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Creative City Conversation
Wednesday, November 19, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Join Phoenix Community Alliance (PCA) and Artlink as they bring the arts and culture community together to honor Mitch Menchaca, whose leadership as City of Phoenix Arts & Culture Director has left an indelible mark on our community. Engage in this celebratory and forward-looking event, a Creative City Conversation, on Wednesday, November 19, 4–6 p.m. at FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel.
The ArtWORKS PHX Creative City Series convenes Phoenix’s business and creative communities to discuss partnering with the arts to attract talent, maximize business innovation, advance an inclusive city, foster placemaking, and escalate economic development in Phoenix.
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Pre-qualified Muralist Roster
New Resource available!
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This new resource is designed to connect artists with opportunities to design and install murals throughout our city. Residents, business owners, and city departments can utilize the roster to discover and hire talented muralists for commissions and projects, thereby bringing more art into both public and private spaces.
The roster features 42 Arizona-based artists, from emerging voices to established professionals, all selected through a highly competitive process. A panel of five judges—representing Downtown Phoenix, the City, local artists, and arts professionals—carefully reviewed submissions to ensure a diverse and skilled group of muralists.
| | Call for Grant Review Panelists: FY2027 Community Arts Grants | | |
The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture believes that investing in arts and culture builds community and enhances the quality of life for residents. Through our annual Community Arts Grants, we offer both a General Support Program and a Project Support Program.
We are currently accepting interest forms for individuals interested in serving as a grant review panelists. Forms will be accepted on a rolling basis through Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Why become a panelist?
Serving as a panelist is a great opportunity to gain professional experience, contribute to the local arts and culture community, and connect with fellow artist and cultural leaders. Panelists receive a $500 stipend for their service.
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Registration is now open for Arizona Gives Day 2026!
November 10, 2025, through March 31, 2026
| | Every year, 1000+ nonprofits come together across the state to build a better Arizona and tens of thousands of donors come together to support the amazing work nonprofits are doing in our community. Don't miss out on harnessing the power of collective giving, register your organization today so you can be a part of Arizona Gives! | | Year-Round Nonprofit Fundraising Training and Resource Guides | | Want to maximize your impact using the Arizona Gives donation platform? View on demand training sessions and resource guides designed to help your nonprofit raise more funds and awareness. We'll equip you with the tools and strategies to optimize your fundraising opportunities. | | |
Celebrate Creativity: Apply for the Creative West Artist Fund!
Application deadline: November 30, 2025, 11:59 p.m. MT
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This fund centers artists as essential workers in the creative and civic economy, reflecting our commitment to equitable, trust-based grantmaking. Rooted in Creative West’s values of Democracy, Wellness, and Belonging, this program provides no-strings-attached funding and a four-month coaching and community care series to help artists strengthen their practice, deepen networks, and nurture abundance.
The basics:
- How much is the grant? $5,000
- Who can apply? 18+ year old artists, cultural practitioners, or collaboratives based in the Creative West region. Those engaged in creative or cultural work that fosters community connection, cultural preservation, or innovation.
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Your Tradition, Your Story: Living Traditions Grant Accepting Applications
Accepting Applications on a rolling basis until June 30, 2026
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Applications are now open for the Living Traditions: Folk Art and Beyond Grant! This grant program celebrates and invests in the cultural practices and creative expressions that connect communities across the Creative West region.
The basics:
- How much is the grant? up to $1,000
- Who can apply? Nonprofit organizations, federally recognized tribal governments, or units of state or local government located in one of the following states or jurisdictions: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), Guam, Hawai‘i, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
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Creative West Capacity Building Webinar Series
Available through Zoom
| | This year-long lineup of free professional development workshops are for artists and arts organizations. Each month, join Creative West on the second Tuesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. (Mountain Time) for expert-led sessions on topics that matter to you. This is your chance to build new skills, connect with others in the community, and get practical tools to support your work and creative practices. | | The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture is the city's designated local arts agency. It supports, champions, and promotes the local arts, culture, and educational community to make Phoenix a great place to live, work, and visit. In addition to the department’s flagship programs, the agency oversees and supports the City's Youth and Education Office, Archaeology Office, and the S'edav Va'aki Museum. | | | | |
