Grants for Artists
The Arizona Commission on the Arts provides assistance to individual artists working in a variety of disciplines through Artist Research and Development Grants and Professional Development Grants for Individuals. The Artist Research and Development Grant is a highly competitive and prestigious grant award offering project-related funding to artists in support of research and development leading to the creation of new works of art. Professional Development Grants for Individuals provide funding support for participation in artistic development and skills building activities or opportunities that contribute to professional growth and career development.
- Artist Research and Development Grants
- Artist Research and Development Grant Guidelines and Application
- Professional Development Grants
Artist Research and Development Grants
The Arts Commission provides assistance to individual artists through annual Artist Research and Development Grants (previously named Artist Project Grant). Artists from all disciplines can apply for funding up to $3,500. This program is designed to support research which deepens the artist’s craft and endeavors to advance the artist’s discipline, field of study, community of practice or broader community, as defined by the applicant. The Distinguished Merit Award recognizes a particularly outstanding project with additional funding support in the amount of up to $2,500 to one Artist Research and Development Grant recipient. Currently, the Arts Commission receives nearly 200 applications each year with funding available to grant approximately 10-12 awards.
The 2014 Artist Research and Development Grant application period is now open.
The deadline to apply is Thursday, September 19, 11:59pm.
Artist Research and Development Grant Guidelines
FY14 Artist Research and Development Grant Guidelines
Carefully review the Artist Research and Development Grant Guidelines in their entirety before beginning an application.
Artist Grant Press Releases
For information about Artist Project Grants awarded prior to fiscal year 2009, contact the Arts Commission.
Artist Research and Development Grant Press Release 2013
Artist Research and Development Grant Press Release 2012
Artist Project Grant Press Release 2011
Artist Project Grant Press Release 2010
Artist Project Grant Press Release 2009
Professional Development Grants
The Arts Commission provides assistance to individual artists through Professional Development Grants. Professional Development Grants provide funding support for participation in artistic development and skills building activities or opportunities that contribute to professional growth and career development.
Visit the Fast-Track Grants page for more information or to apply for a Professional Development Grant.
