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A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE
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COMMISSION ON THE
ARTS
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Opportunity Grants for Artists, Teaching Artists, and Arts Administrators
Apply by November 1, 2019
Introducing Opportunity Grants! Opportunity Grants provide funding support to Arizona artists, teaching artists, and arts administrators as they take advantage of specific, unique opportunities that have the potential to significantly impact their professional growth. These grants support and empower arts sector workers at critical stages in their creative lives as they work to advance their career and continue to innovate in their work.
With three unique application tracks, the Opportunity Grant is designed to meet the unique professional development needs and goals of artists, teaching artists, and arts administrators.
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Opportunity Grant for Artists
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Opportunity Grant for Teaching Artists
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Opportunity Grant for Arts Administrators
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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 aged 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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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. 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.
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2020 Arizona Poetry Out Loud
Registration is now open!
Poetry Out Loud invites the dynamic aspects of slam poetry, spoken word, and theater into the high school language arts classroom. Through Poetry Out Loud, students can master public speaking skills, build self-confidence and learn about their literary heritage. Teachers who would like to participate register themselves for the program.
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National Arts & Humanities Month
How will you celebrate?
October is National Arts & Humanities Month (NAHM)—a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of culture in America. Whether you’ve participated before or want to get involved for the first time, Americans for the Arts has lots of ideas to help you celebrate.
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Phoenix Announces Mayor's Arts Awards Finalists
The 2019 Mayor’s Arts Awards serve to identify outstanding leaders in eight areas: Dance Artist, Literary Artist, Music Artist, Theatre Artist, Visual Artist, Young Artist, Innovative Arts Organization, and DIY/Maker. Finalists were announced earlier this month.
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Yuma Offers 'Tribute to the Muses'
October 11, 2019 | Yuma
City of Yuma’s Division of Arts and Culture will present the annual Tribute to the Muses, a one night event to celebrate and honor members of Yuma’s dynamic arts community. The ceremony takes place in the Historic Yuma Theatre and is free to attend and open to the public.
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Canal Convergence Wins Top International Events Award
Scottsdale Arts took home 12 awards from the International Festivals &
Events Association (IFEA), including the top honor for Canal Convergence | Water + Art + Light. The Pinnacle Awards
recognize the best festivals and events from around the world.
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ARIZONA ARTISTS IN THE NEWS
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Q & A with State Poetry Champion and spitting poetry verses
The Daily Wildcat
An interview with Edgardo Aguilar, 2019 Arizona Poetry Out Loud State Champion
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In America, art is helping prisoners adapt to life outside
The Economist
Arizona artist Gregory Sale is featured in this article about artists working with incarcerated populations.
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Local Quilters are Semifinalist in International Quilt Show
The Hopi Tutunevi
Page 10 includes a report on Hopi School Quilters from Kykotsmovi competing at an international quilt fair.
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Theatres at the Crossroads: Overcoming Downtrends & Protecting Your Organization Through Future Downturns
SMU|DataArts | September 2019
Will the U.S., and more specifically the theatre field, soon experience a new period of financial turbulence? Are theatres prepared to overcome the downtrends in their net revenues? How prepared is the field to weather an economic storm or a secular downtrend in their capital reserves? How will the economic environment affect attendance and philanthropy?
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Nonprofit Impact Matters: How America’s Charitable Nonprofits Strengthen Communities and Improve Lives
National Council of Nonprofits | September 2019
This report compiles the latest data on the national scope and impact of charitable nonprofits. It then analyzes what the data mean in today’s context, identifies several challenging trends facing nonprofits, and offers recommended action steps that those who care about nonprofits can take together to overcome those challenges.
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This year we awarded Festival Grants to forty arts festivals across the state. Each month this section will feature upcoming funded festivals, including dates and locations! Click on the posters below for more info.
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2019 African Festival
Phoenix
October 5-6, 2019
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TENWEST Festival
Tucson
October 12-20, 2019
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Sedona Arts Festival
Sedona
October 12-13, 2019
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Mikiztli: Dia de los Muertos Festival
Mesa
October 27, 2019
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Otsukimi, the Moonviewing Festival
Phoenix
October 30-31, 2019
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National Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit
November 14-16, 2019
Phoenix, AZ
The National Consortium for Creative Placemaking’s 13th creative placemaking summit will bring people together for two and half days of education, inspiration and connection. There will be opportunities to learn from people across the country through workshops, guided conversations, social events and field workshops to see sites of creative placemaking in Phoenix.
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Native Artist Professional Development
First People's Fund
October 15-16, 2019
Moencopi AZ
First Peoples Fund's two-day training gives artists real-world tools and detailed resources to navigate the arts industry and become successful entrepreneurs. The training is intended for emerging and seasoned artists alike. Topics include marketing, financial management, establishing a successful pricing structure, and self-assessment tools.
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Arts and Special Education Conference
The Kennedy Center & VSA Intersections
October 25-28, 2019
Irvine, CA
Explore Deaf culture, make connections across art form and school setting, and build capacity to ensure that D/HH students have access to an arts education that celebrates their identity and meets their unique needs!
Dance Teacher Professional Development Meet-Up
Ballet Arizona
Monthly, first Saturdays
Phoenix, AZ
This professional development group is for dance educators from all backgrounds – from public schools to dance studios. Every First Saturday of the month, we’ll discuss different aspects of the dance teaching profession and explore the ways we can elevate our practice both individually as teachers and collectively as a dance community.
Training Institute for Artists and Administrators in Healthcare and Creative Aging
National Endowment for the Arts
December 20, 2019
New York City, NY
This week-long Training Institute will focus on the role of the arts in healthcare and creative aging, providing artists, arts educators, administrators, social workers and healthcare staff with both the theoretical and didactic approaches necessary to develop, implement and sustain high-quality arts programming in a variety of settings for people living with illness as well as older adults across the aging spectrum.
Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference
Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing
February 21 – 22, 2020
Tempe, AZ
While the Piper Center regularly offers creative writing classes and workshops through the Piper Writers Studio throughout the year, the Desert Nights, Rising Stars Writers Conference is the crown jewel of our educational programming, bringing together over 300 writers from all backgrounds, genres, and levels of experience for two days of literary craft, culture, and community every late February at ASU Tempe.
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Orchestra Stage Manager
West Valley Symphony
Surprise, AZ
Apply by October 15, 2019
This is a part-time position requiring work at two evening rehearsals and one Saturday morning rehearsal in downtown Phoenix locations for each of 6 concerts beginning mid-November 2019 through end of March this season (some seasons early April).
Education Programs Manager
Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing
Tempe, AZ
Apply by 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, the Distinguished Visiting Writers Series, community outreach programs, international residencies, and more.
Associate Production Manager
Childsplay
Tempe, AZ
Open until filled
Childsplay, Arizona’s professional theatre for young audiences, has an immediate opening for an Associate Production Manager. The ideal candidate will have superior communication skills with stage crews, acting company, and production and administrative staff. Must be highly organized and detail oriented with stage management experience.
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October 14: State Holiday | Office Closed
October 25: Application Due Date
November 1: Application Due Date
- Opportunity Grants for Artists
- Opportunity Grants for Teaching Artists
- Opportunity Grants for Arts Admins
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AZArts Learning
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IMAGINE AN
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WHERE EVERYONE
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Arizona Commission on the Arts | (602) 771-6501 | info@azarts.gov | www.azarts.gov
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