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.
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)
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 23rd, 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 9th, 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.
Arizona State Finals
Date: Saturday, March 16th, 2019
Location: Burton Barr Central Library
1221 N Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Time: TBD
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.
Northern Region
Saturday, February 15, 2020
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Native American Cultural Center
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Central Region
Saturday, February 15, 2020
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Mesa Arts Center
1 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201
Southern Region
Saturday, February 29, 2020
1:00 – 4:00 pm
UA Poetry Center
1508 E. Helen St., Tucson, AZ 85719
