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If you are currently a recipient of grant funding from the Arizona Commission on the Arts, or are interested in applying for the first time, please visit www.azarts.gov/grants to find information about grant categories, eligibility and application requirements. Guidelines are now available for applying to the 2012-2013, fiscal year 2013 cycle of grants for organizations… Read more »

Public Art Workshops Series Join us for Season 3 of Arizona Public Art Workshops in 2012! The 2012 Public Art Workshop series will include five different sessions hosted by various Arizona Public Art programs and supporters of public art. Featured partners include members of the Arizona Public Art Network, Metro Light Rail, Phoenix Office of… Read more »

Together, the Arizona House of Representatives, the Arizona Commission on the Arts and the Arizona Art Alliance have developed an exhibition to provide visibility for Arizona artists. Visions of Arizona is currently on view from  November 4, 2011 – November 2, 2012 at the Arizona House of Representatives on the 2nd floor. Click here to… Read more »

The Arizona Commission on the Arts and the West Valley Arts Council are pleased to partner with Dance Exchange to bring a Creative Aging and Tools for Health training to Arizona. Part of the MetLife Foundation Healthy Living Initiative at Dance Exchange, these trainings have been created to meet a growing demand for the skilled… Read more »

The following post is by Arizona Corporation Commissioner, Bob Stump, and was originally published in the Arizona Capitol Times on January 9, 2012. Commissioner Bob Stump: Bob Stump was elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission in 2008. He represented District 9 in the Arizona House of Representatives from 2002-2008. Bob holds degrees from Harvard University,… Read more »

Bob Booker, our executive director, was strolling through the grounds of the Audubon Center in Phoenix when he met an artist selling her artwork. She proceeded to tell him about the Professional Development Grant that she had received, which made it possible for her to attend a workshop with a mentor and learn new techniques… Read more »

By Robert C. Booker Executive Director, Arizona Commission on the Arts In early December, the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) convened a group of state arts agency leaders, board chairs, advocates and representatives from advocacy organizations to meet with our congressional senators and representatives. Every time we are convened in this way, I am always… Read more »

The National Endowment for the Arts recently announced its FY2012 Art Works and Challenge America Fast-Track grant recipients. Eight Arizona arts organizations received funding from these two programs, totaling $85,000. Four Arizona organizations received Art Works grants; Arizona State University, Grand Canyon Chamber Music Festival, Tucson Symphony Society, and the Wickenburg Foundation for the Performing… Read more »

2012 Governor’s Arts Awards Nominations DEADLINE EXTENDED: December 21, 2011 The Governor’s Arts Awards are presented annually by the Arizona Citizens for the Arts, the Arizona Commission on the Arts, and the Office of the Governor. Now accepting nominations for the 2012 Governor’s Arts Awards in the following categories; Artist, Arts in Education (Individual), Arts… Read more »

In celebration of our Arizona’s 100th year of statehood, celebrations are taking place all across the state. Tomorrow evening, catch the premiere of the Arizona Centennial Overture, one of two pieces commissioned by the Arizona Commission on the Arts for statewide celebrations of our state’s Centennial. Aligned with the Arts Commission’s mission, to Imagine an… Read more »