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
13
Sat
Poetry Out Loud Central Region Semi Finals
Feb 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing Eventbrite link to register and view the Poetry Out Loud Central Region Semifnals being broadcast.

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poetryoutloud-central-region-broadcast-tickets-141196507555

Mar
6
Sat
Poetry Out Loud Northern Region Semi Finals
Mar 6 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

The Northern Region Semifinals Facebook Live! event will take place on Saturday 3/6 from 3:00-4:30 PM MST. We will be celebrating the participating Northern region students/schools, streaming the students’ recitations, and announcing the winners that will move on to the state competition!

The Facebook Event link is: https://fb.me/e/28iNHEfD7

Mar
15
Mon
2021 Poetry Out Loud State Finals
Mar 15 all-day
Mar
26
Fri
Governor’s Arts Awards
Mar 26 all-day

The 40th Annual Governor’s Arts Awards, a STATEWIDE CELEBRATION, will take place on Friday March 26th, 2021. Details coming soon on this hybrid-event.

The 2021 Governor’s Arts Awards, a Statewide Celebration, Presented by Billie Jo & Judd Herberger, will take place at 6:00 P.M. on March 26th, 2021. Arizona Citizens for the Arts will announce Shelley Award Honoree, winners, and it will include a silent auction.

For more information, visit https://aesaz.co/ELP/GAA2021/

Aug
15
Sun
Due Date: AZ Youth Arts Council Applications
Aug 15 @ 11:59 pm – 11:59 pm

The Arizona Commission on the Arts invites teen creatives to join the AZ Youth Arts Council to ensure that Arizona’s youth perspective is heard in arts programming and policy.

Who Are We?

We’re an agency of the State of Arizona dedicated to creating opportunities for all Arizonans to participate in and experience the arts.

Who Are You?

You’re a creative, passionate, community-minded Arizonan, age 14-19.

AZ Youth Arts Council Members Will…

  • Learn about policy to advocate for equal access to the arts for all young people in Arizona
  • Advise the Arts Commission on grant programs and initiatives that directly affect young people
  • Administer a Youth Engagement Grant in their community
  • Review issues related to arts and culture programs and services for young people
  • Create arts and media projects highlighting the arts in their communities
  • Receive a stipend of up to $800

APPLY NOW!

Applications must be submitted by August 15, 2021.

Aug
19
Thu
Online Info Session: FY2022 Festival Grants
Aug 19 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join Festival Grant program manager Brad DeBiase for this guide to the FY2022 Festival Grant application. Brad will walk attendees through the grant guidelines, eligibility requirements, application questions, and review criteria. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions about the grant.

REGISTER

Nov
15
Mon
Festival Grant Review Panel
Nov 15 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Nov
16
Tue
Festival Grant Review Panel
Nov 16 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Nov
17
Wed
Festival Grant Review Panel
Nov 17 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Feb
10
Thu
Online Info Session: Creative Capacity Grants
Feb 10 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

To help organizations prepare their best application, Arts Commission staff will host multiple online information sessions. Program manager Claudio Dicochea will walk attendees through the grant guidelines and application process and answer participant questions.

REGISTER

 

 

Feb
24
Thu
Online Info Session: Creative Capacity Grants
Feb 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

To help organizations prepare their best application, Arts Commission staff will host multiple online information sessions. Program manager Claudio Dicochea will walk attendees through the grant guidelines and application process and answer participant questions.

REGISTER

 

 

Mar
10
Thu
Online Info Session: Creative Capacity Grants
Mar 10 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

To help organizations prepare their best application, Arts Commission staff will host multiple online information sessions. Program manager Claudio Dicochea will walk attendees through the grant guidelines and application process and answer participant questions.

REGISTER