On December 27, 2024, the Southwest Folklife Alliance announced the 2024 recipients of their Master-Apprentice Artist Award. Each artist will work with an apprentice as a way to pass down traditional knowledge of their respective artform.
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Governor Appoints Yuma County Resident, Cocopah Tribe Member to State Arts Commission
The Arizona Commission on the Arts, an agency of the State of Arizona, announced today the appointment of Yuma resident and Cocopah Indian Tribe member Wilana Ortega to its governing board of commissioners.
Meet the 2024-25 AZ Youth Arts Council
We are proud to introduce the 15 exceptional young people who will serve on our 2024-25 AZ Youth Arts Council! Established in 2019, the AZ Youth Arts Council advises the Arts Commission on grant programs and initiatives that directly affect young people.
Grants Info Session and Workshop in Oracle
On Friday, October 4, 2024, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will be at Triangle L Art Ranch in Oracle for a free grants info session and workshop.
Apply Now! Artist Opportunity Grants
Are you ready to grow your audience, expand your skillset, and/or take your practice to the next level? Our Artist Opportunity Grants support Arizona artists as they take advantage of opportunities for professional growth. Our Artist Opportunity Grants support Arizona artists as they take advantage of opportunities for professional growth. Apply now for a grant of up to $1,500!
2025 Arizona Poetry Out Loud: School Registration Now Open
Registration is now open for 2025 Arizona Poetry Out Loud! Once registered, participating teachers/schools are supported with coaching opportunities from experienced coaches and with free digital classroom materials augmenting their regular poetry curriculum with poetry recitation and a classroom-level competition!
State Invests $2.4 Million in Nonprofit Arts & Culture Sector
A one-time investment of $2 million in support of Arizona’s arts & culture sector is reaching communities throughout the state with today’s announcement of grants awarded to nonprofit organizations, festivals, and arts learning programs. On September 4, 2024, the Arizona Commission on the Arts, an agency of the State of Arizona, announced 369 grant awards… Read more »
Fiscal Year 2025 Grantees
A searchable, filterable list of grants awarded by the Arizona Commission on the Arts in Fiscal Year 2023 to nonprofit arts organizations, festivals, learning programs, working artists, and arts professionals can be found on this page.
Arizona Commission on the Arts Hires Christina You-sun Park as Executive Director
The Arizona Commission on the Arts, an agency of the State of Arizona, announced on June 19, 2024, the hiring of Christina You-sun Park as Executive Director. Park will join the staff of the 57-year-old agency on June 21, 2024.
Apply Now: AZ Youth Arts Council
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.
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