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].

 

Sep
23
Sat
AZ ArtWorker: Writing Workshop with Milta Ortiz
Sep 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Theatricalizing Oral Histories in Community : Writing Workshop with Milta Ortiz

Saturday, September 23, 2017
10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Palabras Bookstore
1738 E. McDowell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85006

Feb
10
Sat
Poetry Out Loud Northern Region Competition
Feb 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Poetry Out Loud Southern Region Competition
Feb 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Feb
24
Sat
Poetry Out Loud Central Region Competition
Feb 24 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mar
3
Sat
2018 Arizona Poetry Out Loud State Finals
Mar 3 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

 

The 2018 Arizona Poetry Out Loud State Finals are open to the public and admission is free, but space is limited. We request anyone planning to attend RSVP via the online form below:

RSVP

Apr
28
Sat
Dance in the Desert: Community Share Out
Apr 28 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join us as we share what we learned during the inaugural Dance in the Desert: A Gathering of Latinx dancemakers working in Arizona and beyond. The Community Share out will include feedback from participating artists and arts leaders, a brief synopsis of research conducted, and a short dance performance.

This event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is requested.

Register

Dance in the Desert is an inaugural gathering of Latinx dancemakers working in Arizona and beyond. Learn more at https://azarts.gov/az-artworker/dance-in-the-desert/

This project is supported by Safos Dance Theatre, AZ Artworker, an initiative of the Arizona Commission on the Arts, Liz Lerman LLC, Phoenix Hostel & Cultural Center, and Projecting All Voices, an initiative launched by ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts and supported by ASU Gammage.

This project received support from WESTAF and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Dance in the Desert: Pachanga
Apr 28 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Join us as we celebrate the closing of the inaugural Dance in the Desert: A Gathering of Latinx Dancemakers. The Pachanga will feature music by DJ Musa and pop up dance performances.

This event is free and open to the public.

Dance in the Desert is an inaugural gathering of Latinx dancemakers working in Arizona and beyond. Learn more at https://azarts.gov/az-artworker/dance-in-the-desert/

This project is supported by Safos Dance Theatre, AZ Artworker, an initiative of the Arizona Commission on the Arts, Liz Lerman LLC, Phoenix Hostel & Cultural Center, and Projecting All Voices, an initiative launched by ASU’s Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts and supported by ASU Gammage.

This project received support from WESTAF and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Aug
17
Fri
Poetry Out Loud Registration Opens
Aug 17 all-day

Registration for 2019 Arizona Poetry Out Loud will open on Friday, August 17, 2018.

Register

Oct
31
Wed
Poetry Out Loud 2019 Registration Deadline
Oct 31 – Nov 1 all-day
Feb
9
Sat
Poetry Out Loud: Central Region Competition
Feb 9 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Central Region Competition

Date: Saturday, February 9th, 2019

Location: Herberger Young Scholars Academy

Address: 4701 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ

Time: Registration (4 pm to 4:45 pm) Competition (5 pm to 8 pm)

Feb
15
Fri
Deadline: Artist Opportunity Grant
Feb 15 @ 11:59 pm – 11:59 pm

Artist Opportunity Grants provide funding support to Arizona artists as they take advantage of specific, unique opportunities that have the potential to significantly impact an artist’s work and career. This grant supports and empowers artists at critical stages in their creative lives as you work to raise the profile of your artistic practice and continue to innovate your work.

Application & Review Timelines

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

Applications are due the 15th of every month between February and May 2019.

Applications will be reviewed, and applicants notified within two weeks of the due date.

Funds are limited; grants will be awarded until all available funds are expended.

Due Dates

Friday, February 15; Friday, March 15; Monday, April 15; Wednesday, May 15.

Funding Period

Eligible opportunities must take place between January 1 – June 30, 2019.

Feb
23
Sat
Poetry Out Loud: Southern Region Competition
Feb 23 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Southern Region Competition

Date: Saturday, February 23rd, 2019

Location: University of Arizona: Poetry Center

Address: 1508 E Helen St.

Tucson, AZ 85719

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm