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Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits The mission of the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits is to enhance the well-being of all people and communities in Arizona by serving, supporting, protecting, and promoting Arizona's nonprofit sector.

Americans for the Arts Americans for the Arts is the nation's leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts in America. With more than 40 years of service, we are dedicated to representing and serving local communities and creating opportunities for every American to participate in and appreciate all forms of the arts.

Arizona Citizens for the Arts Arizona Citizens for the Arts, formerly Arizonans for Cultural Development, will celebrate its twenty-fifth anniversary in 2006. The nonprofit charitable arm of Arizona Action for the Arts, Arizona Citizens for the Arts increases discussion and awareness of the importance and impact of the arts in achieving quality of life, educational excellence and economic health for all Arizonans and Arizona enterprises.

Arizona Corporation Commission Arizona Corporation Commission is the state agency to facilitate the incorporation of businesses and organizations including non-profit entities.

Arizona Department of Commerce Through leadership and collaborative partnerships, our mission is to create vibrant communities and a globally competitive Arizona economy.

ACA Local Arts Agency Booklet Want more information on Local Arts Agencies, or is your community wanting to create a local arts council? Find information on what types of programs Local Arts Agencies do, what are the difference between private and public local arts agencies and find resources to help start a local arts agency in your community.

ACA Community Cultural Inventory Booklet Information includes how the Community Cultural Inventory works, the length of the process, cost, samples of timelines, contracts, and press releases, and resources when thinking of a Community Cultural Inventory.

For assistance, please contact Mitch Menchaca, Director of State and Local Partnerships at (602) 771-6529 or email mmenchaca@azarts.gov or contact Jaya Rao, Accessibility and State and Local Partnerships Coordinator at (602) 771-6532 or email jrao@azarts.gov.