Agency Calendar

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:

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Central Region Competition

Date: Saturday, February 9^th, 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)

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.

Southern Region Competition

Date: Saturday, February 23^rd, 2019

Location: University of Arizona: Poetry Center

Address: 1508 E Helen St.

Tucson, AZ 85719

Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Northern Region Competition
Due to weather, the Northern Region Competition has been rescheduled with a new date below.

Date: Saturday, March 9^th, 2019

Location: Native American Cultural Center

Address: 318 W. McCreary Dr.

Flagstaff, AZ 86011

Building 14

Time: 11:00am – 1:30pm

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.