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.

 

Nov
12
Thu
Teaching Artist Webinars: People to People
Nov 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

The link to this online event has changed since yesterday. The new link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88514159456?pwd=ajNPbXZoSmhPZmxwZkVBUVBrWW5nUT09

Feb
13
Sat
Poetry Out Loud Central Region Semi Finals
Feb 13 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing Eventbrite link to register and view the Poetry Out Loud Central Region Semifnals being broadcast.

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poetryoutloud-central-region-broadcast-tickets-141196507555

Mar
6
Sat
Poetry Out Loud Northern Region Semi Finals
Mar 6 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

The Northern Region Semifinals Facebook Live! event will take place on Saturday 3/6 from 3:00-4:30 PM MST. We will be celebrating the participating Northern region students/schools, streaming the students’ recitations, and announcing the winners that will move on to the state competition!

The Facebook Event link is: https://fb.me/e/28iNHEfD7

Mar
15
Mon
2021 Poetry Out Loud State Finals
Mar 15 all-day
Aug
15
Sun
Due Date: AZ Youth Arts Council Applications
Aug 15 @ 11:59 pm – 11:59 pm

The Arizona Commission on the Arts invites teen creatives to join the AZ Youth Arts Council to ensure that Arizona’s youth perspective is heard in arts programming and policy.

Who Are We?

We’re an agency of the State of Arizona dedicated to creating opportunities for all Arizonans to participate in and experience the arts.

Who Are You?

You’re a creative, passionate, community-minded Arizonan, age 14-19.

AZ Youth Arts Council Members Will…

  • Learn about policy to advocate for equal access to the arts for all young people in Arizona
  • Advise the Arts Commission on grant programs and initiatives that directly affect young people
  • Administer a Youth Engagement Grant in their community
  • Review issues related to arts and culture programs and services for young people
  • Create arts and media projects highlighting the arts in their communities
  • Receive a stipend of up to $800

APPLY NOW!

Applications must be submitted by August 15, 2021.

Sep
8
Wed
Panel Review Meeting: Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants, Cycle A
Sep 8 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sep
11
Sat
Panel Review Meeting: Youth Arts Engagement Grants, Cycle A
Sep 11 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Nov
16
Tue
Public Meeting and Executive Session
Nov 16 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Arizona Commission on the Arts and to the general public that the Arizona Commission on the Arts will hold a virtual meeting open to the public on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 3:30pm for the purpose of deciding whether to go into executive session. If authorized by a majority vote of the Arizona Commission on the Arts the executive session will be held immediately after the vote and will not be open to the public.

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:

– Discussion of applicants for employment

This executive session is authorized under A.R.S. § 38-431.03, Subsection (A), paragraph 1.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting the Arts Commission at (602) 771-6501. 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.

Nov
19
Fri
Panel Review: Research & Development Grants
Nov 19 @ 11:30 am – 6:30 pm
Dec
17
Fri
Panel Review Meeting: Lifelong Arts Engagement Grants, Cycle B
Dec 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Jan
15
Sat
Panel Review Meeting: Youth Arts Engagement Grants, Cycle B
Jan 15 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Mar
24
Thu
Quarterly Commission Meeting
Mar 24 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Click here for public meeting notice.