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
10
Sat
AZ ArtWorker: Douglas, Bi-National Art Walk on G Avenue
Oct 10 @ 5:00 pm – 11:59 pm

The Arizona Commission on the Arts is proud to participate in the first bi-national art walk in Douglas, Arizona, presented by ArtWalk on Avenue G, a community organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Douglas through the arts.

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

Nov
4
Wed
AZ ArtWorker: Phoenix, Artist Workshop
Nov 4 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Workshop with Anu Yadav
Performing Our Stories: Theatre as a Tool of Community Organizing
With opening talk by Marivel Danielson

Join actress and playwright Anu Yadav for an intimate workshop about theatre as a tool for community organizing. Participants will learn how personal story and theatre can be used to engage social issues, with techniques based on Theatre of the Oppressed. Participants are encouraged to bring existing work to develop and share.

Dec
1
Tue
Artist Research and Development Grant Review FY2016
Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

12-1-2015 Public Meeting Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

OF

ARIZONA COMMISSION ON THE ARTS

Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02 notice is hereby given to the general public that the Arizona Commission on the Arts will hold an

FY2016 Review of Artist Research and Development Grants

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

9:00am – 5:00pm

 

Arizona Commission on the Arts

417 West Roosevelt Street

Phoenix, Arizona 85003

 

Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits the Arizona Commission on the Arts from discrimination on the basis of disability. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting Diana Udy at (602) 771-6534. Persons who are deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired can contact the Arts Commission through the Arizona Relay Service,

1-800-842-4681 Voice; or 1-800-367-8939 TTY.  Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.

November 25, 2015

Diana Udy
Executive Assistant
602.771.6534
dudy@azarts.gov

Deadline: AZ Creative Aging Teaching Artist Institute
Dec 1 @ 11:59 pm – 11:59 pm

Call for Teaching Artists:

The Teaching Artist Institute is a five-month training program that will introduce teaching artists to the variety of settings, programs, and partners that make up the creative aging field, and provide skills-building activities for participants to attain the specialized knowledge needed to work successfully with older adults.

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AZ Creative Aging Teaching Artist Institute: Call for Teaching Artists

The Call for Teaching Artists provides additional information about the Teaching Artist Institute and detailed instructions for how to apply.

Please thoroughly review the Call for Teaching Artists prior to beginning your application.

Application deadline: 11:59pm Tuesday, December 1, 2015.

Apply Now

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
6
Sat
Poetry Out Loud Deadline to Hold School Competitions
Feb 6 all-day

Poetry Out Loud deadline to hold school competitions. If your school will be unable to meet this deadline, please contact Arizona Poetry Out Loud Coordinator Anastasia Freyermuth to make alternative arrangements at (602) 771-6529 or afreyermuth@azarts.gov.