Visual Arts

The Arizona Commission on the Arts provides programs and services to Arizona visual artists and visual arts organizations practicing in all genres, including but not limited to: craft, folk art, design, digital media, drawing, media art, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture and hybrid forms.

On this page you will find information for organizations, schools and individuals.

For Visual 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.

Chamber and Tourism Membership Grants
Chamber and Tourism Membership Grants for Organizations (CTM) are designed to assist Arizona nonprofit arts and culture organizations with funding support for 1- or 2-year memberships in/with business or tourism industry chambers/bureaus/associations in their communities. Applicants may request grant support up to $500. No match is required for CTM grants.

Visit the Fast-Track Grants page for more information or to apply for a Chamber and Tourism Membership 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 visual arts; referrals to consultants, arts professionals and other resources; and consultations for organizations and individual artists in a wide variety of areas.

For Individual Visual Artists

Artist Research and Development Grant
The Arts Commission provides assistance to individual artists through annual Artist Research and Development 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 Grant or Artist Research and Development Grant recipients may apply for and receive the Artist Research and Development Grant every ten years.

Visit the Grants section for more information or to apply for the Artist Research and Development 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.

Visit the Fast-Track Grants page for more information or to apply for a Professional Development 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 visual arts; referrals to consultants, arts professionals and other resources; and consultations for organizations and individual artists in a wide variety of areas.

Skills-Building Workshops and Career Development Opportunities
Visit the Opportunities and Events, Presentations and Workshops page to discover workshops and skills-building opportunities.

Listings of Arts Opportunities
Visit the Opportunities and Events page to search local, state, and national arts opportunities available to artists in all disciplines.