Arts and Culture Grants Program​​- Artists to Work Program​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

The Arts and Culture Grants Program's Artists to Work initiative supports Phoenix artists in creating and presenting original artistic work. Applicants must be Phoenix residents and 18 or older, with a project focused on art. The application process occurs in two stages, ensuring thorough evaluation. This program is funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act through the Phoenix City Council, aiming to enhance cultural engagement within the community.

The Artists to Work grant program supports the creation and presentation of original, new, or in-process artistic work by practicing Phoenix artists. Awarded artists will be required to complete a public presentation inside the city of Phoenix boundaries that primarily benefits Phoenix residents. Unlike other opportunities offered by the Phoenix Arts and Culture Department, for this grant, an application will be made in two stages. Those interested will first complete the Step 1 short application, which will be reviewed first for eligibility by staff and then against evaluation criteria by other practicing artists. From there, approximately 45 applicants will be invited to the second stage of the application process where they will respond to additional questions and supply support materials, which will then be reviewed and scored by panelists. Please read on to learn more about the process.​​
Unlike other opportunities offered by the Phoenix Arts and Culture Department, for this grant, an application will be made in two stages. Those interested will first complete the Step 1 short application, which will be reviewed first for eligibility by staff and then against evaluation criteria by other practicing artists. From there, approximately 45 applicants will be invited to the second stage of the application process where they will respond to additional questions and supply support materials, which will then be reviewed and scored by panelists.
This program is part of the funding that the Phoenix Arts and Culture Department received from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) through the Phoenix City Council.

Eligibility

Applicants must be:
City of Phoenix resident at both the time of Step 1 submission and award notification (November 2024). Evidence of residency must be provided at the time of Step 1
18 years or older by the end of September 2024
A practicing artist who is currently generating original, new, or in-process artistic work
Proposing a project that has art as the primary medium of the proposed project (literary, film, visual, dance/other performance, music, theater, interdisciplinary, etc.).

Ineligibility

Applicants may not be:

• An immediate family member of Phoenix Arts and Culture Department staff, or a currently serving Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission member
• Applying on behalf of an artist team/collective, company, nonprofit, organization, fiscal sponsorship, or community group
• A current Artists to Work grantee (awarded in fall 2023)