The Arizona Commission on the Arts invites teen creatives to join the AZ Youth Arts Council to ensure that Arizona’s youth perspective is heard in arts programming and policy. Apply by July 25, 2025.
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Live Artist Lab: Managing Finances Through Uncertainty
Join Tamara Bates, financial coach and contributor to Creative Capital Artist Lab’s most recent course, “Building Your Financial Future,” to learn essential financial strategies made specifically with artists in mind.
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.
Juried Exhibition: Transforming Lives Through Education
We invite you to explore how learning has shaped your identity, your roots, and the path you’re walking today. Interpret the theme in your own unique way—this is open-ended and meant to reflect your voice, perspective, and imagination. Have fun with it, challenge yourself, and honor the journey that has made you who you are becoming.
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.
Ecotonic Movement Workshops on Artist-Science Partnerships and Environmental Art as Community Engagement
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. Artists working in all disciplines are encouraged to register! Workshop 1 Cross-Pollination: Cultivating Successful Artist-Scientist Partnerships May 15, 2025, 6:00… Read more »
Sweepstakes Terms and Conditions
Strategic Planning Public Survey Sweepstakes Official Terms and Conditions Eligibility The Strategic Planning Public Survey Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) is open to individuals whose primary place of residence at the time of entry is located in the State of Arizona. Entrants must comply with all terms and conditions set forth herein. Void where prohibited by law. Sweepstakes… Read more »
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.
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.
Yuma, we’re coming to town!
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