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.
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
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).
This online instructional resource is offered free of charge, but advance registration is required.
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
FY21 Festival Grants B Virtual Panel Review: Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 10AM to 5PM
- Amerind Foundation, Inc.
- Arizona Aloha Festivals, Inc.
- Arizona American Indian Tourism Association
- Arizona Matsuri
- Chandler Coalition for Civil and Human Rights
- City of Litchfield Park
- Coconino County
- Conder Dance, Inc.
- Convergence at Arcosanti
- Cultural Coalition, Inc.
- Highlands Center for Natural History
- India Association of Phoenix
- Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix
- Living Streets Alliance
- Oracle Piano Society
- Phoenix Blues Society
- Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour
- Soul West Fest Foundation
- Southern Arizona Blues Heritage Foundation
- Startup Tucson
- The Carpetbag Brigade
- The Mountain Artists Guild, Inc.
- The Prescott Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- Town of Payson
- Tucson Kitchen Musicians Association
- Yuma Art Symposium, Inc.
Click here for State of Arizona Public Meeting Notice.
Due to precautions related to COVID-19, this public meeting will be held online rather than in our office, as originally planned. The public may listen to a livestream of the meeting at https://azarts.gov/panels/public-meetings/
Click here for State of Arizona Public Meeting Notice.
Due to precautions related to COVID-19, this public meeting will be held online rather than in our office, as originally planned. The public may listen to a livestream of the meeting at https://azarts.gov/panels/public-meetings/
Join the Arts Commission’s Artist programs team for a discussion of the Research & Development Grant, the application and review process, and tips for preparing a competitive application. Can’t make the live presentation? We’ll post a recording the following day for you to watch at your convenience!
