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.

 

Feb
15
Sat
2020 Poetry Out Loud Northern Region Competition
Feb 15 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Northern Region
Saturday, February 15, 2020
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Native American Cultural Center
Flagstaff, AZ 86001

2020 Poetry Out Loud Central Region Competition
Feb 15 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Central Region
Saturday, February 15, 2020
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Mesa Arts Center
1 E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201

Feb
29
Sat
2020 Poetry Out Loud Southern Region Competition
Feb 29 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Southern Region
Saturday, February 29, 2020
1:00 – 4:00 pm
UA Poetry Center
1508 E. Helen St., Tucson, AZ 85719

Mar
2
Mon
Online Info Session: Arts Education Data and Data Explorer
Mar 2 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Join the Arizona Commission on the Arts and Arizona Department of Education for this online presentation about the most recent data on access to arts education in Arizona schools.

Admission is free, but registration is required.

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A recording of this presentation will be available for viewing at https://azarts.gov/azartsed-explorer/ on Tuesday, March 3.

Mar
7
Sat
2020 Poetry Out Loud State Finals
Mar 7 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm

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.

Apr
9
Thu
Crisis Engagement: 12 Tasks to Sustain Donors in Turbulent Times
Apr 9 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

Crisis Engagement: 12 Tasks to Sustain Donors in Turbulent Times

Thursday, April 9, 2020
10:00 – 10:30 am
 

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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.

Arizona Teaching Artist Virtual Conversation
Apr 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Arizona Teaching Artist Virtual Conversation

Thursday, April 9, 2020
2:00 – 3:00 pm 

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A peer-to-peer driven conversation for Arizona Teaching Artists to virtually check-in, share strategies, insights, tools, and resources relevant in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. 

A link and instructions for joining the session will be emailed to you upon registration.

Apr
10
Fri
AZ Creative Aging Virtual Conversation
Apr 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

AZ Creative Aging Virtual Conversation

Friday, April 10, 2020
10:00 – 11:00 am
 

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A peer to peer driven conversation for creative aging practitioners in Arizona to virtually check-in, share strategies, insights, tools, and resources relevant in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic in this time of isolation for older adults.

A link and instructions for joining the session will be emailed to you upon registration.

Apr
21
Tue
Peer-to-Peer Discussion for Young Artists (14-20)
Apr 21 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Tuesday, April 21, 2020
4:30 – 5:30 pm
 

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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.

Apr
24
Fri
Artist Support Navigator Discussion: Artists Helping Artists
Apr 24 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Artist Support Navigator Discussion: Artists Helping Artists

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

Artist Support Navigator Discussion: Zoom Cafecito
Apr 24 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Artist Support Navigator Discussion: Zoom Cafecito

“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

Apr
30
Thu
Dance in the Desert Webinar: Video Work Samples for Dancemakers
Apr 30 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Dance in the Desert Webinar

Thursday, April 30, 12:00 pm

Video Work Samples for Dancemakers
What are Grant Panels Looking For?

with Kristin Gregory and Cheri Opperman of New England Foundation for the Arts

Join us for the second in a series of free webinars presented by Dance in the Desert 2020. This installment offers a grantmakers perspective on what works and what doesn’t when it comes to dancemaker work samples.

Presented by Kristin Gregory (Program Manager, Dance) and Cheri Opperman (Grants Manager, Dance) of New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA).

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This online instructional resource is offered free of charge, but advance registration is required.