability to complete the opportunity and connect to trajectory shared in
narrative?
\nIntegrity
\nApplication dem
onstrates a commitment to high ethical standards and equitable professiona
l practices regarding proposed actions\, values\, methods\, and goals.
\nIs there connection or relationship with proposed communities\, c
ollaborators\, or mentors\, and is there intent to compensate these partie
s for their contributions? Are potential barriers to access being discusse
d openly and intentionally within the application?
\nEvaluati
on Rubric
\nTo assist in their evaluation\, reviewers will use a ru
bric. This evaluation tool can be found here. Applicants may find it helpful to refer to the rubric as they p
repare their applications.
\n
Eligible opportunities must take p
lace during the funding period dates of the cycle in which they are submit
ted.\n
\n
Cycle A
\n
Application Due
\nJune 22\, 2023\, 11:59 pm
\n
Grant Review Panel
\nJuly 2023
\n
Grantee
s Notified
\nAugust 21\, 2023
\n
Funding Period
\nJuly 1\, 2023 – June 30\, 2024
\n
\n
Cycle B
\n
Application Due
\nOctober 23\, 2023 11:59 pm
\n
Grant Review Panel
\nNovember 2023
\n
Grantees Notified
\nD
ecember 15\, 2023
\n
Funding Period
\nDecember
1\, 2023 – June 30\, 2024
\n
\n
Fun
ds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks after all necessary paperwork has
been submitted by the grantee. This includes the award agreement\, state
W-9 and payment form.
\n
\n
This program does not fund the following:
\n
\n- S
upport for opportunities\, activities\, or projects which would otherwise
be eligible for another Arts Commission grant\, such as the Research & Dev
elopment Grant or Festival Grant\;
\n- Teaching artist residencies\;
\n- Opportunities that take place outside of the funding period\;
li>\n
- Ongoing studio or space rental\;
\n- Equipment not related
to the opportunity\;
\n- Costs related to activities for which the a
pplicant is employed or contracted\;
\n- Opportunities related to ac
ademic research or formal study toward an academic or professional degree\
, such as capstone projects\;
\n- Fundraising projects\, food and be
verages for any purpose\;
\n- Grant administration\, overhead\, or p
rocessing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization.
\n- Costs f
or nonrefundable travel expenses which are cancelled or postponed beyond t
he funding period end date.
\n- Organizations or individuals debarre
d or suspended from receiving Federal funds (2 CFR 180 Subpart C).\n
\n
\n\n\n
Due to the continuously evolving n
ature of the COVID-19 pandemic\, please be aware that if travel plans are
cancelled or postponed for beyond June 30\, 2022\, grantees will need to a
djust their project budget accordingly to redirect awarded funds to other
eligible expenses and/or return a portion of the grant funds.
\n
Addi
tionally\, according to the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwith
standing any other law\, no monies from the Arizona Commission on the Arts
may be spent for payment to any person or entity for use in desecrating\,
casting contempt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampl
ing or otherwise dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on religious obj
ects\, the flag of the United States or the flag of this state.” Recipient
s of Arts Commission support are further instructed to “take into consider
ation general standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and
values of the American public” within funded programs.
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s/public-meetings/.\nAgenda
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lic-meetings/.\nMeeting Documents\nQuarterly Commission Meeting Agenda\nMe
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DESCRIPTION:Created and reviewed by the Arizona Commission on the Arts’ AZ
Youth Arts Council\, the Creative Youth Grant is a funding opportunity for
young artists ages 12 -17.\n\nWhat does it fund?\nTo support young artist
s as they develop new skills or advance their artistic practice outside th
e traditional school day. This may include paying for lessons\, attending
a workshop\, or paying for supplies and equipment.\nWho is it for?\nEligib
le applicants for the Creative Youth Grant include Arizona young artists a
ges 12-17.\nApplications that are developed by adults will be ineligible f
or funding. Parents\, guardians or teachers may not apply for the young ar
tist.\nAward Amount\nIndividuals can request between $250 and $500 based o
n eligible expenses.\n\n\nDownload/Print the Grant Guidelines\n\n
Eligible Expenses \nGrant funds may be used for
any of the following (this list is not comprehensive):\n\nFees for private
lessons or workshops.\nMaterials or supplies related to your artistic pra
ctice.\nEquipment\, instruments or technology related to your artistic pra
ctice.\nTravel costs.\n\n Before you Apply
\nApplicants are encouraged to do the following prior to be
ginning their application:\nRequest Accommodations\nIf you require accommo
dation in completing the application\, or otherwise participating in the g
rant application process\, please contact the Director of Arts Learning\,
Elisa Radcliffe\, by phone at (602) 771-6528 or by email at eradcliffe@aza
rts.gov.\nPrepare Narrative Responses\nYou can type your proposal narrativ
e\, or you can upload audio or video recordings of your responses. The nar
rative has a maximum word count (not character) and a maximum recording le
ngth. If you share your proposal narrative in a video or audio recording k
eep it simple and to the point. The recording should be just you\, describ
ing your proposal and answering the questions listed above. Please do not
include edits of your work samples or special effects. Production quality
of this recording will not be considered in your review. Just make sure we
can hear and understand you and keep editing and post-production embellis
hment to a minimum. All audio files must be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3).
\n How to Apply \nWhen you’r
e ready\, click on the “Apply Now” button below. You do not have to comple
te the application in one session\; at any point you can save a draft of y
our application and complete or submit it later.\nAPPLY NOW\nCLOSED\n
The Application \nNarrative\n(60
0 word limit\, 5 minute audio/video limit)\nAnswer each of these questions
.\n\nTell us about yourself and your artistic practice.\nDescribe how you
will use the grant funds. Why are these activities or purchases important
to you as a young artist?\nProvide a timeline of the proposed activities o
r purchases. All activities or purchases must take place July 1\, 2024 thr
ough June 30\, 2025.\n\nWork Sample\nSubmit a work sample you’ve completed
. All levels of artists are encouraged to apply. The panel will use the wo
rk sample to support the narrative you have provided. They will not be jud
ging the quality of the work sample as a part of their review.\nFrom the l
ist below\, please choose the most appropriate artistic work sample format
to represent your discipline:\n\n3 minutes of recorded audio\n3 minutes o
f recorded video\n6 images\n3 pages of double-spaced text or 3 poems\n\nWo
rk Sample Narrative\n(200 word limit\, 2 minute audio/video limit)\nProvid
e a brief description explaining how the submitted work sample relates to
your proposal. Why did you choose them?\nBudget\nExpenses \nList all expen
ses related to your proposal and provide a short explanation of the expens
es.\nGrant Amount Requested \nIndicate the grant amount you are requesting
\, based on eligible expenses\, between $250 and $500.\nBudget Narrative (
200 word limit\, 2 minute audio/video limit)\nIf your total expenses excee
d the grant amount requested\, explain how you will pay for the remaining
costs.\n Evaluation Criteria
\nYour narrative responses will be evaluated by AZ Youth Arts Council mem
bers based on the following criteria.\nQuality of Proposal \nDid you clear
ly outline your artistic form and how you will spend the grant funds?\nPot
ential Impact \nDid you describe how these funds will impact you as a you
ng artist?\nViability \nAre the expenses you describe appropriate for the
grant? Does the application demonstrate substantial evidence that the prop
osal will be realized within the proposed timeline?\n
Funding Restrictions \n\nFood and beverages for
any purpose.\nFundraising projects.\nOpportunities that take place outside
of the funding period.\nEquipment not related to the opportunity.\nOpport
unities related to academic research or formal study toward an academic or
professional degree\, such as capstone projects.\nApplications that are d
eveloped by adults will be ineligible for funding.\nGrant administration\,
overhead or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization as a
percentage of the total award\, with the exception of fiscal sponsors.\n
\nThis list is not comprehensive.\nAdditionally\, according to the Arts Co
mmission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwithstanding any other law\, no monies
from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may be spent for payment to any pe
rson or entity for use in desecrating\, casting contempt on\, mutilating\,
defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampling or otherwise dishonoring or cau
sing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, the flag of the United State
s or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Commission support are fu
rther instructed to “take into consideration general standards of decency
and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the American public” wit
hin funded programs.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240404T235900
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240404T235900
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Creative Youth Grant is a funding opportunity for young artists ages 12 -
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To support young artists as they develop new skills or advance the
ir artistic practice outside the traditional school day. This may include
paying for lessons\, attending a workshop\, or paying for supplies and equ
ipment.
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Who is it for?
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Eligible applicants for the Creat
ive Youth Grant include Arizona young artists ages 12-17.
\n
Applications that are developed by adults will be ineligible for funding.
Parents\, guardians or teachers may not apply for the young artist.
\n
Award Amount
\n
Individuals can request between $250 and
$500 based on eligible expenses.
\n
\n
\n
Grant funds may be used for any of the following (this list is not
comprehensive):
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Requ
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\n
If you require accommodation in completing the
application\, or otherwise participating in the grant application process
\, please contact the Director of Arts Learning\, Elisa Radcliffe\, by pho
ne at (602) 771-6528 or by email at eradcliffe@azarts.gov.
\n
Prepare Narrative Responses
\n
You can type your proposal narrative\, or you can upload audio or video re
cordings of your responses. The narrative has a maximum word count (not ch
aracter) and a maximum recording length. If you share your proposal narrat
ive in a video or audio recording keep it simple and to the point. The rec
ording should be just you\, describing your proposal and answering the que
stions listed above. Please do not include edits of your work samples or s
pecial effects. Production quality of this recording will not be considere
d in your review. Just make sure we can hear and understand you and keep e
diting and post-production embellishment to a minimum. All audio files mus
t be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3).
\n
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When you’re ready\, cli
ck on the “Apply Now” button below. You do not have to complete the applic
ation in one session\; at any point you can save a draft of your applicati
on and complete or submit it later.
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APPLY NOW
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Narrative
\n
(600 word limit\, 5 mi
nute audio/video limit)
\n
Answer each of these questions.
\n
\n- Tell us about yourself and your artistic practice.
\n- Describ
e how you will use the grant funds. Why are these activities or purchases
important to you as a young artist?
\n- Provide a timeline of the pr
oposed activities or purchases. All activities or purchases must take plac
e July 1\, 2024 through June 30\, 2025.
\n
\n
Work Sample
\n
Submit a work sample you’ve completed. All levels of artists are enco
uraged to apply. The panel will use the work sample to support the narrati
ve you have provided. They will not be judging the quality of the work sam
ple as a part of their review.
\n
From the list below\, please choose
the most appropriate artistic work sample format to represent your discip
line:
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\n- 3 minutes of recorded audio
\n- 3 minutes of re
corded video
\n- 6 images
\n- 3 pages of double-spaced text or
3 poems
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Work Sample Narrative
\n(20
0 word limit\, 2 minute audio/video limit)
\n
Provide a brief descrip
tion explaining how the submitted work sample relates to your proposal. Wh
y did you choose them?
\n
Budget
\n
Expenses
\n
List all expenses related to your proposal and provide a short ex
planation of the expenses.
\n
Grant Amount Requested
\n
Indicate the grant amount you are requesting\, based on eligible
expenses\, between $250 and $500.
\n
Budget Narrative (200 w
ord limit\, 2 minute audio/video limit)
\n
If your total exp
enses exceed the grant amount requested\, explain how you will pay for the
remaining costs.
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Your narrative responses will be
evaluated by AZ Youth Arts Council members based on the following criteria
.
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Quality of Proposal
\nDid you clearly out
line your artistic form and how you will spend the grant funds?
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Potential Impact
\nDid you describe how these funds
will impact you as a young artist?
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Viability
\nAre the expenses you describe appropriate for the grant? Does the appl
ication demonstrate substantial evidence that the proposal will be realize
d within the proposed timeline?
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\n- Food and be
verages for any purpose.
\n- Fundraising projects.
\n- Opportu
nities that take place outside of the funding period.
\n- Equipment
not related to the opportunity.
\n- Opportunities related to academi
c research or formal study toward an academic or professional degree\, suc
h as capstone projects.
\n- Applications that are developed by adult
s will be ineligible for funding.
\n- Grant administration\, overhea
d or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization as a percent
age of the total award\, with the exception of fiscal sponsors.
\n
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This list is not comprehensive.
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Additionally\, acco
rding to the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwithstanding any ot
her law\, no monies from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may be spent f
or payment to any person or entity for use in desecrating\, casting contem
pt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampling or otherwis
e dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, the flag
of the United States or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Commi
ssion support are further instructed to “take into consideration general s
tandards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the
American public” within funded programs.
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DESCRIPTION:Festival Grants support the presentation of quality arts and cu
lture programming through festival activities\, connecting artists and cul
ture bearers (or their artistic work) with communities.\nWhat does it fund
?\n\nFestival grants support in-person\, virtual\, and hybrid festivals.\n
For the purposes of this grant program\, a festival is defined as a period
ic celebration or gathering that…\n\nhappens in a condensed period of time
\,\nfeatures a varied and curated program of events\, and\nhas an easily i
dentifiable and unifying theme or specified focus.\n\nFestivals eligible f
or Festival Grants must…\n\ndemonstrate a thematic emphasis on arts and cu
lture in their programming\,\nlast a minimum of one four-hour day\, and\no
nly span the duration of two consecutive weekends\n\nSeasonal series of pr
esented works\, as well as freestanding productions or exhibitions\, are n
ot eligible activities for this program. Festival activities can include j
uried processes\, but scholarships\, pageants or standalone award ceremoni
es are also ineligible. Please see a more detailed list of ineligible expe
nses at the end of this document.\n\n\nDownload/Print the Grant Guidelines
\n\nWho is it for?\nEligible applicants for Festival Grants include Arizon
a-based…\n\nnonprofit organizations* with tax-exempt status\nUnits of gove
rnment (local or Tribal)\nLocal arts agencies\nTribal cultural organizatio
ns\nUniversity/college departments\n*An organization without tax-exempt st
atus may apply through a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.\n\n\nPlease note\, whil
e an organization or unit of government may be eligible for more than one
grant program\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applications that
may be submitted across programs to one application per entity per fundin
g period. Organizations applying for a Festival Grant in Fiscal Year 2025
may not apply for any other Arts Commission grants for organizations.\n\n
Award Amount \nApplicants may request gr
ant award amounts ranging from a minimum of $1\,000 to a maximum of $5\,00
0.\nThere is no cash match required for this grant opportunity.\n\nHow man
y Grants Will Be Awarded?\nIn 2012\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts wa
s removed from the State’s General Fund as an ongoing budget line-item. Si
nce that time\, the agency’s annual grantmaking budget has been especially
volatile\, dependent on one-time legislative appropriations\, which have
ranged from $0 – $5 million. The agency’s grantmaking capacity for Fiscal
Year 2025 will not be known until the State’s budget is passed by the Legi
slature and signed into law by the Governor. This typically happens in lat
e spring.\nThe number and size of grants the agency will award in Fiscal Y
ear 2025 will depend on the outcome of this legislative budget session.\nF
or more info on Arts Commission funding\, visit https://azarts.gov/about-u
s/who-we-are/budget/.\n\n Eligible Expenses
\nContracted Artistic Services and Artist Fees\nIncludes g
uest artist contractual fees including travel\, and lodging.\nProduction E
xpenses\nIncludes insurance\, sound\, lighting\, and equipment rental and
operation for the artistic project only.\nSpace Rental\nIncludes stage\, s
pace\, or venue rental for the artistic project only.\nMarketing/Promotion
\nIncludes contracted graphic design services the purchase of advertising
space and creation of digital and printed promotional materials for the en
tire event.\nAccessibility Services\nIncludes closed captioning\, interpre
tation\, and translation services\, visual enhancements\, and listening gu
ides.\nPublic Health and Safety Compliance\nIncludes personal protective e
quipment\, cleaning and sanitation services\, and equipment/structuring to
support distancing.\nDigital Operations\nIncludes fees related to video l
ive-streaming services\, access to webinar and conferencing platforms\, cl
osed captioning\, translation and interpretation services\, and digital ti
cketing/event management systems\n Grant Timeline
\nFunds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks after
all necessary paperwork has been submitted by the grantee. This includes t
he award agreement\, state W-9 and payment form. Be
fore you apply \nApplicants are encouraged to do th
e following prior to beginning their application:\nRequest Accommodations
\nIf you require accommodation in completing this application\, or otherwi
se participating in the grant application process\, please contact Organiz
ational Programs Manager Brad DeBiase at bdebiase@azarts.gov or (602) 771-
6534.\nPrepare Narrative Responses\nYou can type your proposal narrative o
r you can upload audio recordings of your responses. For each narrative qu
estion you will find a maximum word count (not character) and a maximum re
cording length. If you share your proposal narrative via audio recordings\
, keep it simple and to the point. Don’t worry about impressing the paneli
sts with your recording technique\, just make sure we can hear and underst
and you. All audio files must be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3).\nSome appli
cants find it helpful to develop their responses using word processing sof
tware\, outside the application platform. This allows them to draft respon
ses with team members and monitor their word counts for each question. A W
ord document version of the narrative questions can be downloaded at https
://azarts.gov/grant/festival.\nCreate or Update the SurveyMonkey Apply Acc
ount for Your Organization\nYou will submit your application through an on
line submission platform called SurveyMonkey Apply. Prior to applying\, al
l new applicants will need to register their organization at https://azart
s.smapply.io/.\nIf your organization already has an account\, we encourage
you to confirm that all information is up to date and add/remove any team
members as needed.\nFor instructions on how to create or update your acco
unt\, visit our applicant resources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/applic
ant-resources/.\n How to apply
\nWhen you’re ready\, click/tap the “Apply Now” button below. You do no
t have to complete the application in one session\; at any point you can s
ave a draft of your application and complete or submit it later.\nAPPLY NO
W\n The Application \nOrgani
zation Information\n\nInformation collected in this section of the applica
tion is used for internal and reporting purposes only.\nOrganization name
and (if applicable) DBA\nSecondary contact info\nADA Coordinator contact i
nfo\nGrants from the Arts Commission require compliance with the regulatio
ns of Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA
). The ADA Coordinator is the person who can answer questions about or fac
ilitate requests for accessible programs and services\; no special trainin
g or certification required.\n\n\nFestival website\nNonprofit status (and
file upload)\nYou will be required to upload an IRS determination letter O
R a fiscal sponsor letter of agreement in the “Nonprofit Status” section.
Units of government are exempt from this requirement.\n\nFestival Overview
\n\nFestival name\nOne sentence description (150 words max)\nFestival date
s and times (or usual calendar placement)\nProjected number of participant
s (or average annual attendance)\nOrganization mission statement (150 word
s maximum)\n\nFestival Format\n\nIn-person\nVirtual\nHybrid\n\nIn-person f
estivals that possess virtual components (e.g. livestreaming performances)
would be considered “Hybrid”\, and applicants should select the “Virtual”
option if their festival activities will be produced and attended exclusi
vely through digital platforms.\nNarrative\n\nDescribe your festival in it
s entirety. Be as specific as possible about the festival’s arts and cultu
re programming. How are contributing artists identified\, and what will pa
rticipants gain\, learn\, and/or access through festival activities? (400
words maximum or 3-minute audio limit)\nProvide an outline of your festiva
l’s timeline\, detailing your processes for planning\, outreach\, implemen
tation\, production\, and post-production work. (400 words maximum or 3-mi
nute audio limit)\nWhat communities will you engage through your festival\
, and how? Please define these communities\, considering “community” broad
ly\, beyond simple age- or location-based groups. What demographics and so
ciocultural identities would you expect to be represented among festival p
roducers\, personnel\, and participants? (400 words maximum or 3-minute au
dio limit)\nIn addition to ADA compliance\, please describe how your organ
ization will create the conditions to support the participation of people
of all abilities. How will your organization ensure that your festival’s p
rogramming\, facilities\, and venues accommodate wide-ranging accessibilit
y considerations? (300 words maximum or 2-minute audio limit) See FAQ for
additional details.\nPlease describe how you will evaluate and define the
success of your proposed festival activities. What methods will you use to
assess community engagement and impact\, and how will these findings info
rm future festival projects? (300 words maximum or 2-minute audio limit)\n
\nFestival Budget\nGrant Amount Requested\nEnter the grant amount you are
requesting. Applicants may request between $1\,000 and $5\,000.\nBudget Fo
rm\nAll applicants must submit a complete project budget using the form em
bedded in the application.\nBudget Narrative\nPlease use this space to des
cribe the festival budget\, including eligible fees\, any anticipated inco
me\, and any substantial in-kind support. This is your opportunity to brin
g your festival budget to life\, as if you were explaining it to the grant
review panel. You may also use this Budget Narrative section to explain h
ow you have arrived at certain itemized dollar amounts. (300 words maximum
) See FAQ for additional details.\n Evaluation Crit
eria \nYour organization’s application materials wi
ll be reviewed by an independent panel according to the following criteria
. Please note: need is not a criterion. Application merit is based upon st
rength of response in relation to the review criteria.\nQuality Arts and C
ulture Programming\nDoes the application clearly describe the festival’s a
rts and culture programming and the artist/culture bearers who will be eng
aged? Does the application make a compelling case for what it hopes to mak
e available to festival participants and attendees and how? Does the appli
cation outline in detail the structure and timeline of the festival’s prog
ramming/activities?\nCommunity Benefit\nDoes the application define the co
mmunities the festival hopes to directly serve\, interact\, and engage wit
h? Does the application clearly outline how this will happen? Does the app
lication thoughtfully address access and participation for people of all a
bilities?\nViability\nDoes the application demonstrate substantial evidenc
e that the festival activities will be realized within the funding period?
Does the proposed budget appropriately reflect the scope of work describe
d in the application? Does the application clearly explain how project act
ivities will be produced and delivered?\n Review Pr
ocess \nAll applications are subject to a public re
view process. First\, Arts Commission staff review each application for co
mpleteness and eligibility. Applications that are incomplete or submitted
after the due date are considered ineligible for panel review and funding.
Eligible applications are then evaluated by independent review panels mad
e up of individuals from communities throughout the state who work in or a
djacent to the arts. They evaluate each application on its own merits and
solely on the basis of the published evaluation criteria.\nPanelists first
review applications individually. They then meet as a body to discuss the
applications and finalize assessment as a group. This meeting is open to
the public and while applicants are not permitted to participate in the di
scussion\, they are encouraged to attend or listen-in online. Applicants b
eing reviewed will be notified when panel dates are set. At the conclusion
of their deliberations\, the panel submits their funding recommendations
to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appointed board of commissioners for app
roval\n Funding Restrictions
\nThis program does not fund the following:\n\nApplicants that received A
rts Commission funding in fiscal year 2024\, but failed to file a final re
port by Monday\, September 16\, 2024.\nEntities submitting an application
for an FY2024 Creative Capacity Grant\, Youth Arts Engagement Grant\, or L
ifelong Arts Engagement Grant (see FAQ for more information).\nApplication
s submitted by businesses and for-profit organizations. School districts t
hat would otherwise be eligible for Arts Learning grants.\nAn organization
’s season or seasonal series of presented work.\nProjects involving constr
uction of facilities.\nDebt reduction.\nFood and beverages for receptions
and hospitality functions.\nFundraising projects.\nScholarships\, pageants
\, competition prizes\, or standalone award ceremonies.\nProducing organiz
ations to tour or present themselves.\nConferences\, symposiums and the li
ke.\nReligious institution-led or religious group-sponsored projects not o
pen to participation by non-congregants.\nReligious institution-led or rel
igious group- sponsored projects whose primary purpose is the religious so
cialization of individuals\, or which exist as parts of religious sermons
or services.\nEquipment/capital expenditures.\nLobbying expenses.\nCollege
or university-sponsored projects not open to participation by the communi
ty outside the university setting.\nStaff or board member salaries of the
applicant organization.\nRe-granting.\nIndirect costs.\nGrant administrati
on\, overhead or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization
as a percentage of the total award\, with the exception of fiscal sponsors
.\nAny costs other than eligible fees.\n\nThis list is not comprehensive.
\nAdditionally\, according to the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “N
otwithstanding any other law\, no monies from the Arizona Commission on th
e Arts may be spent for payment to any person or entity for use in desecra
ting\, casting contempt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\,
trampling\, or otherwise dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on relig
ious objects\, the flag of the United States or the flag of this state.” R
ecipients of Arts Commission support are further instructed to “take in
to consideration general standards of decency and respect for the diverse
beliefs and values of the American public” within funded programs.\n
Frequently Asked Questions \n\nHo
w can I be sure that my project is eligible for this program? \nIf you hav
e reviewed the eligibility criteria listed earlier in this guidelines docu
ment and are still unsure if your festival is an appropriate fit for this
program\, we recommend that you reach out to the program manager to determ
ine if your project is a good fit for the Festival Grant program. Arts Com
mission staff will provide consultation to determine if your proposed fest
ival activities warrant submitting an application.\nMy organization is eli
gible for other Arts Commission grants. Can I apply to those too?\nNo. Acr
oss grant programs\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applications
that may be submitted by a given organization or unit of government to on
e (1) application per funding period (July 1 – June 30 of the following ye
ar). While an organization or unit of government may be eligible for more
than one grant program\, they may only apply for one of them in a given fu
nding period. As an example\, an applicant who applies to the Festivals Gr
ant program in Fiscal Year 2024 may not apply for the Creative Capacity Gr
ant program or a Youth Arts Engagement Grant that same year.\nWhat is mean
t by “a thematic emphasis on arts and culture” regarding programming?\nWhi
le eligible applicant organizations may not have an expressly arts and cul
ture-focused mission\, eligible festival projects must include arts and cu
lture programming as part of the festival’s main goals and objectives. Art
s and culture programming must be centrally featured as part of your festi
val’s activities and should not be peripheral add-ons to the festival’s ma
in emphasis.\nWhat is meant by “In addition to ADA compliance” in the four
th narrative question?\nApplicants are encouraged to consider how their fe
stival activities and venue create accessible programming beyond baseline
needs related to physical mobility. How are intellectual\, physical\, sens
ory\, and neurodivergent/cognitive needs being addressed for attendees of
all ability levels and how is this reflected in your festival’s structure?
How are interpretation\, captioning\, and/or visual aid resources being p
rovided? Accessibility considerations may also include bilingual/translati
on services for printed materials\, emergency preparedness plans\, tactile
resources\, and proper disability access symbols included in your festiva
l’s marketing and publicity.\nMy festival utilizes a lot of in-kind volunt
eer support. How should I reflect this in our budget?\nThe Arts Commission
recognizes the significant role of volunteers at festival events. While y
ou are not asked to itemize the dollar value of in-kind support in your bu
dget\, you are encouraged to discuss in your Budget Narrative how any subs
tantial in-kind volunteer support helps offset other expenses and contribu
tes to the overall viability of your festival. There are a variety of esti
mations regarding the dollar value of a volunteer work hour\, and the Arts
Commission suggests a range of $20.00 to $30.00 per hour based on your fe
stival’s need for personnel and the scope of volunteer work. Please contac
t Arts Commission staff if you would like to further discuss how to accoun
t for in-kind support.\nMy festival isn’t taking place until late in the f
unding period and we are still in a planning phase. Can we still apply for
a Festival Grant?\nYes. If you are still in a planning phase for your fes
tival activities and do not have certain specific details finalized at the
time you are submitting your application\, we advise that you offer insig
ht as to how you are making your decisions\, what your options may be for
a particular unknown\, and what your desired outcome(s) may be for items s
till in development. Offering a high level of detail surrounding your orga
nization’s planning and decision-making will at least help a panel underst
and how your festival will likely come into existence even if certain logi
stics and details are still in development.\n\n \nApplicant Res
ources\n Applicant Information Sessions
\nLeading up to the application due date\, the Arizona Commission on the A
rts will present a webinar-style information session to help prospective a
pplicants in preparing competitive applications.\nFriday\, March 8\, 2024
\n10:00 am – 11:00 am\n\n SMApply Guides
\nHow do I register on behalf of an organization?\n\n\nGo to
https://azarts.smapply.io/\nClick the “Register” button at the upper-right
corner of the window. (If you are using a mobile device\, tap the “Sign U
p” button.)\nChoose the option to “Register as an Organization”\nEnter you
r name\, email address\, and a password. (The person who registers the org
anization in SMApply becomes the organization’s first “member” and the adm
inistrator of the organization’s account. Additional members may be added
later and/or made an account administrator.)\nClick/tap the “Create Accoun
t” button\nEnter the requested information about your Organization\, such
as the organization’s name\, mailing address\, and general contact informa
tion.\n\n\nVideo Walkthrough\n\n\n\nHow do I add members to my Organizatio
n?\nOnce you have created your organization you can add additional members
to assist with applications and account maintenance.\n\nGo to https://aza
rts.smapply.io/\nLogin as an organization administrator\nClick “Manage Org
anization” in the top right corner\nClick “Members”\nClick the “Add Member
” button\nEnter the First Name\, Last Name\, and Email Address of the memb
er\nSelect whether the member will have Administrative or Non-Administrati
ve Access\nClick the box to “Notify member by email” (This is useful if th
e user does not already have an account in the system as they will receive
an invitation email and be able to create a password to log in.)\nClick “
Add”\n\nFor instructions on adding members in bulk\, click here.\nHow do I
update my Organization’s Profile?\n\nGo to https://azarts.smapply.io/\nLo
gin as an organization administrator\nClick on “Manage Organization” in th
e top right corner\nClick “Profile”\nUpdate your profile information\nClic
k “Save”\n\nAdditional Guides\nSurveyMonkey Apply provides a comprehensive
FAQ for applicants\; in addition to the “how tos” above you can find more
information and resources on accounts\, completing an application\, and m
anaging your organization at https://help.smapply.io/hc/en-us/articles/360
032514674-General-Account-FAQ.
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Festival Gran
ts support the presentation of quality arts and culture programming throug
h festival activities\, connecting artists and culture bearers (or their a
rtistic work) with communities.
\n
What does it fund?
\n
\n
Festival grants support in-person\, vi
rtual\, and hybrid festivals.
\n
For the purposes of this grant progr
am\, a festival is defined as a periodic celebration or gathering that…
\n
\n- happens in a condensed period of time\,
\n- features a
varied and curated program of events\, and
\n- has an easily identif
iable and unifying theme or specified focus.
\n
\n
Festivals eli
gible for Festival Grants must…
\n
\n- demonstrate a thematic emph
asis on arts and culture in their programming\,
\n- last a minimum o
f one four-hour day\, and
\n- only span the duration of two consecut
ive weekends
\n
\n
Seasonal series of presented works\, as well
as freestanding productions or exhibitions\, are not eligible activities f
or this program. Festival activities can include juried processes\, but sc
holarships\, pageants or standalone award ceremonies are also ineligible.
Please see a more detailed list of ineligible expenses at the end of this
document.
\n
\n
Who is it for?
\n
Eligible applicants for Festival Grants include Ari
zona-based…
\n
\n- nonprofit organizations* with tax-exempt status
\n- Units of government (local or Tribal)
\n- Local arts agen
cies
\n- Tribal cultural organizations
\n- University/college
departments
\n- *An organization without tax-exempt status may apply
through a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.
\n
\n
\n
Please note\, while an organization or unit of government may be eligible for
more than one grant program\, the Arts Commission limits the numbe
r of applications that may be submitted across
programs to one application per entity
per funding period. Organizations applying for a Festival Grant in
Fiscal Year 2025 may not apply for any other Arts Commission grants for <
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Applicants may request grant award amounts ranging f
rom a minimum of $1\,000 to a maximum of $5\,000.
\n
There is no cash
match required for this grant opportunity.
\n
\n
How many Grants Will Be Awarded?
\n
In 2012\, the Arizona
Commission on the Arts was removed from the State’s General Fund as an ong
oing budget line-item. Since that time\, the agency’s annual grantmaking b
udget has been especially volatile\, dependent on one-time legislative app
ropriations\, which have ranged from $0 – $5 million. The agency’s grantma
king capacity for Fiscal Year 2025 will not be known until the State’s bud
get is passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor. This
typically happens in late spring.
\n
The number and size of
grants the agency will award in Fiscal Year 2025 will depend on the outcom
e of this legislative budget session.
\n
For more info on Ar
ts Commission funding\, visit https://azarts.gov/about-us/who-we-are/budge
t/.
\n
\n
\n
Contracted Artistic Se
rvices and Artist Fees
\n
Includes guest artist contractual
fees including travel\, and lodging.
\n
Production Expenses
strong>
\n
Includes insurance\, sound\, lighting\, and equipment rent
al and operation for the artistic project only.
\n
Space Rent
al
\n
Includes stage\, space\, or venue rental for the artis
tic project only.
\n
Marketing/Promotion
\n
Inc
ludes contracted graphic design services the purchase of advertising space
and creation of digital and printed promotional materials for the entire
event.
\n
Accessibility Services
\n
Includes cl
osed captioning\, interpretation\, and translation services\, visual enhan
cements\, and listening guides.
\n
Public Health and Safety C
ompliance
\n
Includes personal protective equipment\, cleani
ng and sanitation services\, and equipment/structuring to support distanci
ng.
\n
Digital Operations
\n
Includes fees rela
ted to video live-streaming services\, access to webinar and conferencing
platforms\, closed captioning\, translation and interpretation services\,
and digital ticketing/event management systems
\n
\n
Funds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks after all necessary paperwor
k has been submitted by the grantee. This includes the award agreement\, s
tate W-9 and payment form.
\n
Applicants are encouraged to do the
following prior to beginning their application:
\n
Request Ac
commodations
\n
If you require accommodation in completing t
his application\, or otherwise participating in the grant application proc
ess\, please contact Organizational Programs Manager Brad DeBiase at bdebiase@azarts.gov or (602) 771-6534.
\n
Prepare Narrative Responses
\n
You can type
your proposal narrative or you can upload audio recordings of your respon
ses. For each narrative question you will find a maximum word count (not c
haracter) and a maximum recording length. If you share your proposal narra
tive via audio recordings\, keep it simple and to the point. Don’t worry a
bout impressing the panelists with your recording technique\, just make su
re we can hear and understand you. All audio files must be uploaded as MP3
files (.mp3).
\n
Some applicants find it helpful to develop their re
sponses using word processing software\, outside the application platform.
This allows them to draft responses with team members and monitor their w
ord counts for each question. A Word document version of the narrative que
stions can be downloaded at ht
tps://azarts.gov/grant/festival.
\n
Create or Update the
SurveyMonkey Apply Account for Your Organization
\n
You will
submit your application through an online submission platform called Surv
eyMonkey Apply. Prior to applying\, all new applicants will need to regist
er their organization at https://azarts.smapply.io/.
\n
If your organ
ization already has an account\, we encourage you to confirm that all info
rmation is up to date and add/remove any team members as needed.
\nFo
r instructions on how to create or update your account\, visit our applica
nt resources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resources/.
\n
\n
When
you’re ready\, click/tap the “Apply Now” button below. You do not have to
complete the application in one session\; at any point you can save a dra
ft of your application and complete or submit it later.
\n
APPLY NOW
\n
\n
Organizati
on Information
\n
\n- Information collected in this section of th
e application is used for internal and reporting purposes only.
\n-
Organization name and (if applicable) DBA
\n- Secondary contact info
\n- ADA Coordinator contact info
\nGrants
from the Arts Commission require compliance with the regulations of Secti
on 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA
Coordinator is the person who can answer questions about or facilitate req
uests for accessible programs and services\; no special training or certif
ication required. \n
\n
\n- Festival website
\n- N
onprofit status (and file upload)
\nYou will be
required to upload an IRS determination letter OR a fiscal sponsor letter
of agreement in the “Nonprofit Status” section. Units of government are ex
empt from this requirement. \n
\n
Festival Overview
\n
\n- Festival name
\n- One sentence description (150 words max)
\n- Festival dates and times (or usual calendar placement)
\nProjected number of participants (or average annual attendance)\nOrganization mission statement (150 words maximum)\n
\n
Fest
ival Format
\n
\n- In-person
\n- Virtual
\n- Hybrid
li>\n
\n
In-person festivals that possess virtual components (e.g. l
ivestreaming performances) would be considered “Hybrid”\, and applicants s
hould select the “Virtual” option if their festival activities will be pro
duced and attended exclusively through digital platforms.
\n
Narrati
ve
\n
\n- Describe your festival in its entirety. Be as specific
as possible about the festival’s arts and culture programming. How are con
tributing artists identified\, and what will participants gain\, learn\, a
nd/or access through festival activities? (400 words maximum or 3-minute a
udio limit)
\n- Provide an outline of your festival’s timeline\, det
ailing your processes for planning\, outreach\, implementation\, productio
n\, and post-production work. (400 words maximum or 3-minute audio limit)<
/li>\n
- What communities will you engage through your festival\, and how
? Please define these communities\, considering “community” broadly\, beyo
nd simple age- or location-based groups. What demographics and sociocultur
al identities would you expect to be represented among festival producers\
, personnel\, and participants? (400 words maximum or 3-minute audio limit
)
\n- In addition to ADA compliance\, please describe how your organ
ization will create the conditions to support the participation of people
of all abilities. How will your organization ensure that your festival’s p
rogramming\, facilities\, and venues accommodate wide-ranging accessibilit
y considerations? (300 words maximum or 2-minute audio limit) See FAQ for
additional details.
\n- Please describe how you will evaluate and de
fine the success of your proposed festival activities. What methods will y
ou use to assess community engagement and impact\, and how will these find
ings inform future festival projects? (300 words maximum or 2-minute audio
limit)
\n
\n
Festival Budget
\n
Grant Amount Req
uested
\n
Enter the grant amount you are requesting. Applica
nts may request between $1\,000 and $5\,000.
\n
Budget Form
strong>
\n
All applicants must submit a complete project budget using
the form embedded in the application.
\n
Budget Narrative
\n
Please use this space to describe the festival budget\, inc
luding eligible fees\, any anticipated income\, and any substantial in-kin
d support. This is your opportunity to bring your festival budget to life\
, as if you were explaining it to the grant review panel. You may also use
this Budget Narrative section to explain how you have arrived at certain
itemized dollar amounts. (300 words maximum) See FAQ for additional detail
s.
\n
\nYour organization’s application materials will b
e reviewed by an independent panel according to the following criteria. Pl
ease note: need is not a criterion. Application merit is based upon streng
th of response in relation to the review criteria.
\nQuality
Arts and Culture Programming
\nDoes the application clearl
y describe the festival’s arts and culture programming and the artist/cult
ure bearers who will be engaged? Does the application make a compelling ca
se for what it hopes to make available to festival participants and attend
ees and how? Does the application outline in detail the structure and time
line of the festival’s programming/activities?
\nCommunity B
enefit
\nDoes the application define the communities the fe
stival hopes to directly serve\, interact\, and engage with? Does the appl
ication clearly outline how this will happen? Does the application thought
fully address access and participation for people of all abilities?
\n<
p>Viability\nDoes the application demonstrate subs
tantial evidence that the festival activities will be realized within the
funding period? Does the proposed budget appropriately reflect the scope o
f work described in the application? Does the application clearly explain
how project activities will be produced and delivered?
\n
\n
A
ll applications are subject to a public review process. First\, Arts Commi
ssion staff review each application for completeness and eligibility. Appl
ications that are incomplete or submitted after the due date are considere
d ineligible for panel review and funding. Eligible applications are then
evaluated by independent review panels made up of individuals from communi
ties throughout the state who work in or adjacent to the arts. They evalua
te each application on its own merits and solely on the basis of the publi
shed evaluation criteria.
\n
Panelists first review applications indi
vidually. They then meet as a body to discuss the applications and finaliz
e assessment as a group. This meeting is open to the public and while appl
icants are not permitted to participate in the discussion\, they are encou
raged to attend or listen-in online. Applicants being reviewed will be not
ified when panel dates are set. At the conclusion of their deliberations\,
the panel submits their funding recommendations to the Arts Commission’s
Governor-appointed board of commissioners for approval
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This program does not fund the following:
\n
\n- Applicants t
hat received Arts Commission funding in fiscal year 2024\, but failed to f
ile a final report by Monday\, September 16\, 2024.
\n- Entities sub
mitting an application for an FY2024 Creative Capacity Grant\, Youth Arts
Engagement Grant\, or Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant (see FAQ for more inf
ormation).
\n- Applications submitted by businesses and for-profit o
rganizations. School districts that would otherwise be eligible for Arts L
earning grants.
\n- An organization’s season or seasonal series of p
resented work.
\n- Projects involving construction of facilities.\n
- Debt reduction.
\n- Food and beverages for receptions and ho
spitality functions.
\n- Fundraising projects.
\n- Scholarship
s\, pageants\, competition prizes\, or standalone award ceremonies.
\n
- Producing organizations to tour or present themselves.
\n- Confe
rences\, symposiums and the like.
\n- Religious institution-led or r
eligious group-sponsored projects not open to participation by non-congreg
ants.
\n- Religious institution-led or religious group- sponsored pr
ojects whose primary purpose is the religious socialization of individuals
\, or which exist as parts of religious sermons or services.
\n- Equ
ipment/capital expenditures.
\n- Lobbying expenses.
\n- Colleg
e or university-sponsored projects not open to participation by the commun
ity outside the university setting.
\n- Staff or board member salari
es of the applicant organization.
\n- Re-granting.
\n- Indirec
t costs.
\n- Grant administration\, overhead or processing fees take
n by an umbrella/parent organization as a percentage of the total award\,
with the exception of fiscal sponsors.
\n- Any costs other than elig
ible fees.
\n
\n
This list is not comprehensive.
\n<
p>Additionally\, according to the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “N
otwithstanding any other law\, no monies from the Arizona Commission on th
e Arts may be spent for payment to any person or entity for use in desecra
ting\, casting contempt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\,
trampling\, or otherwise dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on relig
ious objects\, the flag of the United States or the flag of this state.” R
ecipients of Arts Commission support are further instructed to “take in
to consideration general standards of decency and respect for the diverse
beliefs and values of the American public” within funded programs.\n
\n
\n- How can I be sure that my project is
eligible for this program?
\nIf you have reviewed the elig
ibility criteria listed earlier in this guidelines document and are still
unsure if your festival is an appropriate fit for this program\, we recomm
end that you reach out to the program manager to determine if your project
is a good fit for the Festival Grant program. Arts Commission staff will
provide consultation to determine if your proposed festival activities war
rant submitting an application. \n- My organization is eligi
ble for other Arts Commission grants. Can I apply to those too?\nNo. Across grant programs\, the Arts Commission limits the number of
applications that may be submitted by a given organization or unit of gov
ernment to one (1) application per funding period (July 1 – June 30 of the
following year). While an organization or unit of government may be eligi
ble for more than one grant program\, they may only apply for one of them
in a given funding period. As an example\, an applicant who applies to the
Festivals Grant program in Fiscal Year 2024 may not apply for the Creativ
e Capacity Grant program or a Youth Arts Engagement Grant that same year.<
/li>\n
- What is meant by “a thematic emphasis on arts and cultur
e” regarding programming?
\nWhile eligible applicant organiz
ations may not have an expressly arts and culture-focused mission\, eligib
le festival projects must include arts and culture programming as part of
the festival’s main goals and objectives. Arts and culture programming mus
t be centrally featured as part of your festival’s activities and should n
ot be peripheral add-ons to the festival’s main emphasis. \n- What is meant by “In addition to ADA compliance” in the fourth narrative
question?
\nApplicants are encouraged to consider how their
festival activities and venue create accessible programming beyond baseli
ne needs related to physical mobility. How are intellectual\, physical\, s
ensory\, and neurodivergent/cognitive needs being addressed for attendees
of all ability levels and how is this reflected in your festival’s structu
re? How are interpretation\, captioning\, and/or visual aid resources bein
g provided? Accessibility considerations may also include bilingual/transl
ation services for printed materials\, emergency preparedness plans\, tact
ile resources\, and proper disability access symbols included in your fest
ival’s marketing and publicity. \n- My festival utilizes a l
ot of in-kind volunteer support. How should I reflect this in our budget?<
/strong>
\nThe Arts Commission recognizes the significant role of vol
unteers at festival events. While you are not asked to itemize the dollar
value of in-kind support in your budget\, you are encouraged to discuss in
your Budget Narrative how any substantial in-kind volunteer support helps
offset other expenses and contributes to the overall viability of your fe
stival. There are a variety of estimations regarding the dollar value of a
volunteer work hour\, and the Arts Commission suggests a range of $20.00
to $30.00 per hour based on your festival’s need for personnel and the sco
pe of volunteer work. Please contact Arts Commission staff if you would li
ke to further discuss how to account for in-kind support. \n- My festival isn’t taking place until late in the funding period and we a
re still in a planning phase. Can we still apply for a Festival Grant?
\nYes. If you are still in a planning phase for your festival a
ctivities and do not have certain specific details finalized at the time y
ou are submitting your application\, we advise that you offer insight as t
o how you are making your decisions\, what your options may be for a parti
cular unknown\, and what your desired outcome(s) may be for items still in
development. Offering a high level of detail surrounding your organizatio
n’s planning and decision-making will at least help a panel understand how
your festival will likely come into existence even if certain logistics a
nd details are still in development. \n
\n
\n
Applicant Resources
\n
\n
Leading up to the application due date\, the Arizona Com
mission on the Arts will present a webinar-style information session to he
lp prospective applicants in preparing competitive applications.
\n
Friday\, March 8\, 2024
\n10:00 am – 11:00 am
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\n
How
do I register on behalf of an organization?
\n
\n\n- Go to https://azarts.smapply.io/
\n- Cl
ick the “Register” button at the upper-right corner of the window. (If you
are using a mobile device\, tap the “Sign Up” button.)
\n- Choose t
he option to “Register as an Organization”
\n- Enter your name\, ema
il address\, and a password. (The person who registers the organization in
SMApply becomes the organization’s first “member” and the administrator o
f the organization’s account. Additional members may be added later and/or
made an account administrator.)
\n- Click/tap the “Create Account”
button
\n- Enter the requested information about your Organization\,
such as the organization’s name\, mailing address\, and general contact i
nformation.
\n
\n \n
Video Walkthrough
\n
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How do I add members to my Organization?
\n
Once you have c
reated your organization you can add additional members to assist with app
lications and account maintenance.
\n
\n- Go to https://azarts.smapply.i
o/
\n- Login as an organization administrator
\n- Click “M
anage Organization” in the top right corner
\n- Click “Members”
\n- Click the “Add Member” button
\n- Enter the First Name\, Last
Name\, and Email Address of the member
\n- Select whether the member
will have Administrative or Non-Administrative Access
\n- Click the
box to “Notify member by email” (This is useful if the user does not alre
ady have an account in the system as they will receive an invitation email
and be able to create a password to log in.)
\n- Click “Add”
\n
\n
For instructions on adding members in bulk\, c
lick here.
\n
How do I update my Organization’s Profile?
\n<
ol>\n
Go to https://azarts.smapply.io/\n
Login as an organization
administrator\n
Click on “Manage Organization” in the top right c
orner\n
Click “Profile”\n
Update your profile information<
/li>\nClick “Save”\n\n
Additional Guides
\n
SurveyM
onkey Apply provides a comprehensive FAQ for applicants\; in addition to t
he “how tos” above you can find more information and resources on accounts
\, completing an application\, and managing your organization at https://help.smapply.io/hc/en-us/articles/360032514674-
General-Account-FAQ.
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DESCRIPTION:Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants support projects that foster me
aningful arts learning experiences for adult learners of any age and/or in
tergenerational projects in community settings.\n\nWhat does it fund?\nLif
elong Arts Engagement Grants support projects that…\n\nfocus on learners a
cross the aging spectrum\,\noccur in accessible community spaces\, and\nce
nter arts learning practices.\n\nSuch projects should also…\n\nprovide opp
ortunities for creative expression in safe and nurturing environments\, an
d\nutilize the assets of the community being served.\n\nProjects may take
place in…\n\narts venues\,\ncommunity or senior centers\,\nresidential fac
ilities\, and\nother settings that serve adult learners of any age and/or
intergenerational projects.\n\n\nDownload/Print the Grant Guidelines\nDesc
arga los Lineamientos\n\nArts learning projects feature sequential\, hands
-on learning through the arts to develop artistic skills\, processes and c
reativity. Artistic and/or cultural discipline(s) may include\, but are no
t limited to dance\, literary arts\, media arts\, music\, theatre\, tradit
ional and folk arts\, and visual arts. Arts learning projects include spec
ific objectives\, outcomes and methods of evaluation that are well defined
and relevant for the learners involved.\nAward Amount\nOrganizations can
request $2\,500 to $5\,000.\nThere is no cash match required for this gran
t opportunity.\n Who’s it for? \nEligibl
e applicants for Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants include:\n\nArizona nonpr
ofit organizations* with tax-exempt status\nunits of government\n\nSee FAQ
#1 in the FAQ section below for more information on eligible organization
s.\n*An unincorporated organization without tax-exempt status\, may apply
with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.\nApplication Limits\nAn organization may
submit only one application per fiscal year.\nAcross grant programs\, the
Arts Commission limits the number of applications that may be submitted by
a given organization or unit of government to one (1) application per fun
ding period (July 1 – June 30 of the following year). While an organizatio
n or unit of government may be eligible for more than one grant program\,
they may only apply for one of them in a given funding period. (See FAQ #6
below for more information)\nAdditional Considerations for Teaching Artis
t\nIndividual teaching artists or arts organizations may be listed as part
ners on a maximum of three (3) funded arts learning grant applications (bo
th Lifelong Arts Engagement and Youth Arts Engagement) in a given fiscal y
ear. If the number of applications on which a given individual teaching ar
tist or arts organization is listed as a partner exceeds the total number
that may be funded for that fiscal year\, they will be asked to advise the
Arts Commission on which application(s) will be withdrawn from considerat
ion. The Arts Commission requests that prospective applicants consider thi
s restriction before applying.\nTeaching artists are encouraged to seek ou
t partnerships with eligible organizations or units of government. The ent
ity you partner with will then serve as the direct applicant. When buildin
g a partnership with an organization\, \, or unit of government\, make sur
e they are not applying to the Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant for a differ
ent project or to another grant program through the Arizona Commission on
the Arts.\n Eligible Expenses
\nGrant funds may be used for any of the following (this list is not com
prehensive):\n\nartist\, consultant\, and other fees\nadministrative costs
related to the project\nmaterials or supplies\nin-state travel costs tech
nology\ndocumentation\nevaluation\n\nGrant funds cannot be used for any pr
ojects\, or days of a project\, that take place before the start of the fi
scal year (July 1\, 2024). If your full project timeline starts before or
ends after the funding period\, you are still eligible to apply and should
articulate the full timeline in your application\, but should only reques
t and use grant funds for project activities taking place within the fundi
ng period.\n Grant Timeline
\n\nFunds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks after all necessary paperw
ork has been submitted by the grantee. This includes the award agreement\,
state W-9 and payment form.\n Before You Apply
\nApplicants are encouraged to do the following prior
to beginning their application:\nRequest Accommodations\nIf you require ac
commodation in completing the application\, or otherwise participating in
the grant application process\, please contact the Director of Arts Learni
ng\, Elisa Radcliffe\, by phone at (602) 771-6528 or by email at eradcliff
e@azarts.gov.\nPrepare Narrative Responses\nYou can type your proposal nar
rative or you can upload audio recordings of your responses. For each narr
ative question you will find a maximum word count (not character) and a ma
ximum recording length. If you share your proposal narrative via audio rec
ordings\, keep it simple and to the point. Don’t worry about impressing th
e panelists with your recording technique\, just make sure we can hear and
understand you. All audio files must be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3).\nSo
me applicants find it helpful to develop their responses using word proces
sing software\, outside the application platform. This allows them to draf
t responses with team members and monitor their word counts for each quest
ion. A Word document version of the narrative questions can be downloaded
at https://azarts.gov/grant/lifetime-arts-engagment/.\nCreate or Update th
e SurveyMonkey Apply Account for Your Organization\nYou will submit your a
pplication through an online submission platform called SurveyMonkey Apply
. Prior to applying\, all new applicants will need to register their organ
ization at https://azarts.smapply.io/.\nIf your organization already has a
n account\, we encourage you to confirm that all information is up to date
and add/remove any team members as needed.\nFor instructions on how to cr
eate or update your account\, visit our applicant resources page: https://
azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resources/.\n How to ap
ply \nWhen you’re ready\, click/tap the “Apply Now”
button below. You do not have to complete the application in one session\
; at any point you can save a draft of your application and complete or su
bmit it later.\nAPPLY NOW\n The Application
\nOrganization Information\nOrganization/School informatio
n collected in this section of the application is used solely for internal
and reporting purposes and will not be considered during the application
review.\nOrganization Name\nOrganization Mission Statement\nSecondary Poin
t of Contact\nAuthorizing Official\nIRS Letter of Determination (if applic
able).\nFiscal Sponsor Letter of Agreement (if applicable).\nPROJECT INFOR
MATION\nProject Title (10 word limit)\nProject Summary (75 word limit)\nPr
ovide a brief snapshot of your project.\nProposed Start and End Date of Pr
oject\nPartner Organizations (if applicable)\nPlease list any organization
s that are collaborating on this project.\nNarrative\nProject Overview (30
0 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)\nProvide a detailed description of yo
ur proposed arts learning project. This overview should help panelists und
erstand the general outline for your proposed arts learning project. Focus
on the who\, what\, where\, and when of your proposed project. Include de
tails of the arts learning project including what types of artistic discip
lines will be at the center of the project\, how long the program will be\
, how often the community of learners will meet and how long each class wi
ll be (e.g.\, The community of learners will meet weekly for eight weeks f
or 2 hours per week).\nCommunity of Learners (300 word limit\, 3 minute au
dio limit)\nWhat specific population(s) of learners are central to this pr
oject? Describe their assets and what they bring to the project. (Review F
AQ #2 “What is asset-based vs. deficit-based language?” for more informati
on on definitions and best practices.)\nIf your project requires a process
of selection (i.e.\, an audition or application) and/or a cost to partici
pate\, how are you ensuring all learners can participate? Describe how the
project is supporting all who are interested in participating. (200 word
limit\, 2 minute audio limit)\nIntegrity of Project (300 word limit\, 3 mi
nute audio limit)\nHow will the work you propose reflect or respond to thi
s community of learners? How does the community of learners have a voice a
nd agency in the development and implementation of the project?\nProject T
eam (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)\nWho on your team\, including
teaching artists and/or partners\, will lead this work? Describe their ass
ets\, qualifications\, and what they bring to the project. Why are they a
strong fit for the project and community of learners involved?\nProject Le
arning Outcomes (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)\nList three arts l
earning outcomes this project will achieve. Outcomes should be specific\,
measurable\, achievable\, relevant\, and time bound. If this is an ongoing
project\, describe how the project will build on or responds to previousl
y conducted work.\nProject Evaluation (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio lim
it)\nWhat method(s) will you use to evaluate how well the project achieved
these outcomes? If there is previous evaluation work that has informed th
e proposed project\, please share those results here.\nProject Setting (15
0 word limit\, 2 minute /audio limit)\nWhere is the work taking place? Des
cribe how this location is accessible to the community of learners and why
it is important to the proposed project.\nProject Timeline Table\nUse the
table provided to create a detailed timeline for the activities that will
occur within the proposed start and end date of the project. Activities c
an include planning the project\, proposed project activities\, and any ev
aluation or assessment.\nYour timeline should convey a sense of the projec
t’s arc from beginning to end. Note: while grant funds cannot be used for
any project activities that take place outside the funding period\, please
articulate the full project timeline here.\nProject Timeline Narrative (2
00 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)\nThe Project Timeline Narrative shou
ld correspond with and provide context for the Project Timeline Table. Be
as specific as possible about how often and how long project activities wi
ll take place\, along with proposed dates. Explain how your timeline will
provide enough time to foster learning amongst the learners.\nProject budg
et\nGrant Amount Requested\nEnter the grant amount you are requesting for
this project. Schools/organizations can request $2\,500 to $5\,000.\nProje
ct Expenses Table\nIn the first column\, list all expenses related to the
project.\nIn the second column\, provide a short explanation of the expens
e.\nIn the third column\, note what type of funding will cover the expense
(LAE Grant\, Other Grant Funds\, Tax Credit\, Cash\, In-Kind\, etc.).\nIn
the fourth column\, provide the monetary amount of each expense.\n\nPleas
e list only expenses related to your project. A full organizational budget
is not needed.\nLifelong Arts Engagement grant funds can only be used for
project activities taking place in the funding period (July 1\, 2024 – Ju
ne 30\, 2025).\n\nAdditionally\, please thoroughly review the funding rest
rictions listed on page 8 of these guidelines.\nProject Expenses Narrative
(200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)\nThe Project Expenses Narrative s
hould align with the Project Expenses Table. Be as specific as possible ab
out the eligible expenses the Lifelong Arts Engagement grant would cover.
This is your opportunity to bring your project’s expenses to life\, as if
you were explaining them to the grant review panel.\nOther things to consi
der:\n\nIf your total project expenses exceed the grant amount requested\,
explain the additional funding sources you noted in the third column of t
he table.\nIf your project requires a cost to participate\, explain how th
ose fees will be used.\nIf your project starts before and/or ends after th
e funding period\, explain how those expenses will be covered.\n\n
Evaluation Criteria \nYour organiza
tion’s application materials will be reviewed by an independent panel acco
rding to the following criteria. Please note: need is not a criterion. App
lication merit is based upon strength of response in relation to the revie
w criteria.\nQuality of Proposed Project\nApplication demonstrates a stron
g arts learning project.\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Does the
application clearly outline the important details of the arts learning pro
ject?\nIntegrity of Proposed Project\nApplication demonstrates an asset-ba
sed premise that centers the voice of the learners.\nWhat panelists will b
e thinking about: Does the application articulate the specific assets and
contributions of the community of learners and collaborators involved? Doe
s the application articulate how the proposed project reflects or responds
to the community of learners involved? Does the community of learners hav
e a voice and agency in the development and implementation of the project?
\nPotential Impact\nApplication centers expected benefit to learners.\nWha
t panelists will be thinking about: Are the objectives\, outcomes\, and me
thods of evaluation well defined and relevant for the learners involved?\n
Viability\nApplication demonstrates a strong project plan and appropriaten
ess of budget.\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Does the applicatio
n demonstrate substantial evidence that the proposal will be realized with
in the proposed project timeline? Do the expenses described appear appropr
iate to the proposed project?\n Review Process
\nAll applications are subject to a public review proce
ss. First\, Arts Commission staff review each application for completeness
and eligibility. Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the
due date are considered ineligible for panel review and funding.\nEligible
applications are then evaluated by independent review panels made up of a
rts learning specialists from communities throughout the state. They evalu
ate each application on its own merits and solely on the basis of the publ
ished evaluation criteria.\nPanelists first review applications individual
ly. They then meet as a body to discuss the applications and finalize asse
ssment as a group. This meeting is open to the public and while applicants
are not permitted to participate in the discussion\, they are encouraged
to attend or listen-in online. Applicants being reviewed will be notified
when panel dates are set. At the conclusion of their deliberations\, the p
anel submits their funding recommendations to the Arts Commission’s Govern
or-appointed board of commissioners for approval.\n
Funding Restrictions \nThis program does not fund
the following:\n\nProjects that take place during traditional school hours
and seek to supplant arts programs\, curriculum\, or arts educators.\nStr
ictly field trip or performance-based activities. (See FAQ #3 on page 9 fo
r more information)\nProducing organizations to tour or present themselves
.\nSupport for individual professional development activities.\nSupport fo
r projects which would otherwise be eligible for a Festival Grant.\nFundin
g for insurance.\nFood and beverages for any purpose.\nFundraising project
s.\nAwards and competitions.\nIndirect costs.\nOrganizations and schools t
hat received Arts Commission funding in Fiscal Year 2024\, but failed to f
ile a final report.\nApplications submitted by for-profit organizations.\n
An individual may not apply to the Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant directly
or as an individual with fiscal sponsorship.\nGrant administration\, over
head or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization as a perc
entage of the total award\, with the exception of fiscal sponsors.\nReligi
ous institution-led or religious group-sponsored projects not open to part
icipation by non- congregants.\nReligious institution-led or religious gro
up-sponsored projects whose primary purpose is the religious socialization
of individuals or which exist as parts of religious sermons or services.
\n\nThis list is not comprehensive.\nAdditionally\, according to the Arts
Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwithstanding any other law\, no monie
s from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may be spent for payment to any
person or entity for use in desecrating\, casting contempt on\, mutilating
\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampling or otherwise dishonoring or c
ausing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, the flag of the United Sta
tes or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Commission support are
further instructed to “take into consideration general standards of decenc
y and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the American public” w
ithin funded programs.\n Frequently Asked Questions
\n\nWhat types of organizations can apply for Life
long Arts Engagement Grants?\nEligible organizations include: adult day ce
nters\, assisted living facilities\, arts and cultural organizations\, com
munity-based service organizations\, libraries\, neighborhood centers\, pa
rks and recreation departments\, retirement communities\, rehabilitation c
enters\, social service organizations\, university/college departments and
more. An organization without tax-exempt status\, may apply with a nonpro
fit fiscal sponsor.\nWhat is asset-based vs. deficit-based language? How c
an we address inequalities in our narrative? \nAsset-based language focuse
s on the unique attributes the participants bring to the project (passiona
te\, capable\, thriving) as opposed to deficit-based language that define
people and places by perceived insufficiencies (like at risk\, lacking\, m
arginalized\, underserved). Deficit-based language reinforces negative ste
reotypes and is not conducive to the type of arts learning this grant prog
ram seeks to support. It also contributes to a dynamic where learners are
not seen as partners\, but as objects of charity. If you’re talking about
a problem\, use language that reflects that systematic disparities and com
munity wide problems in fact have systemic causes\, that these are not sel
f-caused problems\, and explicitly describe those systems whenever possibl
e.\nAre field trips or strictly performance-based projects eligible for th
is grant?\nNo. While a field trip or culminating performance may be a part
of the project\, it should not be the primary focus. This grant supports
programs that seek to activate participant voices\, narratives\, and persp
ectives. It is important to articulate how a community of learners has a v
oice and agency in the development and implementation of the project. This
grant values active participation over exposure or passive engagement.\nC
an my organization apply for a Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant and a Youth
Arts Engagement Grant? \nNo. Though an organization may be eligible for mo
re than one arts learning grant program\, the Arts Commission limits the n
umber of applications which may be submitted by an applicant to one arts l
earning grant program within the same funding period. An applicant who app
lies to the Youth Arts Engagement Grant program in Fiscal Year 2024 may no
t apply for a Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant that same year.\nI’m an arts
organization\, am I eligible to apply directly and serve as a partner in a
nother project?\nYes. As outlined above\, as a direct applicant an arts or
ganization may only receive one Lifelong Arts Engagement grant per fiscal
year. Those arts organization may still serve as a partner in a different
project\, but all applications\, including the one submitted directly\, co
unt toward the total partner limit of 3 arts learning applications (both L
ifelong Arts Engagement and Youth Arts Engagement) per fiscal year. This i
s to address the competitive nature of this grant program.\nMy organizatio
n is eligible for other Arts Commission grants. Can I apply to those?\nNo.
Across grant programs\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applicat
ions that may be submitted by a given organization or unit of government t
o one (1) application per funding period (July 1 – June 30 of the followin
g year). While an organization or unit of government may be eligible for m
ore than one grant program\, they may only apply for one of them in a give
n funding period. As an example\, an applicant who applies to the Creative
Capacity Grant program or the Festivals Grant program in Fiscal Year 2024
may not apply for a Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant that same year.\n\n
\nApplicant Resources\n Applicant Info Sessions
\nLeading up to the application due date\, the Arizona Co
mmission on the Arts will present webinar-style information sessions and w
orkshops to help prospective applicants in preparing competitive applicati
ons.\nTuesday\, March 12\, 2024\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm\nA recordings of this s
ession available below.\n\n Video Applicant Guides
\nThe following videos walk applicants through the
key components of the applications for both Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant
s and Youth Arts Engagement Grants.\nApplicant Guide: Narrative\n\nApplica
nt Guide: Project Timeline\n\nApplicant Guide: Project Budget\n\nApplicant
Guide: Review Process and Evaluation Criteria\n\n
SM Apply Guides \nHow do I register on behalf of an
organization?\n\n\nGo to https://azarts.smapply.io/\nClick the “Register”
button at the upper-right corner of the window. (If you are using a mobil
e device\, tap the “Sign Up” button.)\nChoose the option to “Register as a
n Organization”\nEnter your name\, email address\, and a password. (The pe
rson who registers the organization in SMApply becomes the organization’s
first “member” and the administrator of the organization’s account. Additi
onal members may be added later and/or made an account administrator.)\nCl
ick/tap the “Create Account” button\nEnter the requested information about
your Organization\, such as the organization’s name\, mailing address\, a
nd general contact information.\n\n\nVideo Walkthrough\n\n\n\nHow do I add
members to my Organization?\nOnce you have created your organization you
can add additional members to assist with applications and account mainten
ance.\n\nGo to https://azarts.smapply.io/\nLogin as an organization admini
strator\nClick “Manage Organization” in the top right corner\nClick “Membe
rs”\nClick the “Add Member” button\nEnter the First Name\, Last Name\, and
Email Address of the member\nSelect whether the member will have Administ
rative or Non-Administrative Access\nClick the box to “Notify member by em
ail” (This is useful if the user does not already have an account in the s
ystem as they will receive an invitation email and be able to create a pas
sword to log in.)\nClick “Add”\n\nFor instructions on adding members in bu
lk\, click here.\nHow do I update my Organization’s Profile?\n\nGo to http
s://azarts.smapply.io/\nLogin as an organization administrator\nClick on “
Manage Organization” in the top right corner\nClick “Profile”\nUpdate your
profile information\nClick “Save”\n\nAdditional Guides\nSurveyMonkey Appl
y provides a comprehensive FAQ for applicants\; in addition to the “how to
s” above you can find more information and resources on accounts\, complet
ing an application\, and managing your organization at https://help.smappl
y.io/hc/en-us/articles/360032514674-General-Account-FAQ.
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Lifelong Arts
Engagement Grants support projects that foster meaningful arts learning e
xperiences for adult learners of any age and/or intergenerational projects
in community settings.
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What does it fund?
\n
Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants support projec
ts that…
\n
\n- focus on learners across the aging spectrum\,
\n- occur in accessible community spaces\, and
\n- center arts lea
rning practices.
\n
\n
Such projects should also…
\n
\n- provide opportunities for creative expression in safe and nurturing envir
onments\, and
\n- utilize the assets of the community being served.<
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Projects may take place in…
\n
\n- arts venues\,
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- community or senior centers\,
\n- residential facilities\,
and
\n- other settings that serve adult learners of any age and/or i
ntergenerational projects.
\n
\n
\n
Arts learning
projects feature sequential\, hands-on learning through the arts to develo
p artistic skills\, processes and creativity. Artistic and/or cultural dis
cipline(s) may include\, but are not limited to dance\, literary arts\, me
dia arts\, music\, theatre\, traditional and folk arts\, and visual arts.
Arts learning projects include specific objectives\, outcomes and methods
of evaluation that are well defined and relevant for the learners involved
.
\n
Award Amount
\n
Organizations can request $2\,500 to $5\,
000.
\n
There is no cash match required for this grant opportunity.
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Eligible applicants for Lifelong Arts Engageme
nt Grants include:
\n
\n- Arizona nonprofit organizations* with ta
x-exempt status
\n- units of government
\n
\n
See FAQ #1 i
n the FAQ section below for more information on eligible organizations.
\n
*An unincorporated organization without tax-exempt status\, may appl
y with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.
\n
Application Limits
\n
An
organization may submit only one application per fiscal year.
\n
Acr
oss grant programs\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applications
that may be submitted by a given organization or unit of government to on
e (1) application per funding period (July 1 – June 30 of the following ye
ar). While an organization or unit of government may be eligible for more
than one grant program\, they may only apply for one of them in a given fu
nding period. (See FAQ #6 below for more information)
\n
Additional
Considerations for Teaching Artist
\n
Individual teaching artists or
arts organizations may be listed as partners on a maximum of three (3) fu
nded arts learning grant applications (both Lifelong Arts Engagement and Y
outh Arts Engagement) in a given fiscal year. If the number of application
s on which a given individual teaching artist or arts organization is list
ed as a partner exceeds the total number that may be funded for that fisca
l year\, they will be asked to advise the Arts Commission on which applica
tion(s) will be withdrawn from consideration. The Arts Commission requests
that prospective applicants consider this restriction before applying.
\n
Teaching artists are encouraged to seek out partnerships with eligib
le organizations or units of government. The entity you partner with will
then serve as the direct applicant. When building a partnership with an or
ganization\, \, or unit of government\, make sure they are not applying to
the Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant for a different project or to another
grant program through the Arizona Commission on the Arts.
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Grant funds may be used for any of the following (this list is not co
mprehensive):
\n
\n- artist\, consultant\, and other fees
\nadministrative costs related to the project\n- materials or suppl
ies
\n- in-state travel costs technology
\n- documentation
\n- evaluation
\n
\n
Grant funds cannot be used for any proje
cts\, or days of a project\, that take place before the start of the fisca
l year (July 1\, 2024). If your full project timeline starts before or end
s after the funding period\, you are still eligible to apply and should ar
ticulate the full timeline in your application\, but should only request a
nd use grant funds for project activities taking place within the funding
period.
\n
\n
\nFunds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks after all necessary paper
work has been submitted by the grantee. This includes the award agreement\
, state W-9 and payment form.
\n
\n
Applicants are encourage
d to do the following prior to beginning their application:
\n
Reque
st Accommodations
\n
If you require accommodation in completing the
application\, or otherwise participating in the grant application process\
, please contact the Director of Arts Learning\, Elisa Radcliffe\, by phon
e at (602) 771-6528 or by email at
eradcliffe@azarts.gov.
\n
Prepare Narrative Responses
\n
Y
ou can type your proposal narrative or you can upload audio recordings of
your responses. For each narrative question you will find a maximum word c
ount (not character) and a maximum recording length. If you share your pro
posal narrative via audio recordings\, keep it simple and to the point. Do
n’t worry about impressing the panelists with your recording technique\, j
ust make sure we can hear and understand you. All audio files must be uplo
aded as MP3 files (.mp3).
\n
Some applicants find it helpful to devel
op their responses using word processing software\, outside the applicatio
n platform. This allows them to draft responses with team members and moni
tor their word counts for each question. A Word document version of the na
rrative questions can be downloaded at https://azarts.gov/grant/lifetime-arts-engagment/
.
\n
Create or Update the SurveyMonkey Apply Account for Your Or
ganization
\n
You will submit your application through an online sub
mission platform called SurveyMonkey Apply. Prior to applying\, all new ap
plicants will need to register their organization at https://azarts.smappl
y.io/.
\n
If your organization already has an account\, we encourage
you to confirm that all information is up to date and add/remove any team
members as needed.
\n
For instructions on how to create or update you
r account\, visit our applicant resources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resource
s/.
\n
\n
When you’re ready\, click/tap the “Apply Now” butt
on below. You do not have to complete the application in one session\; at
any point you can save a draft of your application and complete or submit
it later.
\n
APPLY NOW
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\n
Organization Information
\n
Organi
zation/School information collected in this section of the application is
used solely for internal and reporting purposes and will not be considered
during the application review.
\n
Organization Name
\n
Organiza
tion Mission Statement
\n
Secondary Point of Contact
\n
Authoriz
ing Official
\n
IRS Letter of Determination (if applicable).
\n
Fiscal Sponsor Letter of Agreement (if applicable).
\n
PROJECT INFORM
ATION
\n
Project Title (10 word limit)
\n
Project Summary (75 wo
rd limit)
\n
Provide a brief snapshot of your project.
\n
Propos
ed Start and End Date of Project
\n
Partner Organizations (if applica
ble)
\n
Please list any organizations that are collaborating on this
project.
\n
Narrative
\n
Project Overview (300 word li
mit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\n
Provide a detailed descriptio
n of your proposed arts learning project. This overview should help paneli
sts understand the general outline for your proposed arts learning project
. Focus on the who\, what\, where\, and when of your proposed project. Inc
lude details of the arts learning project including what types of artistic
disciplines will be at the center of the project\, how long the program w
ill be\, how often the community of learners will meet and how long each c
lass will be (e.g.\, The community of learners will meet weekly for eight
weeks for 2 hours per week).
\n
Community of Learners (300 wo
rd limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\n
What specific population
(s) of learners are central to this project? Describe their assets and wha
t they bring to the project. (Review FAQ #2 “What is asset-based vs. defic
it-based language?” for more information on definitions and best practices
.)
\n
If your project requires a process of selection (i.e.\, an audi
tion or application) and/or a cost to participate\, how are you ensuring a
ll learners can participate? Describe how the project is supporting all wh
o are interested in participating. (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\n
Integrity of Project (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio lim
it)
\n
How will the work you propose reflect or respond to t
his community of learners? How does the community of learners have a voice
and agency in the development and implementation of the project?
\n
Project Team (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\n
Who on your team\, including teaching artists and/or partners\, will
lead this work? Describe their assets\, qualifications\, and what they bri
ng to the project. Why are they a strong fit for the project and community
of learners involved?
\n
Project Learning Outcomes (200 word
limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\n
List three arts learning o
utcomes this project will achieve. Outcomes should be specific\, measurabl
e\, achievable\, relevant\, and time bound. If this is an ongoing project\
, describe how the project will build on or responds to previously conduct
ed work.
\n
Project Evaluation (200 word limit\, 2 minute aud
io limit)
\n
What method(s) will you use to evaluate how wel
l the project achieved these outcomes? If there is previous evaluation wor
k that has informed the proposed project\, please share those results here
.
\n
Project Setting (150 word limit\, 2 minute /audio limit)
\n
Where is the work taking place? Describe how this locati
on is accessible to the community of learners and why it is important to t
he proposed project.
\n
Project Timeline Table
\n
Use the table provided to create a detailed timeline for the activities
that will occur within the proposed start and end date of the project. Ac
tivities can include planning the project\, proposed project activities\,
and any evaluation or assessment.
\n
Your timeline should convey a se
nse of the project’s arc from beginning to end. Note: while grant funds ca
nnot be used for any project activities that take place outside the fundin
g period\, please articulate the full project timeline here.
\n
Project Timeline Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\n
The Project Timeline Narrative should correspond with and pro
vide context for the Project Timeline Table. Be as specific as possible ab
out how often and how long project activities will take place\, along with
proposed dates. Explain how your timeline will provide enough time to fos
ter learning amongst the learners.
\n
Project budget
\n
Grant Amount Requested
\n
Enter the grant amount you are r
equesting for this project. Schools/organizations can request $2\,500 to $
5\,000.
\n
Project Expenses Table
\n
In the fir
st column\, list all expenses related to the project.
\n
In the secon
d column\, provide a short explanation of the expense.
\n
In the thir
d column\, note what type of funding will cover the expense (LAE Grant\, O
ther Grant Funds\, Tax Credit\, Cash\, In-Kind\, etc.).
\n
In the fou
rth column\, provide the monetary amount of each expense.
\n
\n- P
lease list only expenses related to your project. A full organizational bu
dget is not needed.
\n- Lifelong Arts Engagement grant funds can onl
y be used for project activities taking place in the funding period (July
1\, 2024 – June 30\, 2025).
\n
\n
Additionally\, please thorough
ly review the funding restrictions listed on page 8 of these guidelines.
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Project Expenses Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio
limit)
\n
The Project Expenses Narrative should align with
the Project Expenses Table. Be as specific as possible about the eligible
expenses the Lifelong Arts Engagement grant would cover. This is your oppo
rtunity to bring your project’s expenses to life\, as if you were explaini
ng them to the grant review panel.
\n
Other things to consider:
\n
\n- If your total project expenses exceed the grant amount requested
\, explain the additional funding sources you noted in the third column of
the table.
\n- If your project requires a cost to participate\, exp
lain how those fees will be used.
\n- If your project starts before
and/or ends after the funding period\, explain how those expenses will be
covered.
\n
\n
\n
Your organization’s application ma
terials will be reviewed by an independent panel according to the followin
g criteria. Please note: need is not a criterion. Application merit is bas
ed upon strength of response in relation to the review criteria.
\n
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strong>Quality of Proposed Project
\nApplication demonstrate
s a strong arts learning project.
\n
What panelists will
be thinking about: Does the application clearly outline the impor
tant details of the arts learning project?
\n
Integrity
of Proposed Project
\nApplication demonstrates an asset-base
d premise that centers the voice of the learners.
\n
What
panelists will be thinking about: Does the application articulat
e the specific assets and contributions of the community of learners and c
ollaborators involved? Does the application articulate how the proposed pr
oject reflects or responds to the community of learners involved? Does the
community of learners have a voice and agency in the development and impl
ementation of the project?
\n
Potential Impact<
br />\nApplication centers expected benefit to learners.
\n
What panelists will be thinking about: Are the objectives\, ou
tcomes\, and methods of evaluation well defined and relevant for the learn
ers involved?
\n
Viability
\nApplication d
emonstrates a strong project plan and appropriateness of budget.
\n
<
em>What panelists will be thinking about: Does the applic
ation demonstrate substantial evidence that the proposal will be realized
within the proposed project timeline? Do the expenses described appear app
ropriate to the proposed project?
\n
\n
All applications
are subject to a public review process. First\, Arts Commission staff revi
ew each application for completeness and eligibility. Applications that ar
e incomplete or submitted after the due date are considered ineligible for
panel review and funding.
\n
Eligible applications are then evaluate
d by independent review panels made up of arts learning specialists from c
ommunities throughout the state. They evaluate each application on its own
merits and solely on the basis of the published evaluation criteria.
\n
Panelists first review applications individually. They then meet as a
body to discuss the applications and finalize assessment as a group. This
meeting is open to the public and while applicants are not permitted to p
articipate in the discussion\, they are encouraged to attend or listen-in
online. Applicants being reviewed will be notified when panel dates are se
t. At the conclusion of their deliberations\, the panel submits their fund
ing recommendations to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appointed board of c
ommissioners for approval.
\n
\n
This program does not f
und the following:
\n
\n- Projects that take place during traditio
nal school hours and seek to supplant arts programs\, curriculum\, or arts
educators.
\n- Strictly field trip or performance-based activities.
(See FAQ #3 on page 9 for more information)
\n- Producing organizat
ions to tour or present themselves.
\n- Support for individual profe
ssional development activities.
\n- Support for projects which would
otherwise be eligible for a Festival Grant.
\n- Funding for insuran
ce.
\n- Food and beverages for any purpose.
\n- Fundraising pr
ojects.
\n- Awards and competitions.
\n- Indirect costs.
\n- Organizations and schools that received Arts Commission funding in F
iscal Year 2024\, but failed to file a final report.
\n- Application
s submitted by for-profit organizations.
\n- An individual may not a
pply to the Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant directly or as an individual wi
th fiscal sponsorship.
\n- Grant administration\, overhead or proces
sing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization as a percentage of the
total award\, with the exception of fiscal sponsors.
\n- Religious i
nstitution-led or religious group-sponsored projects not open to participa
tion by non- congregants.
\n- Religious institution-led or religious
group-sponsored projects whose primary purpose is the religious socializa
tion of individuals or which exist as parts of religious sermons or servic
es.
\n
\n
This list is not comprehensive.
\n
Addit
ionally\, according to the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwiths
tanding any other law\, no monies from the Arizona Commission on the Arts
may be spent for payment to any person or entity for use in desecrating\,
casting contempt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampli
ng or otherwise dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on religious obje
cts\, the flag of the United States or the flag of this state.” Recipients
of Arts Commission support are further instructed to “take into considera
tion general standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and
values of the American public” within funded programs.
\n
\n
\n- What types of organizations can apply for Lifelo
ng Arts Engagement Grants?
\nEligible organizations include:
adult day centers\, assisted living facilities\, arts and cultural organi
zations\, community-based service organizations\, libraries\, neighborhood
centers\, parks and recreation departments\, retirement communities\, reh
abilitation centers\, social service organizations\, university/college de
partments and more. An organization without tax-exempt status\, may apply
with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor. \n- What is asset-based vs.
deficit-based language? How can we address inequalities in our narrative?
\nAsset-based language focuses on the unique attributes th
e participants bring to the project (passionate\, capable\, thriving) as o
pposed to deficit-based language that define people and places by perceive
d insufficiencies (like at risk\, lacking\, marginalized\, underserved). D
eficit-based language reinforces negative stereotypes and is not conducive
to the type of arts learning this grant program seeks to support. It also
contributes to a dynamic where learners are not seen as partners\, but as
objects of charity. If you’re talking about a problem\, use language that
reflects that systematic disparities and community wide problems in fact
have systemic causes\, that these are not self-caused problems\, and expli
citly describe those systems whenever possible. \n- Are fiel
d trips or strictly performance-based projects eligible for this grant?
\nNo. While a field trip or culminating performance may be a p
art of the project\, it should not be the primary focus. This grant suppor
ts programs that seek to activate participant voices\, narratives\, and pe
rspectives. It is important to articulate how a community of learners has
a voice and agency in the development and implementation of the project. T
his grant values active participation over exposure or passive engagement.
\n- Can my organization apply for a Lifelong Arts Engagemen
t Grant and a Youth Arts Engagement Grant?
\nNo. Though an
organization may be eligible for more than one arts learning grant program
\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applications which may be subm
itted by an applicant to one arts learning grant program within the same f
unding period. An applicant who applies to the Youth Arts Engagement Grant
program in Fiscal Year 2024 may not apply for a Lifelong Arts Engagement
Grant that same year. \n- I’m an arts organization\, am I el
igible to apply directly and serve as a partner in another project?
\nYes. As outlined above\, as a direct applicant an arts organizat
ion may only receive one Lifelong Arts Engagement grant per fiscal year. T
hose arts organization may still serve as a partner in a different project
\, but all applications\, including the one submitted directly\, count tow
ard the total partner limit of 3 arts learning applications (both Lifelong
Arts Engagement and Youth Arts Engagement) per fiscal year. This is to ad
dress the competitive nature of this grant program. \n- My o
rganization is eligible for other Arts Commission grants. Can I apply to t
hose?
\nNo. Across grant programs\, the Arts Commission limi
ts the number of applications that may be submitted by a given organizatio
n or unit of government to one (1) application per funding period (July 1
– June 30 of the following year). While an organization or unit of governm
ent may be eligible for more than one grant program\, they may only apply
for one of them in a given funding period. As an example\, an applicant wh
o applies to the Creative Capacity Grant program or the Festivals Grant pr
ogram in Fiscal Year 2024 may not apply for a Lifelong Arts Engagement Gra
nt that same year. \n
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\nApplicant Resources
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Leading
up to the application due date\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will
present webinar-style information sessions and workshops to help prospecti
ve applicants in preparing competitive applications.
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Tuesday\, March 12\, 2024
\n1:00 pm
– 2:00 pm
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A recordings of this session available below.
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Applicant Guide: Review Process and Evaluation Criteria
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l address\, and a password. (The person who registers the organization in
SMApply becomes the organization’s first “member” and the administrator of
the organization’s account. Additional members may be added later and/or
made an account administrator.)
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y provides a comprehensive FAQ for applicants\; in addition to the “how to
s” above you can find more information and resources on accounts\, complet
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DESCRIPTION:Youth Arts Engagement Grants support arts learning projects for
young people that occur outside of traditional school hours.\n\nWhat does
it fund?\nYouth Arts Engagement Grants support projects that…\n\nfocus on
young people\, ages 24 and under\,\noccur outside of traditional school h
ours (before/after school and/or during school holidays/breaks)\, and\ncen
ter arts learning practices.\n\nSuch projects should also…\n\nprovide oppo
rtunities for creative expression in safe and nurturing environments\,\nho
nor youth voices\, narratives\, and perspectives\, and\nutilize the assets
of the community being served.\n\nProjects may take place in…\n\narts ven
ues\,\ncommunity centers\,\nschool sites\, and\nother youth-oriented setti
ngs.\n\n\nDownload the Grant Guidelines\n\nArts learning projects feature
sequential\, hands-on learning through the arts to develop artistic skills
\, processes and creativity. Artistic and/or cultural discipline(s) may in
clude\, but are not limited to dance\, literary arts\, media arts\, music\
, theatre\, traditional and folk arts\, and visual arts. Arts learning pro
jects include specific objectives\, outcomes and methods of evaluation tha
t are well defined and relevant for the learners involved.\nAward Amount\n
Organizations can request $2\,500 to $5\,000. \nThere is no cash match req
uired for this grant opportunity.\n Who’s it for?
\nEligible applicants for Youth Arts Engagement Grants include:
\n\nArizona nonprofit organizations* with tax-exempt status\nschools/schoo
l districts\nunits of government\n\nSee FAQ #1 in the FAQ section below fo
r more information on eligible organizations.\n*An unincorporated organiza
tion without tax-exempt status may apply through a nonprofit fiscal sponso
r.\nApplication Limits\nAn organization may submit only one application pe
r fiscal year.\nAcross grant programs\, the Arts Commission limits the num
ber of applications that may be submitted by a given organization or unit
of government to one (1) application per funding period (July 1 – June 30
of the following year). While an organization or unit of government may be
eligible for more than one grant program\, they may only apply for one of
them in a given funding period. (See FAQ #8 below for more information.)
\nAdditional Considerations for Teaching Artist\nIndividual teaching artis
ts or arts organizations may be listed as partners on a maximum of three (
3) funded arts learning grant applications (both Lifelong Arts Engagement
and Youth Arts Engagement) in a given fiscal year. If the number of applic
ations on which a given individual teaching artist or arts organization is
listed as a partner in a single funding cycle exceeds the total number th
at may be funded for that fiscal year\, they will be asked to advise the A
rts Commission on which application(s) will be withdrawn from consideratio
n. The Arts Commission requests that prospective applicants consider this
restriction before applying.\nTeaching artists are encouraged to seek out
partnerships with eligible organizations\, schools\, or units of governmen
t. The entity you partner with will then serve as the direct applicant. Wh
en building a partnership with an organization\, school\, or unit of gover
nment\, make sure they are not applying to the Youth Arts Engagement Grant
for a different project or to another grant program through the Arizona C
ommission on the Arts.\n Eligible Expenses
\nGrant funds may be used for any of the following (this l
ist is not comprehensive):\n\nartist\, consultant\, and other fees\nadmini
strative costs related to the project\nmaterials or supplies\nin-state tra
vel costs technology\ndocumentation\nevaluation\n\nGrant funds cannot be u
sed for any projects\, or days of a project\, that take place before the s
tart date of the fiscal year (July 1\, 2024). If your full project timelin
e starts before or ends after the funding period\, you are still eligible
to apply and should articulate the full timeline in your application\, but
should only request and use grant funds for project activities taking pla
ce within the funding period.\n Grant Timeline
\n\nFunds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks after a
ll necessary paperwork has been submitted by the grantee. This includes th
e award agreement\, state W-9 and payment form.\n B
efore You Apply \nApplicants are encouraged to do t
he following prior to beginning their application:\nRequest Accommodations
\nIf you require accommodation in completing the application\, or otherwis
e participating in the grant application process\, please contact the Dire
ctor of Arts Learning\, Elisa Radcliffe\, by phone at (602) 771-6528 or by
email at eradcliffe@azarts.gov.\nPrepare Narrative Responses\nYou can typ
e your proposal narrative or you can upload audio recordings of your respo
nses. For each narrative question you will find a maximum word count (not
character) and a maximum recording length. If you share your proposal narr
ative via audio recordings\, keep it simple and to the point. Don’t worry
about impressing the panelists with your recording technique\, just make s
ure we can hear and understand you. All audio files must be uploaded as MP
3 files (.mp3).\nSome applicants find it helpful to develop their response
s using word processing software\, outside the application platform. This
allows them to draft responses with team members and monitor their word co
unts for each question. A Word document version of the narrative questions
can be downloaded here.\nCreate or Update the SurveyMonkey Apply Account
for Your Organization\nYou will submit your application through an online
submission platform called SurveyMonkey Apply. Prior to applying\, all new
applicants will need to register their organization at https://azarts.sma
pply.io/.\nIf your organization already has an account\, we encourage you
to confirm that all information is up to date and add/remove any team memb
ers as needed.\nFor instructions on how to create or update your account\,
visit our applicant resources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-r
esources/.\n How to Apply \n
When you’re ready\, click/tap the “Apply Now” button below. You do not hav
e to complete the application in one session\; at any point you can save a
draft of your application and complete or submit it later.\nAPPLY NOW\n
The Application \nOrganizatio
n/School Information\n\nOrganization/School information collected in this
section of the application is used solely for internal and reporting purpo
ses and will not be considered during the application review.\nOrganizatio
n/School Name\nOrganization/School Mission Statement\nSecondary Point of C
ontact\nAuthorizing Official\nIRS Letter of Determination (if applicable).
\nFiscal Sponsor Letter of Agreement (if applicable).\n\nProject Informati
on\n\nProject Title (10 word limit)\nProject Summary (75 word limit)\nProv
ide a brief snapshot of your project.\n\n\nProposed Start and End Date of
Project\nPartner Organizations (if applicable)\nPlease list any organizati
ons that are collaborating on this project.\n\nNarrative\nProject Overview
(300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)\nProvide a detailed description o
f your proposed arts learning project. This overview should help panelists
understand the general outline for your proposed arts learning project. F
ocus on the who\, what\, where\, and when of your proposed project. Includ
e details of the arts learning project including what types of artistic di
sciplines will be at the center of the project\, how long the program will
be\, how often the community of learners will meet and how long each clas
s will be (e.g.\, The community of learners will meet weekly for eight wee
ks for 2 hours per week).\nCommunity of Learners (300 word limit\, 3 minut
e audio limit)\nWhat specific population(s) of learners are central to thi
s project? Describe their assets and what they bring to the project. (Revi
ew FAQ #2 on page 9\, “What is asset-based vs. deficit-based language?\,”
for more information on definitions and best practices.)\nIf your project
requires a process of selection (i.e.\, an audition or application) and/or
a cost to participate\, how are you ensuring all learners can participate
? Describe how the project is supporting all who are interested in partici
pating. (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)\nIntegrity of Project (300
word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)\nHow will the work you propose reflect
or respond to this community of learners? How does the community of learn
ers have a voice and agency in the development and implementation of the p
roject?\nProject Team (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)\nWho on your
team\, including teaching artists and/or partners\, will lead this work?
Describe their assets\, qualifications\, and what they bring to the projec
t. Why are they a strong fit for the project and community of learners inv
olved?\nProject Learning Outcomes (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\nList three arts learning outcomes this project will achieve. Outcomes sh
ould be specific\, measurable\, achievable\, relevant\, and time bound. If
this is an ongoing project\, describe how the project will build on or re
sponds to previously conducted work.\nProject Evaluation (200 word limit\,
2 minute audio limit)\nWhat method(s) will you use to evaluate how well t
he project achieved these outcomes? If there is previous evaluation work t
hat has informed the proposed project\, please share those results here.\n
Project Setting (150 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)\nWhere is the work
taking place? Describe how this location is accessible to the community o
f learners and why it is important to the proposed project.\nProject Timel
ine Table\nUse the table provided to create a detailed timeline for the ac
tivities that will occur within the proposed start and end date of the pro
ject. Activities can include planning the project\, proposed project activ
ities\, and any evaluation or assessment.\nYour timeline should convey a s
ense of the project’s arc\, from its beginning to its end.\nNote: while gr
ant funds cannot be used for any project activities that take place outsid
e the funding period\, please articulate the full project timeline here.\n
Project Timeline Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)\nThe Pr
oject Timeline Narrative should correspond with and provide context for th
e Project Timeline Table. Be as specific as possible about how often and h
ow long project activities will take place\, along with proposed dates. Ex
plain how your timeline will provide enough time to foster learning amongs
t the learners.\nProject Budget\nGrant Amount Requested\nEnter the grant a
mount you are requesting for this project. Schools/organizations can reque
st $2\,500 to $5\,000.\nProject Expenses Table\nIn the first column\, list
all expenses related to the project.\nIn the second column\, provide a sh
ort explanation of the expense.\nIn the third column\, note what type of f
unding will cover the expense (YAE Grant\, Other Grant Funds\, Tax Credit\
, Cash\, In-Kind\, etc.).\nIn the fourth column\, provide the monetary amo
unt of each expense.\nPlease list only expenses related to your project. A
full organizational budget is not needed.\nYouth Arts Engagement grant fu
nds can only be used for project activities taking place in the funding pe
riod (July 1\, 2023 – June 30\, 2024).\nAdditionally\, please thoroughly r
eview the funding restrictions listed on page 8 of these guidelines.\nProj
ect Expenses Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)\nThe Projec
t Expenses Narrative should align with the Project Expenses Table. Be as s
pecific as possible about the eligible expenses the Youth Arts Engagement
grant would cover. This is your opportunity to bring your project’s expens
es to life\, as if you were explaining them to the grant review panel.\nOt
her things to consider:\n\nIf your total project expenses exceed the grant
amount requested\, explain the additional funding sources you noted in th
e third column of the table.\nIf your project requires a cost to participa
te\, explain how those fees will be used.\nIf your project starts before a
nd/or ends after the funding period\, explain how those expenses will be c
overed.\n\n Evaluation Criteria
\nYour organization’s application materials will be reviewed by an ind
ependent panel according to the following criteria. Please note: need is n
ot a criterion. Application merit is based upon strength of response in re
lation to the review criteria.\nQuality of Proposed Project\nApplication d
emonstrates a strong arts learning project.\nWhat panelists will be thinki
ng about: Does the application clearly outline the important details of th
e arts learning project?\nIntegrity of Proposed Project\nApplication demon
strates an asset-based premise that centers the voice of the learners.\nWh
at panelists will be thinking about: Does the application articulate the s
pecific assets and contributions of the community of learners and collabor
ators involved? Does the application articulate how the proposed project r
eflects or responds to the community of learners involved? Does the commun
ity of learners have a voice and agency in the development and implementat
ion of the project?\nPotential Impact\nApplication centers expected benefi
t to learners.\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Are the objectives\
, outcomes\, and methods of evaluation well defined? Are they relevant for
the learners involved?\nViability\nApplication demonstrates a strong proj
ect plan and appropriateness of budget.\nWhat panelists will be thinking a
bout: Does the application demonstrate substantial evidence that the propo
sal will be realized within the proposed project timeline? Do the expenses
described appear appropriate to the proposed project?\n
Review Process \nAll applications are subject
to a public review process. First\, Arts Commission staff review each app
lication for completeness and eligibility. Applications that are incomplet
e or submitted after the due date are considered ineligible for panel revi
ew and funding.\nEligible applications are then evaluated by independent r
eview panels made up of arts learning specialists from communities through
out the state. They evaluate each application on its own merits and solely
on the basis of the published evaluation criteria.\nPanelists first revie
w applications individually. They then meet as a body to discuss the appli
cations and finalize assessment as a group. This meeting is open to the pu
blic and while applicants are not permitted to participate in the discussi
on\, they are encouraged to attend or listen-in online. Applicants being r
eviewed will be notified when panel dates are set. At the conclusion of th
eir deliberations\, the panel submits their funding recommendations to the
Arts Commission’s Governor-appointed board of commissioners for approval.
\n Funding Restrictions \nTh
is program does not fund the following:\n\nProjects that take place during
traditional school hours and seek to supplant arts programs\, curriculum
or arts educators.\nStrictly field trip or performance-based activities. (
See FAQ #3 on page 9 for more information)\nProducing organizations to tou
r or present themselves.\nSupport for individual professional development
activities.\nSupport for projects which would otherwise be eligible for a
Festival Grant.\nFunding for insurance.\nFood and beverages for any purpos
e.\nFundraising projects.\nAwards and competitions.\nIndirect costs.\nOrga
nizations and schools that received Arts Commission funding in Fiscal Year
2024\, but failed to file a final report.\nApplications submitted by for-
profit organizations.\nAn individual may not apply to the Youth Arts Engag
ement Grant directly or as an individual with fiscal sponsorship.\nGrant a
dministration\, overhead or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent or
ganization as a percentage of the total award\, with the exception of fisc
al sponsors.\nReligious institution-led or religious group-sponsored proje
cts not open to participation by non- congregants.\nReligious institution-
led or religious group-sponsored projects whose primary purpose is the rel
igious socialization of individuals or which exist as parts of religious s
ermons or services.\n\nThis list is not comprehensive.\nAdditionally\, acc
ording to the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwithstanding any o
ther law\, no monies from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may be spent
for payment to any person or entity for use in desecrating\, casting conte
mpt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampling or otherwi
se dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, the fla
g of the United States or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Comm
ission support are further instructed to “take into consideration general
standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the
American public” within funded programs.\n Frequen
tly Asked Questions \n\nWhat types of organizations
can apply for Youth Arts Engagement Grants?\nEligible organizations inclu
de arts and cultural organizations\, community-based service organizations
\, libraries\, neighborhood centers\, parks and recreation departments\, s
ocial service organizations\, university/ college departments\, PreK-12 sc
hools or school districts who serve youth 24 and under outside of traditio
nal school hours.\nAn organization without tax-exempt status\, may apply t
hrough a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.\nWhat is asset-based vs. deficit-based
language? How can we address various inequalities in our narrative? \nAsse
t-based language focuses on the unique attributes the participants bring t
o the project (passionate\, capable\, thriving) as opposed to deficit-base
d language that define people and places by perceived insufficiencies (lik
e at risk\, lacking\, marginalized\, underserved). Let’s not define people
and places by their deficits. This reinforces negative stereotypes and is
not conducive to the type of arts learning this grant program seeks to su
pport. Deficit-based language also contributes to a dynamic where learners
are not seen as partners\, but as objects of charity. If you’re talking a
bout a problem\, use language that reflects that systematic disparities an
d community wide problems in fact have systemic causes\, that these are no
t self-caused problems\, and explicitly describe those systems whenever po
ssible.\nAre field trips or strictly performance-based projects eligible f
or this grant?\nNo. While a field trip or culminating performance may be a
part of the project\, it should not be the primary focus. This grant prog
ram supports arts programs that seek to activate youth voices\, narratives
\, and perspectives. It is important to articulate how a community of lear
ners has a voice and agency in the development and implementation of the p
roject. This grant values active participation over exposure or passive en
gagement.\nCan a school district and a school within that district both ap
ply?\nAn individual school and a school district may each submit separate
applications\, but they must be for completely distinct and separate proje
cts and be for projects that occur outside of traditional school hours.\nW
hen should I contact my district about applying for this grant?\nWe recomm
end contacting the Grant Department or Fiscal Office at your district 2-3
months prior to the grant deadline.\nCan my organization apply for both a
Youth Arts Engagement Grant and a Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant? \nNo. Th
ough an organization may be eligible for more than one arts learning grant
program\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applications which may
be submitted by an applicant to one arts learning grant program within th
e same funding period. An applicant who applies to the Lifelong Arts Engag
ement Grant program in Fiscal Year 2024 may not apply for a Youth Arts Eng
agement Grant that same year.\n\n \nApplicant Resources\n
Applicant Info Sessions \nLeading up to the a
pplication due date\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will present webi
nar-style information sessions and workshops to help prospective applicant
s in preparing competitive applications.\nTuesday\, March 12\, 2024\n1:00
pm – 2:00 pm\nA recordings of this session available below.\n\n
Video Applicant Guides \nThe following
videos walk applicants through the key components of the applications for
both Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants and Youth Arts Engagement Grants.\nA
pplicant Guide: Narrative\n\nApplicant Guide: Project Timeline\n\nApplican
t Guide: Project Budget\n\nApplicant Guide: Review Process and Evaluation
Criteria\n\n SM Apply Guides
\nHow do I register on behalf of an organization?\n\n\nGo to https://azar
ts.smapply.io/\nClick the “Register” button at the upper-right corner of t
he window. (If you are using a mobile device\, tap the “Sign Up” button.)
\nChoose the option to “Register as an Organization”\nEnter your name\, em
ail address\, and a password. (The person who registers the organization i
n SMApply becomes the organization’s first “member” and the administrator
of the organization’s account. Additional members may be added later and/o
r made an account administrator.)\nClick/tap the “Create Account” button\n
Enter the requested information about your Organization\, such as the orga
nization’s name\, mailing address\, and general contact information.\n\n\n
Video Walkthrough\n\n\n\nHow do I add members to my Organization?\nOnce yo
u have created your organization you can add additional members to assist
with applications and account maintenance.\n\nGo to https://azarts.smapply
.io/\nLogin as an organization administrator\nClick “Manage Organization”
in the top right corner\nClick “Members”\nClick the “Add Member” button\nE
nter the First Name\, Last Name\, and Email Address of the member\nSelect
whether the member will have Administrative or Non-Administrative Access\n
Click the box to “Notify member by email” (This is useful if the user does
not already have an account in the system as they will receive an invitat
ion email and be able to create a password to log in.)\nClick “Add”\n\nFor
instructions on adding members in bulk\, click here.\nHow do I update my
Organization’s Profile?\n\nGo to https://azarts.smapply.io/\nLogin as an o
rganization administrator\nClick on “Manage Organization” in the top right
corner\nClick “Profile”\nUpdate your profile information\nClick “Save”\n
\nAdditional Guides\nSurveyMonkey Apply provides a comprehensive FAQ for a
pplicants\; in addition to the “how tos” above you can find more informati
on and resources on accounts\, completing an application\, and managing yo
ur organization at https://help.smapply.io/hc/en-us/articles/360032514674-
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Youth Arts En
gagement Grants support arts learning projects for young people that occur
outside of traditional school hours.
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What does it fund?
\n
Youth Arts Engagement Grants sup
port projects that…
\n
\n- focus on young people\, ages 24 and und
er\,
\n- occur outside of traditional school hours (before/after sch
ool and/or during school holidays/breaks)\, and
\n- center arts lear
ning practices.
\n
\n
Such projects should also…
\n
\n-
provide opportunities for creative expression in safe and nurturing enviro
nments\,
\n- honor youth voices\, narratives\, and perspectives\, an
d
\n- utilize the assets of the community being served.
\n
\n
Projects may take place in…
\n
\n- arts venues\,
\n- co
mmunity centers\,
\n- school sites\, and
\n- other youth-orien
ted settings.
\n
\n
\n
Arts learning projects
feature sequential\, hands-on learning through the arts to develop artist
ic skills\, processes and creativity. Artistic and/or cultural discipline(
s) may include\, but are not limited to dance\, literary arts\, media arts
\, music\, theatre\, traditional and folk arts\, and visual arts. Arts lea
rning projects include specific objectives\, outcomes and methods of evalu
ation that are well defined and relevant for the learners involved.
\n<
h3>Award Amount\n
Organizations can request $2\,500 to $5\,
000.
\n
There is no cash match required for this grant oppo
rtunity.
\n
\n
Eligible applicants for Youth Arts
Engagement Grants include:
\n
\n- Arizona nonprofit organizations*
with tax-exempt status
\n- schools/school districts
\n- units
of government
\n
\n
See FAQ #1 in the FAQ section below for mor
e information on eligible organizations.
\n
*An unincorporated organi
zation without tax-exempt status may apply through a nonprofit fiscal spon
sor.
\n
Application Limits
\n
An organization may submit only
one application per fiscal year.
\n
Across grant programs\, the Arts
Commission limits the number of applications that may be submitted by a gi
ven organization or unit of government to one (1) application per funding
period (July 1 – June 30 of the following year). While an organization or
unit of government may be eligible for more than one grant program\, they
may only apply for one of them in a given funding period. (See FAQ #8 belo
w for more information.)
\n
Additional Considerations for Teaching A
rtist
\n
Individual teaching artists or arts organizations may be li
sted as partners on a maximum of three (3) funded arts learning grant appl
ications (both Lifelong Arts Engagement and Youth Arts Engagement) in a gi
ven fiscal year. If the number of applications on which a given individual
teaching artist or arts organization is listed as a partner in a single f
unding cycle exceeds the total number that may be funded for that fiscal y
ear\, they will be asked to advise the Arts Commission on which applicatio
n(s) will be withdrawn from consideration. The Arts Commission requests th
at prospective applicants consider this restriction before applying.
\n
Teaching artists are encouraged to seek out partnerships with eligible
organizations\, schools\, or units of government. The entity you partner w
ith will then serve as the direct applicant. When building a partnership w
ith an organization\, school\, or unit of government\, make sure they are
not applying to the Youth Arts Engagement Grant for a different project or
to another grant program through the Arizona Commission on the Arts.
\n
\n
Grant funds may be used for any of the following (this
list is not comprehensive):
\n
\n- artist\, consultant\, and other
fees
\n- administrative costs related to the project
\n- mate
rials or supplies
\n- in-state travel costs technology
\n- doc
umentation
\n- evaluation
\n
\n
Grant funds cannot be used
for any projects\, or days of a project\, that take place before the star
t date of the fiscal year (July 1\, 2024). If your full project timeline s
tarts before or ends after the funding period\, you are still eligible to
apply and should articulate the full timeline in your application\, but sh
ould only request and use grant funds for project activities taking place
within the funding period.
\n
\n
\n
Funds are delivered approximately 6-8 weeks
after all necessary paperwork has been submitted by the grantee. This inc
ludes the award agreement\, state W-9 and payment form.
\n
p>
\n<
p>Applicants are encouraged to do the following prior to beginning their a
pplication:\n
Request Accommodations
\n
If you require accomm
odation in completing the application\, or otherwise participating in the
grant application process\, please contact the Director of Arts Learning\,
Elisa Radcliffe\, by phone at (602) 771-6528 or by email at eradcliffe@azarts.gov.
\n
Prepare Narr
ative Responses
\n
You can type your proposal narrative or you can u
pload audio recordings of your responses. For each narrative question you
will find a maximum word count (not character) and a maximum recording len
gth. If you share your proposal narrative via audio recordings\, keep it s
imple and to the point. Don’t worry about impressing the panelists with yo
ur recording technique\, just make sure we can hear and understand you. Al
l audio files must be uploaded as MP3 files (.mp3).
\n
Some applicant
s find it helpful to develop their responses using word processing softwar
e\, outside the application platform. This allows them to draft responses
with team members and monitor their word counts for each question. A Word
document version of the narrative questions can be downloaded here.
\n<
h4>Create or Update the SurveyMonkey Apply Account for Your Organization
h4>\n
You will submit your application through an online submission plat
form called SurveyMonkey Apply. Prior to applying\, all new applicants wil
l need to register their organization at https://azarts.smapply.io/.
\n
If your organization already has an account\, we encourage you to confi
rm that all information is up to date and add/remove any team members as n
eeded.
\n
For instructions on how to create or update your account\,
visit our applicant resources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resources/.
\n
\n
When you’re ready\, click/tap the “Apply Now” button below. Y
ou do not have to complete the application in one session\; at any point y
ou can save a draft of your application and complete or submit it later.
p>\n
APPLY NOW<
/p>\n
\n
Organization/School Information
\n
\n- Organi
zation/School information collected in this section of the application is
used solely for internal and reporting purposes and will not be considered
during the application review.
\n- Organization/School Name
\n<
li>Organization/School Mission Statement\n- Secondary Point of Cont
act
\n- Authorizing Official
\n- IRS Letter of Determination (
if applicable).
\n- Fiscal Sponsor Letter of Agreement (if applicabl
e).
\n
\n
Project Information
\n
\n- Project Title (10
word limit)
\n- Project Summary (75 word limit)
\nProvide a br
ief snapshot of your project. \n
\n
\n- Proposed Start and En
d Date of Project
\n- Partner Organizations (if applicable)
\nP
lease list any organizations that are collaborating on this project.
\n
\n
Narrative
\n
Project Overview (300 word limit\,
3 minute audio limit)
\n
Provide a detailed description of
your proposed arts learning project. This overview should help panelists u
nderstand the general outline for your proposed arts learning project. Foc
us on the who\, what\, where\, and when of your proposed project. Include
details of the arts learning project including what types of artistic disc
iplines will be at the center of the project\, how long the program will b
e\, how often the community of learners will meet and how long each class
will be (e.g.\, The community of learners will meet weekly for eight weeks
for 2 hours per week).
\n
Community of Learners (300 word li
mit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\n
What specific population(s) o
f learners are central to this project? Describe their assets and what the
y bring to the project. (Review FAQ #2 on page 9\, “What is asset-based vs
. deficit-based language?\,” for more information on definitions and best
practices.)
\n
If your project requires a process of selection (i.e.\
, an audition or application) and/or a cost to participate\, how are you e
nsuring all learners can participate? Describe how the project is supporti
ng all who are interested in participating. (200 word limit\, 2 minute aud
io limit)
\n
Integrity of Project (300 word limit\, 3 minute
audio limit)
\n
How will the work you propose reflect or res
pond to this community of learners? How does the community of learners hav
e a voice and agency in the development and implementation of the project?
\n
Project Team (300 word limit\, 3 minute audio limit)
\n
Who on your team\, including teaching artists and/or partners
\, will lead this work? Describe their assets\, qualifications\, and what
they bring to the project. Why are they a strong fit for the project and c
ommunity of learners involved?
\n
Project Learning Outcomes (
200 word limit\, 2 minute audio limit)
\n
List three arts le
arning outcomes this project will achieve. Outcomes should be specific\, m
easurable\, achievable\, relevant\, and time bound. If this is an ongoing
project\, describe how the project will build on or responds to previously
conducted work.
\n
Project Evaluation (200 word limit\, 2 mi
nute audio limit)
\n
What method(s) will you use to evaluate
how well the project achieved these outcomes? If there is previous evalua
tion work that has informed the proposed project\, please share those resu
lts here.
\n
Project Setting (150 word limit\, 2 minute audio
limit)
\n
Where is the work taking place? Describe how this
location is accessible to the community of learners and why it is importa
nt to the proposed project.
\n
Project Timeline Table
\n
Use the table provided to create a detailed timeline for the act
ivities that will occur within the proposed start and end date of the proj
ect. Activities can include planning the project\, proposed project activi
ties\, and any evaluation or assessment.
\n
Your timeline should conv
ey a sense of the project’s arc\, from its beginning to its end.
\n
N
ote: while grant funds cannot be used for any project activities that take
place outside the funding period\, please articulate the full project tim
eline here.
\n
Project Timeline Narrative (200 word limit\, 2
minute audio limit)
\n
The Project Timeline Narrative shoul
d correspond with and provide context for the Project Timeline Table. Be a
s specific as possible about how often and how long project activities wil
l take place\, along with proposed dates. Explain how your timeline will p
rovide enough time to foster learning amongst the learners.
\n
Proje
ct Budget
\n
Grant Amount Requested
\n
Enter t
he grant amount you are requesting for this project. Schools/organizations
can request $2\,500 to $5\,000.
\n
Project Expenses Table
\n
In the first column\, list all expenses re
lated to the project.
\n
In the second column\, prov
ide a short explanation of the expense.
\n
In the third colum
n\, note what type of funding will cover the expense (YAE Grant\,
Other Grant Funds\, Tax Credit\, Cash\, In-Kind\, etc.).
\n
In the <
strong>fourth column\, provide the monetary amount of each expens
e.
\n
Please list only expenses related to your project. A full organ
izational budget is not needed.
\n
Youth Arts Engagement grant funds
can only be used for project activities taking place in the funding period
(July 1\, 2023 – June 30\, 2024).
\n
Additionally\, please thoroughl
y review the funding restrictions listed on page 8 of these guidelines.
\n
Project Expenses Narrative (200 word limit\, 2 minute audio
limit)
\n
The Project Expenses Narrative should align with t
he Project Expenses Table. Be as specific as possible about the eligible e
xpenses the Youth Arts Engagement grant would cover. This is your opportun
ity to bring your project’s expenses to life\, as if you were explaining t
hem to the grant review panel.
\nOther things to consider:
\n
\n- If your total project expenses exceed the grant amount requested\, e
xplain the additional funding sources you noted in the third column of the
table.
\n- If your project requires a cost to participate\, explain
how those fees will be used.
\n- If your project starts before and/
or ends after the funding period\, explain how those expenses will be cove
red.
\n
\n
\n
Your organization’s application materi
als will be reviewed by an independent panel according to the following cr
iteria. Please note: need is not a criterion. Application merit is based u
pon strength of response in relation to the review criteria.
\n
Qual
ity of Proposed Project
\n
Application demonstrates a strong arts le
arning project.
\n
What panelists will be thinking about:
Does the application clearly outline the important details of th
e arts learning project?
\n
Integrity of Proposed Project
\n
Application demonstrates an asset-based premise that centers the voic
e of the learners.
\n
What panelists will be thinking abo
ut: Does the application articulate the specific assets and contr
ibutions of the community of learners and collaborators involved? Does the
application articulate how the proposed project reflects or responds to t
he community of learners involved? Does the community of learners have a v
oice and agency in the development and implementation of the project?
\n
Potential Impact
\n
Application centers expected benefit t
o learners.
\n
What panelists will be thinking about: Are the objectives\, outcomes\, and methods of evaluation well defin
ed? Are they relevant for the learners involved?
\n
Viability
h4>\n
Application demonstrates a strong project plan and appropriateness
of budget.
\n
What panelists will be thinking about: Does the application demonstrate substantial evidence that the propo
sal will be realized within the proposed project timeline? Do the expenses
described appear appropriate to the proposed project?
\n
\n
All applications are subject to a public review process. First\, Arts
Commission staff review each application for completeness and eligibility
. Applications that are incomplete or submitted after the due date are con
sidered ineligible for panel review and funding.
\n
Eligible applicat
ions are then evaluated by independent review panels made up of arts learn
ing specialists from communities throughout the state. They evaluate each
application on its own merits and solely on the basis of the published eva
luation criteria.
\n
Panelists first review applications individually
. They then meet as a body to discuss the applications and finalize assess
ment as a group. This meeting is open to the public and while applicants a
re not permitted to participate in the discussion\, they are encouraged to
attend or listen-in online. Applicants being reviewed will be notified wh
en panel dates are set. At the conclusion of their deliberations\, the pan
el submits their funding recommendations to the Arts Commission’s Governor
-appointed board of commissioners for approval.
\n
\n
Th
is program does not fund the following:
\n
\n- Projects that take
place during traditional school hours and seek to supplant arts programs\,
curriculum or arts educators.
\n- Strictly field trip or performanc
e-based activities. (See FAQ #3 on page 9 for more information)
\n-
Producing organizations to tour or present themselves.
\n- Support f
or individual professional development activities.
\n- Support for p
rojects which would otherwise be eligible for a Festival Grant.
\n-
Funding for insurance.
\n- Food and beverages for any purpose.
\n- Fundraising projects.
\n- Awards and competitions.
\n- I
ndirect costs.
\n- Organizations and schools that received Arts Comm
ission funding in Fiscal Year 2024\, but failed to file a final report.\n
- Applications submitted by for-profit organizations.
\n- An i
ndividual may not apply to the Youth Arts Engagement Grant directly or as
an individual with fiscal sponsorship.
\n- Grant administration\, ov
erhead or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization as a pe
rcentage of the total award\, with the exception of fiscal sponsors.
\n- Religious institution-led or religious group-sponsored projects not
open to participation by non- congregants.
\n- Religious institution
-led or religious group-sponsored projects whose primary purpose is the re
ligious socialization of individuals or which exist as parts of religious
sermons or services.
\n
\n
This list is not comprehensive.
em>
\n
Additionally\, according to the Arts Commission’s enabling sta
tutes\, “Notwithstanding any other law\, no monies from the Arizona Commis
sion on the Arts may be spent for payment to any person or entity for use
in desecrating\, casting contempt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\,
burning\, trampling or otherwise dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor
on religious objects\, the flag of the United States or the flag of this s
tate.” Recipients of Arts Commission support are further instructed to “ta
ke into consideration general standards of decency and respect for the div
erse beliefs and values of the American public” within funded programs.
\n
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div class='panel-body'>\n
\n- What types of organizations can
apply for Youth Arts Engagement Grants?
\nEligible organiza
tions include arts and cultural organizations\, community-based service or
ganizations\, libraries\, neighborhood centers\, parks and recreation depa
rtments\, social service organizations\, university/ college departments\,
PreK-12 schools or school districts who serve youth 24 and under outside
of traditional school hours.
\nAn organization without tax-exempt sta
tus\, may apply through a nonprofit fiscal sponsor. \n- What
is asset-based vs. deficit-based language? How can we address various ine
qualities in our narrative?
\nAsset-based language focuses
on the unique attributes the participants bring to the project (passionate
\, capable\, thriving) as opposed to deficit-based language that define pe
ople and places by perceived insufficiencies (like at risk\, lacking\, mar
ginalized\, underserved). Let’s not define people and places by their defi
cits. This reinforces negative stereotypes and is not conducive to the typ
e of arts learning this grant program seeks to support. Deficit-based lang
uage also contributes to a dynamic where learners are not seen as partners
\, but as objects of charity. If you’re talking about a problem\, use lang
uage that reflects that systematic disparities and community wide problems
in fact have systemic causes\, that these are not self-caused problems\,
and explicitly describe those systems whenever possible. \n- Are field trips or strictly performance-based projects eligible for this
grant?
\nNo. While a field trip or culminating performance m
ay be a part of the project\, it should not be the primary focus. This gra
nt program supports arts programs that seek to activate youth voices\, nar
ratives\, and perspectives. It is important to articulate how a community
of learners has a voice and agency in the development and implementation o
f the project. This grant values active participation over exposure or pas
sive engagement. \n- Can a school district and a school with
in that district both apply?
\nAn individual school and a sc
hool district may each submit separate applications\, but they must be for
completely distinct and separate projects and be for projects that occur
outside of traditional school hours. \n- When should I conta
ct my district about applying for this grant?
\nWe recommend
contacting the Grant Department or Fiscal Office at your district 2-3 mon
ths prior to the grant deadline. \n- Can my organization app
ly for both a Youth Arts Engagement Grant and a Lifelong Arts Engagement G
rant?
\nNo. Though an organization may be eligible for more
than one arts learning grant program\, the Arts Commission limits the num
ber of applications which may be submitted by an applicant to one arts lea
rning grant program within the same funding period. An applicant who appli
es to the Lifelong Arts Engagement Grant program in Fiscal Year 2024 may n
ot apply for a Youth Arts Engagement Grant that same year. \n
\n
\nApplicant Resources
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\n
Leading up to the application due date\,
the Arizona Commission on the Arts will present webinar-style information
sessions and workshops to help prospective applicants in preparing competi
tive applications.
\n
Tuesday\,
March 12\, 2024
\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
\n
A recordings of
this session available below.
\n
\n
\n
The
following videos walk applicants through the key components of the applica
tions for both Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants and Youth Arts Engagement G
rants.
\n
Applicant Guide: Narrative
\n
\n
Applicant Guide: Project Timeline
\n
\n
Applicant Guide: Project Budget
\n
\n
Applicant Guide: Review Process and Evaluation Criteria
\n
\n
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\n
How do I register on behalf of an organization?
\n
\n
\n- Go to https://azarts.smapply.io/
\n- Click the “Register” button at the upper-right corner of the window
. (If you are using a mobile device\, tap the “Sign Up” button.)
\n- Choose the option to “Register as an Organization”
\n- Enter your n
ame\, email address\, and a password. (The person who registers the organi
zation in SMApply becomes the organization’s first “member” and the admini
strator of the organization’s account. Additional members may be added lat
er and/or made an account administrator.)
\n- Click/tap the “Create
Account” button
\n- Enter the requested information about your Organ
ization\, such as the organization’s name\, mailing address\, and general
contact information.
\n
\n
\n
Video Walkthrough
\n
\n
\n
\n
How do I add members to my Organization?
\n
Once you have cr
eated your organization you can add additional members to assist with appl
ications and account maintenance.
\n
\n- Go to https://azarts.smapply.io
/
\n- Login as an organization administrator
\n- Click “Ma
nage Organization” in the top right corner
\n- Click “Members”
\n- Click the “Add Member” button
\n- Enter the First Name\, Last
Name\, and Email Address of the member
\n- Select whether the member
will have Administrative or Non-Administrative Access
\n- Click the
box to “Notify member by email” (This is useful if the user does not alre
ady have an account in the system as they will receive an invitation email
and be able to create a password to log in.)
\n- Click “Add”
\n
\n
For instructions on adding members in bulk\, c
lick here.
\n
How do I update my Organization’s Profile?
\n<
ol>\n
Go to https://azarts.smapply.io/\n
Login as an organization
administrator\n
Click on “Manage Organization” in the top right c
orner\n
Click “Profile”\n
Update your profile information<
/li>\nClick “Save”\n\n
Additional Guides
\n
SurveyM
onkey Apply provides a comprehensive FAQ for applicants\; in addition to t
he “how tos” above you can find more information and resources on accounts
\, completing an application\, and managing your organization at https://help.smapply.io/hc/en-us/articles/360032514674-
General-Account-FAQ.
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rt to nonprofit organizations whose primary mission is to produce\, presen
t\, teach\, or serve the arts.\n\nWhich Creative Capacity Grant Guidelines
are for you?\n\n \n Did your organi
zation receive a Creative Capacity Grant in FY2024?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n
CCG Alternate Year\nAll applicants who received CCG funding in FY2024 are
in alternate year status for FY2025. In lieu of a full application\, alter
nate year applicants submit only a brief status update and Funder Report a
nd are not subject to panel review.\nApplication requirements and instruct
ions can be found in the document linked below:\n\nGrant Guidelines: Creat
ive Capacity Grant for Alternate Year Organizations\n\nNarrative Questions
: Creative Capacity Grant for Alternate Year Organizations\nPlease review
the grant guidelines thoroughly before beginning the application.\n\n\n\n
\nWhat is your organization's annual budget?\n \n \n Less than $400\,000?\n \n
\n \n More than $400\,000?\n \nCCG Levels 1-5\nThe Creative Capacity Grant fo
r Small to Mid-size Organizations · Levels 1-5 is open to organizations wi
th an annual budget between $4\,000 and $399\,999. \nApplication requireme
nts and instructions can be found in the document linked below:\n\nGrant G
uidelines: Creative Capacity Grant for Small to Mid-size Organizations · L
evels 1-5\n\n\nNarrative Questions: Creative Capacity Grant · Levels 1-5 O
rganizations\nApply Now\nPlease review the grant guidelines thoroughly bef
ore beginning the application.\n\n\n\n\n\nCCG Levels 1-5\nThe Creative Cap
acity Grant for Mid-size to large Organizations · Levels 6-8 is open to or
ganizations with an annual budget of over $400\,000. \nApplication require
ments and instructions can be found in the document linked below:\n\nGrant
Guidelines: Creative Capacity Grant for Small to Mid-size Organizations ·
Levels 6-8\n\n\nNarrative Questions: Creative Capacity Grant · Levels 6-8
Organizations\nApply Now\nPlease review the grant guidelines thoroughly b
efore beginning the application.\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n
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izona\,\nare incorporated as a nonprofit organization* with tax-exempt sta
tus\, or are a unit of municipal or tribal government\,\nhave a primary mi
ssion to produce\, present\, teach\, or serve the arts\,\nhave a minimum a
nnual budget of $4\,000 and a maximum of $399\,999\, and\nwill incur eligi
ble expenses during the funding period (July 1\, 2024 – June 30\, 2025).\n
\n*Unincorporated organizations that are otherwise eligible and whose annu
al budget is below $200\,000 may apply through a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.
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nizations that may apply for Creative Capacity Grants at levels 6 – 8…\n\n
are based in Arizona\,\nare incorporated as a nonprofit organization with
tax-exempt status\, or are a unit of municipal or tribal government\,\nhav
e a primary mission to produce\, present\, teach\, or serve the arts\,\nem
ploy a full-time executive\, managing\, music\, or artistic director\,\nha
ve a minimum annual budget of $400\,000\, and\nwill incur eligible expense
s during the funding period (July 1\, 2024 – June 30\, 2025).\n\n\nDownloa
d/Print Grant Guidelines\n\nMultidisciplinary and Multipurpose Organizatio
ns\nMultidisciplinary or multipurpose organizations are eligible to apply
if they meet the above requirements and can demonstrate that over 51% of t
heir public programming and budget is devoted to the arts. Multidisciplina
ry or multipurpose organizations should contact Arts Commission staff to d
iscuss eligibility before applying.\nApplication Limits\nAcross grant prog
rams\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts limits the number of application
s an organization may submit to one application per funding period. Organi
zations applying for a CCG in Fiscal Year 2025 may not apply for any other
Arts Commission grants (e.g.\, Festival Grants\, Youth Arts Engagement Gr
ants\, etc.).\n Eligible Expenses \nCCG
funds are intended to support general day-to-day operating costs\, such as
the following:\nSalaries and Personnel Expenses\nCreative workers (e.g.\,
artists\, tradition bearers\, designers\, educators\, curators\, program
administrators\, service providers\, etc.)\, production staff\, administra
tors\, teachers\, contractors\, consultants\nArtistic/Production Expenses
\nSupplies\, materials\, equipment\, venues\, royalties\, licensing\nAdmin
istrative Expenses\nOffice space and supplies\, insurance\, professional s
ervices like accounting or payroll\, fees for banking\, online services an
d platforms\, training and education\, marketing and promotion\n
Grant Levels & Award Amounts \nOrgani
zations apply for CCGs at one of eight grant levels. An organization’s gra
nt level is determined by the adjusted annual revenue for their most recen
tly completed fiscal year (for example\, Fiscal Year 2023). For the purpos
es of this program\, Adjusted annual revenue is defined as the organizatio
n’s total annual revenue minus the monetary value of any in-kind support.
\nAward ranges are determined based on the agency’s budget for the upcomin
g fiscal year\, the Arts Commission’s funding priorities\, and an organiza
tion’s panel review ranking (low\, medium\, or high).\nAs the agency’s bud
get is not known until well after grant guidelines are published\, the amo
unts below are only projections of what may potentially be possible.\nAwar
d projections for FY2025 are as follows:\n\n\n\n\n\nAdjusted Annual Revenu
e\n\n\nAward Projections \n(Based on Panel Review Ranking)\n\n\n\n\nLow\n
\n\nMedium\n\n\nHigh\n\n\n\n\n\nLevel 1\n\n$4\,000 – $19\,999\n\n\n$200\n
\n\n$300\n\n\n$400\n\n\n\nLevel 2\n\n$20\,000 – $49\,999\n\n\n$400\n\n\n$5
90\n\n\n$790\n\n\n\nLevel 3\n\n$50\,000 – $99\,999\n\n\n$790\n\n\n$980\n\n
\n$1\,180\n\n\n\nLevel 4\n\n$100\,000 – $199\,999\n\n\n$1\,180\n\n\n$1\,45
0\n\n\n$1\,750\n\n\n\nLevel 5\n\n$200\,000 – $399\,999\n\n\n$1\,750\n\n\n$
2\,150\n\n\n$2\,550\n\n\n\nLevel 6\n\n$400\,000 – $999\,999\n\n\n$2\,500\n
\n\n$3\,000\n\n\n$3\,500\n\n\n\nLevel 7\n\n$1\,000\,000 – $4\,999\,999\n\n
\n$3\,000\n\n\n$4\,000\n\n\n$5\,000\n\n\n\nLevel 8\n\n$5\,000\,000 and abo
ve\n\n\n$4\,000\n\n\n$5\,000\n\n\n$6\,000\n\n\n\n\n\nHow Reliable are Awar
d Projections?\nIn 2012\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts was removed f
rom the State’s General Fund as an ongoing budget line-item. Since that ti
me\, the agency’s annual grantmaking budget has been especially volatile\,
dependent on one-time legislative appropriations\, which have ranged from
$0 – $5 million. The agency’s grantmaking capacity for Fiscal Year 2025 w
ill not be known until the State’s budget is passed by the Legislature and
signed into law by the Governor. This typically happens in late spring.\n
The award ranges listed above are based on a potential grantmaking budget
of $0.5 million. Depending on what happens in the Legislature\, actual awa
rd amounts may be significantly different. Applicants are strongly encoura
ged to budget conservatively.\nFor more info on Arts Commission funding\,
visit https://azarts.gov/about-us/who-we-are/budget/.\n\nMulti-year Fundin
g\nThe CCG program operates on a multi-year funding cycle. Organizations s
ubmit a full application once every three years\, according to the schedul
e below. In their two “alternate” years\, grantees submit only a brief sta
tus update and Funder Report and are not subject to panel review.\nIn cons
ideration of the limited funding projected for FY2025\, all applicants who
received CCG funding in FY2024 will be placed in alternate year status fo
r FY2025. In lieu of a full application\, alternate year applicants submit
only a brief status update and Funder Report and are not subject to panel
review.\n(Applicants who did not receive CCG funding in FY2024 are still
required to submit a full application and undergo panel review.)\nThis is
an adjustment to the previously established multi-year funding cycle\, whi
ch would have required full applications from Level 4 & 5 organizations.\n
\n\n\nGrant Level\n\n\nFY2025\nFY2026\nFY2027\n\n\n\n\nLevel 1\, 2\, & 3\n
Alt. Year Application\nAlt. Year Application\nFull Application\n\n\nLevel
4 & 5\nAlt. Year Application\nFull Application\nAlt. Year Application\n\n
\nLevel 6\, 7\, & 8\nAlt. Year Application\nAlt. Year Application\nAlt. Ye
ar Application\n\n\n\nFor FY2025 funding\, Organizations will submit a ful
l or alternate year application according to the table below:\n\nFull Appl
ication\n\nOrganizations that did not apply for a CCG in FY2024\nOrganizat
ions that were not awarded a CCG in FY2024\n\n\nAlternate Year Application
\n\nOrganizations that were awarded a CCG in FY2024\n\n\nChanging Grant Le
vel\nOrganizations that are scheduled to submit an Alternate Year applicat
ion and would like to be considered at a higher grant level than indicated
by their previous application are required to submit a full application a
nd undergo panel review. Please note that alternate year organizations aut
omatically maintain their previous fiscal year panel review ranking\, but
the corresponding award amount may change if the financial data in their f
orthcoming Fiscal Year 2025 application indicates a lower annual budget th
an previously recorded. If you have questions or concerns about determinin
g your forthcoming grant level\, please contact Hanna Spence-Schehr at hsp
enceschehr@azarts.gov.\nGrantee Requirements\nMatch CCG Award\nGrantees mu
st be able to match their CCG award with cash\, dollar for dollar\, by the
end of the funding period (June 30\, 2025). Matching funds may be earned
(e.g.\, ticket sales\, participation fees\, etc.) or contributed (e.g.\, p
rivate donations\, other grants\, etc.).\nSubmit a Final Report\nTo remain
eligible for future grants\, grantees must submit a final report to the A
rts Commission at the conclusion of the funding period.\n
Grant Timeline \n\nAwards are paid out over
the course of the Arts Commission’s fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) on a pr
edetermined schedule. Typically\, payments begin with Level 1 grantees in
the second quarter of the agency’s fiscal year (October – December) and en
d with Level 8 grantees receiving payment in the fourth quarter (April – J
une).\n \nLevels 1-5\n Before You Apply
\nWe encourage applicants to do the following prior to beginnin
g their application:\nRequest Accommodations\nIf you require accommodation
in completing the application or otherwise participating in the grant app
lication process\, please contact Hanna Spence-Schehr at hspenceschehr@aza
rts.gov.\nCreate or Update the SurveyMonkey Apply Account for Your Organiz
ation\nYou will submit your application through an online submission platf
orm called SurveyMonkey Apply. Prior to applying\, all new applicants will
need to register their organization at https://azarts.smapply.io/.\nIf yo
ur organization already has an account\, we encourage you to confirm that
all information is up to date and add/remove any team members as needed.\n
For instructions on how to create or update your account\, visit our appli
cant resources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resources/.\nCrea
te or Update SMU DataArts Profile\nDataArts’ Cultural Data Profile (CDP) i
s a free and secure online survey that collects financial and programmatic
data from nonprofit arts\, culture\, and humanities organizations. Organi
zations can then produce a variety of reports based on this data\, includi
ng the DataArts Funder Report submitted with the CCG application.\nLog-in
or register at https://da.culturaldata.org/.\nIf you are new to using Data
Arts\, you can find a video tutorial for getting started at https://cultur
aldata.org/what-we-do/for-arts-cultural-organizations/the-cultural-data-pr
ofile/. For additional assistance\, contact the DataArts Support Center: h
ttps://culturaldata.org/contact/.\nObtain a Fiscal Sponsor Letter of Agree
ment (if applicable)\nUnincorporated organizations applying with a fiscal
sponsor will need to upload a Fiscal Sponsor Letter of Agreement. This off
icial letter\, signed by authorizing officials from both the applicant org
anization and the fiscal sponsor\, must state that the fiscal sponsor agre
es to receive grant funds on behalf of the applicant\, deliver them to the
applicant\, and maintain appropriate financial records. Additionally\, th
e applicant should be prepared to provide a fiscal sponsor contact and ind
icate the fiscal sponsor’s administrative fee. (The fiscal sponsor’s admin
istrative fee is the percentage of any potential grant funding that would
be retained by the fiscal sponsor to cover administrative costs associated
with their sponsorship.)\nIf you are unable to obtain a Letter of Agreeme
nt before the application deadline\, please contact Hanna Spence-Schehr at
hspenceschehr@azarts.gov.\nPrepare Narrative Responses\nSome applicants f
ind it helpful to develop their responses using word processing software\,
outside the application platform. This allows them to draft responses wit
h team members and monitor their word counts for each question. Download a
Word document version of the narrative questions.\n
How to Apply \nWhen you’re ready\, click on the “
Apply Now” button below. You do not have to complete the application in on
e session\; at any point you can save a draft of your application and comp
lete or submit it later.\nAPPLY NOW\n The Applicati
on \nOrganization Overview\nInformation collected i
n this section of the application is used for internal and reporting purpo
ses only. You will be required to upload an IRS determination letter in th
e “Organization Type” section. (Units of government are exempt from this r
equirement.)\n\nOrganization Name and DBA (if applicable)\nOrganization ma
iling address\nCounty: In which Arizona county is your organization based?
\nFederal Congressional District: In which federal congressional district
is your organization located? To look up your congressional district by ad
dress visit: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representativ
e\nState Legislative District: Which state legislative district is your or
ganization located in? To look up your legislative district by address vis
it: https://azredistricting.org/districtlocator\nSecondary contact info (t
he primary contact will be the person submitting the application)\nADA Coo
rdinator contact info\nYear established\nPrimary Disciplinary Category: Ap
plicants can select the discipline that best applies from dropdown menu op
tions.\nIs this your organization’s first time applying for any grant thro
ugh the Arizona Commission on the Arts?\nOrganization type (choose from no
nprofit\, unit of government\, or applying with a fiscal sponsor)\nUpload:
Federal Tax Exemption Letter* if a nonprofit 501(c)3 or a Fiscal Sponsor
Letter of Agreement\, if applicable\n\n*This is the IRS determination lett
er granting nonprofit 501(c)3 status\, not the letter assigning a Federal
Tax ID Number\nNarrative Questions\nNarrative questions will be reviewed b
y the review panelists.\n\nProvide your organization’s mission statement.
(150 word max)\n\nYour responses to the following will be reviewed by the
panelists:\n\nDescribe your organization’s programs or services in relatio
nship to its mission. (300 words max)\nThe values expressed in a mission s
tatement speak to an organization’s unique vision\, purpose\, and goals. C
onsider how these values are reflected in specific programs\, services\, e
vents\, workshops\, community activities\, or internal practices.\nDescrib
e what goes into the development of your programming. (300 words max)\nCon
sider how your organization approaches decision-making\, determines progra
m goals\, and engages with creative workers (i.e.\, artists\, tradition be
arers\, designers\, educators\, curators\, program or service administrato
rs\, and other creative contributors).\nDescribe your organization’s admin
istrative structure. (250 words max)\nFor example\, what does your organiz
ational chart look like? How are administrative and programmatic tasks man
aged? What kind of leadership model does your organization have\n\n\nQuest
ions 4 & 5 request information regarding your executive leadership. For th
e purposes of this grant\, executive leadership are the people on your sta
ff who have the most deciding power. Examples include executive director\,
CEO\, president\, artistic director\, directors of larger departments\, e
tc.\n\nHow many people serve the organization in an executive leadership c
apacity?\nPlease describe the composition or makeup of your organization’s
executive leadership:\n\nQuestions 6 & 7 request information regarding yo
ur governing board. This should be board members who are part of the gover
nance structure of the organization and have a role in voting. This includ
es those who only vote if there is a tie. If you are a 501(c)3\, this woul
d be the board members who are indicated on your 990 filing with the IRS e
ach year.\n\nHow many people serve the organization on the governing board
?\nPlease describe the composition or makeup of your organization’s govern
ing board:\nHow many governing board members overlap with your organizatio
n’s executive leadership?\n\n\n\nResponses to questions 5 and 7 can includ
e any of the following categories that may apply:\n\nAge Group (youth\, ad
ult\, senior)\nArtists\,\nDisabilities (physical\, neural\, cognitive)\nGe
nder\nGeography (rural\, metro)\nHeritage\nIncome Status\nHealth Status\nM
ilitary Status\nRace & Ethnicity\nReligion\nSexual Orientation\n\n\n\nDepe
nding on their mission\, organizations engage their communities in very di
fferent ways. Some are established to engage individuals that share a part
icular demographic\, social\, or cultural commonality (e.g.\, a youth thea
ter\, gay men’s chorus\, or a rural Latinx art gallery). Others take a bro
ad approach\, designing their programs/services to engage a more general c
ommunity of participants\, (e.g.\, a community arts center). Question 9 as
ks you to identify your organization’s primary approach and answer questio
ns specific to your choice.\n\nChoose the statement below that best descri
bes your organization:\n\n\nOur organization takes a broad approach\, serv
ing a general\, non-specific population.\nOur organization centers a speci
fic community or intersection of cultural communities.\n\nIf you chose bro
ad approach\, answer the sub-questions below:\n\nHow does your organizatio
n ensure an accessible and inclusive environment for participants of varyi
ng ages\, cultural backgrounds\, abilities\, etc.? (350 words max)\nConsid
er how your organizational structure\, programming\, professional engageme
nt of creative workers\, community interaction\, etc. reflect or respond t
o diverse populations.\nHow does your organization use public input and fe
edback from the communities it serves. (300 words max)\n\nIf you chose spe
cific community\, answer the sub-questions below:\n\n\nIn what ways do you
r organization’s operations\, programs\, and/or services reflect or respon
d to the specific community or intersection of communities you engage? (35
0 words max)\nOperational aspects could include programming\, leadership\,
organizational culture\, staffing\, professional engagement of creative w
orkers\, community interaction\, etc.\nHow does your organization engage t
he indicated community or intersection of communities in the development\,
implementation\, and evaluation of your operations\, programs\, and/or se
rvices? (300 words max)\n\nPlease provide the following information for ea
ch indicated community:\n\nWhat percentage of your executive leadership id
entifies as ___?\nWhat percentage of your governing board identifies as __
_?\n\n\n\nYour responses to the sub-questions to the left will be specific
to the communities your organization’s mission and programming specifical
ly focus on. \nYou will select all that apply from the list below:\n\nAge
Group\nDisabilities\nGeography\nGender\nHealth Status\nHeritage\nIncome St
atus\nMilitary Status\nRace & Ethnicity (Choose from Black\, Latine\, Midd
le Eastern/North African\, Native American\, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islan
der\, White/European\, Not Listed)\nReligion\nSexual Orientation Asian\n\n
\n\n\nWhat are some of the expected benefits for those who participate in
your organization’s programming and how do you gauge your success in deliv
ering these benefits? (350 words max)\nEvery organization approaches the f
eedback from\, the documenting of\, and the learning outcomes of its speci
fic programming or activities differently\; consider what approaches or me
thods your organization uses to better understand the effects that its wor
k has on participants.\nHow does your organization adapt programming\, com
munications\, or services to ensure that programming\, facilities\, virtua
l platforms\, and activities support the participation of and access for p
eople of all abilities? (300 words max)\nConsider any efforts currently be
ing employed or plans in place to ensure that all organizational programmi
ng\, facilities\, virtual platforms\, and activities support the participa
tion of and access for people of all abilities beyond required ADA complia
nce.\nDescribe the various resources your organization relies on to do its
work and how they are allocated for maximum impact in pursuit of your mis
sion and in service to your community? (300 words max)\nConsider your reso
urces broadly. An organization’s resources may include funding\, in-kind o
r volunteer contributions\, administrative and artistic labor\, partnershi
ps\, and more.\nWhat are your organization’s long-term goals for growth or
improvement and how do you track your progress toward these goals? (300 w
ords max)\nAn organization’s long-term goals may relate to audience number
s\, fiscal stability\, accessibility practices\, community engagement\, sp
ecific programming/services\, funder support\, internal capacity-building\
, etc.\n\nFinancial Documentation\nThis DataArts Funder Report and Funder
Report Narrative will be reviewed by the panel and evaluated as part of th
e Fiscal Practices & Viability criterion.\nIf applying with a fiscal spons
or\, all fiscal year and financial information reported in this section sh
ould be for the applicant organization\, not for the fiscal sponsor.\nFor
this section\, applicants will need to enter relevant financial and partic
ipation data for the required fiscal years into the DataArts platform and
then generate a Funder Report\, selecting the most recent fiscal year as t
he reporting year. (See FAQ for more info.)\nFiscal Year and Adjusted Annu
al Revenue\n\nStart and end date (month and year) of your organization’s m
ost recently concluded fiscal year (ex.\, July 2022 – June 2023).\nFiscal
Year Adjusted Annual Revenue\nThis is the figure labeled “Total Revenue Un
restricted Less In-kind Unrestricted” found at the top of the first page o
f your DataArts Funder report.\n\nDataArts Funder Report\nUpload an SMU Da
taArts Funder Report for your organization’s two most recently concluded f
iscal years (for example\, fiscal years 2022 and 2023).\nFunder Report Nar
rative\nThis is your opportunity to bring your Funder Report to life\, as
if you were explaining aspects of it to the review panel.* (300 words maxi
mum)\n* The Funder Report examined by the review panel will not display an
y of the notes you left for yourself during the data entry process within
DataArts.\n Evaluation Criteria
\nYour organization’s application materials will be reviewed by an ind
ependent panel according to the following criteria. Please note: need is n
ot a criterion. Application merit is based upon strength of response in re
lation to the review criteria.\nCreative Capacity\nApplication demonstrate
s a strong understanding of the organization’s capacity to realize its mis
sion and describes effective strategies for achieving current and long-ter
m goals.\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Is the scope of the organ
ization’s work in alignment with its mission and its capacity to deliver i
ntended benefits? Does the application articulate a clear process for deve
loping and implementing programming consistent with the organization’s mis
sion and values?\nQuality of Programs & Services\nApplication demonstrates
creative and responsive programming\, strong evaluation methods\, and mis
sion-aligned engagement practices.\nWhat panelists will be thinking about:
Does the application describe mission-aligned programming and engagement
practices? Does the organization demonstrate robust and authentic engageme
nt with Arizona’s creative workers and other key stakeholders in their pro
gramming and services? How does the organization engage the community(ies)
it serves in the development and evaluation of its programs?\nIntegrity &
Public Benefit\nViewed as a whole\, the application demonstrates alignmen
t between the organization’s mission\, operational practices\, goals\, pro
gramming\, and a strong understanding of the community(ies) served.\nWhat
panelists will be thinking about: Are the organization’s mission and value
s evident in their programming and operations? How does the organization’s
programming reflect or respond to the community(ies) served? Does the org
anization demonstrate an ability to make its programming or services acces
sible?\nFiscal Practices & Viability\nViewed as a whole\, the application
describes sound fiscal practices and demonstrates alignment between these
practices and the organization’s mission\, values\, and strategic goals.\n
What panelists will be thinking about: Are the organization’s practices ar
ound the administration and use of resources aligned with their mission an
d values? How do the organization’s practices around the administration an
d use of resources ensure their work remains viable and their goals achiev
able?\n Review Process \nAll
applications are subject to a public review process. First\, Arts Commiss
ion staff review each application for completeness and eligibility. Applic
ations that are incomplete or submitted after the due date are considered
ineligible for panel review and funding. Eligible applications are then ev
aluated by independent review panels made up of individuals from communiti
es throughout the state who work in or adjacent to the arts. They evaluate
each application on its own merits and solely on the basis of the publish
ed evaluation criteria.\nPanelists first review applications individually.
They then meet as a body to discuss the applications and finalize assessm
ent as a group. This meeting is open to the public and while applicants ar
e not permitted to participate in the discussion\, they are encouraged to
attend or listen-in online. Applicants being reviewed will be notified whe
n panel dates are set. At the conclusion of their deliberations\, the pane
l submits their funding recommendations to the Arts Commission’s Governor-
appointed board of commissioners for approval.\n Fu
nding Restrictions \nGrant funds can only be used f
or the allowable expenses outlined in the guidelines. Additionally\, this
program does not fund the following:\n\nApplicants that received Arts Comm
ission funding in Fiscal Year 2024\, but failed to file a final report by
Monday\, September 16\, 2024.\nOrganizations not dedicated to producing\,
presenting\, teaching\, or serving the arts as their primary mission (the
arts must comprise over 51% of public programming and budget to be eligibl
e)\nAny division of local\, state\, tribal or federal government except ar
ts and cultural organizations from Tribal Nations and Local Arts Agencies
(including arts councils and arts commissions)\nApplications submitted by
for-profit organizations\nSchools\, including public\, private\, and chart
er\nBotanical gardens\, parks\, zoos or science centers\nAuxiliary/affilia
te organizations\nReligious institutions or religious group-sponsored orga
nizations not open to participation by non- congregants\nReligious institu
tions or religious group-sponsored organizations whose primary purpose is
the religious socialization of individuals or whose arts programming exist
s as parts of religious sermons or services\nDebt reduction\nRegranting\,
unless permission is received\nGrant administration\, overhead\, or proces
sing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organization as a percentage of the
total award\, with the exception of fiscal sponsors\nLobbying expenses\nEx
penses related to the construction of facilities\nFood and beverage for re
ceptions and hospitality functions\nFundraising projects\nScholarships and
awards\nEquipment or capital expenditures (basic computer devices and oth
er such items that cost less than $5\,000 are considered supplies and are
eligible expenses)\nIndirect costs\n\nThis list is not comprehensive.\nAdd
itionally\, according to the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwit
hstanding any other law\, no monies from the Arizona Commission on the Art
s may be spent for payment to any person or entity for use in dese- cratin
g\, casting contempt on\, mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, tra
mpling\, or otherwise dishonoring or causing to bring dishonor on religiou
s objects\, the flag of the United States or the flag of this state.” Reci
pients of Arts Commission support are further instructed to “take into con
sideration general standards of decency and respect for the diverse belief
s and values of the American public” within funded programs.\n
\nLevels 6-8\n Before You Apply \nWe enc
ourage applicants to do the following prior to beginning their application
:\nRequest Accommodations\nIf you require accommodation in completing the
application or otherwise participating in the grant application process\,
please contact Hanna Spence-Schehr at hspenceschehr@azarts.gov.\nCreate or
Update the SurveyMonkey Apply Account for Your Organization\nYou will sub
mit your application through an online submission platform called SurveyMo
nkey Apply. Prior to applying\, all new applicants will need to register t
heir organization at https://azarts.smapply.io/.\nIf your organization alr
eady has an account\, we encourage you to confirm that all information is
up to date and add/remove any team members as needed.\nFor instructions on
how to create or update your account\, visit our applicant resources page
: https://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resources/.\nCreate or Update SMU Da
taArts Profile\nDataArts’ Cultural Data Profile (CDP) is a free and secure
online survey that collects financial and programmatic data from nonprofi
t arts\, culture\, and humanities organizations. Organizations can then pr
oduce a variety of reports based on this data\, including the DataArts Fun
der Report submitted with the CCG application.\nLog-in or register at http
s://da.culturaldata.org/.\nIf you are new to using DataArts\, you can find
a video tutorial for getting started at https://culturaldata.org/what-we-
do/for-arts-cultural-organizations/the-cultural-data-profile/. For additio
nal assistance\, contact the DataArts Support Center: https://culturaldata
.org/contact/.\nPrepare Narrative Responses\nSome applicants find it helpf
ul to develop their responses using word processing software\, outside the
application platform. This allows them to draft responses with team membe
rs and monitor their word counts for each question. Download a Word docume
nt version of the narrative questions.\n How to App
ly \nWhen you’re ready\, click on the “Apply Now” b
utton below. You do not have to complete the application in one session\;
at any point you can save a draft of your application and complete or subm
it it later.\nAPPLY NOW\n The Application
\nOrganization Overview\nInformation collected in this secti
on of the application is used for internal and reporting purposes only. Yo
u will be required to upload an IRS determination letter in the “Organizat
ion Type” section. (Units of government are exempt from this requirement.)
\n\nOrganization Name and DBA (if applicable)\nOrganization mailing addres
s\nCounty: In which Arizona county is your organization based?\nFederal Co
ngressional District: In which federal congressional district is your orga
nization located? To look up your congressional district by address visit:
https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative\nState Leg
islative District: Which state legislative district is your organization l
ocated in? To look up your legislative district by address visit: https://
azredistricting.org/districtlocator\nSecondary contact info (the primary c
ontact will be the person submitting the application)\nADA Coordinator con
tact info\nYear established\nPrimary Disciplinary Category: Applicants can
select the discipline that best applies from dropdown menu options.\nIs t
his your organization’s first time applying for any grant through the Ariz
ona Commission on the Arts?\nOrganization type (choose from nonprofit or u
nit of government)\nUpload: Federal Tax Exemption Letter* if a nonprofit 5
01(c)3\n\n*This is the IRS determination letter granting nonprofit 501(c)3
status\, not the letter assigning a Federal Tax ID Number\nNarrative Ques
tions\nNarrative questions will be reviewed by the review panelists.\n\nPr
ovide your organization’s mission statement. (150 word max)\n\nYour respon
ses to the following will be reviewed by the panelists:\n\nDescribe your o
rganization’s programs or services in relationship to its mission. (300 wo
rds max)\nThe values expressed in a mission statement speak to an organiza
tion’s unique vision\, purpose\, and goals. Consider how these values are
reflected in specific programs\, services\, events\, workshops\, community
activities\, or internal practices.\nDescribe what goes into the developm
ent of your programming. (300 words max)\nConsider how your organization a
pproaches decision-making\, determines program goals\, and engages with cr
eative workers (i.e.\, artists\, tradition bearers\, designers\, educators
\, curators\, program or service administrators\, and other creative contr
ibutors)\nDescribe your organization’s administrative structure. (250 word
s max)\nFor example\, what does your organizational chart look like? How a
re administrative and programmatic tasks managed? What kind of leadership
model does your organization have?\n\n\nQuestions 4 & 5 request informatio
n regarding your executive leadership. For the purposes of this grant\, ex
ecutive leadership are the people on your staff who have the most deciding
power. Examples include executive director\, CEO\, president\, artistic d
irector\, directors of larger departments\, etc.\n\nHow many people serve
the organization in an executive leadership capacity?\nPlease describe the
composition or makeup of your organization’s executive leadership:\n\nQue
stions 6 & 7 request information regarding your governing board. This shou
ld be board members who are part of the governance structure of the organi
zation and have a role in voting. This includes those who only vote if the
re is a tie. If you are a 501(c)3\, this would be the board members who ar
e indicated on your 990 filing with the IRS each year.\n\nHow many people
serve the organization on the governing board?\nPlease describe the compos
ition or makeup of your organization’s governing board:\nHow many governin
g board members overlap with your organization’s executive leadership?\nHo
w does your organization explore meaningful collaborations with different
stakeholders to better achieve its mission? (250 words max)\nConsider any
partnerships\, interactions\, and/or outreach strategies that advance (or
are advanced by) your programs and services.\n\n\n\nResponses to questions
5 and 7 can include any of the following categories that may apply:\n\nAg
e Group (youth\, adult\, senior)\nArtists\,\nDisabilities (physical\, neur
al\, cognitive)\nGender\nGeography (rural\, metro)\nHeritage\nIncome Statu
s\nHealth Status\nMilitary Status\nRace & Ethnicity\nReligion\nSexual Orie
ntation\n\n\n\nDepending on their mission\, organizations engage their com
munities in very different ways. Some are established to engage individual
s that share a particular demographic\, social\, or cultural commonality (
e.g.\, a youth theater\, gay men’s chorus\, or a rural Latinx art gallery)
. Others take a broad approach\, designing their programs/services to enga
ge a more general community of participants\, (e.g.\, a community arts cen
ter). Question 9 asks you to identify your organization’s primary approach
and answer questions specific to your choice.\n\nChoose the statement bel
ow that best describes your organization:\n\n\nOur organization takes a br
oad approach\, serving a general\, non-specific population.\nOur organizat
ion centers a specific community or intersection of cultural communities.
\n\nIf you chose broad approach\, answer the sub-questions below:\n\nHow d
oes your organization ensure an accessible and inclusive environment for p
articipants of varying ages\, cultural backgrounds\, abilities\, etc.? (35
0 words max)\nConsider how your organizational structure\, programming\, p
rofessional engagement of creative workers\, community interaction\, etc.
reflect or respond to diverse populations.\nHow does your organization use
public input and feedback from the communities it serves. (300 words max)
\n\nIf you chose specific community\, answer the sub-questions below:\n\n
\nIn what ways do your organization’s operations\, programs\, and/or servi
ces reflect or respond to the specific community or intersection of commun
ities you engage? (350 words max)\nOperational aspects could include progr
amming\, leadership\, organizational culture\, staffing\, professional eng
agement of creative workers\, community interaction\, etc.\nHow does your
organization engage the indicated community or intersection of communities
in the development\, implementation\, and evaluation of your operations\,
programs\, and/or services? (300 words max)\n\nPlease provide the followi
ng information for each indicated community:\n\nWhat percentage of your ex
ecutive leadership identifies as ___?\nWhat percentage of your governing b
oard identifies as ___?\n\n\n\nYour responses to the sub-questions to the
left will be specific to the communities your organization’s mission and p
rogramming specifically focus on. \nYou will select all that apply from th
e list below:\n\nAge Group\nDisabilities\nGeography\nGender\nHealth Status
\nHeritage\nIncome Status\nMilitary Status\nRace & Ethnicity (Choose from
Black\, Latine\, Middle Eastern/North African\, Native American\, Native H
awaiian/Pacific Islander\, White/European\, Not Listed)\nReligion\nSexual
Orientation Asian\n\n\n\n\nWhat are some of the expected benefits for thos
e who participate in your organization’s programming and how do you gauge
your success in delivering these benefits? (350 words max)\nEvery organiza
tion approaches the feedback from\, the documenting of\, and the learning
outcomes of its specific programming or activities differently\; consider
what approaches or methods your organization uses to better understand the
effects that its work has on participants.\nHow does your organization ad
apt programming\, communications\, or services to ensure that programming\
, facilities\, virtual platforms\, and activities support the participatio
n of and access for people of all abilities? (300 words max)\nConsider any
efforts currently being employed to ensure that all organizational progra
mming\, facilities\, virtual platforms\, and activities support the partic
ipation of and access for people of all abilities beyond required ADA comp
liance. \nWhat are your organization’s current budget priorities? How do y
ou manage and allocate fiscal resources in alignment with these priorities
and track that they are being met? (300 words max)\nConsider how your int
ernal fiscal practices reflect your immediate priorities\, values and shor
t-term \ngoals.\nWhat are your organization’s long-term goals for growth o
r improvement and how do you track your progress toward these goals? (300
words max)\nAn organization’s long-term goals may relate to audience numbe
rs\, fiscal stability\, accessibility practices\, community engagement\, s
pecific programming/services\, funder support\, internal capacity-building
\, etc.\n\nFinancial Documentation\nThis DataArts Funder Report and Funder
Report Narrative will be reviewed by the panel and evaluated as part of t
he Fiscal Practices & Viability criterion.\nFor this section\, applicants
will need to enter relevant financial and participation data for the requi
red fiscal years into the DataArts platform and then generate a Funder Rep
ort\, selecting the most recent fiscal year as the reporting year. (See FA
Q for more info.)\nFiscal Year and Adjusted Annual Revenue\n\nStart and en
d date (month and year) of your organization’s most recently concluded fis
cal year (ex.\, July 2022 – June 2023).\nFiscal Year Adjusted Annual Reven
ue\nThis is the figure labeled “Total Revenue Unrestricted Less In-kind Un
restricted” found at the top of the first page of your DataArts Funder rep
ort.\n\nDataArts Funder Report\nUpload an SMU DataArts Funder Report for y
our organization’s two most recently concluded fiscal years (for example\,
fiscal years 2022 and 2023).\nFunder Report Narrative\nThis is your oppor
tunity to bring your Funder Report to life\, as if you were explaining asp
ects of it to the review panel.* (300 words maximum)\n* The Funder Report
examined by the review panel will not display any of the notes you left fo
r yourself during the data entry process within DataArts.\n
Evaluation Criteria \nYour organization’s
application materials will be reviewed by an independent panel according t
o the following criteria. Please note: need is not a criterion. Applicatio
n merit is based upon strength of response in relation to the review crite
ria.\nCreative Capacity\nApplication demonstrates a strong understanding o
f the organization’s capacity to realize its mission and describes effecti
ve strategies for achieving current and long-term goals.\nWhat panelists w
ill be thinking about: Is the scope of the organization’s work in alignmen
t with its mission and its capacity to deliver intended benefits? Does the
application articulate a clear process for developing and implementing pr
ogramming consistent with the organization’s mission and values?\nQuality
of Programs & Services\nApplication demonstrates creative and responsive p
rogramming\, strong evaluation methods\, and mission-aligned engagement pr
actices.\nWhat panelists will be thinking about: Does the application desc
ribe mission-aligned programming and engagement practices? Does the organi
zation demonstrate robust and authentic engagement with Arizona’s creative
workers and other key stakeholders in their programming and services? How
does the organization engage the community(ies) it serves in the developm
ent and evaluation of its programs?\nIntegrity & Public Benefit\nViewed as
a whole\, the application demonstrates alignment between the organization
’s mission\, operational practices\, goals\, programming\, and a strong un
derstanding of the community(ies) served.\nWhat panelists will be thinking
about: Are the organization’s mission and values evident in their program
ming and operations? How does the organization’s programming reflect or re
spond to the community(ies) served? Does the organization demonstrate an a
bility to make its programming or services accessible?\nFiscal Practices &
Viability\nViewed as a whole\, the application describes sound fiscal pra
ctices and demonstrates alignment between these practices and the organiza
tion’s mission\, values\, and strategic goals.\nWhat panelists will be thi
nking about: Are the organization’s practices around the administration an
d use of resources aligned with their mission and values? How do the organ
ization’s practices around the administration and use of resources ensure
their work remains viable and their goals achievable?\n
Review Process \nAll applications are subject
to a public review process. First\, Arts Commission staff review each appl
ication for completeness and eligibility. Applications that are incomplete
or submitted after the due date are considered ineligible for panel revie
w and funding. Eligible applications are then evaluated by independent rev
iew panels made up of individuals from communities throughout the state wh
o work in or adjacent to the arts. They evaluate each application on its o
wn merits and solely on the basis of the published evaluation criteria.\nP
anelists first review applications individually. They then meet as a body
to discuss the applications and finalize assessment as a group. This meeti
ng is open to the public and while applicants are not permitted to partici
pate in the discussion\, they are encouraged to attend or listen-in online
. Applicants being reviewed will be notified when panel dates are set. At
the conclusion of their deliberations\, the panel submits their funding re
commendations to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appointed board of commiss
ioners for approval.\n Funding Restrictions
\nGrant funds can only be used for the allowable expenses
outlined in the guidelines. Additionally\, this program does not fund the
following:\n\nApplicants that received Arts Commission funding in fiscal y
ear 2024\, but failed to file a final report by Monday\, September 16\, 20
24.\nOrganizations not dedicated to producing\, presenting\, teaching\, or
serving the arts as their primary mission (the arts must comprise over 51
% of public programming and budget to be eligible)\nAny division of local\
, state\, tribal or federal government except arts and cultural organizati
ons from Tribal Nations and Local Arts Agencies (including arts councils a
nd arts commissions)\nApplications submitted by for-profit organizations\n
Schools\, including public\, private\, and charter\nBotanical gardens\, pa
rks\, zoos or science centers\nAuxiliary/affiliate organizations\nReligiou
s institutions or religious group-sponsored organizations not open to part
icipation by non- congregants\nReligious institutions or religious group-s
ponsored organizations whose primary purpose is the religious socializatio
n of individuals or whose arts programming exists as parts of religious se
rmons or services\nDebt reduction\nRegranting\, unless permission is recei
ved\nGrant administration\, overhead\, or processing fees taken by an umbr
ella/parent organization as a percentage of the total award\, with the exc
eption of fiscal sponsors\nLobbying expenses\nExpenses related to the cons
truction of facilities\nFood and beverage for receptions and hospitality f
unctions\nFundraising projects\nScholarships and awards\nEquipment or capi
tal expenditures (basic computer devices and other such items that cost le
ss than $5\,000 are considered supplies and are eligible expenses)\nIndire
ct costs\n\nThis list is not comprehensive.\nAdditionally\, according to t
he Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwithstanding any other law\,
no monies from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may be spent for payment
to any person or entity for use in dese- crating\, casting contempt on\,
mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampling\, or otherwise dish
onoring or causing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, the flag of th
e United States or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Commission
support are further instructed to “take into consideration general standar
ds of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the Americ
an public” within funded programs.\n \n Frequently A
sked Questions \n\nMy organization is eligible for
other Arts Commission grants. Can I apply to those too?\nNo. Across grant
programs\, the Arts Commission limits the number of applications that may
be submitted by a given organization or unit of government to one (1) appl
ication per funding period (July 1 – June 30 of the following year). While
an organization or unit of government may be eligible for more than one g
rant program\, they may only apply for one of them in a given funding peri
od. As an example\, an applicant who applies to the Capacity Grant program
in FY2025 may not apply for a Festival Grant or a Youth Arts Engagement G
rant that same year.\nHow do I generate a DataArts Funder Report?\nIn orde
r to generate a DataArts Funder Report\, organizations enter financial and
programmatic data into the Cultural Data Profile (CDP)\, a free and secur
e online survey. In an effort to make data entry easier for arts and cultu
ral organizations\, the CDP was significantly streamlined in December 2020
. You can find resources on preparing your data for entry at https://cultu
raldata.org/what-we-do/for-arts-cultural-organizations/the-cultural-data-p
rofile/. And you can find an overview of how to run or produce a Funder Re
port at https://culturaldata.secure.force.com/Resources/articles/Article/H
ow-do-I-run-a-Funder-Report/.\nDoes this grant fund or focus on new projec
ts or new work?\nNo. The production or generation of new projects is not a
requirement of the CCG program. CCG provides unrestricted general operati
ng support\, meaning that organizations may use CCG funds for many differe
nt types of operating expenses. However\, there are some expenses which ca
nnot be funded with public dollars\; please be sure to check the funding r
estrictions list before determining how you will apply the grant funds.\nI
f I requested Panel Comments for our FY24 Application\, where do I find th
em?To view your requested Panel Comments\, log into your azarts.smapply.io
account and select your organization’s FY24 application. In the applicati
on view\, select the “Reviews” tab and then click the icon that looks like
the one below.\n\nOkay\, I’ve made an organizational account\, how do I s
tart my application?From your organization’s home page (indicated by your
organization’s name in the white bar on the left side of the screen) selec
t Programs” from the ribbon at the top of the screen. Scroll to Creative C
apacity Grant and select ”Apply”.\nWhat is Asset Vs. Deficit Language and
why is it important?\nHow can we address various inequalities in our narra
tive? Asset-based language focuses on the unique attributes the participan
ts bring to the project (passionate\, capable\, thriving) as opposed to de
ficit-based language that define people and places by perceived insufficie
ncies (like at risk\, lacking\, marginalized\, underserved). Let’s not def
ine people and places by their deficits. This reinforces negative stereoty
pes and is not conducive to the type of arts learning this grant program s
eeks to support. Deficit-based language also contributes to a dynamic wher
e learners are not seen as partners\, but as objects of charity. If you’re
talking about a problem\, use language that reflects that systematic disp
arities and community wide problems in fact have systemic causes\, that th
ese are not self caused problems\, and explicitly describe those systems w
henever possible.\n\nFor additional applicant resources please visit https
://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resources/\n \nApplicant Resourc
es\n Applicant Information Sessions and Virtual Office Hours
\nApplicant Info Sessions\nLeading up to the applicat
ion due date\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will present webinar-sty
le information sessions and workshops to help prospective applicants in pr
eparing competitive applications.\nRecordings of each session will be post
ed here the following business day.\n\nThursday\, March 14\, 2024\n1:00 pm
– 2:00 pm\n\nThursday\, March 28\, 2024\n10:00 am – 11:00 am\nREGISTER\n
\n\nVirtual Office Hours\nHave questions about your CCG application? Jump
onto an open zoom call with Organizational Program Coordinator\, Hanna Spe
nce-Schehr.\n\nFriday\, March 1\, 2024\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\nJOIN\n\nMonday\
, March 25\, 2024 \n10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nJOIN\n\n S
M Apply Guides \nHow do I register on behalf of an
organization?\n\n\nGo to https://azarts.smapply.io/\nClick the “Register”
button at the upper-right corner of the window. (If you are using a mobile
device\, tap the “Sign Up” button.)\nChoose the option to “Register as an
Organization”\nEnter your name\, email address\, and a password. (The per
son who registers the organization in SMApply becomes the organization’s f
irst “member” and the administrator of the organization’s account. Additio
nal members may be added later and/or made an account administrator.)\nCli
ck/tap the “Create Account” button\nEnter the requested information about
your Organization\, such as the organization’s name\, mailing address\, an
d general contact information.\n\n\nVideo Walkthrough\n\n\n\nHow do I add
members to my Organization?\nOnce you have created your organization you c
an add additional members to assist with applications and account maintena
nce.\n\nGo to https://azarts.smapply.io/\nLogin as an organization adminis
trator\nClick “Manage Organization” in the top right corner\nClick “Member
s”\nClick the “Add Member” button\nEnter the First Name\, Last Name\, and
Email Address of the member\nSelect whether the member will have Administr
ative or Non-Administrative Access\nClick the box to “Notify member by ema
il” (This is useful if the user does not already have an account in the sy
stem as they will receive an invitation email and be able to create a pass
word to log in.)\nClick “Add”\n\nFor instructions on adding members in bul
k\, click here.\nHow do I update my Organization’s Profile?\n\nGo to https
://azarts.smapply.io/\nLogin as an organization administrator\nClick on “M
anage Organization” in the top right corner\nClick “Profile”\nUpdate your
profile information\nClick “Save”\n\nAdditional Guides\nSurveyMonkey Apply
provides a comprehensive FAQ for applicants\; in addition to the “how tos
” above you can find more information and resources on accounts\, completi
ng an application\, and managing your organization at https://help.smapply
.io/hc/en-us/articles/360032514674-General-Account-FAQ.
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reative Capacity Grants (CCGs) provide general operating support to nonpro
fit organizations whose primary mission is to produce\, present\, teach\,
or serve the arts.
\n
\nWhich Creative Capacity G
rant Guidelines are for you?
\n\n \nMultidisciplinary and Multipur
pose Organizations
\nMultidisciplinary or multipurpose organization
s are eligible to apply if they meet the above requirements and can demons
trate that over 51% of their public programming and budget is devoted to t
he arts. Multidisciplinary or multipurpose organizations should contact Ar
ts Commission staff to discuss eligibility before applying.
\nAppli
cation Limits
\nAcross grant programs\, the Arizona Commission on t
he Arts limits the number of applications an organization may submit to on
e application per funding period. Organizations applying for a CCG in Fisc
al Year 2025 may not apply for any other Arts Commission grants (e.g.\, Fe
stival Grants\, Youth Arts Engagement Grants\, etc.).
\n Eligible Expenses \n
CCG funds are intended to support general day-to-day operatin
g costs\, such as the following:
\n
Salaries and Personnel Ex
penses
\n
Creative workers (e.g.\, artists\, tradition beare
rs\, designers\, educators\, curators\, program administrators\, service p
roviders\, etc.)\, production staff\, administrators\, teachers\, contract
ors\, consultants
\n
Artistic/Production Expenses
\n
Supplies\, materials\, equipment\, venues\, royalties\, licensing
\n
Administrative Expenses
\n
Office space and su
pplies\, insurance\, professional services like accounting or payroll\, fe
es for banking\, online services and platforms\, training and education\,
marketing and promotion
\n
\n
Organizations appl
y for CCGs at one of eight grant levels. An organization’s grant level is
determined by the adjusted annual revenue for their most recently complete
d fiscal year (for example\, Fiscal Year 2023). For the purposes of this p
rogram\, Adjusted annual revenue is defined as the organi
zation’s total annual revenue minus the monetary value of any in-kind supp
ort.
\n
Award ranges are determined based on the age
ncy’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year\, the Arts Commission’s funding
priorities\, and an organization’s panel review ranking (
low\, medium\, or high).
\n
As the agency’s budget is not known until
well after grant guidelines are published\, the amounts below are only pr
ojections of what may potentially be possible.
\n
Award projections f
or FY2025 are as follows:
\n
\n\n\n | \n\n Adjusted Annual Revenue \n | \n\n Award Pro
jections \n(Based on Panel Review Ranking) \n | \n
\n\n\n Low \n | \n\n Medium \n | \n\n High \n | \n
\n\n\n\nLevel 1\n\n $4\,000 – $19\,999 \n | \n\n $200 \n | \n\n $300 \n | \n\n $400 \n | \n
\n\nLevel
2 | \n\n $20\,00
0 – $49\,999 \n | \n\n $400 \n | \n\n $590
p>\n | \n\n $790 \n\n |
\n\nLevel 3 | \n\n $50\,000 – $99\,999 \n | \n\n$790
\n\n\n $980 \n | \n
\n $1\,180 \n | \n
\n\nLevel 4 | \n\n $100\,000 – $199\,999 \n | \n\n $1\,180 \n | \n\n $1\,450 \n | \n\n $1\,750 \n | \n
\n\nLevel 5 | \n\n
$200\,000 – $399\,999 \n | \n\n $1\,750 \n | \n\n $2\,150 \n | \n\n $2\,550 \n | \n
\n\nLevel 6 | \n\n $400\,000 – $999
\,999 \n | \n\n $2\,50
0 \n | \n\n $3\,000 \n | \n\n $3\,500 \n<
/td>\n |
\n\nLevel 7 | \n\n $1\,000\,000 – $4\,999\,999
\n | \n\n $3\,000 \n
td>\n | \n $4\,000 \n |
\n\n $5\,000 \n | \n
tr>\n
\nLevel 8 | \n
\n $5\,000\,000 and above \n | \n\n $4\,000 \n | \n\n $5\,000 \n | \n\n $6\,000 \n | \n
\n\n
\n
\n
How Reliable are Award Projec
tions?
\n
In 2012\, the Arizona Commission on the Arts was removed f
rom the State’s General Fund as an ongoing budget line-item. Since that ti
me\, the agency’s annual grantmaking budget has been especially volatile\,
dependent on one-time legislative appropriations\, which have ranged from
$0 – $5 million. The agency’s grantmaking capacity for Fiscal Year 2025 w
ill not be known until the State’s budget is passed by the Legislature and
signed into law by the Governor. This typically happens in late spring.
p>\n
The award ranges listed above are based on a potential gran
tmaking budget of $0.5 million. Depending on what happens in the Legislatu
re\, actual award amounts may be significantly different. Applicants are s
trongly encouraged to budget conservatively.
\n
For more inf
o on Arts Commission funding\, visit https://azarts.gov/about-us/who-we-are/budget/.
\n
\n
Multi-year Funding
\n
The CCG program oper
ates on a multi-year funding cycle. Organizations submit a full applicatio
n once every three years\, according to the schedule below. In their two “
alternate” years\, grantees submit only a brief status update and Funder R
eport and are not subject to panel review.
\n
In consideration of the
limited funding projected for FY2025\, all applicants who received CCG fu
nding in FY2024 will be placed in alternate year status for FY2025. In lie
u of a full application\, alternate year applicants submit only a brief st
atus update and Funder Report and are not subject to panel review.
\n
(Applicants who did not receive CCG funding in FY2024 are still required
to submit a full application and undergo panel review.)
\n
This is an
adjustment to the previously established multi-year funding cycle\, which
would have required full applications from Level 4 & 5 organizations.
\n
\n\n\n
Grant Level | \n
\n\nFY2025 | \nFY2026 | \nFY
2027 | \n
\n\n\n\nLevel
1\, 2\, & 3 | \nAlt. Year Application | \nAlt. Year Application | \nFull Application
strong> | \n
\n\nLevel 4 & 5 | \nAlt. Year Application | \nFull Application | \nAlt. Year Application | \n
\n\nLevel 6\, 7\, & 8 | \nAlt. Year Application<
/td>\n | Alt. Year Application | \nAlt. Yea
r Application | \n
\n\n
\n
For FY2025 funding\, Org
anizations will submit a full or alternate year application according to t
he table below:
\n
\n
Full Application
\n
\n- Organizations that did not appl
y for a CCG in FY2024
\n- Organizations that were not awarded a CCG
in FY2024
\n
\n
\n
Alt
ernate Year Application
\n
\n- Organizations that were aw
arded a CCG in FY2024
\n
\n
\n
Cha
nging Grant Level
\nOrganizations that are scheduled to subm
it an Alternate Year application and would like to be considered at a high
er grant level than indicated by their previous application are required t
o submit a full application and undergo panel review. Please note that alt
ernate year organizations automatically maintain their previous fiscal yea
r panel review ranking\, but the corresponding award amount may change if
the financial data in their forthcoming Fiscal Year 2025 application indic
ates a lower annual budget than previously recorded. If you have questions
or concerns about determining your forthcoming grant level\, please conta
ct Hanna Spence-Schehr at hspenc
eschehr@azarts.gov.
\n
Grantee Requirements
\n
Mat
ch CCG Award
\n
Grantees must be able to match their CCG awa
rd with cash\, dollar for dollar\, by the end of the funding period (June
30\, 2025). Matching funds may be earned (e.g.\, ticket sales\, participat
ion fees\, etc.) or contributed (e.g.\, private donations\, other grants\,
etc.).
\n
Submit a Final Report
\n
To remain e
ligible for future grants\, grantees must submit a final report to the Art
s Commission at the conclusion of the funding period.
\n
\n
\n
Awards are paid out
over the course of the Arts Commission’s fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) o
n a predetermined schedule. Typically\, payments begin with Level 1 grante
es in the second quarter of the agency’s fiscal year (October – December)
and end with Level 8 grantees receiving payment in the fourth quarter (Apr
il – June).
\n
\nLevels 1
-5
\n
\n
We encourage applicants to do the foll
owing prior to beginning their application:
\n
Request Accomm
odations
\n
If you require accommodation in completing the a
pplication or otherwise participating in the grant application process\, p
lease contact Hanna Spence-Schehr at hspenceschehr@azarts.gov.
\n
Create or Update the Su
rveyMonkey Apply Account for Your Organization
\n
You will s
ubmit your application through an online submission platform called Survey
Monkey Apply. Prior to applying\, all new applicants will need to register
their organization at https://azarts.smapply.io/.
\n
If your organiz
ation already has an account\, we encourage you to confirm that all inform
ation is up to date and add/remove any team members as needed.
\n
For
instructions on how to create or update your account\, visit our applican
t resources page: https://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resour
ces/.
\n
Create or Update SMU DataArts Profile
p>\n
DataArts’ Cultural Data Profile (CDP) is a free and secure online s
urvey that collects financial and programmatic data from nonprofit arts\,
culture\, and humanities organizations. Organizations can then produce a v
ariety of reports based on this data\, including the DataArts Fund
er Report submitted with the CCG application.
\n
Log-in or r
egister at https://da.culturaldata.org/.
\n
If you are new to using D
ataArts\, you can find a video tutorial for getting started at https://culturaldata.or
g/what-we-do/for-arts-cultural-organizations/the-cultural-data-profile/. For additional assistance\, contact the DataArts Support Center: https
://culturaldata.org/contact/.
\n
Obtain a Fiscal Sponsor
Letter of Agreement (if applicable)
\n
Unincorporated organi
zations applying with a fiscal sponsor will need to upload a Fiscal Sponso
r Letter of Agreement. This official letter\, signed by authorizing offici
als from both the applicant organization and the fiscal sponsor\, must sta
te that the fiscal sponsor agrees to receive grant funds on behalf of the
applicant\, deliver them to the applicant\, and maintain appropriate finan
cial records. Additionally\, the applicant should be prepared to provide a
fiscal sponsor contact and indicate the fiscal sponsor’s administrative f
ee. (The fiscal sponsor’s administrative fee is the percentage of any pote
ntial grant funding that would be retained by the fiscal sponsor to cover
administrative costs associated with their sponsorship.)
\n
If you ar
e unable to obtain a Letter of Agreement before the application deadline\,
please contact Hanna Spence-Schehr at hspenceschehr@azarts.gov.
\n
Prepare Narrative Res
ponses
\n
Some applicants find it helpful to develop their r
esponses using word processing software\, outside the application platform
. This allows them to draft responses with team members and monitor their
word counts for each question. Download a Word document version of the narrative questions.
\n
\n
When you’re ready\, click on the “Apply Now” button below. You do
not have to complete the application in one session\; at any point you ca
n save a draft of your application and complete or submit it later.
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APPLY NOW\n
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Organization Overview
\n
Information collected in this se
ction of the application is used for internal and reporting purposes only.
You will be required to upload an IRS determination letter in the “Organi
zation Type” section. (Units of government are exempt from this requiremen
t.)
\n
\n- Organization Name and DBA (if applicable)
\n- Org
anization mailing address
\n- County: In which Arizona county is you
r organization based?
\n- Federal Congressional District: In which f
ederal congressional district is your organization located? To look up you
r congressional district by address visit: https://www.house.gov/represent
atives/find-your-representative
\n- State Legislative District: Whic
h state legislative district is your organization located in? To look up y
our legislative district by address visit: https://azredistricting.org/dis
trictlocator
\n- Secondary contact info (the primary contact will be
the person submitting the application)
\n- ADA Coordinator contact
info
\n- Year established
\n- Primary Disciplinary Category: A
pplicants can select the discipline that best applies from dropdown menu o
ptions.
\n- Is this your organization’s first time applying for any
grant through the Arizona Commission on the Arts?
\n- Organization t
ype (choose from nonprofit\, unit of government\, or applying with a fisca
l sponsor)
\n- Upload: Federal Tax Exemption Letter* if a nonprofit
501(c)3 or a Fiscal Sponsor Letter of Agreement\
, if applicable
\n
\n
*This is the IRS determination letter gran
ting nonprofit 501(c)3 status\, not the letter assigning a Federal Tax ID
Number
\n
Narrative Questions
\n
Narrative questions will be r
eviewed by the review panelists.
\n
\n- Provide your organization’
s mission statement. (150 word max)
\n
\n
Your responses to the
following will be reviewed by the panelists:
\n
\n- Describe your
organization’s programs or services in relationship to its mission. (300 w
ords max)
\nThe values expressed in a mission statement speak to
an organization’s unique vision\, purpose\, and goals. Consider how these
values are reflected in specific programs\, services\, events\, workshops\
, community activities\, or internal practices. \n- Describe wh
at goes into the development of your programming. (300 words max)
\n<
em>Consider how your organization approaches decision-making\, determines
program goals\, and engages with creative workers (i.e.\, artists\, tradit
ion bearers\, designers\, educators\, curators\, program or service admini
strators\, and other creative contributors). \n- Describe your
organization’s administrative structure. (250 words max)
\nFor ex
ample\, what does your organizational chart look like? How are administrat
ive and programmatic tasks managed? What kind of leadership model does you
r organization have \n
\n
\n
Questions 4 & 5 request information regarding your executive le
adership. For the purposes of this grant\, executive leadership are the pe
ople on your staff who have the most deciding power. Examples include exec
utive director\, CEO\, president\, artistic director\, directors of larger
departments\, etc.
\n
\n- How many people serve the org
anization in an executive leadership capacity?
\n- Please describe t
he composition or makeup of your organization’s executive leadership:
\n
\n
Questions 6 & 7 request information regarding your governing b
oard. This should be board members who are part of the governance structur
e of the organization and have a role in voting. This includes those who o
nly vote if there is a tie. If you are a 501(c)3\, this would be the board
members who are indicated on your 990 filing with the IRS each year.
\n
\n- How many people serve the organization on the govern
ing board?
\n- Please describe the composition or makeup of your org
anization’s governing board:
\n- How many governing board members ov
erlap with your organization’s executive leadership?
\n
\n
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/div>
\n
\n
Respons
es to questions 5 and 7 can include any of the following categories that m
ay apply:
\n
\n- Age Group (youth\, adult\, senior)
\n- Artists\,
\n- Disabilities (physical\, neural\, cognitive)
\nGender\n- Geography (rural\, metro)
\n- Heritage
\n-
Income Status
\n- Health Status
\n- Military Status
\n-
Race & Ethnicity
\n- Religion
\n- Sexual Orientation
\n\n
\n
\n
Depending on their miss
ion\, organizations engage their communities in very different ways. Some
are established to engage individuals that share a particular demographic\
, social\, or cultural commonality (e.g.\, a youth theater\, gay men’s cho
rus\, or a rural Latinx art gallery). Others take a broad approach\, desig
ning their programs/services to engage a more general community of partici
pants\, (e.g.\, a community arts center). Question 9 asks you to identify
your organization’s primary approach and answer questions specific to your
choice.
\n
\n- Choose the statement below that best des
cribes your organization:
\n
\n
\n- Our organization takes a
broad approach\, serving a general\, non-specific populat
ion.
\n- Our organization centers a specific community or intersection of cultural communities.
\n
\n
If you chose
broad approach\, answer the sub-questions below:
\n
\n- How does your organization ensure an accessible and inclus
ive environment for participants of varying ages\, cultural backgrounds\,
abilities\, etc.? (350 words max)
\nConsider how your organizatio
nal structure\, programming\, professional engagement of creative workers\
, community interaction\, etc. reflect or respond to diverse populations.<
/em> \n- How does your organization use public input and feedback fr
om the communities it serves. (300 words max)
\n
\n
If you chose
specific community\, answer the sub-questions below:
\n
\n
\n- In what w
ays do your organization’s operations\, programs\, and/or services reflect
or respond to the specific community or intersection of communities you e
ngage? (350 words max)
\nOperational aspects could include progra
mming\, leadership\, organizational culture\, staffing\, professional enga
gement of creative workers\, community interaction\, etc. \n- H
ow does your organization engage the indicated community or intersection o
f communities in the development\, implementation\, and evaluation of your
operations\, programs\, and/or services? (300 words max)
\n
\n
Please provide the following information for each indicated community:
\n
\n- What percentage of your executive leadershi
p identifies as ___?
\n- What percentage of your governing board ide
ntifies as ___?
\n
\n
\n
\n
Your responses to the sub-questions to the l
eft will be specific to the communities your organization’s mission and pr
ogramming specifically focus on.
\n
You will select all tha
t apply from the list below:
\n
\n- Age Group
\n- Disab
ilities
\n- Geography
\n- Gender
\n- Health Status
\n- Heritage
\n- Income Status
\n- Military Status
\n- Race & Ethnicity (Choose from Black\, Latine\, Middle Eastern/North Afric
an\, Native American\, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander\, White/European\,
Not Listed)
\n- Religion
\n- Sexual Orientation Asian
\n<
/ul>\n
\n
\n
\n- Wha
t are some of the expected benefits for those who participate in your orga
nization’s programming and how do you gauge your success in delivering the
se benefits? (350 words max)
\nEvery organization approaches the
feedback from\, the documenting of\, and the learning outcomes of its spec
ific programming or activities differently\; consider what approaches or m
ethods your organization uses to better understand the effects that its wo
rk has on participants. \n- How does your organization adapt pr
ogramming\, communications\, or services to ensure that programming\, faci
lities\, virtual platforms\, and activities support the participation of a
nd access for people of all abilities? (300 words max)
\nConsider
any efforts currently being employed or plans in place to ensure that all
organizational programming\, facilities\, virtual platforms\, and activit
ies support the participation of and access for people of all abilities be
yond required ADA compliance. \n- Describe the various resource
s your organization relies on to do its work and how they are allocated fo
r maximum impact in pursuit of your mission and in service to your communi
ty? (300 words max)
\nConsider your resources broadly. An organiz
ation’s resources may include funding\, in-kind or volunteer contributions
\, administrative and artistic labor\, partnerships\, and more.
\n- What are your organization’s long-term goals for growth or improveme
nt and how do you track your progress toward these goals? (300 words max)<
br />\nAn organization’s long-term goals may relate to audience number
s\, fiscal stability\, accessibility practices\, community engagement\, sp
ecific programming/services\, funder support\, internal capacity-building\
, etc.
\n
\n
Financial Documentation
\n
This DataArts Funder Report and Funder Report Narrative will be reviewed by the panel and evaluated as part of the Fiscal Prac
tices & Viability criterion.
\n
If applying with a fiscal sponsor\, a
ll fiscal year and financial information reported in this section should b
e for the applicant organization\, not for the fiscal sponsor.
\n
For
this section\, applicants will need to enter relevant financial and parti
cipation data for the required fiscal years into the DataArts platform and
then generate a Funder Report\, selecting the most recent fiscal year as
the reporting year. (See FAQ for more info.)
\n
Fiscal Year a
nd Adjusted Annual Revenue
\n
\n- Start and end date (mon
th and year) of your organization’s most recently concluded fiscal year (e
x.\, July 2022 – June 2023).
\n- Fiscal Year Adjusted Annual Revenue
\nThis is the figure labeled “Total Revenue Unr
estricted Less In-kind Unrestricted” found at the top of the first page of
your DataArts Funder report. \n
\n
DataArts Funder
Report
\n
Upload an SMU DataArts Funder Report for your org
anization’s two most recently concluded fiscal years (for example\, fiscal
years 2022 and 2023).
\n
Funder Report Narrative
\n
This is your opportunity to bring your Funder Report to life\, as if
you were explaining aspects of it to the review panel.* (300 words maximu
m)
\n
* The Funder Report examined by the review panel will not displ
ay any of the notes you left for yourself during the data entry process wi
thin DataArts.
\n
\n
Your organization’s application mate
rials will be reviewed by an independent panel according to the following
criteria. Please note: need is not a criterion. Application merit is based
upon strength of response in relation to the review criteria.
\n
Cr
eative Capacity
\n
Application demonstrates a strong understanding o
f the organization’s capacity to realize its mission and describes effecti
ve strategies for achieving current and long-term goals.
\n
What panelists will be thinking about: Is the scope of the org
anization’s work in alignment with its mission and its capacity to deliver
intended benefits? Does the application articulate a clear process for de
veloping and implementing programming consistent with the organization’s m
ission and values?
\n
Quality of Programs & Services
\n
A
pplication demonstrates creative and responsive programming\, strong evalu
ation methods\, and mission-aligned engagement practices.
\n
What panelists will be thinking about: Does the application d
escribe mission-aligned programming and engagement practices? Does the org
anization demonstrate robust and authentic engagement with Arizona’s creat
ive workers and other key stakeholders in their programming and services?
How does the organization engage the community(ies) it serves in the devel
opment and evaluation of its programs?
\n
Integrity & Public Be
nefit
\n
Viewed as a whole\, the application demonstrates alignment
between the organization’s mission\, operational practices\, goals\, progr
amming\, and a strong understanding of the community(ies) served.
\n
What panelists will be thinking about: Are the organi
zation’s mission and values evident in their programming and operations? H
ow does the organization’s programming reflect or respond to the community
(ies) served? Does the organization demonstrate an ability to make its pro
gramming or services accessible?
\n
Fiscal Practices & Viabilit
y
\n
Viewed as a whole\, the application describes sound fiscal prac
tices and demonstrates alignment between these practices and the organizat
ion’s mission\, values\, and strategic goals.
\n
What pan
elists will be thinking about: Are the organization’s practices a
round the administration and use of resources aligned with their mission a
nd values? How do the organization’s practices around the administration a
nd use of resources ensure their work remains viable and their goals achie
vable?
\n
\n
All applications are subject to a public rev
iew process. First\, Arts Commission staff review each application for com
pleteness and eligibility. Applications that are incomplete or submitted a
fter the due date are considered ineligible for panel review and funding.
Eligible applications are then evaluated by independent review panels made
up of individuals from communities throughout the state who work in or ad
jacent to the arts. They evaluate each application on its own merits and s
olely on the basis of the published evaluation criteria.
\n
Panelists
first review applications individually. They then meet as a body to discu
ss the applications and finalize assessment as a group. This meeting is op
en to the public and while applicants are not permitted to participate in
the discussion\, they are encouraged to attend or listen-in online. Applic
ants being reviewed will be notified when panel dates are set. At the conc
lusion of their deliberations\, the panel submits their funding recommenda
tions to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appointed board of commissioners f
or approval.
\n
\n
Grant funds can only be used for the
allowable expenses outlined in the guidelines. Additionally\, this program
does not fund the following:
\n
\n- Applicants that received Arts
Commission funding in Fiscal Year 2024\, but failed to file a final repor
t by Monday\, September 16\, 2024.
\n- Organizations not dedicated t
o producing\, presenting\, teaching\, or serving the arts as their primary
mission (the arts must comprise over 51% of public programming and budget
to be eligible)
\n- Any division of local\, state\, tribal or feder
al government except arts and cultural organizations from Tribal Nations a
nd Local Arts Agencies (including arts councils and arts commissions)
\n- Applications submitted by for-profit organizations
\n- Schools
\, including public\, private\, and charter
\n- Botanical gardens\,
parks\, zoos or science centers
\n- Auxiliary/affiliate organization
s
\n- Religious institutions or religious group-sponsored organizati
ons not open to participation by non- congregants
\n- Religious inst
itutions or religious group-sponsored organizations whose primary purpose
is the religious socialization of individuals or whose arts programming ex
ists as parts of religious sermons or services
\n- Debt reduction\n
- Regranting\, unless permission is received
\n- Grant adminis
tration\, overhead\, or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organi
zation as a percentage of the total award\, with the exception of fiscal s
ponsors
\n- Lobbying expenses
\n- Expenses related to the cons
truction of facilities
\n- Food and beverage for receptions and hosp
itality functions
\n- Fundraising projects
\n- Scholarships an
d awards
\n- Equipment or capital expenditures (basic computer devic
es and other such items that cost less than $5\,000 are considered supplie
s and are eligible expenses)
\n- Indirect costs
\n
\n
This list is not comprehensive.
\n
Additionally\, according to t
he Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwithstanding any other law\,
no monies from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may be spent for payment
to any person or entity for use in dese- crating\, casting contempt on\,
mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampling\, or otherwise dish
onoring or causing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, the flag of th
e United States or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Commission
support are further instructed to “take into consideration general standar
ds of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the Americ
an public” within funded programs.
\n
\n
Levels 6-8
\n
\n
We encourage ap
plicants to do the following prior to beginning their application:
\n
Request Accommodations
\n
If you require accommodat
ion in completing the application or otherwise participating in the grant
application process\, please contact Hanna Spence-Schehr at hspenceschehr@azarts.gov.
\n
Create or Update the SurveyMonkey Apply Account for Your Organization
\n
You will submit your application through an online submission
platform called SurveyMonkey Apply. Prior to applying\, all new applicant
s will need to register their organization at https://azarts.smapply.io/.<
/p>\n
If your organization already has an account\, we encourage you to
confirm that all information is up to date and add/remove any team members
as needed.
\n
For instructions on how to create or update your accou
nt\, visit our applicant resources page: https://azarts.gov/
grants/applicant-resources/.
\n
Create or Update SMU Data
Arts Profile
\n
DataArts’ Cultural Data Profile (CDP) is a f
ree and secure online survey that collects financial and programmatic data
from nonprofit arts\, culture\, and humanities organizations. Organizatio
ns can then produce a variety of reports based on this data\, including th
e DataArts Funder Report submitted with the CCG applicati
on.
\n
Log-in or register at https://da.culturaldata.org/.
\n
If
you are new to using DataArts\, you can find a video tutorial for getting
started at
https://culturaldata.org/what-we-do/for-arts-cultural-organizations/the-cu
ltural-data-profile/. For additional assistance\, contact the DataArts
Support Center: https://culturaldata.org/contact/.
\n
P
repare Narrative Responses
\n
Some applicants find it helpfu
l to develop their responses using word processing software\, outside the
application platform. This allows them to draft responses with team member
s and monitor their word counts for each question. Download a Word document version of the narrative ques
tions.
\n
\nWhen you’re ready\, click on the “Apply Now” bu
tton below. You do not have to complete the application in one session\; a
t any point you can save a draft of your application and complete or submi
t it later.
\nAPPLY NOW
\n
\n
Organization Overview
\n
Information collected in this section of the application is used for
internal and reporting purposes only. You will be required to upload an IR
S determination letter in the “Organization Type” section. (Units of gover
nment are exempt from this requirement.)
\n
\n- Organization Name
and DBA (if applicable)
\n- Organization mailing address
\n- C
ounty: In which Arizona county is your organization based?
\n- Feder
al Congressional District: In which federal congressional district is your
organization located? To look up your congressional district by address v
isit: https://www.house.gov/representatives/
find-your-representative
\n- State Legislative District: Which s
tate legislative district is your organization located in? To look up your
legislative district by address visit: https://azredistricting
.org/districtlocator
\n- Secondary contact info (the primary con
tact will be the person submitting the application)
\n- ADA Coordina
tor contact info
\n- Year established
\n- Primary Disciplinary
Category: Applicants can select the discipline that best applies from dro
pdown menu options.
\n- Is this your organization’s first time apply
ing for any grant through the Arizona Commission on the Arts?
\n- Or
ganization type (choose from nonprofit or unit of government)
\n- Up
load: Federal Tax Exemption Letter* if a nonprofit 501(c)3
\n
\n
*This is the IRS determination letter granting nonprofit 501(c)3 status\,
not the letter assigning a Federal Tax ID Number
\n
Narrative Quest
ions
\n
Narrative questions will be reviewed by the review panelists
.
\n
\n- Provide your organization’s mission statement. (150 word
max)
\n
\n
Your responses to the following will be reviewed by t
he panelists:
\n
\n- Describe your organization’s programs or serv
ices in relationship to its mission. (300 words max)
\nThe values
expressed in a mission statement speak to an organization’s unique vision
\, purpose\, and goals. Consider how these values are reflected in specifi
c programs\, services\, events\, workshops\, community activities\, or int
ernal practices. \n- Describe what goes into the development of
your programming. (300 words max)
\nConsider how your organizati
on approaches decision-making\, determines program goals\, and engages wit
h creative workers (i.e.\, artists\, tradition bearers\, designers\, educa
tors\, curators\, program or service administrators\, and other creative c
ontributors) \n- Describe your organization’s administrative st
ructure. (250 words max)
\nFor example\, what does your organizat
ional chart look like? How are administrative and programmatic tasks manag
ed? What kind of leadership model does your organization have? \n
\n
\n
Questions 4 & 5 requ
est information regarding your executive leadership. For the purposes of t
his grant\, executive leadership are the people on your staff who have the
most deciding power. Examples include executive director\, CEO\, presiden
t\, artistic director\, directors of larger departments\, etc.
\n
\n- How many people serve the organization in an executive leade
rship capacity?
\n- Please describe the composition or makeup of you
r organization’s executive leadership:
\n
\n
Questions 6 & 7 req
uest information regarding your governing board. This should be board memb
ers who are part of the governance structure of the organization and have
a role in voting. This includes those who only vote if there is a tie. If
you are a 501(c)3\, this would be the board members who are indicated on y
our 990 filing with the IRS each year.
\n
\n- How many p
eople serve the organization on the governing board?
\n- Please desc
ribe the composition or makeup of your organization’s governing board:
\n- How many governing board members overlap with your organization’s e
xecutive leadership?
\n- How does your organization explore meaningf
ul collaborations with different stakeholders to better achieve its missio
n? (250 words max)
\nConsider any partnerships\, interactions\, a
nd/or outreach strategies that advance (or are advanced by) your programs
and services. \n
\n
\n
\nResponses to questions 5 and 7 can includ
e any of the following categories that may apply:
\n\n- Age
Group (youth\, adult\, senior)
\n- Artists\,
\n- Disabilities
(physical\, neural\, cognitive)
\n- Gender
\n- Geography (rura
l\, metro)
\n- Heritage
\n- Income Status
\n- Health Sta
tus
\n- Military Status
\n- Race & Ethnicity
\n- Religio
n
\n- Sexual Orientation
\n
\n
\n
\n
Depending on their mission\, organizations engage their c
ommunities in very different ways. Some are established to engage individu
als that share a particular demographic\, social\, or cultural commonality
(e.g.\, a youth theater\, gay men’s chorus\, or a rural Latinx art galler
y). Others take a broad approach\, designing their programs/services to en
gage a more general community of participants\, (e.g.\, a community arts c
enter). Question 9 asks you to identify your organization’s primary approa
ch and answer questions specific to your choice.
\n
\n-
Choose the statement below that best describes your organization:
\n
ol>\n\n- Our organization takes a broad approach\,
serving a general\, non-specific population.
\n- Our organization ce
nters a specific community or intersection of cultural co
mmunities.
\n
\nIf you chose broad approach\,
answer the sub-questions below:
\n\n- How does your orga
nization ensure an accessible and inclusive environment for participants o
f varying ages\, cultural backgrounds\, abilities\, etc.? (350 words max)<
br />\nConsider how your organizational structure\, programming\, prof
essional engagement of creative workers\, community interaction\, etc. ref
lect or respond to diverse populations.
\n- How does your organ
ization use public input and feedback from the communities it serves. (300
words max)
\n
\nIf you chose specific community\, answer the sub-questions below:
\n\n
\n- In what ways do your organization’s operati
ons\, programs\, and/or services reflect or respond to the specific commun
ity or intersection of communities you engage? (350 words max)
\n
Operational aspects could include programming\, leadership\, organizationa
l culture\, staffing\, professional engagement of creative workers\, commu
nity interaction\, etc. \n- How does your organization engage t
he indicated community or intersection of communities in the development\,
implementation\, and evaluation of your operations\, programs\, and/or se
rvices? (300 words max)
\n
\n
Please provide the following infor
mation for each indicated community:
\n
\n- Wha
t percentage of your executive leadership identifies as ___?
\n- Wha
t percentage of your governing board identifies as ___?
\n
\n
p>
\n
\n
Your
responses to the sub-questions to the left will be specific to the commun
ities your organization’s mission and programming specifically focus on. <
/em>
\n
You will select all that apply from the list below:<
/p>\n
\n- Age Group
\n- Disabilities
\n- Geography
\n
- Gender
\n- Health Status
\n- Heritage
\n- Income Sta
tus
\n- Military Status
\n- Race & Ethnicity (Choose from Blac
k\, Latine\, Middle Eastern/North African\, Native American\, Native Hawai
ian/Pacific Islander\, White/European\, Not Listed)
\n- Religion
\n- Sexual Orientation Asian
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n- What are some of the expected benefits
for those who participate in your organization’s programming and how do y
ou gauge your success in delivering these benefits? (350 words max)
\nEvery organization approaches the feedback from\, the documenting of
\, and the learning outcomes of its specific programming or activities dif
ferently\; consider what approaches or methods your organization uses to b
etter understand the effects that its work has on participants.
\n- How does your organization adapt programming\, communications\, or s
ervices to ensure that programming\, facilities\, virtual platforms\, and
activities support the participation of and access for people of all abili
ties? (300 words max)
\nConsider any efforts currently being empl
oyed to ensure that all organizational programming\, facilities\, virtual
platforms\, and activities support the participation of and access for peo
ple of all abilities beyond required ADA compliance. \n- What
are your organization’s current budget priorities? How do you manage and a
llocate fiscal resources in alignment with these priorities and track that
they are being met? (300 words max)
\nConsider how your internal
fiscal practices reflect your immediate priorities\, values and short-ter
m
\ngoals. \n- What are your organization’s long
-term goals for growth or improvement and how do you track your progress t
oward these goals? (300 words max)
\nAn organization’s long-term
goals may relate to audience numbers\, fiscal stability\, accessibility pr
actices\, community engagement\, specific programming/services\, funder su
pport\, internal capacity-building\, etc. \n
\n
Financial
Documentation
\n
This DataArts Funder Report and Funder Report Narrative will be reviewed by the panel and e
valuated as part of the Fiscal Practices & Viability criterion.
\n
Fo
r this section\, applicants will need to enter relevant financial and part
icipation data for the required fiscal years into the DataArts platform an
d then generate a Funder Report\, selecting the most recent fiscal year as
the reporting year. (See FAQ for more info.)
\n
Fiscal Year
and Adjusted Annual Revenue
\n
\n- Start and end date (mo
nth and year) of your organization’s most recently concluded fiscal year (
ex.\, July 2022 – June 2023).
\n- Fiscal Year Adjusted Annual Revenu
e
\nThis is the figure labeled “Total Revenue Un
restricted Less In-kind Unrestricted” found at the top of the first page o
f your DataArts Funder report. \n
\n
DataArts Funde
r Report
\n
Upload an SMU DataArts Funder Report for your or
ganization’s two most recently concluded fiscal years (for example\, fisca
l years 2022 and 2023).
\n
Funder Report Narrative
p>\n
This is your opportunity to bring your Funder Report to life\, as i
f you were explaining aspects of it to the review panel.* (300 words maxim
um)
\n
* The Funder Report examined by the review panel will not disp
lay any of the notes you left for yourself during the data entry process w
ithin DataArts.
\n
\n
Your organization’s application mat
erials will be reviewed by an independent panel according to the following
criteria. Please note: need is not a criterion. Application merit is base
d upon strength of response in relation to the review criteria.
\n
C
reative Capacity
\n
Application demonstrates a strong understanding
of the organization’s capacity to realize its mission and describes effect
ive strategies for achieving current and long-term goals.
\n
What panelists will be thinking about: Is the scope of the or
ganization’s work in alignment with its mission and its capacity to delive
r intended benefits? Does the application articulate a clear process for d
eveloping and implementing programming consistent with the organization’s
mission and values?
\n
Quality of Programs & Services
\n
Application demonstrates creative and responsive programming\, strong eval
uation methods\, and mission-aligned engagement practices.
\n
What panelists will be thinking about: Does the application
describe mission-aligned programming and engagement practices? Does the or
ganization demonstrate robust and authentic engagement with Arizona’s crea
tive workers and other key stakeholders in their programming and services?
How does the organization engage the community(ies) it serves in the deve
lopment and evaluation of its programs?
\n
Integrity & Public B
enefit
\n
Viewed as a whole\, the application demonstrates alignment
between the organization’s mission\, operational practices\, goals\, prog
ramming\, and a strong understanding of the community(ies) served.
\n
What panelists will be thinking about: Are the organ
ization’s mission and values evident in their programming and operations?
How does the organization’s programming reflect or respond to the communit
y(ies) served? Does the organization demonstrate an ability to make its pr
ogramming or services accessible?
\n
Fiscal Practices & Viabili
ty
\n
Viewed as a whole\, the application describes sound fiscal pra
ctices and demonstrates alignment between these practices and the organiza
tion’s mission\, values\, and strategic goals.
\n
What pa
nelists will be thinking about: Are the organization’s practices
around the administration and use of resources aligned with their mission
and values? How do the organization’s practices around the administration
and use of resources ensure their work remains viable and their goals achi
evable?
\n
\n
All applications are subject to a public re
view process. First\, Arts Commission staff review each application for co
mpleteness and eligibility. Applications that are incomplete or submitted
after the due date are considered ineligible for panel review and funding.
Eligible applications are then evaluated by independent review panels mad
e up of individuals from communities throughout the state who work in or a
djacent to the arts. They evaluate each application on its own merits and
solely on the basis of the published evaluation criteria.
\n
Panelist
s first review applications individually. They then meet as a body to disc
uss the applications and finalize assessment as a group. This meeting is o
pen to the public and while applicants are not permitted to participate in
the discussion\, they are encouraged to attend or listen-in online. Appli
cants being reviewed will be notified when panel dates are set. At the con
clusion of their deliberations\, the panel submits their funding recommend
ations to the Arts Commission’s Governor-appointed board of commissioners
for approval.
\n
\n
Grant funds can only be used for the
allowable expenses outlined in the guidelines. Additionally\, this progra
m does not fund the following:
\n
\n- Applicants that received Art
s Commission funding in fiscal year 2024\, but failed to file a final repo
rt by Monday\, September 16\, 2024.
\n- Organizations not dedicated
to producing\, presenting\, teaching\, or serving the arts as their primar
y mission (the arts must comprise over 51% of public programming and budge
t to be eligible)
\n- Any division of local\, state\, tribal or fede
ral government except arts and cultural organizations from Tribal Nations
and Local Arts Agencies (including arts councils and arts commissions)
\n- Applications submitted by for-profit organizations
\n- School
s\, including public\, private\, and charter
\n- Botanical gardens\,
parks\, zoos or science centers
\n- Auxiliary/affiliate organizatio
ns
\n- Religious institutions or religious group-sponsored organizat
ions not open to participation by non- congregants
\n- Religious ins
titutions or religious group-sponsored organizations whose primary purpose
is the religious socialization of individuals or whose arts programming e
xists as parts of religious sermons or services
\n- Debt reduction
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- Regranting\, unless permission is received
\n- Grant admini
stration\, overhead\, or processing fees taken by an umbrella/parent organ
ization as a percentage of the total award\, with the exception of fiscal
sponsors
\n- Lobbying expenses
\n- Expenses related to the con
struction of facilities
\n- Food and beverage for receptions and hos
pitality functions
\n- Fundraising projects
\n- Scholarships a
nd awards
\n- Equipment or capital expenditures (basic computer devi
ces and other such items that cost less than $5\,000 are considered suppli
es and are eligible expenses)
\n- Indirect costs
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This list is not comprehensive.
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Additionally\, according to
the Arts Commission’s enabling statutes\, “Notwithstanding any other law\,
no monies from the Arizona Commission on the Arts may be spent for paymen
t to any person or entity for use in dese- crating\, casting contempt on\,
mutilating\, defacing\, defiling\, burning\, trampling\, or otherwise dis
honoring or causing to bring dishonor on religious objects\, the flag of t
he United States or the flag of this state.” Recipients of Arts Commission
support are further instructed to “take into consideration general standa
rds of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the Ameri
can public” within funded programs.
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\n- My organiz
ation is eligible for other Arts Commission grants. Can I apply to those t
oo?
\nNo. Across grant programs\, the Arts Commission limits
the number of applications that may be submitted by a given organization
or unit of government to one (1) application per funding period (July 1 –
June 30 of the following year). While an organization or unit of governmen
t may be eligible for more than one grant program\, they may only apply fo
r one of them in a given funding period. As an example\, an applicant who
applies to the Capacity Grant program in FY2025 may not apply for a Festiv
al Grant or a Youth Arts Engagement Grant that same year. \n- How do I generate a DataArts Funder Report?
\nIn order to
generate a DataArts Funder Report\, organizations enter financial and prog
rammatic data into the Cultural Data Profile (CDP)\, a free and secure onl
ine survey. In an effort to make data entry easier for arts and cultural o
rganizations\, the CDP was significantly streamlined in December 2020. You
can find resources on preparing your data for entry at https://culturaldata.org/what-we-do/for-arts-cultural-organiz
ations/the-cultural-data-profile/. And you can find an overview of how
to run or produce a Funder Report at https
://culturaldata.secure.force.com/Resources/articles/Article/How-do-I-run-a
-Funder-Report/. \n- Does this grant fund or focus on ne
w projects or new work?
\nNo. The production or generation o
f new projects is not a requirement of the CCG program. CCG provides unres
tricted general operating support\, meaning that organizations may use CCG
funds for many different types of operating expenses. However\, there are
some expenses which cannot be funded with public dollars\; please be sure
to check the funding restrictions list before determining how you will ap
ply the grant funds. \n- If I requested Panel Comments for o
ur FY24 Application\, where do I find them?To view your requested
Panel Comments\, log into your azarts.smapply.io account and select your
organization’s FY24 application. In the application view\, select the “Rev
iews” tab and then click the icon that looks like the one below.
\n \n- Okay\, I’ve made an or
ganizational account\, how do I start my application?From your or
ganization’s home page (indicated by your organization’s name in the white
bar on the left side of the screen) select Programs” from the ribbon at t
he top of the screen. Scroll to Creative Capacity Grant and select ”Apply”
.
\n- What is Asset Vs. Deficit Language and why is it impor
tant?
\nHow can we address various inequalities in our narra
tive? Asset-based language focuses on the unique attributes the participan
ts bring to the project (passionate\, capable\, thriving) as opposed to de
ficit-based language that define people and places by perceived insufficie
ncies (like at risk\, lacking\, marginalized\, underserved). Let’s not def
ine people and places by their deficits. This reinforces negative stereoty
pes and is not conducive to the type of arts learning this grant program s
eeks to support. Deficit-based language also contributes to a dynamic wher
e learners are not seen as partners\, but as objects of charity. If you’re
talking about a problem\, use language that reflects that systematic disp
arities and community wide problems in fact have systemic causes\, that th
ese are not self caused problems\, and explicitly describe those systems w
henever possible. \n
\n
For additional applicant resources pleas
e visit https://a
zarts.gov/grants/applicant-resources/
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Applicant Resources
\n
\n
Applicant Info Sessions
\n
Leading up to the application due date\, the Arizona Commission on the Art
s will present webinar-style information sessions and workshops to help pr
ospective applicants in preparing competitive applications.
\n
Record
ings of each session will be posted here the following business day.
\n
\n
Thursday\, March 14\, 2024
\n1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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\n
Thursday\, March 28\, 2024
\n10:00 am – 11:00 am
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REGISTER
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Virtu
al Office Hours
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Have questions about your CCG application? Jump o
nto an open zoom call with Organizational Program Coordinator\, Hanna Spen
ce-Schehr.
\n
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Friday\, March 1\, 2024
\n1:00 pm – 3:00 pm<
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JOIN
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Monday\, March 25\, 2024
\n10:00 am – 12
:00 pm
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JOIN
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How do I re
gister on behalf of an organization?
\n
\n
\n- Go to https://azarts.smapply.io/
\n- Click the
“Register” button at the upper-right corner of the window. (If you are usi
ng a mobile device\, tap the “Sign Up” button.)
\n- Choose the optio
n to “Register as an Organization”
\n- Enter your name\, email addre
ss\, and a password. (The person who registers the organization in SMApply
becomes the organization’s first “member” and the administrator of the or
ganization’s account. Additional members may be added later and/or made an
account administrator.)
\n- Click/tap the “Create Account” button
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- Enter the requested information about your Organization\, such as
the organization’s name\, mailing address\, and general contact informati
on.
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\n
\n
Video Wa
lkthrough
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\n
How do I add members to my Organization?
\n
Once you have created y
our organization you can add additional members to assist with application
s and account maintenance.
\n
\n- Go to https://azarts.smapply.io/
li>\n
- Login as an organization administrator
\n- Click “Manage Or
ganization” in the top right corner
\n- Click “Members”
\n- Cl
ick the “Add Member” button
\n- Enter the First Name\, Last Name\, a
nd Email Address of the member
\n- Select whether the member will ha
ve Administrative or Non-Administrative Access
\n- Click the box to
“Notify member by email” (This is useful if the user does not already have
an account in the system as they will receive an invitation email and be
able to create a password to log in.)
\n- Click “Add”
\n
\n<
p>For instructions on adding members in bulk\,
click her
e.\n
How do I update my Organization’s Profile?
\n
\n- Go to https://azarts.smapply.io/
\n- Login as an organization adminis
trator
\n- Click on “Manage Organization” in the top right corner\n
- Click “Profile”
\n- Update your profile information
\nClick “Save”\n
\n
Additional Guides
\n
SurveyMonkey Ap
ply provides a comprehensive FAQ for applicants\; in addition to the “how
tos” above you can find more information and resources on accounts\, compl
eting an application\, and managing your organization at htt
ps://help.smapply.io/hc/en-us/articles/360032514674-General-
Account-FAQ.
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