Agency Calendar

This is a Public Meeting.

This meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.

Applications under review:

1. 1. Almost Famous Theatre Company
   2. Alwun House Foundation
   3. Arizona Early Music
   4. Cahokia Phx
   5. Central School Project Inc
   6. Coco-op Maker Space
   7. DanceSport Education
   8. Detour Company Theatre
   9. Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival
   10. Gold Canyon Arts Council
   11. Grand Canyon Music Festival
   12. Groundworks Tucson
   13. Many Mouths One Stomach
   14. MusicaNova
   15. North Valley Symphony Orchestra
   16. Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society
   17. Odaiko Sonora
   18. Phonetic Spit
   19. Safos Dance Theatre
   20. Sedona Arts Festival
   21. Wasted Ink Zine Distro

This is a Public Meeting.

This meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.

Applications under review:

1. Arizona Community Theatrical Company
2. Arizona Philharmonic
3. Audrey’s Angels
4. Ballet Yuma
5. CALA Alliance
6. Chandler Children Choir
7. Dancing in the Streets Arizona
8. Desert Sounds Performing Arts, Inc
9. East Valley Children’s Theatre
10. Desert Foothills Theater
11. Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival Inc.
12. Harmony Project Phoenix
13. Kingman Center for the Arts
14. Lights Camera Discover
15. Mesa Encore Theatre
16. Southwest Ballet Theatre
17. Stray Cat Theatre
18. The Canelo Project
19. Tonto Community Concert Association
20. Tucson Pops Orchestra
21. Tucson Youth Music
22. Xerocraft

This is a Public Meeting.

This meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.

Applications under review:

1. Arizona Friends of Chamber Music
2. Children’s Museum of Yuma County
3. Metropolitan Youth Symphony
4. Monsoon Youth Education Project
5. Mountain Artists Guild
6. Oracle Piano Society
7. Phoenix Film Foundation
8. Rising Youth Theatre
9. Scottsdale Philharmonic Inc.
10. Sedona Symphony
11. Southern Arizona Symphony Association
12. Spotlight Youth Theatre
13. The Invisible Theatre
14. The Orpheus Male Chorus of Phoenix, Inc
15. The Scoundrel and Scamp Theatre
16. The Smoki Museum dba Museum of Indigenous People
17. The Walter Hive
18. Theatre Artists Studio
19. United Sound, Inc.
20. West Valley Arts Council
21. WHAM Art Association
22. Yavapai Symphony Association

This is a Public Meeting.

This meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.

Applications under review:

1. Arizona Theatre Matters
2. Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona
3. City of Tempe, Arts and Culture
4. City of Yuma / Arts and Culture Division
5. Cultural Coalition
6. Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
7. Heritage Square Foundation
8. Museum of Northern Arizona
9. Phoenix Chorale
10. Phoenix Youth Symphony Orchestra
11. Santa Cruz Valley Art Association
12. Scottsdale Community Players
13. Sedona Arts Center, Inc.
14. Southwest Shakespeare Company
15. The Be Kind People Project
16. The Hopi School dba Hopitutuqaiki
17. The Nash
18. Theatrikos Theatre Company
19. Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus
20. Tucson Chinese Association
21. Valley Youth Theatre

A grant is a form of financial assistance. The State of Arizona sets aside a certain amount of money to invest in projects that have strong potential for public benefit.

Through Artist Opportunity Grants (AOGs) the State of Arizona invests in one of its greatest resources: artists.

What kind of opportunities does this grant support?

This grant is open to artists of all disciplines and career stages. A variety of opportunities may be eligible as long as they have a significant impact in one or more of these areas:

• Introducing Your Work to New Audiences
  An opportunity to showcase your work in a way that expands your audience or raises your artistic profile.
• Developing New Skills
  An opportunity to grow your artistic abilities by participating in conferences, residencies, workshops, fellowships, master classes, or apprenticeships.
• Building Your Artistic Career
  An opportunity to strengthen your business skills, such as creating marketing materials, developing a website, covering professional fees (for lawyers, accountants, etc.), or investing in essential tools like equipment, materials, or rental fees.

What can the grant funds be used for?

You can use the grant money for various expenses related to your opportunity, including:

• Buying equipment, materials, or services needed for the opportunity
• Renting equipment, instruments, or space (such as studios or short-term facilities)
• Shipping, freight, or preparation costs
• Documenting your experience (such as photography or video)
• Travel costs necessary for participation (see funding restrictions for details)
• Registration fees
• Professional fees that support your artistic opportunity

Before You Apply

Before starting your application, consider these steps:

Review the Guidelines

The Grant Guidelines provide all the information you’ll need to prepare a successful application. Download/Print the Grant Guidelines

Request Accommodations

If you need assistance completing the application or participating in the process, contact Director of Artist Programs, Kesha Bruce, at kbruce@azarts.gov or (602) 771-6530. For example, we have been able to offer offline applications for those with poor internet connectivity or difficulty using computers for any reason. You can also find Plain Text and Spanish Language versions of the Guidelines on the grant website.

Prepare Your Narrative Responses

• You can either type your responses or upload audio recordings of your answers.
• Each question has a word limit (if typed) or a maximum recording length (if audio).
• If recording, keep it simple—just make sure your voice is clear. Fancy production isn’t necessary.
• Audio files must be in MP3 format (.mp3).

Many applicants find it helpful to draft their responses in a word processor before entering them into the application system. This helps with word count tracking and editing.

Set Up or Update Your SurveyMonkey Apply Account

You’ll submit your application through SurveyMonkey Apply.

• New applicants need to create an account at https://azarts.smapply.io/.
• Returning applicants should log in and update their information if needed.

For step-by-step instructions on creating or updating your account, visit the applicant resources page:

https://azarts.gov/grants/applicant-resources/.

Once you’ve read through the guidelines and completed these tasks, watch one of the Information Sessions provided by the grant manager. Register below. If you have any questions left about your funding category, eligible expenses, tips for a successful application, or tech issues, reach out to Delia Ibanez, dibanez@azarts.gov with written questions or to schedule a call.

How to Apply

When you’re ready “Apply Now” below.

APPLY NOW

• You don’t have to finish the application in one session.
• You can save a draft at any time and return later to complete or submit it.

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Applicant Info Sessions

Leading up to the application due date, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will present a webinar-style information session to help prospective applicants in preparing competitive applications.

REGISTER

This is a Public Meeting.

This meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.

This is a Public Meeting.

This meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.

This is a Public Meeting.

This meeting will be broadcast live online at https://azarts.gov/panels/grant-review-panel-meeting/.