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Arizona Commission on the Arts Press Releases

38 Press Releases
  • Published on March 10, 2026 - 19:56 GMT

    Show Arizona the Impact of a Grant

    The Arizona Commission on the Arts invites individuals and organizations that received grants in the past year to show Arizona what public funding for the arts can accomplish. By sharing photos of your grant at work via the form below you can help the Arts …

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  • Published on March 9, 2026 - 11:58 GMT

    Empowering Rural: A Capacity Building Training Series

    Posted March 9th, 2026 Details Organization/Company: Arizona Commission on the Arts Website: https://azarts.gov/programs/empowering-rural/ Location: Online Deadline: June 4, 2026 How to Apply: Register at https://azarts.gov/programs/empowering-rural/ Tags …

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  • Published on March 4, 2026 - 21:53 GMT

    Announcing the 2025-2026 Arizona Poetry Out Loud State Finalists!

    This Saturday, March 7, nine exceptional young people from across the state will compete for the title of Arizona Poetry Out Loud State Champion at The University of Arizona Poetry Center! Can’t make it to Tucson to attend in person? The Poetry Center will …

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  • Published on March 2, 2026 - 08:02 GMT

    Apply Now: Grants for arts Organizations, Festivals and Engagement Programs

    The Arizona Commission on the Arts is now accepting applications for Fiscal Year 2027 grants for arts organizations, arts festivals, and arts engagement programs! Creative Capacity Grants Creative Capacity Grants (CCGs) provide general operating support to …

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  • Published on February 9, 2026 - 12:36 GMT

    Apply Now: Creative Youth Grants

    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 …

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  • Published on January 26, 2026 - 16:18 GMT

    Apply Now: Arizona State Parks Artist Residency

    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 …

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  • Published on January 21, 2026 - 19:41 GMT

    Governor’s Budget Proposes Level Funding for the Arts

    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 …

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  • Published on January 21, 2026 - 19:41 GMT

    Governor’s Budget Proposes Level Funding for the Arts

    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 …

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  • Published on January 14, 2026 - 17:02 GMT

    Governor Katie Hobbs Appoints Laura Tohe as Arizona Poet Laureate

    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 …

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  • Published on January 14, 2026 - 17:02 GMT

    Governor Katie Hobbs Appoints Laura Tohe as Arizona Poet Laureate

    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 …

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  • Published on December 12, 2025 - 19:27 GMT

    Governor Appoints Becky Daggett, Essen Otu, and Mark Schauer to Arizona Commission on the Arts

    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 …

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  • Published on October 27, 2025 - 21:42 GMT

    Christina You-sun Park Elected to Board of National Assembly of State Arts Agencies

    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 ( …

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  • Published on October 22, 2025 - 21:55 GMT

    Artists Selected for State Park Artist Residency Program

    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- …

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  • Published on August 22, 2025 - 18:23 GMT

    State Invests $2.5 Million in Nonprofit Arts & Culture Sector

    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 …

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  • Published on April 22, 2025 - 22:26 GMT

    State Continues Award-winning State Park Artist Residency Program

    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 …

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  • Published on January 17, 2025 - 22:25 GMT

    Governor’s Budget Proposes Ongoing Funding for the Arts

    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 …

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  • Published on January 10, 2025 - 17:04 GMT

    State Seeks Nominations for Arizona Poet Laureate 

    × 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 …

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  • Published on December 11, 2024 - 20:12 GMT

    Governor Appoints Yuma County Resident, Cocopah Tribe Member to State Arts Commission

    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 …

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