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Introductory Creative Aging Training in Flagstaff

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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

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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

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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 »

NEA Awards $392,000 to Arizona Arts Organizations and Projects

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One January 10, 2023, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced its first round of recommended awards for fiscal year 2023, with more than $34 million in funding to support the arts nationwide. 17 Arizona-based arts organizations/programs and two literary artists are among the grantees.

21 Arizona Artists Awarded Research & Development Grants

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Today the Arizona Commission on the Arts, an agency of the State of Arizona, announced the 21 recipients of Research & Development (R&D) Grants for 2024. Awarded through a competitive application and review process, these $5,000 grants support Arizona artists as they work to advance their artistic practice, expand their creative horizons, and deepen the… Read more »

Arizona Commission on the Arts opens search for new Executive Director

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The Arizona Commission on the Arts, an agency of the State of Arizona, announced today the opening of their search for a new Executive Director. To aid in the search, the agency has contracted the services of All About People, a Phoenix-based professional staffing and executive search firm. Applications will be accepted through March 15, 2024.

An older woman with a sandy blond hair and wire frame glasses in a flower print shirt smiles and waves at the camera. Colorful ribbons are streamed between her and two others who stand on either side of her.

Introductory Creative Aging Trainings

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In January 2024, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will kick off its Sustaining Creative Aging in Southern Arizona initiative with a series of free introductory training sessions for aging or healthcare service organization staff, caregivers, volunteers, teaching artists, and arts organization administrators! 

Bon Voyage, Alex!

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We hope you’ll join us in bidding Alex Nelson “bon voyage” with a brief message of gratitude, congratulations, and encouragement! Just fill out the form below and hit submit to send your well-wishes.