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].

 

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.
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!

REGISTER

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

Oct
13
Wed
Due Date: Research & Development Grant, Stage 2 application
Oct 13 @ 11:59 pm – 11:59 pm
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