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A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE
ARIZONA
COMMISSION ON THE
ARTS
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Apply Now: 2020 Research & Development Grant
Apply by October 25, 2019
Research & Development (R&D) Grants provide up to $5000 in funding support to Arizona artists as they work to advance their artistic practice, expand their creative horizons, and deepen the impact of their work.
Who’s it for?
Artists working in any discipline who live and work in Arizona. Whether you’re just getting started or you have already experienced many career successes, the R&D Grant is available to help you take your artistic practice to the next level, including:
- exploration of new techniques
- experimentation with new materials or technologies
- creation of new work
- development of new strategies for engaging your community of practice
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Applicant Resources
Is this the right grant for me? How do I apply? Am I eligible? The Grant Guidelines and applicant information video below are provided to walk you through R&D Grants' purpose, eligibility requirements, and application process.
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Applicant Information Session
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Seeking Young Leaders to Join the AZ Youth Arts Council
Apply by October 24, 2019
The Arizona Commission on the Arts invites teen artists and creatives to join the newly established AZ Youth Arts Council, an advisory group that will work to ensure that Arizona's youth perspective is heard in arts programming and policy. Creative young people between the ages of 14 and 19 who have an interest in the arts are encouraged to apply.
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Those selected to represent their community on the AZ Youth Arts Council 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
- Review issues related to arts and culture programs and services for young people
- Create arts and media projects highlighting the arts in their communities
Council members will enjoy opportunities to engage with young artists and arts professionals from throughout the state, build creative leadership skills, and gain valuable experience in and knowledge of public policy.
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Residencies for Artists, Curators and Art Writers
SEA Foundation
Location: Tilburg, Netherlands
Apply by November 15, 2019
SEA Foundation – AiR Tilburg invites applicants for its 2020/2021 residency program. The residencies are designed for visual artists, curators and art writers whose work and life demands both a rigorous engagement as well as an urgency to propel progress in their practice. Duration up to 3 months.
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Downtown Benches Art Project
Glendale Arts & Culture Program
Location: Glendale, AZ
Apply by October 23, 2019
The Glendale Arts & Culture Program seeks to aesthetically enhance twenty benches with painted artwork. The benches are in the pedestrian right of way on 58th Avenue between Glenn Drive and Glendale Avenue. This one block segment of 58th Avenue connects Murphy Park to retail in downtown.
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The opportunities featured below are selected from listings submitted for inclusion on our website's
Jobs
and
Arts Opportunities
boards by the offering/soliciting organization/company. Questions regarding a particular opportunity should be directed to the organization/company listed with the opportunity.
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Joel Valdez Main Library Gallery | Call to Artists 2020
Pima County Public Library
Location: Tucson, AZ
Deadline: October 23, 2019
Calling all artists who live or work in Pima County. Get ready for the next Call to Artists October 17–23, 2019 to fill the Joel Valdez Main Library gallery space with month-long shows in the 2020 exhibit season.
Call to Artists
Red Acre Farm
Location: Cedar City, UT
Deadline: October 31, 2019
We are proud and excited to be curating the art exhibit in conjunction with Red Acre Center's annual Utah Farm and Food Conference taking place on February 6-8, 2020.
Call for Exhibitors | Desert Nights, Rising Stars Literary Fair
Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing
Location: Tempe, AZ
Deadline: November 1, 2019
Engage with over 300 conference attendees and 1,000 community members at this year’s Desert Nights, Rising Stars Literary Fair, February 22, 2020 at Arizona State University Tempe.
Call to Artists | The Shock of the New West
Tubac Center of the Arts
Location: Tubac, AZ
Deadline: November 20, 2019
The Tubac Center of the Arts presents Shock of the New West, an exhibition that seeks to blend current trends in contemporary art with western art themes.
Open Call to Visual Artists
Ormond Memorial Art Museum
Location: Ormond Beach, FL
Deadline: November 27, 2019
The Ormond Memorial Art Museum is accepting submissions from artists in a variety of styles and media for exhibitions in late 2020 and 2021.
Call for Upcycled Art
Tucson Iron & Metal
Location: Tucson, AZ
Deadline: November 27, 2019
FeST 2019 is accepting submissions for a one day show "FeST 2019" at Tucson Iron & Metal.
International Call for Artists
ART Habens
Location: San Francisco, CA
Deadline: December 13, 2019
ART Habens is celebrating its successful activity launching a special edition, that will once again explore new trends and tendencies in the Contemporary Art scene. Artists working in any media are encouraged to apply.
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Downtown Benches Art Project
City of Glendale Office of Arts & Culture
Location: Glendale, AZ
Deadline: October 23, 2019
The City of Glendale is now accepting applications for a public art opportunity to aesthetically enhance twenty benches in its downtown. Arizona artists and art professionals working in 2D art are encouraged to apply.
2020 City Art Bus
Tom Tom Foundation
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Deadline: November 30, 2019
Transform CAT and JAUNT buses with your original designs! Tom Tom Foundation, JAUNT and Charlottesville Area Transit are looking for creative visionaries to design the 2020 City Art Buses.
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YICCA 2019 | International Contest of Contemporary Art
CMC - Centro Culturale Milano
Location: Milan, Italy
Deadline: October 30, 2019
The competition’s aim is to promote the enrolled artists, giving them chance to join the international market of contemporary art. 4000€ in prizes + exhibition in Milan (Italy)!
2020 Concours Musical International de Montreal Piano
Concours Musical International de Montreal
Location: Montreal, CA
Deadline: November 15, 2019
Concours Musical International de Montreal offers an elite level competition for classical musicians wishing to pursue an international career as a professional concert artist.
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CONFERENCES/WEBINARS/WORKSHOPS
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Theatre Workshops | Catalyst Creative
Catalyst Creative
Location: Tempe, AZ
Deadline: November 22, 2019
Catalyst Creative, an artist company that builds new work with communities, for communities, will offer a theatre workshop series in Tempe, November 22-23, 2019.
New International Opportunities in Performing Arts
New International Performing Arts Institute
Location: Ragnitz, Austria
Early Registration: May 17, 2020
NIPAI is organizing an international 6-day residential workshop for actors and dancers "Physicality in Performance."
Artist Workshops and Webinars
Creative Capital
Location: New York, NY
Deadline: Ongoing
Developed by artists for artists, Creative Capital’s workshops and webinars provide career, community, and confidence building tools for artists. Workshop and webinar leaders are practicing artists and experts, and many are Creative Capital awardees.
Classes and Workshops | Piper Writers Studio
Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing
Location: Tempe, AZ
Deadline: Varies
Keep the creative writing muscles strong with summer classes and workshops in fiction, poetry, social justice, spiritual writing and more. Discounts are available for students, ASU affiliates, and other groups. Some classes are even free.
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GRANTS & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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Artist Grants
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation, Inc.
Location: New York, NY
Deadline: Ongoing
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation’s dual criteria for grants are recognizable artistic merit and demonstrable financial need, whether professional, personal or both. The Foundation’s mission is to aid, internationally, those individuals who have worked as professional artists over a significant period of time.
Emergency Grants
Foundation for Contemporary Arts
Location: New York, NY
Deadline: Ongoing
Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad.
Seed Grants
The Pollination Project
Location: Berkeley, CA
Deadline: Rolling
The Pollination Project is accepting applications for Seed Grants.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
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2020 ESSA Conference | Call for Featured Student Performances
Arizona Department of Education
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Deadline: November 22, 2019
The Arizona Department of Education is seeking 15-minute student performances to highlight well-rounded education across the state. Performing arts groups or soloists at Arizona District or Charter schools are encouraged to apply.
Call to Artists | Kids Safe Online Cyber Security Calendar
Arizona Department of Administration Technology
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Deadline: December 13, 2019
The Arizona Department of Administration Technology is inviting public, private, and home schooled students in Grades K-12 to participate for a chance to have their artwork displayed in the 2020-2021 Cyber Security Calendar.
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Residencies for Artists, Curators and Art Writers
SEA Foundation - AIR Tilburg
Location: Tilburg, the Netherlands
Deadline: November 15, 2019
SEA Foundation – AiR Tilburg invites applicants for its 2020/2021 residency program. The residencies are designed for visual artists, curators and art writers.
Arts Proficiency Seal | Call for Student Designers
Arizona Department of Education
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Deadline: December 20, 2019
ADE's Office of Arts Education is seeking original student designs to feature on the Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency. The seal will be affixed to the diplomas of graduating seniors who complete the minimum arts requirements.
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Education Programs Manager
The Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing
Location: Tempe, AZ
Deadline: October 25, 2019
The Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at Arizona State University is seeking an Education Programs Manager to oversee classes and workshops through the Piper Writers Studio, the Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference, Distinguished Visiting Writers Series, community outreach programs, international residencies, and more.
Teaching Artists for the 2019-2020 Season
Valley Youth Theatre
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Deadline: October 31, 2019
Valley Youth Theatre (VYT) seeks dedicated, experienced teaching artists who are passionate about working with children and teens to join their Education & Outreach team.
Program Intern Paid
Rosie's House: A Music Academy for Children
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Deadline: Open until filled
Rosie’s House employs six full-time staff and 23 part-time highly trained music educators. Rosie’s House is seeking a passionate young person interested in the social profit sector to join the team.
Winter Camp Deputy
Thunderbird Arts Center
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Deadline: Open until filled
Thunderbird Arts Center is hiring a Camp Deputy for Winter Break Camp. Send resume, 3 references, and a cover letter to
l.krause@phoenixcenterforthearts.org
Teaching Instructor Opportunities | Phoenix Center for the Arts
Phoenix Center for the Arts/Central Arts Alliance
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Deadline: Open until filled
Are you an artist? Interested in teaching at Phoenix Center for the Arts or Thunderbird Arts Center? We maintain a robust database of teaching artists. When teaching artist opportunities arise, we draw from this database before putting out a public call. We currently only contract teaching artists from this list of qualified instructors to ensure quality of classes, programs, and events.
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ARTIST PROGRAMS
Anna Needham (Red Lake Ojibwe)
Artist Programs Coordinator
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Arizona Commission on the Arts | (602) 771-6501 | info@azarts.gov | www.azarts.gov
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