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.

 

May
1
Sat
SFA Master-Apprentice Award Nomination Deadline
May 1 @ 11:59 pm

Through the State Partnership Grant, the National Endowment for the Arts provides state arts agencies with support for stable, professionally-directed programs that are responsive to a state’s diverse folk and traditional arts heritage. Since 2014, the Arizona Commission on the Arts has partnered with the Southwest Folklife Alliance (SFA) to serve as the state’s official folk arts partner.

SFA is the first dedicated folklife organization along the US-Mexico border corridor focused solely on uplifting, supporting, and presenting the work of traditional artists year-round. Their mission is to build more equitable and vibrant communities by celebrating the everyday expressions of culture, heritage and diversity in the Greater Southwest.

Master-Apprentice Artist Award

These awards provide direct support for master traditional artists living in Arizona to pass on art, culture, and heritage practices to apprentice learners through the annual SFA Master-Apprentice Award. The award is made possible in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and Arizona Commission on the Arts.

The Master-Apprentice Artist supports a master artist or tradition bearer to work with a qualified apprentice (or group of apprentices) to engage in a teaching-learning relationship that includes one-on-one mentorship and hands-on experience. Our highest priority is to support apprentices to learn from master artists within their own cultural traditions. Funds can be used to help cover artist fees, offset costs of raw materials, and support any travel essential to the exchange. Traditional artists & culture bearers receive a $5,000; apprentices receive $500.

Visit the SFA website for more information.

Nominations Due: May 1, 2021

Application Notification: May 15, 2021

Application Due: July 31, 2021

Award Notification: September 30, 2021

Award disbursement: October 31, 2021

 

Jun
3
Thu
Online Info Session: R&D Grants
Jun 3 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Thursday, June 3, 2021
5:00 – 6:00 pm

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This session will provide an overview of the Research & Development Grant application, eligibility requirements, and review process.

Jun
10
Thu
R&D Grant Webinar: Proposal Narrative
Jun 10 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Thursday, June 10
4:00 – 5:00 PM

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Attendees will learn insider tips on crafting a compelling narrative that communicates who you are, what you do, and why it matters.

Jun
17
Thu
R&D Grant Webinar: Communities of Practice
Jun 17 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Thursday, June 17
4:00 – 5:00 PM

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Attendees will learn…

  • How to identify your communities of practice
  • Tips for describing your community of practice in the R&D Grant application
  • How thinking about your contributions to a community of practice can lead to more authentic and ethical engagement

Jun
24
Thu
R&D Grant Webinar: Work Samples
Jun 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Thursday, June 24
4:00 – 5:00 PM

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Attendees will learn…

  • How to choose work samples that reflect your distinct vision.
  • The best ways to convey the techniques you use and the intention behind them.
  • Tips for putting your best foot forward and avoiding common mistakes.

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.

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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
Nov
19
Fri
Panel Review: Research & Development Grants
Nov 19 @ 11:30 am – 6:30 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.

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