Performing Arts
The Arizona Commission on the Arts is committed to providing programs and services to Arizona performing artists and performing arts organizations practicing in all disciplines, including but not limited to: dance, music, opera, theater and hybrid forms.
On this page you will find information for organizations, schools and individuals.
For Performing Arts Organizations:
General Operating Support Grant
General Operating Support (GOS) Grants assist arts organizations with administrative and/or artistic expenses.
Visit the Grants page for guidelines and instructions to apply for a General Operating Support Grant.
Consultant Services Grant
Consultant Services grants provide funding for organizations and schools in support of professional consultancies. These grants are designed to connect Arizona’s nonprofit arts organizations and PreK-12 schools with professional consultants who can assist with the maintenance or growth of a healthy organization or coping with a crisis.
Visit the Quick Turnaround Grants page for more information or to apply for a Consultant Services Grant.
Technical Assistance
Arts Commission staff is available to provide assistance such as: Arts Commission grant proposal development; public presentations on Arts Commission programs; research in the performing arts; referrals to consultants, arts professionals and other resources; and consultations for organizations and individual artists in a wide variety of areas.
For Individual Performing Artists:
Artist Project Grant
The Arts Commission provides assistance to individual artists through annual Artist Project Grants. 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.
Visit the Grants section for more information or to apply for the Artist Project Grant.
Professional Development Grant
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.
Technical Assistance
Arts Commission staff is available to provide assistance such as: Arts Commission grant proposal development; public presentations on Arts Commission programs; research in the performing arts; referrals to consultants, arts professionals and other resources; and consultations for organizations and individual artists in a wide variety of areas.
