Performing Arts Grants & Programs

What the Commission Provides to Artists - An array of programs for individual artists at all stages of professional life. Programs are generally year-round, unless indicated.

The Field Forward Network - Arizona is a Field Forward Network site, sponsored by the Arizona Commission on the Arts. This international program created by The Field NY, Inc., is designed to allow choreographers an opportunity to hone their craft in a rigorous setting utilizing a specific method of peer feedback. For more information about The Field in Arizona, contact the Performing Arts Director at (602) 771-6531.

PerformingArtsRegister.com - PerformingArtsRegister.com showcases performers who are US residents. The web site serves to connect performers with presenters, agents, and individuals.

Regional Touring Program - Performing artists receive assistance as they seek to expand their touring. Artists may apply for sponsorship to Western Arts Alliance's annual conference in September. The deadline has now passed and the next deadline will be March 2008.

General Operating Support (GOS) Grants assist arts organizations with administrative and/or artistic expenses. General Operating Support Grants are available to all sizes of arts organizations, local arts agencies and tribal museums whose primary mission is to produce, present or serve the arts. Available in Level I, II, III, Tribal Museums, Basic/Locals Aid and Arizona ArtShare Working Capital Reserves.

Meet the Composer Project Grants (MTC/AZ) - assist all types of organizations with providing quality arts programming to their community. Project Grants are awarded, in general, to assist with the costs of connecting artists (or their artistic work) with the community. These arts experiences are what create public value of the arts and the rationale for the investment of public funds.

Multidisciplinary/Presenting Project Grants - assist all types of organizations with providing quality arts programming to their community. Project Grants are awarded, in general, to assist with the costs of connecting artists (or their artistic work) with the community. These arts experiences are what create public value of the arts and the rationale for the investment of public funds.

Performing Arts Project Grants- Dance, Theatre, Music, Opera - assist all types of organizations with providing quality arts programming to their community. Project Grants are awarded, in general, to assist with the costs of connecting artists (or their artistic work) with the community. These arts experiences are what create public value of the arts and the rationale for the investment of public funds.

For assistance, please contact the Performing Arts Director at (602) 771-6531 or email info@azarts.gov.