Arizona artists, tap in! Join us in Phoenix on Saturday, May 4, 2024, for a full day dedicated to elevating your skills in the arts. The event is free, but registration is required! To enhance the participant experience, we’ve set a maximum capacity of 40 people, so reserve your spot today to guarantee your attendance… Read more »
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State Arts Commission and State Parks and Trails Partner for Arizona State Park Artist in Residence Program
The Arizona Commission on the Arts and Arizona State Parks and Trails have partnered to pilot the first ever Arizona State Parks Artist in Residence Program at Oracle State Park! Through the residency program, artists will spend up to two weeks residing and creating art in an Arizona state park. Oracle State Park, a 4,000-acre… Read more »
Governor Hobbs Appoints Nicole Dahl and Simon Tipene Adlam to Arizona Commission on the Arts
With the appointment of two new commissioners, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will have a full 15-member board for the first time since 2016 and its richest geographic representation in over a decade.
Seeking Nominations for Annual Award to Traditional Artists and Culture Bearers in Arizona
Each year, Southwest Folklife Alliance provides direct support for master traditional artists living in Arizona to pass on art, culture, and heritage practices to apprentice learners through the annual SFA Master-Apprentice Award. The award is made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and Arizona Commission on the Arts.
Southern Arizona Creative Aging Cohort
The Arizona Commission on the Arts is seeking applications from teams to participate in the Southern Arizona Creative Aging Cohort. The Southern Arizona Creative Aging Cohort offers small teams, made up of diverse members of your community, a unique opportunity to explore the many ways creative aging can be put to work for positive community impact.
New Report: Arts and Culture Contributed $14.2 Billion to Arizona’s Economy
New data released on March 25, 2024, show arts and cultural industries hit an all-time high in 2022, contributing 4.3% of gross domestic product (GDP), or $1.1 trillion, to the U.S. economy. Arizona’s arts & culture sector added a staggering $14.2 billion in value to the state’s economy, a 16.6% increase over 2021!
Introductory Creative Aging Training in Flagstaff
Join Creative Flagstaff and the Arizona Commission on the Arts to learn more about Creative Aging, an exciting national movement to advance understanding of the vital relationship between creative expression and healthy aging.
2024 Arizona Poetry Out Loud State Finals
On Saturday, March 2, nine exceptional young people will compete for the opportunity to represent the State of Arizona at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals in Washington, DC, and a shot at the grand prize: a $20,000 college scholarship.
A Message from Our Executive Director Regarding FY2025 Grants
Thursday, February 15, 2024 Dear Arizona arts leaders, Yesterday, the Arizona Commission on the Arts opened applications for Fiscal Year 2025 Creative Capacity Grants (CCG), the agency’s flagship grant program, through which it delivers general operating support to nonprofit arts organizations like Arizona Commission on the Arts. Within the grant guidelines we have published potential… Read more »
Apply Now: Grants for arts Organizations, Festivals and Engagement Programs
The Arizona Commission on the Arts is now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2024 grants for arts organizations, arts festivals, and arts engagement programs!