The Arizona Commission on the Arts is now accepting applications for Creative Youth Grants (CYGs). 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 …
Evaluation A panel of ASPT and Arts Commission staff will review and score applications based on the following criteria: Artistic Vision and Alignment with Program Goals The application should clearly articulate the applicant’s artistic practice and how it …
The Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget released by the Governor’s office on Friday, January 16, 2026, proposes the continuation of a $2 million one-time legislative appropriation to the Arizona Commission on the Arts that was included in the State’s FY2025 …
The Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget released by the Governor’s office on Friday, January 16, 2026, proposes the continuation of a $2 million one-time legislative appropriation to the Arizona Commission on the Arts that was included in the State’s FY2025 …
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of celebrated poet Dr. Laura Tohe as Poet Laureate for the State of Arizona. Established in 2012, the position of Arizona Poet Laureate is appointed by the Governor to champion …
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Governor Katie Hobbs announced the appointment of celebrated poet Dr. Laura Tohe as Poet Laureate for the State of Arizona. Established in 2012, the position of Arizona Poet Laureate is appointed by the Governor to champion …
The Arizona Commission on the Arts announced today the appointment of three new arts commissioners. Governor Katie Hobbs has appointed Flagstaff Mayor Becky Daggett, Essen Otu of Phoenix, and Yuma resident Mark Schauer to serve on the 15-member commission …
The Arizona Commission on the Arts, an agency of the State of Arizona, announced today that executive director Christina You-sun Park has been elected to serve a three-year term on the board of directors for the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies ( …
An award-winning State Park artist residency program piloted last year will continue this fall at Patagonia Lake State Park. The park will host a full three-week residency with Flagstaff artist Cory Woodall from October 29 – November 16, 2025, and a mini- …
A one-time legislative appropriation of $2 million in support of Arizona’s arts & culture sector is reaching communities throughout the state with today’s announcement of grants awarded to nonprofit organizations, festivals, and arts learning programs …
An award-winning Arizona State Parks artist residency program piloted last year continues this week at Oracle State Park. Bisbee-based clay artist Chloe Foster began a three-week residency at the park on April 20, 2025. The Arizona State Parks artist …
Return of ongoing arts funding marks milestone for arts in arizona January 17, 2025 The Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget proposal released today by Governor Hobbs includes an ongoing $1 million General Fund appropriation for the Arizona Commission on the …
× Update: This page has been updated to reflect the extension of the application period to March 31. The Arizona Commission on the Arts announced today the relaunch of the Arizona Poet Laureate program. The state agency will accept nominations for the …
The Arizona Commission on the Arts, an agency of the State of Arizona, announced today the appointment of Yuma County resident and Cocopah Indian Tribe member Wilana Ortega to its governing board of commissioners. With this latest appointment, Governor …
