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A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE
ARIZONA
COMMISSION ON THE
ARTS
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Governor’s FY2021 Budget Proposal Includes $2 Million for the Arts
The Arizona Commission on the Arts is pleased to report that the Governor’s proposed balanced budget for FY2021 includes $2 million to fund grants in support of arts and arts education programs across the state. The board and staff of the Arts Commission are grateful to Governor Ducey for his support of the arts and those who contribute so much to the beauty, vitality, and identity of Arizona communities.
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2020 AZ Poetry Out Loud Regional Finals
Each year, thousands of students across the state compete in Poetry Out Loud, a national poetry recitation competition. This month, each participating school will send their champion to one of three regional competitions to determine the nine students who will vie for the title of state champion in March.
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Northern Region
Saturday, February 15, 2020
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Native American Cultural Center, Flagstaff
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Central Region
Saturday, February 15, 2020
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Mesa Arts Center, Mesa
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Southern Region
Saturday, February 29, 2020
1:00 – 4:00 pm
UA Poetry Center, Tucson
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Introducing Claudio Dicochea, Our New Organizational Programs Manager
The Arizona Commission on the Arts recently announced the hire of Claudio Dicochea to the position of Organizational Programs Manager. The position was previously held by Kristen Pierce Kent, who left the agency in October 2019. A visual artist and educator, Dicochea previously served as Research Associate, Strategic Communications Associate and Leadership Institute Guest Faculty for the National Association of Latino Arts & Cultures (NALAC).
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AZ Creative Voices Podcast Shares Stories of Creative Communities
What happens when artists are invited to contribute to community improvement efforts? In AZ Creative Voices, producer Regina Revazova introduces listeners to eight teams working with artists to create solutions to complex community challenges. Along the way Revazova explores the challenges and successes of this creative partnership; the potential of community-engaged work; and the many discoveries as participants strengthened their collaborative skills.
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Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
February 6 - April 18, 2020
Educators, caregivers, or any concerned adult can participate and be certified to assist adolescents (12-18) in distress. Offered by the Mental Health First Aid organization, courses include education on common struggles of young people (such as mental health or addiction challenges and times of crisis) and how to help. Offering courses all across Arizona with Spanish speaking instructors available.
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MIM Free Professional Development
Musical Instrument Museum
February 15, 2020
Learn the tools to introduce worldwide cultures through music during the Create a Global Classroom session or explore the relationship of STEM and modern music during STEM: Introduction to Musical Electronics. Professional development provided by the Musical Instrument Museum is at no cost to public educators and teaching artists.
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LEAs Administering 2019-2020 Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency
22 LEA’s representing 84 schools are awarding graduates who have excelled under AZ Arts Education standards with the Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency. 2019-2020 was the first academic year of the program, designed to celebrate graduate’s success in moving forward with artistic development and career/college readiness, as well as increase high-quality art education around the state
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National Arts Action Summit
Washington, DC
March 30-31, 2020
The National Arts Action Summit is a multi-day event providing the opportunity to receive advocacy training from experienced art advocates in the field and exercise that training by advocating to Members of Congress the importance of Art Policy. Hosted by Americans for the Arts in partnership with over 85 national arts organizations, Arts Advocacy Day aims to bring together a broad cross section of America's cultural and civic organizations to.
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Arts Education Policy Briefing
Washington, DC
March 29, 2020
Open registration for March 29
Americans for the Arts and Arts Education Partnership are providing the 2020 Arts Education Policy Briefing, aiming to explore public school culture and workforce development, with current federal and state policy examples in preparation for the 2020 National Arts Action Summit.
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Community Investment Grant
Arizona Commission on the Arts
Intent to Apply (New Applicants Only) Due February 21, 2020
Apply by March 12, 2020
The Community Investment Grant is now accepting applicants. The Community Investment Grants (CIG) provide unrestricted general operating support to nonprofit arts organizations of all sizes, local arts agencies, and tribal cultural organizations whose primary mission is to produce, present, teach or serve the arts.
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Festival Grant
Arizona Commission on the Arts
Apply by March 12, 2020
The Festival Grant is now accepting applicants. The Festival Grants support organizations in their efforts to provide quality arts programming through festival activities and are awarded to assist with the costs of connecting artists (or their artistic work) with communities. Festivals must be based in Arizona, have a minimum of 1 year of arts related programming, and are incorporated as a non-profit or unit of local or tribal government.
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2020 Arts Project Grants
National Endowment for the Arts
Apply by February 13, 2020
The National Endowment for the Arts is seeking submissions for its Grants for Arts Projects. Artists across genres can apply, and the NEA encourages submissions of projects that celebrate America’s cultural creativity and heritage and broaden the current understanding of society and the individual. The grants cover a wide range of creative disciplines.
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2020 Challenge America Grants
National Endowment for the Arts
Apply by April 9, 2020
The Challenge America category offers support primarily to small and mid-sized organizations for projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations. Eligible project types include: Guest Artist events, Collaborative Marketing Campaigns, and Public Art Projects.
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World Alliance for Arts Education World Summit
Gainesville, FL
October 26-29, 2020
Submissions Due by March 20, 2020
The State Education Agency Directors of Arts Education (SEADAE), in partnership with the University of Florida, will host the World Summit on October 26-29. With the objective of advocacy, research, and collaboration, this event invites teaching artists and advocates from around the world to connect, discuss research and practices, and inspire one another. The submission deadline for those interested in presenting or facilitating at the summit closes March 20.
YA National Conference- Arts from the Start: An Exploration of Early Learning
New Orleans
March 25-27, 2020
Presented in partnership with Young Audiences of Louisiana, Young Audiences Arts for Learning’s 2020 National Conference will explore the issues of importance relating to the arts in early childhood learning and development through keynote speeches, site visits, and workshop sessions.
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SEND US YOUR FEEDBACK
Feel free to send us your comments, suggestions or a story idea you'd like to see in the next issue.
artslearning@azarts.gov
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
To learn more about our programs and services at the Arizona Commission on the Arts, visit
www.azarts.gov
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ARTS LEARNING STAFF
Elisa Radcliffe
Arts Learning Manager
Anastasia Freyermuth
Arts Learning and Evaluation Coordinator
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AZArts Learning News is published monthly by the Arizona Commission on the Arts
To request this or any other agency publication in an alternative format, contact the
Arizona Commission on the Arts at (602) 771-6501 |
info@azarts.gov
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IMAGINE AN
ARIZONA
WHERE EVERYONE
CAN PARTICIPATE IN AND EXPERIENCE THE
ARTS
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Arizona Commission on the Arts | (602) 771-6501 | info@azarts.gov | www.azarts.gov
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