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Upcoming Events

March 2, 2026
  • Arts Commission Working Group: ED Evaluation, Meeting 3.5

    March 2, 2026  1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81362377113?pwd=F8vSRqBhxCtFaUGbrJIZ05KU9mCHdt.1

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March 5, 2026
  • Arts Commission Working Group: Strategic Plan, Meeting 4

    March 5, 2026  1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81326044442?pwd=T6qDrV9bEeTiYxDvMRXytjxC8Cn6Cv.1

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April 8, 2026
  • Arts Commission Working Group: ED Evaluation, Meeting 4

    April 8, 2026  1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85094192116?pwd=JyhkQykSZLRw4006LT2Tqykab4kMLW.1

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Building Your Financial Future | Native Arts & Cultures Foundation

Native Arts + Cultures Foundation (NACF), in partnership with ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, will host two free financial literacy trainings for students and the broader creative community.

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Apply Now: Creative Youth Grants

Designed by and for young artists, CYGs support Arizonans, ages 12-17, as they develop new skills or advance their artistic practice outside the traditional school day. This may include paying for lessons, attending a workshop, or paying for supplies and equipment.


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Governor Katie Hobbs Appoints Laura Tohe as Arizona Poet Laureate

“Over the course of her career, Dr. Tohe has distinguished herself as a poet, librettist, and writer of both fiction and nonfiction. She is a storyteller whose words reflect the heart, history, and hopes of our state. As Poet Laureate, Dr. Tohe will continue Arizona’s tradition of creativity and help inspire the next generation of writers.”

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Announcing the 2025 Master-Apprentice Artist Awardees

Today, Southwest Folklife Alliance announced the 2025 recipients of their Master-Apprentice Award! The annual award offers direct support to master traditional artists living in Arizona to pass on art, culture, and heritage practices to apprentice learners.

Arizona Commission on the Arts, Arizona’s State Arts Agency

An agency of the State of Arizona, the Arizona Commission on the Arts provides grants, programs, services and leadership in support of the arts and arts learning programs. In partnership with arts organizations, schools, festivals and individual artists, we endeavor to celebrate Arizona’s diverse communities and rich cultural traditions, inspire creativity, grow local economies and enhance quality of life for all Arizonans.

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ARTISTS

The Arizona Commission on the Arts provides a wealth of programs and services to support the work of individual artists practicing in all creative disciplines across Arizona.
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ARTS LEARNING

The Arizona Commission on the Arts provides a variety of programs, resources and tools in support of lifelong learning in, through and about the arts.
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ORGANIZATIONS

Organizations look to the Arizona Commission on the Arts for funding opportunities, research materials, consultant services and personalized service from professional staff.
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Arts Education Data Explorer

With intuitive controls and myriad visualization options, the Arts Education Data Explorer allows users to venture deep into the state’s arts education data.
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Grants

Awarding grants to arts organizations and schools is at the center of the Arizona Commission on the Arts’ service. In this effort grant applicants are our partners, providing direct arts experiences throughout Arizona.
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SMU DataArts

DataArts is a nonprofit organization that empowers the arts and cultural sector with high-quality data and resources in order to strengthen its vitality, performance, and public impact.

News Updates


Building Your Financial Future | Native Arts & Cultures Foundation
Apply Now: Creative Youth Grants
Apply Now: Arizona State Parks Artist Residency
Governor’s Budget Proposes Level Funding for the Arts
Board Basics: Bylaws, Roles, Development, and Succession Planning | Coconino Center for the Arts
Governor Katie Hobbs Appoints Laura Tohe as Arizona Poet Laureate
Director of Grants | Arizona Commission on the Arts
Announcing the 2025 Master-Apprentice Artist Awardees
Governor Appoints Becky Daggett, Essen Otu, and Mark Schauer to Arizona Commission on the Arts

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Arizona’s new Poet Laureate Dr. Laura Tohe is on @arizonapbs this afternoon talking with Arizona Horizon guest host @rdebruhl about her new position and Arizona’s literary heritage! Image#azarts #azpoetry ... See MoreSee Less

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Attention Arizona artists! Native Arts & Cultures Foundation (NACF), in partnership with ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, will host two free financial literacy trainings for students and the broader creative community next Thursday, Feb 26.ImageImageAttendees can choose between an afternoon and evening session; both sessions include the full program, so attendees only need to attend one to receive the complete training. Each session will include two parts: Financial Literacy for Artists and Arts Workers led by arts financial advisor Tamara Bates and Simplifying Artist Taxes led by tax expert Dr. Elaine Grogan Luttrull, CPA-PFS, AFC. ImageImageRegister at www.eventbrite.com/e/building-your-financial-future-tickets-1982844833273 ... See MoreSee Less

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Congratulations to Globe’s Stairizona Trail, recipient of the Best Arizona Cultural Preservation Award at the recent Arizona Governor’s Conference on Tourism. This recognition celebrates the exceptional work of communities that preserve and revitalize Arizona’s cultural and historic resources.ImageThe Stairizona Trail was created through the collaboration of I Art Globe and the nonprofit Love Where You Live (LWYL). ... See MoreSee Less

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