On May 24, 2023, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced their second round of recommended awards for fiscal year 2023, totaling more than $103 million. Among this round’s recipients are 10 from Arizona!
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Grantee Webinars: Final Reports
In June, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will present a series of webinars providing an overview of the Final Report requirements for Fiscal Year 2023 grant recipients. If you a grant in FY2023, we invite you to register now.
State’s FY2024 Budget Includes $5 Million for the Arts
“Whether through direct grants to nonprofit arts organizations and creative workers, or through programs designed to reinforce infrastructure for further growth and development, the Arts Commission’s staff and board are committed to strategically investing these funds for maximum benefit for all Arizonans.”
Fiscal Year 2024 Grant Review Panel Meetings
Beginning on May 16, 2023, panels made up of artists, arts professionals, educators, and community members will convene virtually to review grant applications from nonprofit arts organizations, arts engagement programs, and arts festivals throughout the state. These panel review meetings are open to the public and live-streamed online.
Governor Hobbs announces new appointments to Arts Commission
On Friday, April 21, 2023, Governor Katie Hobbs announced key appointments to the Arizona Commission on the Arts. According to the press release, “these appointments will enhance the work of the [commission] by bringing new voices to the table… and helping our arts community thrive.”
Statewide AZ Creative Aging Convenings in May 2023
In May 2023, AZ Creative Aging will host convenings in four Arizona communities and online, offering a unique opportunity for people working at the intersection of aging, healthcare, and the arts to convene, reconnect, and explore the state of the field and the opportunities ahead!
Apply Now: Creative Youth Grants
Designed by and for young artists, CYGs support Arizonans, ages 12-19, as they develop new skills or advance their artistic practice outside the traditional school day. This may include paying for lessons, attending a workshop, or paying for supplies and equipment.
Arizona Commission on the Arts Welcomes New Board Chair
The Arizona Commission on the Arts, an agency of the State of Arizona, announced on March 22, 2023, the appointment of Dawn Wallace as chair of its board of commissioners. Wallace assumes the position previously occupied by Mark Feldman, who served as board chair for 11 years.
Biruni Hariadi is Arizona’s 2023 Poetry Out Loud State Champion!
On Saturday, March 11, 2023, UArizona Poetry Center in Tucson hosted the the Arizona Poetry Out Loud State Finals. Nine exceptional young people competed for the opportunity to represent Arizona at the National Finals. We’re delighted to announce Arizona’s 2023 Champion: Biruni Hariadi!
2023 Arizona Poetry Out Loud State Finals
On Saturday, March 11, nine exceptional young people will compete for the opportunity to represent the State of Arizona at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, DC, and a shot at the grand prize: a $20,000 college scholarship.
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