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.

 

Oct
26
Mon
Cultural Data Project (CDP) Workshop – Flagstaff
Oct 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

How many times in the past month have you told a story about your organization to report out to a board member, appeal to prospective patrons, or apply for a grant? How many data points did you need to gather and analyze in order for your stories to have impact? In our hands-on workshop, learn how the CDP’s reporting features can help you combine your organization’s story and data to:

  • effectively communicate with stakeholders
  • highlight accomplishments for funders
  • raise important issues with policymakers

Register

Oct
27
Tue
Cultural Data Project (CDP) Workshop – Central Phoenix
Oct 27 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

How many times in the past month have you told a story about your organization to report out to a board member, appeal to prospective patrons, or apply for a grant? How many data points did you need to gather and analyze in order for your stories to have impact? In our hands-on workshop, learn how the CDP’s reporting features can help you combine your organization’s story and data to:

  • effectively communicate with stakeholders
  • highlight accomplishments for funders
  • raise important issues with policymakers

Register

Cultural Data Project (CDP) Workshop – Surprise
Oct 27 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

How many times in the past month have you told a story about your organization to report out to a board member, appeal to prospective patrons, or apply for a grant? How many data points did you need to gather and analyze in order for your stories to have impact? In our hands-on workshop, learn how the CDP’s reporting features can help you combine your organization’s story and data to:

  • effectively communicate with stakeholders
  • highlight accomplishments for funders
  • raise important issues with policymakers

Register

Oct
28
Wed
Cultural Data Project (CDP) Workshop – East Valley
Oct 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

How many times in the past month have you told a story about your organization to report out to a board member, appeal to prospective patrons, or apply for a grant? How many data points did you need to gather and analyze in order for your stories to have impact? In our hands-on workshop, learn how the CDP’s reporting features can help you combine your organization’s story and data to:

  • effectively communicate with stakeholders
  • highlight accomplishments for funders
  • raise important issues with policymakers

Register

Oct
29
Thu
Cultural Data Project (CDP) Workshop – Tucson
Oct 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

How many times in the past month have you told a story about your organization to report out to a board member, appeal to prospective patrons, or apply for a grant? How many data points did you need to gather and analyze in order for your stories to have impact? In our hands-on workshop, learn how the CDP’s reporting features can help you combine your organization’s story and data to:

  • effectively communicate with stakeholders
  • highlight accomplishments for funders
  • raise important issues with policymakers

Register

Feb
1
Mon
Workshop: ADA Compliance for Nonprofit Arts Organizations – Southern Arizona
Feb 1 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Presented in partnership with VSA Arizona and the Tubac Center of the Arts, the Arts Commission is offering two workshops on ADA compliance with Eileen Bagnall, Executive Director of VSA Arizona and ADA policy expert.

Two sessions will be offered:

1:00pm – ADA Compliance: Know the Basics
An introduction to the basic concepts, principles and considerations of ADA compliance, ideal for individuals new to the field.

3:00pm – Beyond Compliance: Advancing ADA Practices
A more advanced exploration of best practices and next steps to move your organization to the next level of inclusivity. This session builds on the previous session, but may be attended on its own by those already familiar with the basics.

Each session is $6.00, or attend both for only $10.00.

Feb
2
Tue
Workshop: ADA Compliance for Nonprofit Arts Organizations – Northern Arizona
Feb 2 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Presented in partnership with VSA Arizona and the Sedona International Film Festival, the Arts Commission is offering two workshops on ADA compliance with Eileen Bagnall, Executive Director of VSA Arizona and ADA policy expert.

Two sessions will be offered:

11:00am – ADA Compliance: Know the Basics
An introduction to the basic concepts, principles and considerations of ADA compliance, ideal for individuals new to the field.

1:30pm – Beyond Compliance: Advancing ADA Practices
A more advanced exploration of best practices and next steps to move your organization to the next level of inclusivity. This session builds on the previous session, but may be attended on its own by those already familiar with the basics.

Each session is $6.00, or attend both for only $10.00.

Feb
11
Thu
Workshop: ADA Compliance for Nonprofit Arts Organizations – Central Arizona
Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Presented in partnership with VSA Arizona and the Tempe Center of the Arts, the Arts Commission is offering two workshops on ADA compliance with Eileen Bagnall, Executive Director of VSA Arizona and ADA policy expert..

Two sessions will be offered:

1:00pm – ADA Compliance: Know the Basics
An introduction to the basic concepts, principles and considerations of ADA compliance, ideal for individuals new to the field.

3:00pm – Beyond Compliance: Advancing ADA Practices
A more advanced exploration of best practices and next steps to move your organization to the next level of inclusivity. This session builds on the previous session, but may be attended on its own by those already familiar with the basics.

Each session is $6.00, or attend both for only $10.00.

Feb
26
Fri
Consortium of Arizona Local Arts Agencies (CAZLAA)
Feb 26 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Consortium of Arizona Local Arts Agencies (CAZLAA)

Surprise City Hall – Community Room
16000 N Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374

Topic: Formal Arts & Cultural Planning for Communities

Apr
7
Thu
Online Information Session for Arts Learning Collaboration Grants and Lifelong Engagement Grants
Apr 7 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Grant Information Session
During the month of April, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will host an online information session on the new Arts Learning grant programs: Arts Learning Collaboration Grants and Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants. This session will be offered on two separate occasions.

Thursday, April 7, 2016, 3:30 pm

register

Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 3:30 pm

register

  • Arts Learning Collaboration Grants enhance the work of arts educators, classroom teachers and school-based arts programs through collaborative projects taking place in-school (during regular school hours), after-school, or during summer/inter-session and in-services.
  • Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants enhance the work of community and social service organizations/ governmental entities through partnership projects with professional teaching artists and/or arts organizations.

Grant guidelines for both Arts Learning Collaboration Grants and Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants are available for review now. The application period for Cycle A will open the first week of April, 2016.

 

Apr
20
Wed
Online Information Session for Arts Learning Collaboration Grants and Lifelong Engagement Grants
Apr 20 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Grant Information Session
During the month of April, the Arizona Commission on the Arts will host an online information session on the new Arts Learning grant programs: Arts Learning Collaboration Grants and Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants. This session will be offered on two separate occasions.

Thursday, April 7, 2016, 3:30 pm

register

Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 3:30 pm

register

  • Arts Learning Collaboration Grants enhance the work of arts educators, classroom teachers and school-based arts programs through collaborative projects taking place in-school (during regular school hours), after-school, or during summer/inter-session and in-services.
  • Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants enhance the work of community and social service organizations/ governmental entities through partnership projects with professional teaching artists and/or arts organizations.

Grant guidelines for both Arts Learning Collaboration Grants and Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants are available for review now. The application period for Cycle A will open the first week of April, 2016.

 

May
18
Wed
Grant Review Panels – CIG V (A)
May 18 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Public Meeting Notice

FY2017 Grant Panel Review Meeting (application review order). Please note that Panel Review Meetings will begin at 10:00am with a panel orientation and general business. Grant review discussion will begin at approximately 11:00am.

Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts

Arizona Musicfest

Arts for All, Inc.

Chandler Cultural Foundation

City of Tempe Cultural Services

City of Yuma Parks, Arts and Recreation Commission

Flagstaff Arts Council

Flagstaff Symphony Association

Fountain Hills Community Theater

Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona

Maricopa County Historic Society dba Desert Caballeros Western Museum

Phoenix Boys Choir

Phoenix Center for the Arts