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.

 

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
Arizona Teaching Artist Virtual Conversation
Apr 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Arizona Teaching Artist Virtual Conversation

Thursday, April 9, 2020
2:00 – 3:00 pm 

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A peer-to-peer driven conversation for Arizona Teaching Artists to virtually check-in, share strategies, insights, tools, and resources relevant in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. 

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

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

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.

Nov
12
Thu
Teaching Artist Webinars: People to People
Nov 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The link to this online event has changed since yesterday. The new link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88514159456?pwd=ajNPbXZoSmhPZmxwZkVBUVBrWW5nUT09

Mar
15
Mon
2021 Poetry Out Loud State Finals
Mar 15 all-day
May
2
Sun
Poetry Out Loud National Semi Finals
May 2 all-day

On Sunday, May 2, 2021 beginning at 12pm ET, the Poetry Out Loud national semifinals will be broadcast through a one-time-only webcast at arts.gov/poetry-out-loudEach of the 55 champions submit in advance video recordings of their poetry recitations, which will be reviewed and scored by judges with expertise in poetry, performance, and the literary arts. The recitations from all 55 students will be broadcast on May 2 as part of one of three regional semifinals, and will include the announcement of the top nine students (three from each region) who will advance in the competition. Visit arts.gov/poetry-out-loud for the full semifinals schedule.

For the first time in the program’s 16-year history, the Poetry Out Loud™ national semifinals and finals will be held virtually this May. Each year, high school students nationwide experience Poetry Out Loud, memorizing and reciting classic and contemporary poetry and participating in local, regional, and state competitions. From the thousands of students who competed in 2020-2021, 55 finalists—one from each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa—will advance to compete in the Poetry Out Loud national finals. The virtual finals will culminate in the announcement of the 2021 national champion, who will receive a grand prize of $20,000. Visit poetryoutloud.org for the list of the 2021 Poetry Out Loud state and jurisdictional champions and their high schools.

May
27
Thu
Poetry Out Loud National Finals
May 27 all-day

On Thursday, May 27 at 7:00 pm ET, actor and writer Shaun Taylor-Corbett will host the 2021 Poetry Out Loud national finals. Webcast at arts.gov/poetry-out-loud, the evening will feature pre-recorded recitations, live interviews with the top nine finalists, and the live announcement of the 2021 Poetry Out Loud National Champion. The national finals judges will include Cathy Linh CheEduardo C. Corral, Gabriel CortezIdris GoodwinElisa New, and Branden Wellington.

For the first time in the program’s 16-year history, the Poetry Out Loud™ national semifinals and finals will be held virtually this May. Each year, high school students nationwide experience Poetry Out Loud, memorizing and reciting classic and contemporary poetry and participating in local, regional, and state competitions. From the thousands of students who competed in 2020-2021, 55 finalists—one from each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa—will advance to compete in the Poetry Out Loud national finals. The virtual finals will culminate in the announcement of the 2021 national champion, who will receive a grand prize of $20,000. Visit poetryoutloud.org for the list of the 2021 Poetry Out Loud state and jurisdictional champions and their high schools.

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.