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.
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.
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
March 7, 2020 – 2020 Poetry Out Loud State Finals
Burton Barr Central Library
1221 N Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004
Doors open at 1:30 pm.
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.
![Axis Dance Company released this excellent resource to aid presenting organizations and others in integrating accessibility measures into their routine work and programming. Congratulations to project managers & writers, Kevin Gotkin (@who____girl )& Vanessa Hernandez Cruz (@galaxiesdance) for a job well done. Our own Artist Programs Coordinator, Delia Ibañez, served as a reviewer for this guide. You can engage with the guide (and see a wonderful example of accessible website design) at https://accessguide.axisdance.org/
Reposted from @axisdanceco
Photo by Konstantin Braverman
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