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A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE
ARIZONA
COMMISSION ON THE
ARTS
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Save the Date: 2018 Joint Arts Education Conference
November 13, 2018 | Tucson, AZ
Every two years, the Joint Arts Education Conference (JAEC) brings together Arizona’s arts educators, teaching artists, and arts administrators for a full day of professional development.
Presented through a joint partnership of the Arizona Commission on the Arts and the Arizona Department of Education's Office of Arts Education, the conference offers attendees a unique opportunity to gather and explore key areas and trends in education and the significant role arts educators play in the academic, social, and personal success of students.
Registration for this event will open later this summer. Until then you can follow
2018 JAEC on Facebook for live for conference updates and conversation or
RSVP for 2018 JAEC to have conference updates delivered directly to your email inbox!
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Annual Constituent Survey
Your opportunity to let Arizona's leaders know how we're doing
Each year, the Arts Commission invites its constituents to provide a candid and completely anonymous appraisal of the agency and its work. This feedback is used in the construction of annual reports to the Governor of Arizona and the Federal Government, as well as for internal performance measures, evaluation, and planning. We hope you'll take just a few minutes to share your perspective.
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Phoenix Mayor's Arts Awards
Save the Date: October 11, 2018 | Phoenix, AZ
Presented annually by Phoenix Center for the Arts and the Office of the Mayor. The Phoenix Mayor's Arts Awards celebrate the city's artists and arts organizations. This year's awards ceremony will be held on October 11, 2018, at Hance Park in downtown Phoenix.
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Arizona Biennial 2018
July - Sept, 2018 | Tucson, AZ
The oldest running, state-wide juried exhibition, featuring exclusively Arizona artists, Arizona Biennial 2018 will be on view at the Tucson Museum of Art July 6 – September 16, 2018. The work juried into the exhibition was selected by guest juror Rebecca R. Hart, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Denver Art Museum.
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NEA Funding Increase Approved by Senate Appropriations Committee
Following earlier action by the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, the Senate Appropriations Committee convened on June 14, 2018 and unanimously approved the budget for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for fiscal year 2019. Like the bill approved by the House of Representatives, the Senate's bill would increase funding for the NEA by $2 million to $155 million.
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NEA National Heritage Fellowships Announces 2018 Recipients
The NEA National Heritage Fellowships, awarded annually by the National Endowment for the Arts, highlight the breadth and excellence of the artistic traditions found in communities all across the United States. The NEA recently announced the 2018 recipients. Each will receive a $25,000 award and be honored in Washington, DC at an awards ceremony on September 26, 2018.
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Photo: 2016 Dia de los Muertos Altar designed by National Heritage Fellow Ofelia Esparza. Courtesy of Craft in America, photo by Denise Kang
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ARIZONA ARTISTS IN THE NEWS
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Phoenix Creative Aging Showcase featured on Cronkite News
This past month, Phoenix City Hall hosted a showcase of creative aging programs offered through the city's senior centers. Cronkite News was on hand to cover the event and speak with program participants, teaching artists, and funders.
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Five Steps to Healthier Working Capital
SMU | National Center for Arts Research
Has your organization ever been cash-strapped? If so, you know more than you may want to know about the importance of working capital.
NCAR’s analysis shows that working capital hovers at precariously low levels for the majority of cultural organizations. For example, the overall average working capital for performing arts organizations, as well as for half of the museums, is fewer than two months. Moreover, working capital has decreased over the last three years.
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Professional Development Grants
CYCLE B Deadline: September 6, 2018
For activities between November 1, 2018 and June 30, 2019
Professional Development Grants (PDG) are designed to assist Arizona artists, arts administrators, and arts educators with funding support for participation in professional development and skills-building activities which contribute to significant professional growth.
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Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD®) Conference
August 9 -11, 2018 | Atlanta, GA
Every year the Kennedy Center's Leadership Exchange in Arts and Disability (LEAD®) conference brings experienced and new professionals together to explore practical methods for implementing accessibility in cultural environments. At LEAD® we share resources and knowledge, develop best practices, and experience accessibility in action.
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Artist Research & Development Grant
Status Update
Arizona Commission on the Arts grant programs are subject to periodic renovation to ensure they are meeting the needs of the field and in alignment with the agency’s current funding priorities. Renovation of the Artist Research and Development Grant (ARDG), including its award structure, evaluation criteria, and application process, is now underway. Guided by internal program evaluations, as well as input from Arizona artists, community leaders, artist services specialists, and various other stakeholders, the Arts Commission staff will work throughout the summer to build a grant that is even more responsive, inclusive, equitable, and relevant.
As a result of the renovation process, the grant timeline for Fiscal Year 2019 ARDGs will be pushed back: grant guidelines and more information will be published in August.
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Art Works Grants | NEA
Deadline (Step 1): July 12, 2018
The National Endowment for the Arts' Art Works Grants support artistically excellent projects that celebrate our creativity and cultural heritage, invite mutual respect for differing beliefs and values, and enrich humanity. Matching grants generally range from $10,000 to $100,000. A minimum cost share/match equal to the grant amount is required.
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Our Town Grants | NEA
Deadline (Step 1): August 9, 2018
Our Town Grants support projects that integrate arts, culture, and design activities into efforts that strengthen communities by advancing local economic, physical, and/or social outcomes. Successful Our Town projects ultimately lay the groundwork for systemic changes that sustain the integration of arts, culture, and design into strategies for strengthening communities.
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Photos: (left) Roosevelt Row, downtown Phoenix, courtesy NEA; (right) digital projection during
Barrio Stories: Barrio Anita,
a weekend-long community storytelling event.
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Director of Education
Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Deadline: Open until filled
The Director of Education supports the work of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation’s mission to educate the public and preserve the legacy of Wright’s architecture and ideas. Focuses on program creation and operation of public access programs, with a specific focus on education and interpretive programs for grades K-12.
Gala Coordinator
West Valley Arts Council
Location: Surprise, AZ
Deadline: July 13. 2018
Coordinate the Arts HQ Gala Fundraiser, a ticketed event supporting the West Valley Arts Council held at the Arts HQ in Surprise, Arizona.
Marketing & Media Associate
Childsplay
Location: Tempe, AZ
Deadline: June 30, 2018
Childsplay is seeking a highly motivated, creative and organized individual to join our ensemble as the Marketing & Media Associate. In this role, the Marketing & Media Associate is part of an ensemble that celebrates learning and creativity, encourages innovation, and provides multiple opportunities for professional growth.
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June 26: Quarterly Board Meeting
July 4: Holiday, office closed
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AZArts Learning
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IMAGINE AN
ARIZONA
WHERE EVERYONE
CAN PARTICIPATE IN AND EXPERIENCE THE
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Arizona Commission on the Arts | (602) 771-6501 | info@azarts.gov | www.azarts.gov
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