Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Review Panel Meetings

Beginning on May 27, 2025, 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.

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Apply Now: Artist Opportunity Grant

Through Artist Opportunity Grants (AOGs) the State of Arizona invests in one of its greatest resources: artists. Open to artists of all disciplines and career stages, Artist Opportunity Grants help Arizona artists take advantage of unique opportunities that can significantly boost their careers.

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State Continues Award-winning State Park Artist Residency Program

An award-winning Arizona State Parks artist residency program piloted last year continues this week at Oracle State Park. Bisbee-based clay artist Chloe Foster began a three-week residency at the park on April 20, 2025. 

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Meet José Herrera, the Arts Commission's New Deputy Director

The Arizona Commission on the Arts is pleased to announce the hire of José Herrera to the position of Deputy Director! He is passionate about growing the impact of the arts statewide and supporting the creative individuals and organizations that help Arizona thrive.

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🎭 We’re staying closer to our Phoenix home for the next Community Conversations, visiting the west and east valley!📍 Join us in Peoria at Theater Works on May 21 for one of two sessions in the Phoenix area.📚 Then catch us in Mesa at the Mesa Main Library on May 22!📝 RSVP now via the QR code, the link in our bio, or our website.Let’s talk about the future of the arts in your community — we c ... See MoreSee Less
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As part of our Artist Investment Program, the Arizona Commission on the Arts is pleased to offer a pair of free workshops presented by award-winning ecologist and choreographer Jame McCray, PhD, founder of Ecotonic Movement. These virtual sessions will not be recorded, but the worksheets will remain available for use on our website.Artists working in all disciplines are encouraged to register f ... See MoreSee Less
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🎉 Yuma, we’re coming to town!Get ready to connect with Arts Commission staff and share your voice in a conversation about the arts in your community.🎨 We want to hear from everyone — artists, community members, and anyone passionate about the arts!📲 Be sure to RSVP using the link in our bio or by scanning the QR code.👀 And don’t forget to follow along — more Community Conversation stops are ... See MoreSee Less
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