Grants for Artists

The Arizona Commission on the Arts provides assistance to individual artists working in a variety of disciplines through Artist Project Grants and Professional Development Grants. The Artist Project 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 provide funding support for participation in artistic development and skills building activities or opportunities that contribute to professional growth and career development.

Artist Project Grants

The Arts Commission provides assistance to individual artists through annual Artist Project Grants (APG). Artists apply for project-related funding up to $5,500 for research and development leading to the creation of a work of art in any artistic discipline. Previous Artist Project Grants winners may apply for and receive the Artist Project Grants every ten years. The Distinguished Merit Award recognizes a particularly outstanding project with additional funding support in the amount of up to $2,500 to one Artist Project Grant recipient. Currently, the Arts Commission receives approximately 190 applications each year with funding available to grant approximately 5 awards.

The 2012 Artist Project Grant application process is now closed. Its deadline was Thursday, September 22, 2011.

The 2012 Artist Project Grant Application Guide is posted here, for applicant reference. The 2013 Artist Project Grant application process will likely open in Summer 2012, with an updated guide and application.

Artist Project Grant Application Guide

Artist Project Grant Application Guide
The Grant Guide describes the Artist Project Grant program, outlines requirements, guidelines and instructions, and provides essential resources.

Artist Project Grant Application Manual and Grantwriting Tips

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The Application Manual is a visual guide with a sequential outline of the online application process.

Essential Tools for Grantwriting from NYFA on Vimeo.

Sharpen your grant writing skills by viewing free online video podcasts featuring the Cultural Community Workshop series produced by the New York Foundation for the Arts and presented by Aaron Landsman.

Artist Project Grant Press Releases

For information about Artist Project Grants awarded prior to fiscal year 2008, contact the Arts Commission.

Artist Project Grant Press Release 2011 (36KB PDF)
Artist Project Grant Press Release 2010 (47KB PDF)

Artist Project Grant Press Release 2009 (84KB PDF)

Artist Project Grant Press Release 2008 (38KB PDF)

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 Quick Turnaround Grants page for more information or to apply for a Professional Development Grant.