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.
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
Applications must be submitted by August 15, 2021.
Join Artist Programs Manager Kesha Bruce for an online information session about the Research & Development (R&D) Grant for artists.This session will provide an overview of the 2023 Research & Development Grant application, eligibility requirements, and review process.
Join Artist Programs Manager Kesha Bruce for an online information session about the Research & Development (R&D) Grant for artists.This session will provide an overview of the 2023 Research & Development Grant application, eligibility requirements, and review process.
May 2 – May 4, 2023
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
The AZ Arts Learning Virtual Symposium provides professional development focused on trends and topics in arts learning. Designed to bring together Arizona’s arts learning community, the three-day virtual professional development will focus on sharing tools and resources to equip attendees with the inspiration and information they need to provide meaningful arts learning programing to diverse communities across Arizona. Join us as local teaching artists and arts organizations showcase the innovative work taking place across Arizona’s arts learning sector.
May 2 – May 4, 2023
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
The AZ Arts Learning Virtual Symposium provides professional development focused on trends and topics in arts learning. Designed to bring together Arizona’s arts learning community, the three-day virtual professional development will focus on sharing tools and resources to equip attendees with the inspiration and information they need to provide meaningful arts learning programing to diverse communities across Arizona. Join us as local teaching artists and arts organizations showcase the innovative work taking place across Arizona’s arts learning sector.
May 2 – May 4, 2023
9:00 am – 2:30 pm
The AZ Arts Learning Virtual Symposium provides professional development focused on trends and topics in arts learning. Designed to bring together Arizona’s arts learning community, the three-day virtual professional development will focus on sharing tools and resources to equip attendees with the inspiration and information they need to provide meaningful arts learning programing to diverse communities across Arizona. Join us as local teaching artists and arts organizations showcase the innovative work taking place across Arizona’s arts learning sector.
The Research & Development Grant will not be offered in Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025) as the program undergoes planned periodic revision.
We are still offering Artist Opportunity Grants. Click here to learn more.
Research & Development (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.
In January 2024, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will kick off its Sustaining Creative Aging in Southern Arizona initiative with a series of free introductory training sessions for aging or healthcare service organization staff, caregivers, volunteers, teaching artists, and arts organization administrators!
These sessions are offered free of charge, but registration is required. Click below to reserve your spot!
In January 2024, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will kick off its Sustaining Creative Aging in Southern Arizona initiative with a series of free introductory training sessions for aging or healthcare service organization staff, caregivers, volunteers, teaching artists, and arts organization administrators!
These sessions are offered free of charge, but registration is required. Click below to reserve your spot!
In January 2024, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will kick off its Sustaining Creative Aging in Southern Arizona initiative with a series of free introductory training sessions for aging or healthcare service organization staff, caregivers, volunteers, teaching artists, and arts organization administrators!
These sessions are offered free of charge, but registration is required. Click below to reserve your spot!
