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 [email protected].
Northern Region
Saturday, February 15, 2020
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Native American Cultural Center
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Central Region
Saturday, February 15, 2020
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Mesa Arts Center
1 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201
Southern Region
Saturday, February 29, 2020
1:00 – 4:00 pm
UA Poetry Center
1508 E. Helen St., Tucson, AZ 85719
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.
Crisis Engagement: 12 Tasks to Sustain Donors in Turbulent Times
Thursday, April 9, 2020
10:00 – 10:30 am
Presented by Social Prosperity Partners, in partnership with City of Phoenix Office of Arts & Culture, the Arizona Commission on the Arts, and Arizona Citizens for the Arts, this short webinar for leaders of nonprofit organizations offers substantive & actionable recommendations designed to help organizations sustain the support of their donors, members, volunteers, and other stakeholders.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
4:30 – 5:30 pm
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.
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
“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
FY21 Community Investment Grant Levels IV-VI Virtual Panel Review: Monday, May 18, 2020 from 10AM to 5PM.
During this session the following applications will be reviewed:
- Kids in Focus
- Audrey’s Angels
- Prescott Fine Arts Association / Prescott Center for the Arts
- Don Bluth Front Row Theatre
- Desert Stages Theatre, Inc.
- ABT Performing Arts Association, Inc. / Arizona Broadway Theatre
FY21 Community Investment Grant Levels I-III Virtual Panel Review: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 10AM to 5PM.
During this session, the following applications will be reviewed:
- EduMusication
- The Bisbee Radio Project, Inc.
- Teatro Bravo
- Tucson Musicians Museum, Inc.
- Roosevelt Row Community Development Corporation
- The Arizona Masterworks Chorale
- Owl & Panther
- Arizona Cantilena Chorale
- Douglas Arts & Humanities, Inc. / BAC (Border Arts Corridor)
- Reveille Men’s Chorus
- Funhouse Movement Theater
- Esperanza Dance Project
- Children’s Museum of Yuma County, Inc.
- Stray Cat Theatre
- The Hopi School
- Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society
- Patrons of the Art, Inc. / Hilltop Gallery
- Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music Inc
- Tonto Community Concert Association (TCCA)
- Heritage Square Trust
- Prescott Valley Performing Arts, Inc.
- Chaparral Arts, Inc.
FY21 Festival Grants A Virtual Panel Review: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 from 10AM to 5PM
During this session, the following applications will be reviewed:
- African Association of Arizona
- Arizona Masters of Poetry
- Arizona State University – Dance Program
- Balkan Community Culture and Heritage Organization
- Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli – AZ
- Beads of Courage, Inc.
- Binational Arts Institute
- City of El Mirage
- Corazon de Latinos Unidos
- Dark Sky Aerial
- Dysart Unified School District
- Easterseals Blake Foundation
- Flagstaff Dance Festival
- Furious Styles Crew
- Granite Mountain Gourd Society
- Mohave Library Alliance Incorporated
- Northern Arizona Book Festival
- Now & Then Creative Company
- Ocotillo Literary Endeavors, Inc.
- Oh My Ears
- Old Pueblo Playwrights
- Payson Art League
- Prescott College
- Round Up Club
- The Latina Dance Project
- Tucson Fringe Festival
- Willow Bend Environmental Education Center
