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].
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.
Research & Development Grant Panel Review Meeting
Arizona Commission on the Arts
March 15, 2019
10:00 am – 5:00 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.
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.
Apply Now: 2020 Research & Development Grant
The Arizona Commission on the Arts is now accepting applications for 2020 Research & Development (R&D) Grants.
R&D Grants provide funding support to Arizona artists as they work to advance their artistic practice, expand their creative horizons, and deepen the impact of their work.
Who’s it For?
Artists working in any discipline who live and work in Arizona. Whether you’re just getting started or you have already experienced many career successes, the R&D Grant is available to help you take your artistic practice to the next level, including:
- exploration of new techniques
- experimentation with new materials or technologies
- creation of new work
- development of new strategies for engaging your community of practice
The application period for 2020 Research & Development Grants is now open.
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM, Friday, October 25, 2019.
R&D Grant Information Sessions
Leading up to the application due date, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will present public information sessions online and throughout the state.
Additional opportunities will be posted as they are scheduled.
Apply Now: 2020 Research & Development Grant
The Arizona Commission on the Arts is now accepting applications for 2020 Research & Development (R&D) Grants.
R&D Grants provide funding support to Arizona artists as they work to advance their artistic practice, expand their creative horizons, and deepen the impact of their work.
Who’s it For?
Artists working in any discipline who live and work in Arizona. Whether you’re just getting started or you have already experienced many career successes, the R&D Grant is available to help you take your artistic practice to the next level, including:
- exploration of new techniques
- experimentation with new materials or technologies
- creation of new work
- development of new strategies for engaging your community of practice
The application period for 2020 Research & Development Grants is now open.
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM, Friday, October 25, 2019.
R&D Grant Information Sessions
Leading up to the application due date, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will present public information sessions online and throughout the state.
Additional opportunities will be posted as they are scheduled.
Apply Now: 2020 Research & Development Grant
The Arizona Commission on the Arts is now accepting applications for 2020 Research & Development (R&D) Grants.
R&D Grants provide funding support to Arizona artists as they work to advance their artistic practice, expand their creative horizons, and deepen the impact of their work.
Who’s it For?
Artists working in any discipline who live and work in Arizona. Whether you’re just getting started or you have already experienced many career successes, the R&D Grant is available to help you take your artistic practice to the next level, including:
- exploration of new techniques
- experimentation with new materials or technologies
- creation of new work
- development of new strategies for engaging your community of practice
The application period for 2020 Research & Development Grants is now open.
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM, Friday, October 25, 2019.
R&D Grant Information Sessions
Leading up to the application due date, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will present public information sessions online and throughout the state.
Additional opportunities will be posted as they are scheduled.
Apply Now: 2020 Research & Development Grant
The Arizona Commission on the Arts is now accepting applications for 2020 Research & Development (R&D) Grants.
R&D Grants provide funding support to Arizona artists as they work to advance their artistic practice, expand their creative horizons, and deepen the impact of their work.
Who’s it For?
Artists working in any discipline who live and work in Arizona. Whether you’re just getting started or you have already experienced many career successes, the R&D Grant is available to help you take your artistic practice to the next level, including:
- exploration of new techniques
- experimentation with new materials or technologies
- creation of new work
- development of new strategies for engaging your community of practice
The application period for 2020 Research & Development Grants is now open.
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM, Friday, October 25, 2019.
R&D Grant Information Sessions
Leading up to the application due date, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will present public information sessions online and throughout the state.
Additional opportunities will be posted as they are scheduled.
Apply Now: 2020 Research & Development Grant
The Arizona Commission on the Arts is now accepting applications for 2020 Research & Development (R&D) Grants.
R&D Grants provide funding support to Arizona artists as they work to advance their artistic practice, expand their creative horizons, and deepen the impact of their work.
Who’s it For?
Artists working in any discipline who live and work in Arizona. Whether you’re just getting started or you have already experienced many career successes, the R&D Grant is available to help you take your artistic practice to the next level, including:
- exploration of new techniques
- experimentation with new materials or technologies
- creation of new work
- development of new strategies for engaging your community of practice
The application period for 2020 Research & Development Grants is now open.
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM, Friday, October 25, 2019.
R&D Grant Information Sessions
Leading up to the application due date, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will present public information sessions online and throughout the state.
Additional opportunities will be posted as they are scheduled.
Apply Now: 2020 Research & Development Grant
The Arizona Commission on the Arts is now accepting applications for 2020 Research & Development (R&D) Grants.
R&D Grants provide funding support to Arizona artists as they work to advance their artistic practice, expand their creative horizons, and deepen the impact of their work.
Who’s it For?
Artists working in any discipline who live and work in Arizona. Whether you’re just getting started or you have already experienced many career successes, the R&D Grant is available to help you take your artistic practice to the next level, including:
- exploration of new techniques
- experimentation with new materials or technologies
- creation of new work
- development of new strategies for engaging your community of practice
The application period for 2020 Research & Development Grants is now open.
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM, Friday, October 25, 2019.
R&D Grant Information Sessions
Leading up to the application due date, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will present public information sessions online and throughout the state.
Additional opportunities will be posted as they are scheduled.
Notice of Public Meeting: https://publicmeetings.az.gov/content/research-and-development-grant-panel-meeting
Due to precautions related to COVID-19, this public meeting will be held online rather than in our office, as originally planned. The public may listen to a livestream of the meeting at https://azarts.gov/panels/public-meetings/.
Arizona Teaching Artist Virtual Conversation
Thursday, April 9, 2020
2:00 – 3:00 pm
A peer-to-peer driven conversation for Arizona Teaching Artists to virtually check-in, share strategies, insights, tools, and resources relevant in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
A link and instructions for joining the session will be emailed to you upon registration.
