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.
FY2017 Community Investment Grant & Festival Grant Award Agreement Paperwork Return Deadline
Return your grant award agreement, signed and dated by an authorizing official, and State Substitute W-9 Form by Monday, October 17, 2016.
For assistance, please contact Kristen Pierce, Organizational Grants and Services Manager, (602) 771-6517 or kpierce@azarts.gov
In October 2016, AZ ArtWorker will host a workshop and a binational performance led by visiting artist Yadira De La Riva in Douglas, Arizona. Participants will develop short dramatic works focused on reclaiming community narratives, some of which will be featured in a binational performance on October 22.
More info at http://azarts.gov/az-artworker/az-artworker-yadira-de-la-riva-douglas/
2016 Joint Arts Education Conference: Connect and Respond
with Keynote Speaker Deron Hall, Director of Partnerships and Operations, Memphis Music Initiative: Empowering Youth through Music
Monday, October 24, 2016
Herberger Theater Center, Phoenix AZ
To register, http://azarts.gov/arts-learning-featured/2016-jaec-register-now/
Presented by Arizona Commission on the Arts, Arizona Department of Education and Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture
In October 2016, AZ ArtWorker will partner with Tohono O’odham Community College, Shining Soul, and Red Ink Magazine to present a workshop and a performance led by visiting artist Yadira De La Riva. Participants will develop short dramatic works focused on reclaiming community narratives, some of which will be featured in a performance on October 27.
More info at http://azarts.gov/az-artworker/az-art-worker-yadira-de-la-riva-sells/
Join Richard Montoya, co-founder of Chicano theatre group Culture Clash, for a writing and acting workshop. Participants will focus on the use of satire and humor to address social and culturally relevant content. This workshop is ideal for playwrights and actors whose work addresses identity and social justice.
The workshop will be introduced by Ricky Araiza, Artistic Director of Teatro Bravo.
Workshop size is limited to 15 participants. Advance registration is required. http://conta.cc/2fartMT
To learn more visit http://azarts.gov/arts-op/
Presented in partnership with ASU – SFDT Performance in the Borderlands, Teatro Bravo, and CALA Alliance
Central Region Competition
Saturday, February 18 at 1:00pm
Mesa Arts Center – Dobson Lecture Hall
1 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201
Southern Region Competition
Saturday, February 18 at 1:00pm
University of Arizona Poetry Center – Dorothy Rubel Humanities Seminar Room
1508 E Helen St, Tucson, AZ 85719
Northern Region Competition
Saturday, February 25 at 2:00pm
Lowell Observatory – Giclas Lecture Hall
1400 W Mars Hill Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Join us for a lively roundtable conversation of arts professionals from around the country. Moderated by Adriana Gallego, artist and Deputy Director of the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture, the evening will include information about services to artists. Don’t miss it!
Friday, March 3, 6-8 pm
Free and open to the public
Space is limited, registration required
Register: https://
Raices Taller
218 E. 6th St.
Tucson, AZ 85705
Arizona State Finals
Saturday, March 11 at 2:00pm (Doors open at 1:30pm)
Arizona PBS Studios – Arizona State University
555 North Central Avenue
Suite 500
Phoenix, AZ 85004-1252