Agency Calendar - Arizona Commission on the Arts

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.

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All-day	President’s Day \| Office Closed President’s Day \| Office Closed Feb 15 all-day Tickets
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Week of February 14

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Arizona Commission on the Arts

2 days ago

The 2026 Executive Budget proposal released today by Governor Katie Hobbs includes an ongoing $1 million General Fund appropriation for the Arizona Commission on the Arts! Since 2011, the State’s investments in the arts have been one-time single year appropriations.“We celebrate the Governor’s vision, integrity, and commitment to supporting a robust and vibrant arts and culture sector in Arizona.” said the Arts Commission’s Executive Director, Christina You-sun Park. “This ongoing $1 million state appropriation provides a strong beginning foundation for supporting the vibrancy of Arizona’s communities with steady and dependable public funding for the arts.” ... See MoreSee Less

Governor’s Budget Proposes Ongoing Funding for the Arts - Arizona Commission on the Arts

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Arizona Commission on the Arts

5 days ago

Congratulations to the 16 Arizona arts organizations and programs awarded funding in the latest round of grants from the National Endowment for the Arts! Arizona Theatre MattersChildsplayCity of Litchfield Park Native American Festival City of Phoenix Arts and CultureCreative FlagstaffDiné CollegeFrank Lloyd Wright FoundationHeard MuseumKingman Center for the ArtsThe Loft CinemaNorthern Arizona UniversityPhoenix Film FestivalPhoenix Screenwriters Association Phoenix TheaterSilambam Phoenix Southwest Folklife Alliance ... See MoreSee Less

NEA Awards $445,000 to Arizona Arts Organizations and Projects - Arizona Commission on the Arts

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One January 10, 2023, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced its first round of recommended awards for fiscal year 2023, with more than $34 million in funding to support the arts nationwi...

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Arizona Commission on the Arts

6 days ago

Exciting news: We are now accepting nominations for the next Arizona Poet Laureate! Established in 2012 and previously held by inaugural Arizona Poet Laureate Alberto Rios, the position of Arizona Poet Laureate is appointed by the Governor to champion the art of American poetry, inspire an emerging generation of literary artists, and educate Arizonans about poets and authors who have influenced our state through creative literary expression.If that sounds like yourself or someone you know, click through for nomination guidelines and submission form! ... See MoreSee Less

Seeking Nominations: Arizona Poet Laureate - Arizona Commission on the Arts

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The Arizona Commission on the Arts, an agency of the State of Arizona, seeks nominations for the next Arizona Poet Laureate. Nominations will be accepted through 11:59 pm, March 6, 2025.

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