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Welcome to the Resource Page

For Artists, Aspiring Artists & Admirers 

Arizona Commission On the Arts

April 5, 2020

The Arts Opportunities page is for artists, educators and administrators to find local, national and international opportunities in all arts disciplines.Opportunities include: calls for artists, calls for public art, competitions, grants & funding opportunities, residency opportunities, opportunities for youth, and local, national and international conferences/webinars/workshops.

Emergency Relief Grants

April 5, 2020

Click above to access information on Emergency Relief Grants and funding for artists during the pandemic.

Scottsdale Artist School

April 5, 2020

Scottsdale Artists’ School is dedicated to the artistic enrichment of the community and to developing the capabilities of artists and aspiring artists of all ages by teaching the applied fundamentals of fine art.

April 5, 2020

Arizona Artists Guild is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization led by volunteers dedicated to providing and promoting opportunities in the visual arts including exhibitions, education and outreach programs.

April 5, 2020

Our mission is to give to our community by promoting art, artists, and art education through leadership and service in the belief that an artistic awareness is essential to the well-being of life and our community. Our vision is to be a premier art organization that supports and serves our community by nurturing a culture of creativity through education, events, and activities that connect the arts to the human spirit. 

Arizona Art Alliance

April 5, 2020

The Arizona Art Alliance is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the visual arts community of Arizona. We rely entirely on donations and volunteers’ efforts to fund our programs and keep our organization relevant and thriving. 

Our mission is to promote the visual arts through collaboration with member organizations, strategic partnerships and community involvement. 

Our vision is to bring artist organizations together to sell quality, affordable visual art and to provide art education to the community.

Sonoran Arts League Online Gallery

April 5, 2020

Due to the pandemic, the Sonoran Arts League Gallery at El Pedregal is currently closed. But don' despair, you can browse and buy from the over 30 artists currently showing by clicking the link above. 

Scottsdale Public Art

April 5, 2020

The mission of Scottsdale Public Art is to serve as a leader in defining art in the public realm through creative place-making, signature cultural events, exhibitions, and installations—contributing to the community’s creative, cultural, and economic vitality.

Phoenix Public Art Opportunities for Artists

April 5, 2020

Due to the pandemic there are currently no calls for art. Check back later.

Friends of Phoenix Public Art

April 5, 2020

The mission of Friends of Phoenix Public Art is to support the maintenance and restoration of the Public Art collection of the City of Phoenix, through education, advocacy, and fundraising.

Shemer Arts Center

April 5, 2020

The Shemer Art Center is pleased to introduce its new art activities book, perfect for families to enjoy together at home! It features a selection of images, drawn and sketched by Shemer instructors, as well as a step by step drawing lesson, for artists of all ages! Download Free at this site. 

YouTube Oil Painting for Beginners

April 5, 2020

Feed your creative soul with a myriad of oil painting tutorials.

YouTube Mixed Media for Beginners

April 5, 2020

Feed your creative soul with a myriad of mixed media painting tutorials.

YouTube Acrylic Painting for Beginners

April 5, 2020

Feed your creative soul with a myriad of acrylic painting tutorials.

Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) Online Classes

April 8, 2020

The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation, preservation and advancement of the Arts.

April 19, 2020

Great web resource for finding upcoming juried shows across the nation.

I am often asked questions about my painting supplies and how to get started painting in oils. I'm excited to announce I am now providing personalized one on one oil painting instruction in my Joyful Art home studio in Scottsdale, Arizona. 

You're interested but not sure where to begin? I've attached below my FREE "Oil Tips for Beginners" PDF document to get started. 

Also below, you will find a form to contact me for more information. 

Oil Tips for Beginners

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