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Artist Opportunity Grant - Arizona Commission on the Arts

Apply for funding between $500–$1,500 to support a new professional opportunity in any artistic discipline, such as showcasing work to new audiences, developing skills through residencies or workshops, or strengthening business/career skills.

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Deadline
44 days left
Entry fee
Not listed - check the source
Award
$1,000

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About

Overview

This grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts supports individual artists working in all disciplines and at any stage in their career pursuing a significant professional opportunity.

Key dates

  • Application opens: August 6, 2026, 12:01 AM (MST)
  • Deadline: September 24, 2026, 11:59 PM (MST)

Eligible opportunities

  • Introducing your work to new audiences—showcase your work in a way that expands your audience or raises your artistic profile
  • Developing new skills—grow your artistic abilities by participating in conferences, residencies, workshops, fellowships, master classes, or apprenticeships
  • Building your artistic career—strengthen your business skills, such as creating marketing materials, developing a website, covering professional fees (lawyers, accountants), or investing in essential tools, equipment, materials, or rental fees

Award

  • Artists may request between $500 and $1,500 in funding
  • The number of grants awarded is dependent upon the amount of funds available
  • No match is required

Application requirements

You will be asked to describe how engaging in the opportunity will advance your work. The opportunity should not duplicate previous work or experiences but should represent a new or further developing professional endeavor.

Contact

For questions, reach out to Brad DeBiase at [email protected]

Award
$500 to $1,500 in funding
Theme
The grant supports artists pursuing new professional opportunities—whether introducing work to new audiences, developing artistic skills through residencies or workshops, or strengthening business and career skills.
Eligibility
Open to individual applicants working in all disciplines and at any stage in their career.
Audience
Open to artists working in all disciplines and at any stage in their career
Contact
[email protected]

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