Arizona Citizens for the Arts Launches VOTEsmART Campaign

Arizona Citizens for the Arts has launched a campaign called VOTEsmART. It’s designed to help voters and candidates learn more about issues related to arts and culture. Arizona Citizens for the Arts is a nonprofit organization founded 37 years ago to promote the importance of Arizona’s arts and culture sector…

Controversial Sculpture Moving Forward in Old Town Scottsdale

It’s been nearly two years since Scottsdale Public Art held an open house to gather community feedback on a sculpture proposed for Old Town Scottsdale. Now they’ve finally broken ground on the project, but not without significant controversy and delays. The sculpture is a 26-foot-tall jackrabbit designed by Tempe-based artist…

Arizona Commission on the Arts Awards $2.65 Million in Grants

Arizona Commission on the Arts recently awarded $2.65 million in grant funding for programs throughout the state of Arizona. The awards were announced by press release on Wednesday, July 25. The commission is one of 56 state and jurisdictional arts agencies across the U.S. These grants are part of its…