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These are resources throughout the Commission's Web site and from other entities that can assist in professional development.

Southwest Arts Conference (SWAC) - This annual gathering of the Arizona arts community is your opportunity to meet and network with colleagues, share in the latest thinking about arts policy and practice, and access resources and information that will make a difference in your work. SWAC is infused with concepts about building participation in the arts, and understanding how arts participation creates personal and collective value and benefits. 

Americans for the Arts Annual Convention - Arts professionals and civic leaders can contribute to and benefit from lively exchanges about the implications of demographic trends, cultural competence within arts agencies, strategic partnerships, and new service models. Milwaukee is a bold collection of cultures, creativity, and cool that is leveraging these assets to regenerate and build its future. Join us in June for this annual convention!

Arts and Business Council of Greater Phoenix - The Arts and Business Council of Greater Phoenix offers educational workshops to arts and cultural organizations in the state. The purpose of each workshop is to provide participants with practical tools for increasing organizational effectiveness. Our tools include models, case studies, formats and programs that have practical application in the nonprofit workplace.

Arts Midwest - The Midwest Arts Conference is your destination for building new relationships, enriching existing partnerships, and connecting in person with performing arts colleagues. We offer numerous opportunities to prepare in advance so you can maximize your networking time over the three-and-a-half-day event. Whether you're setting up on-site meetings, researching organizations that will be attending, creating a customized schedule, or sending a promotional mailing, you'll be ready to make the most of your face-to-face experiences at this event.

Museum Association of Arizona - The Museum Association of Arizona offers an annual conference every spring for museum professionals.

Arizona Presenters Alliance - The Arizona Presenters Alliance offers an annual conference every summer for presenting and touring professionals.

Arizona Web Junction WebJunction is a cooperative of library staff sharing and using online resources that enable us to identify and embrace appropriate technologies and apply them to our daily work.

Western Arts Alliance Booking Conference - The WAA Booking Conference is the premier gathering of performing arts professionals in the West. It brings authoritative speakers and programs, professional development sessions, showcase performances, endless networking opportunities and renowned social events. WAA’s legendary Resource Room gives you access to contacts and information on more than 2600 artists and attractions touring in the West.

Professional Development Grant - Assists Arizona artists and representatives of, in general, small and mid-sized Arizona arts organizations attend out-of-state conferences/workshops/seminars/retreats that will contribute to their professional growth. Subject to approval, Professional Development Grants to artists or arts organizations are awarded up to $500. For periods of extended study, grants may be up to $750. Over 50 artists are served through this program each year. Year round deadline.

International Arts Program - The Arizona Commission on the Arts International Program provides artists, arts organizations and arts professionals with opportunities to participate in cultural and artistic international exchanges.  This program ensures representation of Arizona artists and arts professionals, from a variety of disciplines, at major festivals, conferences and exhibitions and exposes residents in Arizona communities to international artists visiting the state.

Organizational Opportunities - Listings include opportunities for staff of organizations and arts administrators to attend local and national conferences, professional development, workshops and more.

Organizational Resources - Links to resources such as assessment, arts listservs and e-newsletters, articles of interest, nonprofit resources and more.

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 & State and Local Partnerships Coordinator at (602) 771-6532 or email jrao@azarts.gov.