ow, more than ever, we need your arts advocacy as budget cuts are made at the expense of the arts. Seeing more than constituents annually at your Arizona Arts Congress event is a powerful factor in influencing votes for the arts budget at the state legislature."
--Carolyn Allen, Arizona State SenatorThere are several ways to help the arts in Arizona during these difficult times:

Join our mailing list

By joining the Arizona Citizens for the Arts mailing list, you can stay informed on the important Arizona arts issues. Be the first to know what’s going on at legislature, the Arizona arts scene, as well as all of Arizona Citizens for the Arts upcoming events.

Become an Member

Your membership in Arizona Citizens for the Arts is a vote to support the arts and arts education in the state of Arizona.  Our message has a bigger impact with a strong base of active members to back it up.  Every member counts.  Please join us to support the arts and arts education in Arizona.

With your membership, we will act as your eyes and ears at civic meetings, at the state legislature, and in conversations with key decision makers. We advocate for the issues that matter to you and put out the call to action when it is needed most.

For individual membership, sign up online.

For organization/supporting memberships call 602-253-6535

Become an Advocate

An Arts Advocate is someone who is willing to speak, plea or argue in favor of the arts. A chorus of loud and harmonious voices is needed year-round to accomplish our arts advocacy goals. We are students and teachers, residents of urban and rural areas, artists and arts administrators, business professionals and retired folks.  We are Arizonans from all walks of life.
When a bill about the arts is presented to the Arizona legislature, we will send an Action Alert asking for your support.  As an advocate, you may respond by any of the following:

• Make a call or writing a letter to your district senator and representatives
• Set up a meeting with your legislators
• Inform your friends and colleagues of the issue
• Be a legislative liaison
• Become a district captain

Our Strength Is In Numbers and your voice is needed; it's up to you to choose how to use it. For Legislative Alerts and to stay informed, sign up for our mailing list.

Volunteer

Volunteers provide the vital support needed for Arizona Citizens for the Arts. There are several different projects and events that call for Volunteers. Your contribution of time and talent supports our mission to promote public dialogue, create awareness, and ensure the prosperity of the Arizona arts. There is always a volunteer position open that can fit any interest.

Internships

Volunteer internships at Arizona Citizens Action for the Arts provide undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent graduates, with opportunities to work on various projects for the good of the organization and ultimately the community. There are several programs offered by AzC/AA that will introduce interns to the broad spectrum of non-profit work and to the different departments, programs and operations involved with the organization. Summer internships last for eight weeks and total 160 work hours. Fall/spring semester and special-projects internships total at least 120 work hours.

Arizona Citizens for the Arts will aid in the intern’s pursuit of academic credit, if applicable. All interns receive a one-year student membership to Arizona Citizens for the Arts.

For a formal application please download the application form, complete it, and send it with your resume and personal statement letter.