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.

 

Feb
15
Sat
2020 Poetry Out Loud Northern Region Competition
Feb 15 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Northern Region
Saturday, February 15, 2020
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Native American Cultural Center
Flagstaff, AZ 86001

2020 Poetry Out Loud Central Region Competition
Feb 15 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Central Region
Saturday, February 15, 2020
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Mesa Arts Center
1 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201

Feb
18
Tue
Grant Info Session: Festival Grants
Feb 18 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

To help applicants prepare a successful application, we will host an online information session. This session will be recorded and available on this page for later viewing.

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Feb
29
Sat
2020 Poetry Out Loud Southern Region Competition
Feb 29 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Southern Region
Saturday, February 29, 2020
1:00 – 4:00 pm
UA Poetry Center
1508 E. Helen St., Tucson, AZ 85719

Mar
2
Mon
Online Info Session: Arts Education Data and Data Explorer
Mar 2 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Join the Arizona Commission on the Arts and Arizona Department of Education for this online presentation about the most recent data on access to arts education in Arizona schools.

Admission is free, but registration is required.

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A recording of this presentation will be available for viewing at https://azarts.gov/azartsed-explorer/ on Tuesday, March 3.

Mar
7
Sat
2020 Poetry Out Loud State Finals
Mar 7 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

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.

Apr
9
Thu
Crisis Engagement: 12 Tasks to Sustain Donors in Turbulent Times
Apr 9 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Crisis Engagement: 12 Tasks to Sustain Donors in Turbulent Times

Thursday, April 9, 2020
10:00 – 10:30 am
 

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Presented by Social Prosperity Partners, in partnership with City of Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture, the Arizona Commission on the Arts, and Arizona Citizens for the Arts, this short webinar for leaders of nonprofit organizations offers substantive & actionable recommendations designed to help organizations sustain the support of their donors, members, volunteers, and other stakeholders.

Apr
10
Fri
AZ Creative Aging Virtual Conversation
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

AZ Creative Aging Virtual Conversation

Friday, April 10, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 am
 

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A peer to peer driven conversation for creative aging practitioners in Arizona to virtually check-in, share strategies, insights, tools, and resources relevant in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic in this time of isolation for older adults.

A link and instructions for joining the session will be emailed to you upon registration.

Apr
21
Tue
Peer-to-Peer Discussion for Young Artists (14-20)
Apr 21 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Tuesday, April 21, 2020
4:30 – 5:30 pm
 

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A peer to peer-driven conversation for Young Artists in Arizona to virtually check-in, share challenges and opportunities. This discussion will be led by the Arizona Youth Arts Council. This space is for and by young people. Adults are kindly asked not to participate.

A link and instructions for joining the session will be emailed to you upon registration.

Apr
24
Fri
Artist Support Navigator Discussion: Artists Helping Artists
Apr 24 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Artist Support Navigator Discussion: Artists Helping Artists

As working artists, what ups and downs have you experienced with seeking out financial support during these uncertain times? Share and connect with others in this facilitated online conversation.

Facilitated by Jose Gonzalez

Artist Support Navigator Discussion: Zoom Cafecito
Apr 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Artist Support Navigator Discussion: Zoom Cafecito

“Learn From My Mistakes!” An interactive bilingual info session on what to do and what not to do when applying for pandemic unemployment assistance as a freelance artist and as a freelancer/part time employee.

Facilitated by Milta Ortiz

May
18
Mon
FY21 Community Investment Grant Levels IV-VI Virtual Panel Review
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

FY21 Community Investment Grant Levels IV-VI Virtual Panel Review: Monday, May 18, 2020 from 10AM to 5PM.

Public Meeting Notice

During this session the following applications will be reviewed:

  1. Kids in Focus
  2. Audrey’s Angels
  3. Prescott Fine Arts Association / Prescott Center for the Arts
  4. Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
  5. Desert Stages Theatre, Inc.
  6. ABT Performing Arts Association, Inc. / Arizona Broadway Theatre