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].

 

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

Apr
30
Thu
Dance in the Desert Webinar: Video Work Samples for Dancemakers
Apr 30 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Dance in the Desert Webinar

Thursday, April 30, 12:00 pm

Video Work Samples for Dancemakers
What are Grant Panels Looking For?

with Kristin Gregory and Cheri Opperman of New England Foundation for the Arts

Join us for the second in a series of free webinars presented by Dance in the Desert 2020. This installment offers a grantmakers perspective on what works and what doesn’t when it comes to dancemaker work samples.

Presented by Kristin Gregory (Program Manager, Dance) and Cheri Opperman (Grants Manager, Dance) of New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA).

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This online instructional resource is offered free of charge, but advance registration is required.

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
May
19
Tue
FY21 Community Investment Grant Levels I-III Virtual Panel Review
May 19 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

FY21 Community Investment Grant Levels I-III Virtual Panel Review: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 10AM to 5PM.

Public Meeting Notice

During this session, the following applications will be reviewed:

  1. EduMusication
  2. The Bisbee Radio Project, Inc.
  3. Teatro Bravo
  4. Tucson Musicians Museum, Inc.
  5. Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation
  6. The Arizona Masterworks Chorale
  7. Owl & Panther
  8. Arizona Cantilena Chorale
  9. Douglas Arts & Humanities, Inc. / BAC (Border Arts Corridor)
  10. Reveille Men’s Chorus
  11. Funhouse Movement Theater
  12. Esperanza Dance Project
  13. Children’s Museum of Yuma County, Inc.
  14. Stray Cat Theatre
  15. The Hopi School
  16. Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society
  17. Patrons of the Art, Inc. / Hilltop Gallery
  18. Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music Inc
  19. Tonto Community Concert Association (TCCA)
  20. Heritage Square Trust
  21. Prescott Valley Performing Arts, Inc.
  22. Chaparral Arts, Inc.
May
20
Wed
FY21 Festival Grants A Virtual Panel Review
May 20 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

FY21 Festival Grants A Virtual Panel Review: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 from 10AM to 5PM

Public Meeting Notice

During this session, the following applications will be reviewed:

  1. African Association of Arizona
  2. Arizona Masters of Poetry
  3. Arizona State University – Dance Program
  4. Balkan Community Culture and Heritage Organization
  5. Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli – AZ
  6. Beads of Courage, Inc.
  7. Binational Arts Institute
  8. City of El Mirage
  9. Corazon de Latinos Unidos
  10. Dark Sky Aerial
  11. Dysart Unified School District
  12. Easterseals Blake Foundation
  13. Flagstaff Dance Festival
  14. Furious Styles Crew
  15. Granite Mountain Gourd Society
  16. Mohave Library Alliance Incorporated
  17. Northern Arizona Book Festival
  18. Now & Then Creative Company
  19. Ocotillo Literary Endeavors, Inc.
  20. Oh My Ears
  21. Old Pueblo Playwrights
  22. Payson Art League
  23. Prescott College
  24. Round Up Club
  25. The Latina Dance Project
  26. Tucson Fringe Festival
  27. Willow Bend Environmental Education Center
May
21
Thu
FY21 Festival Grants B Virtual Panel Review
May 21 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

FY21 Festival Grants B Virtual Panel Review: Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 10AM to 5PM

Public Meeting Notice

  1. Amerind Foundation, Inc.
  2. Arizona Aloha Festivals, Inc.
  3. Arizona American Indian Tourism Association
  4. Arizona Matsuri
  5. Chandler Coalition for Civil and Human Rights
  6. City of Litchfield Park
  7. Coconino County
  8. Conder Dance, Inc.
  9. Convergence at Arcosanti
  10. Cultural Coalition, Inc.
  11. Highlands Center for Natural History
  12. India Association of Phoenix
  13. Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
  14. Living Streets Alliance
  15. Oracle Piano Society
  16. Phoenix Blues Society
  17. Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour
  18. Soul West Fest Foundation
  19. Southern Arizona Blues Heritage Foundation
  20. Startup Tucson
  21. The Carpetbag Brigade
  22. The Mountain Artists Guild, Inc.
  23. The Prescott Chamber of Commerce Foundation
  24. Town of Payson
  25. Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association
  26. Yuma Art Symposium, Inc.
May
25
Mon
State Holiday | Offices Closed
May 25 all-day
Jun
25
Thu
Quarterly Commission Meeting
Jun 25 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Click here for State of Arizona Public Meeting Notice.

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/

Jul
3
Fri
Independence Day | Offices Closed
Jul 3 all-day
Aug
31
Mon
Supplemental Commission Meeting
Aug 31 @ 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Click here for State of Arizona Public Meeting Notice.

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/

Sep
4
Fri
Information Session: Research & Development Grants
Sep 4 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Join the Arts Commission’s Artist programs team for a discussion of the Research & Development Grant, the application and review process, and tips for preparing a competitive application. Can’t make the live presentation? We’ll post a recording the following day for you to watch at your convenience!

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