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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.
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.
2025 Creative Aging Convening in Tucson
The 2025 Creative Aging Convening will showcase the innovative work taking place across Southern Arizona’s creative aging sector by local practitioners. The goal of this convening is to provide professional development in creative aging focused on trends and topics relevant to the communities throughout Southern Arizona.
Apply Now: Arizona State Parks Artist Residency
The Arizona State Parks Artist Residency Program provides artists with dedicated time, space, and resources to create work inspired by local landscapes in State Parks, promoting aesthetic appreciation, environmental education, and community engagement.
Announcing Statewide Tour, Community Conversations
As part of a year-long strategic planning process, the Arizona Commission on the Arts is hitting the road! Throughout the spring and summer of 2025, Arts Commission staff and board members will be visiting communities across the state to host a series of 90-minute facilitated discussions about the roles the arts play in our lives and communities.
New Report: Arts and Culture Contributed $15.8 Billion to Arizona’s Economy
New data released on April 2, 2025, show the arts and cultural sector grew at more than twice the rate of the total economy between 2022 and 2023. Arizona’s arts & culture sector added a staggering $15.8 billion in value to the state’s economy, an 11% increase over 2022!
Seeking Nominations: Arizona Poet Laureate
The Arizona Commission on the Arts, an agency of the State of Arizona, seeks nominations for the next Arizona Poet Laureate. Nominations will be accepted through 11:59 pm, March 31, 2025.
Creative Aging Foundations Trainings | Lifetime Arts
Whether you’re an artist, educator, or administrator, this training serves as a comprehensive guide to integrating creative aging into older adult programming, services, and care. Over three interactive, 2-hour sessions, you’ll explore creative aging’s best practices, engage in expert-led discussions, and participate in a live demonstration class. See Course Breakdown and Details
Apply Now: Grants for arts Organizations, Festivals and Engagement Programs
The Arizona Commission on the Arts is now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2026 grants for arts organizations, arts festivals, and arts engagement programs!
Upcoming Stop Alert!
Come be part of a meaningful conversation about the arts in Arizona — your voice matters.
RSVP now by using the link in our bio, scanning the QR code, or visiting our website.
We’re very excited for our upcoming Community Conversation in Bisbee— happening THIS THURSDAY, April 17th! We are excited to partner with Central School Project to bring this amazing event to Bisbee!
Join us for a meaningful discussion about the arts in your community. We want to hear your voice!
