The calendar below features upcoming Arts Commission deadlines, events, information sessions and workshop opportunities. Times, dates and event details may be subject to change. For more information, please email [email protected].

 

Dec
1
Tue
Artist Research and Development Grant Review FY2016
Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

12-1-2015 Public Meeting Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

OF

ARIZONA COMMISSION ON THE ARTS

Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02 notice is hereby given to the general public that the Arizona Commission on the Arts will hold an

FY2016 Review of Artist Research and Development Grants

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

9:00am – 5:00pm

 

Arizona Commission on the Arts

417 West Roosevelt Street

Phoenix, Arizona 85003

 

Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits the Arizona Commission on the Arts from discrimination on the basis of disability. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting Diana Udy at (602) 771-6534. Persons who are deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired can contact the Arts Commission through the Arizona Relay Service,

1-800-842-4681 Voice; or 1-800-367-8939 TTY.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

November 25, 2015

Diana Udy
Executive Assistant
602.771.6534
[email protected]

Deadline: AZ Creative Aging Teaching Artist Institute
Dec 1 @ 11:59 pm – 11:59 pm

Call for Teaching Artists:

The Teaching Artist Institute is a five-month training program that will introduce teaching artists to the variety of settings, programs, and partners that make up the creative aging field, and provide skills-building activities for participants to attain the specialized knowledge needed to work successfully with older adults.

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AZ Creative Aging Teaching Artist Institute: Call for Teaching Artists

The Call for Teaching Artists provides additional information about the Teaching Artist Institute and detailed instructions for how to apply.

Please thoroughly review the Call for Teaching Artists prior to beginning your application.

Application deadline: 11:59pm Tuesday, December 1, 2015.

Apply Now

Dec
10
Thu
Joint ACA/AZCA Board Meeting
Dec 10 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

12-10-15 Public Meeting Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

OF

ARIZONA COMMISSION ON THE ARTS

Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02 notice is hereby given to the general public that the Arizona Commission on the Arts will hold an

Regular Quarterly Commission Meeting
December 10, 2015
10:00am – 12:00pm

Joint Board Meeting
1:00 – 4:00pm

Theater Works
8355 W Peoria Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345

Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits the Arizona Commission on the Arts from discrimination on the basis of disability. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting Diana Udy at (602) 771-6534. Persons who are deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired can contact the Arts Commission through the Arizona Relay Service,

1-800-842-4681 Voice; or 1-800-367-8939 TTY. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

November 25, 2015

Diana Udy
Executive Assistant

(602) 771-6534
[email protected]

Dec
12
Sat
Poetry Out Loud Workshop
Dec 12 @ 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Poetry Out Loud Workshop @ Burton Barr Library (Teen Center) | Phoenix | Arizona | United States

12:30 – 1:30 pm (Poetry Out Loud Workshop)
2pm – 4:00 pm (Open Mic)

Open to Central and Northern Region Poetry Out Loud participants.

Dec
25
Fri
Christmas Day | Office Closed
Dec 25 all-day
Jan
1
Fri
New Year’s Day | Office Closed
Jan 1 all-day
Jan
15
Fri
Introduction to Creative Aging: Myths of Aging and the Power of the Arts
Jan 15 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am

Introduction to Creative Aging: Myths of Aging and the Power of the Arts

Join us to learn about the myths of aging and how arts engagement benefits older adults.

  • Jorge Merced, Associate Artistic Director of Pregones Theater, will provide a keynote on Creative Aging and an interactive exploration of the different approaches used across the continuum of care.
  • Dr. Walter Nieri, Director of The Center for Health Aging at Banner Sun Health Research Institute, will share current research on healthy aging and the factors that contribute to quality of life.

Who should attend? Anyone interested in the vital relationship between the arts and quality of life for older adults, including aging or healthcare service organization staff, teaching artists, and arts organization staff.

This event is free, but registration is required. Registration closes Tuesday, January 12, 2016.

This AZ Creative Aging event is presented at no cost to attendees thanks to the generous support of Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust.

Jan
18
Mon
Martin Luther King Jr Day | Office Closed
Jan 18 all-day
Jan
20
Wed
Online Information Session for Festival and Community Investment Grant Programs
Jan 20 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

The first of several online and in-person information sessions for potential applicants to the Festival and Community Investment Grant programs will be held on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at 3:30pm. If you would like to participate in this live, web-based information session, please click here to fill out the form and we will email you information on how to participate.

Further sessions, both online and in-person, will be announced shortly.

Feb
1
Mon
Workshop: ADA Compliance for Nonprofit Arts Organizations – Southern Arizona
Feb 1 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Presented in partnership with VSA Arizona and the Tubac Center of the Arts, the Arts Commission is offering two workshops on ADA compliance with Eileen Bagnall, Executive Director of VSA Arizona and ADA policy expert.

Two sessions will be offered:

1:00pm – ADA Compliance: Know the Basics
An introduction to the basic concepts, principles and considerations of ADA compliance, ideal for individuals new to the field.

3:00pm – Beyond Compliance: Advancing ADA Practices
A more advanced exploration of best practices and next steps to move your organization to the next level of inclusivity. This session builds on the previous session, but may be attended on its own by those already familiar with the basics.

Each session is $6.00, or attend both for only $10.00.

Feb
2
Tue
Workshop: ADA Compliance for Nonprofit Arts Organizations – Northern Arizona
Feb 2 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Presented in partnership with VSA Arizona and the Sedona International Film Festival, the Arts Commission is offering two workshops on ADA compliance with Eileen Bagnall, Executive Director of VSA Arizona and ADA policy expert.

Two sessions will be offered:

11:00am – ADA Compliance: Know the Basics
An introduction to the basic concepts, principles and considerations of ADA compliance, ideal for individuals new to the field.

1:30pm – Beyond Compliance: Advancing ADA Practices
A more advanced exploration of best practices and next steps to move your organization to the next level of inclusivity. This session builds on the previous session, but may be attended on its own by those already familiar with the basics.

Each session is $6.00, or attend both for only $10.00.

Feb
6
Sat
Poetry Out Loud Deadline to Hold School Competitions
Feb 6 all-day

Poetry Out Loud deadline to hold school competitions. If your school will be unable to meet this deadline, please contact Arizona Poetry Out Loud Coordinator Anastasia Freyermuth to make alternative arrangements at (602) 771-6529 or [email protected].