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].

 

Jun
28
Wed
Competitive Grantwriting Workshop for Artists (Phoenix)
Jun 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

***The workshop is currently at capacity. Visit http://azarts.gov/news/competitive-grant-writing-artists/ to get on the waiting list.***

Join the Arizona Commission on the Arts at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix on June 28, for a free workshop designed to help artists craft superior grant applications. Whether you’re an emerging artist just learning the ropes or a seasoned pro looking to polish your presentation, this workshop covers the fundamentals while offering an insiders perspective on what funders and review panelists are looking for in a grant application. Using the Arts Commission’s Artist Research and Development Grant as a model, participants will learn the essential components of a strong application as they play the role of reviewers in a mock grant review panel.

This workshop is free and open to all, but space is limited. Advanced registration is required.

 

Jul
20
Thu
Online Information Session for Artist Research and Development Grants
Jul 20 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

To help you prepare your Artist Research and Development Grant application, the Arts Commission will present an online information session.

During a live webinar-style presentation, Arts Commission staff will walk potential applicants through the ARDG guidelines while offering tips and resources for successful grantwriting. Shortly after the live presentation, a recording will be posted to this page.

To register: https://www.anymeeting.com/AccountManager/RegEv.aspx?PIID=ED50DA88874E3E

Jul
29
Sat
Competitive Grantwriting Workshop for Artists (Phoenix)
Jul 29 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

***The workshop is currently at capacity. Visit http://azarts.gov/news/competitive-grant-writing-artists/ to get on the waiting list.***

Join the Arizona Commission on the Arts at Xico in Phoenix on Saturday, July 29, for a free workshop designed to help artists craft superior grant applications. Whether you’re an emerging artist just learning the ropes or a seasoned pro looking to polish your presentation, this workshop covers the fundamentals while offering an insiders perspective on what funders and review panelists are looking for in a grant application. Using the Arts Commission’s Artist Research and Development Grant as a model, participants will learn the essential components of a strong application as they play the role of reviewers in a mock grant review panel.

This workshop is free and open to all, but space is limited. Advanced registration is required.

 

Competitive Grantwriting Workshop for Artists (Chandler)
Jul 29 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

***The workshop is currently at capacity. Visit http://azarts.gov/news/competitive-grant-writing-artists/ to get on the waiting list.***

Join the Arizona Commission on the Arts at Vision Gallery Chandler on Saturday, July 29, for a free workshop designed to help artists craft superior grant applications. Whether you’re an emerging artist just learning the ropes or a seasoned pro looking to polish your presentation, this workshop covers the fundamentals while offering an insiders perspective on what funders and review panelists are looking for in a grant application. Using the Arts Commission’s Artist Research and Development Grant as a model, participants will learn the essential components of a strong application as they play the role of reviewers in a mock grant review panel.

 

Aug
2
Wed
Competitive Grantwriting Workshop for Artists (Phoenix)
Aug 2 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

***The workshop is currently at capacity. Visit http://azarts.gov/news/competitive-grant-writing-artists/ to get on the waiting list.***

Join us at the Arizona Commission on the Arts offices, August 2, for a free workshop designed to help artists craft superior grant applications. Whether you’re an emerging artist just learning the ropes or a seasoned pro looking to polish your presentation, this workshop covers the fundamentals while offering an insiders perspective on what funders and review panelists are looking for in a grant application. Using the Arts Commission’s Artist Research and Development Grant as a model, participants will learn the essential components of a strong application as they play the role of reviewers in a mock grant review panel.

 

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

Oct
27
Fri
Creative Aging Workshop for Teaching Artists
Oct 27 @ 9:30 am – 5:30 pm

Join us on Friday, October 27, 2017 for a day-long professional development workshop on teaching artistry in the field of Creative Aging. Through panel discussions, interactive learning sessions, and dynamic presentations, facilitators will address a holistic approach to thinking about the fundamentals of Creative Aging and the aging process.

This workshop is now at capacity. We are not accepting new registrants at this time.

Dec
1
Fri
Artist Research and Development Grant Panel Review
Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
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.

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.

Mar
15
Fri
Research & Development Grant Panel Review Meeting
Mar 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Research & Development Grant Panel Review Meeting

Arizona Commission on the Arts

March 15, 2019

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

View the Public Meeting Notice