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 info@azarts.gov.

 

Jun
1
Wed
Grant Review Panels – Festivals A
Jun 1 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Public Meeting Notice

FY2017 Grant Panel Review Meeting (application review order). Please note that panel review meetings will begin at 10:00am with a panel orientation and general business. Grant review discussion will begin at approximately 11:00am.

  • Arizona Dance Coalition
  • Artlink
  • ASU Foundation for a New American University
  • Audrey Johnson Theatre Foundation
  • Casa Grande Friends of the Arts
  • Cottonwood Economic Development Council
  • Flagstaff Dance and Film Festival
  • Grand Avenue Arts & Preservation
  • Many Farms High School
  • Mesa Media Inc
  • Mohave Library Alliance
  • Northern Arizona Book Festival, Inc.
  • Ocotillo Literary Endeavors
  • Pascua Yaqui Festival of the Arts
  • Phoenix Sister Cities Ennis Committee Book Festival
  • Superior Chamber of Commerce
  • Town of Guadalupe
  • Tucson Fringe Festival
  • Willow Bend Environmental Education Center
Jun
2
Thu
Grant Review Panels – Festivals B
Jun 2 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Public Meeting Notice

FY2017 Grant Panel Review Meeting (application review order). Please note that panel review meetings will begin at 10:00am with a panel orientation and general business. Grant review discussion will begin at approximately 11:00am.

  • Arab American Festival
  • Arizona Aloha Festival
  • Arizona Asian American Association
  • Arizona Matsuri
  • City of El Mirage
  • City of Litchfield Park
  • CONDER/dance
  • Corazon De Latinos Unidos
  • Cultural Coalition, Inc.
  • Greater Phoenix Jewish Film Festival
  • India Association
  • La Frontera
  • Prescott Chamber of Commerce
  • Southern Arizona Blues Heritage Foundation
  • The Carpetbag Brigade
  • Town of Payson
  • Tucson Jewish Community Center
  • Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association
  • West Yavapai Guidance Clinic Foundation
  • Wham Art Association
Aug
26
Fri
Consortium of Arizona Local Arts Agencies (CAZLAA)
Aug 26 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Consortium of Arizona Local Arts Agencies (CAZLAA)

Arizona Commission on the Arts, Conference Room

Sep
12
Mon
Deadline: FY2016 Community Investment Grant, Festival Grant and Arts Learning Grant Final Report Deadline
Sep 12 @ 11:59 pm – 11:59 pm

FY2016 Community Investment Grant, Festival Grant and Arts Learning Grant Final Report Deadline

Complete a Final Report in the GO system at http://arizona.culturegrants.org. While Final Reports must be submitted no later than Monday, September 12, 2016, the Arts Commission recommends that Final Reports be submitted within 30 days of the completion of the funded activities (for Festival and Arts Learning Grants) or the organization’s Fiscal Year (for Community Investment Grants).

Failure to submit a FY2016 Final Report by the posted deadline will render your organization ineligible to apply for future Arts Commission grants.

All grant-related materials must be received by the Arizona Commission on the Arts by close of the business day on the deadline date. Without exception, organizations that neglect to submit required materials by the published deadlines will forfeit their current grant award and/or be ineligible for future funding.

For assistance, please contact Kristen Pierce, Organizational Grants and Services Manager, (602) 771-6517 or kpierce@azarts.gov

 

Oct
17
Mon
Deadline: FY2017 Community Investment Grant & Festival Grant Award Agreement Paperwork Return Deadline
Oct 17 @ 5:00 pm – 5:00 pm

FY2017 Community Investment Grant & Festival Grant Award Agreement Paperwork Return Deadline

Return your grant award agreement, signed and dated by an authorizing official, and State Substitute W-9 Form by Monday, October 17, 2016.

For assistance, please contact Kristen Pierce, Organizational Grants and Services Manager, (602) 771-6517 or kpierce@azarts.gov

 

Oct
24
Mon
2016 Joint Arts Education Conference
Oct 24 all-day

2016 Joint Arts Education Conference: Connect and Respond

with Keynote Speaker Deron Hall, Director of Partnerships and Operations, Memphis Music Initiative: Empowering Youth through Music

Monday, October 24, 2016
Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix AZ

To register, http://azarts.gov/arts-learning-featured/2016-jaec-register-now/

Presented by Arizona Commission on the Arts, Arizona Department of Education and Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture

Oct
31
Mon
Free DataArts Workshops in Flagstaff, AZ
Oct 31 @ 10:30 am – 2:30 pm

The Arizona Commission on the Arts will be hosting DataArts’ (formerly Cultural Data Project/CDP) upcoming workshops in October and November throughout Arizona. These free workshops are geared toward assisting arts and culture organizations better understand and utilize data collection and reporting. Two tracks will be offered: an orientation to the DataArts platform and a hands-on session on using data reports to communicate your message.

Why does data matter?

DataArts can help your organization view, analyze and talk about your internal data in new (and even exciting!) ways. Training workshops set the groundwork for you to use data thoughtfully and effectively, always with the goal of strengthening your organization’s ability to do what it does best: provide high-quality arts and cultural experiences.

Orientation to the DataArts Platform Workshop
October 31, 2016, 10:30am–11:30am

Earlier this year, DataArts launched a new online platform for data collection, reporting and insights for the cultural sector. Attend this session to learn the basics of completing the Cultural Data Profile (CDP) on the new platform. The session will also cover how to apply to participating grantmakers using the system, and access free analytics and educational opportunities from DataArts.

Data + Stories = Impact Workshop
October 31, 2016, 10:30am–11:30am

How do you want to communicate about your organization? You’ve been collecting data points through the year, and it’s time to combine this information with your organization’s story. In our hands-on workshop, learn how data drawn from DataArts’ analytic reports can help you make a case that will:
-Effectively communicate with stakeholders
-Highlight accomplishments for funders
-Raise important issues with policymakers

To register, go to http://azarts.gov/arts-op/free-dataarts-workshops-arizona/

Nov
1
Tue
Free DataArts Workshops in Phoenix, AZ
Nov 1 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

The Arizona Commission on the Arts will be hosting DataArts’ (formerly Cultural Data Project/CDP) upcoming workshops in October and November throughout Arizona. These free workshops are geared toward assisting arts and culture organizations better understand and utilize data collection and reporting. Two tracks will be offered: an orientation to the DataArts platform and a hands-on session on using data reports to communicate your message.

Why does data matter?

DataArts can help your organization view, analyze and talk about your internal data in new (and even exciting!) ways. Training workshops set the groundwork for you to use data thoughtfully and effectively, always with the goal of strengthening your organization’s ability to do what it does best: provide high-quality arts and cultural experiences.

Orientation to the DataArts Platform Workshop
November 1, 2016, 11:00am-Noon

Earlier this year, DataArts launched a new online platform for data collection, reporting and insights for the cultural sector. Attend this session to learn the basics of completing the Cultural Data Profile (CDP) on the new platform. The session will also cover how to apply to participating grantmakers using the system, and access free analytics and educational opportunities from DataArts.

Data + Stories = Impact Workshop
November 1, 2016, 1:00-2:30pm

How do you want to communicate about your organization? You’ve been collecting data points through the year, and it’s time to combine this information with your organization’s story. In our hands-on workshop, learn how data drawn from DataArts’ analytic reports can help you make a case that will:
-Effectively communicate with stakeholders
-Highlight accomplishments for funders
-Raise important issues with policymakers

To register, go to http://azarts.gov/arts-op/free-dataarts-workshops-arizona/

Creative Aging Workshop
Nov 1 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Join the Arizona Commission on the Arts and Flagstaff Arts Council to learn more about Creative Aging, an exciting national movement to advance understanding of the vital relationship between creative expression and healthy aging. Guest artist Elizabeth Johnson will provide an interactive exploration of the different approaches used across the continuum of care, and the brain/body research which shows that older adults who are engaged in the arts experience better overall health, enjoy a higher quality of life, and are more active in their communities.

Click here to learn more

Nov
2
Wed
Free DataArts Workshops in Tucson, AZ
Nov 2 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

The Arizona Commission on the Arts will be hosting DataArts’ (formerly Cultural Data Project/CDP) upcoming workshops in October and November throughout Arizona. These free workshops are geared toward assisting arts and culture organizations better understand and utilize data collection and reporting. Two tracks will be offered: an orientation to the DataArts platform and a hands-on session on using data reports to communicate your message.

Why does data matter?

DataArts can help your organization view, analyze and talk about your internal data in new (and even exciting!) ways. Training workshops set the groundwork for you to use data thoughtfully and effectively, always with the goal of strengthening your organization’s ability to do what it does best: provide high-quality arts and cultural experiences.

Orientation to the DataArts Platform Workshop
November 2, 2016, 11:00am-Noon

Earlier this year, DataArts launched a new online platform for data collection, reporting and insights for the cultural sector. Attend this session to learn the basics of completing the Cultural Data Profile (CDP) on the new platform. The session will also cover how to apply to participating grantmakers using the system, and access free analytics and educational opportunities from DataArts.

Data + Stories = Impact Workshop
November 2, 2016, 1:00-2:30pm

How do you want to communicate about your organization? You’ve been collecting data points through the year, and it’s time to combine this information with your organization’s story. In our hands-on workshop, learn how data drawn from DataArts’ analytic reports can help you make a case that will:
-Effectively communicate with stakeholders
-Highlight accomplishments for funders
-Raise important issues with policymakers

To register, go to http://azarts.gov/arts-op/free-dataarts-workshops-arizona/

Nov
3
Thu
Free DataArts Workshops in Mesa, AZ
Nov 3 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

The Arizona Commission on the Arts will be hosting DataArts’ (formerly Cultural Data Project/CDP) upcoming workshops in October and November throughout Arizona. These free workshops are geared toward assisting arts and culture organizations better understand and utilize data collection and reporting. Two tracks will be offered: an orientation to the DataArts platform and a hands-on session on using data reports to communicate your message.

Why does data matter?

DataArts can help your organization view, analyze and talk about your internal data in new (and even exciting!) ways. Training workshops set the groundwork for you to use data thoughtfully and effectively, always with the goal of strengthening your organization’s ability to do what it does best: provide high-quality arts and cultural experiences.

Orientation to the DataArts Platform Workshop
November 3, 2016, 11:00am-Noon

Earlier this year, DataArts launched a new online platform for data collection, reporting and insights for the cultural sector. Attend this session to learn the basics of completing the Cultural Data Profile (CDP) on the new platform. The session will also cover how to apply to participating grantmakers using the system, and access free analytics and educational opportunities from DataArts.

Data + Stories = Impact Workshop
November 3, 2016, 1:00-2:30pm

How do you want to communicate about your organization? You’ve been collecting data points through the year, and it’s time to combine this information with your organization’s story. In our hands-on workshop, learn how data drawn from DataArts’ analytic reports can help you make a case that will:
-Effectively communicate with stakeholders
-Highlight accomplishments for funders
-Raise important issues with policymakers

To register, go to http://azarts.gov/arts-op/free-dataarts-workshops-arizona/

Jan
17
Tue
FY2018 Community Investment Grant Information Sessions – Mesa
Jan 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

In preparation for Fiscal Year 2018 grant deadlines for the Community Investment and Festival Grant programs, the Arts Commission is offering information sessions online and around the state during the month of January, 2017. These sessions will be suitable for both new and returning applicants and will cover the application process, highlight changes to the guidelines and requirements for the upcoming grant cycle and allow time for questions from participants.

Community Investment Grants (CIG) are available to nonprofit arts organizations, local arts agencies and tribal cultural organizations whose primary mission is to produce, present, teach or serve the arts. Organizations may use CIG funds for general operating expenses.

Festival Grants assist local arts agencies, tribal cultural organizations, government departments or agencies, university/college departments and other nonprofit cultural and social service organizations in their efforts to provide quality arts programming through festival activities.

In-person information sessions will be held in Mesa, Surprise, Tucson, Phoenix, and Flagstaff. In addition to the in-person information sessions, online information sessions will also be offered covering the same content.