Performing Arts Spotlight

Artists Opportunity. Applications are accepted at the Arizona Commission on the Arts for performing artists and ensembles interested in expanding their regional touring opportunities.  The Regional Touring Program at the Arizona Commission on the Arts assists professional artists with touring experience to prepare for and attend regional booking conferences within North America.  For information on sponsorship, including listings of conferences, and help selecting appropriate conferences, phone 602 771-6531.

Information and a sponsorship application form is available by clicking here.

Application Postmark Deadline: Thursday, March 20, 2008

Presenters Opportunity.  For presenters of the performing arts, applications are accepted at the Arizona Commission on the Arts for professional development grants to assist attendance at booking conferences throughout the nation and in Canada and Mexico.  For information on travel assistance and for information on conferences phone 602 771-6531 or 602 771-6501. 

Applications are accepted year-round.

ARIZONA DANCE COALITION Website
On January 8th 2006, the Arizona Dance Arts Alliance (ADAA) Board of  Directors reconfirmed by a unanimous vote to split into two separate  organizations, the Arizona Dance Education Organization (AzDEO) and  the Arizona Dance Coalition (ADC).  AzDEO will serve the dance  education community while the new Arizona Dance Coalition will serve  the performance dance community.

The Arizona Dance Coalition is proud to announce the launch of its newly developed website during this month of July 2006.  This web- based membership organization will serve as a resource center and  directory for dance in Arizona, providing ways for dancers and  general public throughout the state to stay connected and informed  about dance issues and events. ADC will be offering a free-trial  membership from July through December 31, 2006. Please check out the  website: www.AzDanceCoalition.org.

For information call 480-962-4584 or email info@AzDanceCoalition.org.

APA and AOA News

The Arizona Presenters Alliance is the statewide service organization for presenters of the arts.  Please visit their website at www.azpresenters.org

The Arizona Orchestra Association is the statewide service organization for orchestras.  Please visit their website at www.azorchestras.com

New Opportunities to Become Involved with the Field Forward Network

ATTENTION CHOREOGRAPHERS: The Arizona Commission on the Arts is currently in the process of revitalizing our Field Forward Network site. As a Field Forward Network site, Arizona offers choreographers professional development at all levels of career.

What is Fieldwork? Fieldwork offers choreographers the opportunity to develop their own craft within a community of peers by showing work, receiving feedback, and participating in discussions with artists within a structure.

In August, a Fieldwork demonstration session will be offered for those interested in understanding how it works. In September, a two-day facilitator training will be held for those interested in becoming Field Forward Facilitators, and holding regular Fieldwork sessions. Facilitators are trained in the method by a practitioner from The Field in New York or one of the national Network sites.  Facilitators are then able to conduct sessions, host showings, receive technical assistance from The Field NY, and attend, as a guest of The Field NY, the annual Field Forward Network Conference in New York.

The Field, NY - The Field, (www.thefield.org), is a New York-based organization offering programs to assist independent artists with management of their careers and creation of new artwork. Fieldwork was developed in New York then expanded to include satellite sites in cities including Salt Lake City, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Toronto, and Tokyo. The program has been refined over the years to facilitate information sharing between creative artists about process to build a community of artistic peers and to support the development of new work.  Results have included artist exchanges and public performances.

Fieldwork in Arizona - In 2001, in response to the need for continued artistic development activities for Arizona-based choreographers, a representative from The Field NY conducted Fieldwork sessions in Phoenix and Tucson.  In 2002, five choreographers were trained as Fieldwork facilitators. Since then, Fieldwork has taken place in Phoenix and Tucson.  Choreographers have expressed the desire to repeat the training.

Interested in being involved? - If you are interested in participating in the following Fieldwork activities sponsored by the Arizona Commission on the Arts or would like to update your contact information, please contact the Performing Arts Director at 602-771-6531.

If you have any other questions regarding the Field Forward Network or thoughts regarding location, possible studio spaces, dates, and times, please feel to contact us as well.

"I often learn more about my pieces when I show them to a Fieldwork group than I would in months of isolated work in the studio." - Lynn Shapiro - Guggenheim Fellow

Professional Development Grants Available for Presenters

Presenters Opportunity
For presenters of the performing arts, applications are accepted at the Arizona Commission on the Arts for professional development grants to assist attendance at booking conferences throughout the nation and in Canada and Mexico.  For information on travel assistance and for information on conferences, phone 602 771-6531 or 602 771-6501. 

Applications are accepted year-round.

Preparing to Tour Booking Manual Now Available

The updated booking manual is now available from the Commission. Click here to download. For artists who are expanding their touring horizons.

AzDEO and ADC

Arizona Dance Education Organization (AzDEO)
www.azdeo.org
Lynn Monson, lmonson@cox.net
Denise Rapp, msdeniserapp@aol.com.

Arizona Dance Coalition (ADC)
www.arizonadancecoalition.org
Lisa Chow, LRChow@cox.net