BIA grant applications due Mar. 15

Artists, local businesses, nonprofits, schools and community groups are encouraged to apply for a Beautification in Action (BIA) grant. The City of Flagstaff, through the Beautification and Public Art Commission, is accepting applications for grants up to $7,500 for creative enhancement projects that bring character and beauty to Flagstaff’s shared spaces. Eligible projects must be in publicly accessible locations and can include murals, sculptures, community or pollinator gardens, decorative benches, neighborhood pathways and more.

Spring Deadline: March 15, 2025, 5 pm (Arizona Time)

Image: Beautification in Action grant recipient Molly Keen paints a large-scale mural on an exterior wall of Habitat for Humanity.

Click here to learn more and apply.

Create a landmark 3D artwork

The City of Flagstaff seeks Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for an artist to design and fabricate an artwork and work with a design team to create a landmark 3D artwork on a promontory at Spruce Wash Wedge (E. Cedar Avenue & N. West Street). Direction includes successfully contextualizing the 3D art on the promontory, creating a site-specific icon that can be appreciated by drive-by traffic, fabricating and installing artwork within the prescribed budgets, and designing a sculpture that is durable, requires minimal maintenance, meets safety requirements and deters graffiti. Up to $25,000 for design; up to $175,000 for fabrication and installation of approved design.

Application Deadline: March 25, 2025, 3 pm (Arizona Time)

Image: Retaining wall at promontory, Spruce Wash Wedge

Click here to learn more and apply.

New locations! Call-to-Artists

The City of Flagstaff seeks artists, graphic designers and illustrators to submit original designs for vinyl wrapped APS cabinets at the following locations:

W. Aspen Avenue & N. Humphreys Street
Butler Avenue near OneAZ Credit Union
Butler Avenue near Whole Foods
JW Powell Road & S. Lone Tree Road

Application Deadline: April 15, 2025 at Noon (Arizona Time)

Image: Midnight Ravens by Jo Rohrbacker, Sinagua Middle School

Click here to view the Call-to-Artists.

City unveils key findings in Art, Culture, Science and the Future of Flagstaff

The City of Flagstaff’s Beautification, Arts & Sciences program recently published findings from its “Art, Culture, Science and the Future in Flagstaff” study. The report addresses core questions about how well existing programs serve the community, offering key insights into their successes, areas for improvement and the broader aspirations of residents. It highlights successful initiatives while identifying strategic opportunities with insights from peer cities. Additionally, the study emphasizes Flagstaff’s strong commitment to fostering a thriving arts and culture scene.

Conducted in 2024, the study gathered data through multiple engagement efforts, including roundtable discussions with nearly 50 community members, one-on-one interviews with 50 sector leaders and a public survey that collected 103 responses from creatives, professionals, nonprofits and residents.

Image: Artist Meg Kabotie at the opening of the 2024/25 Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition. Photo by Outlive Creative.

Click here to view the report.

2024/25 Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition closes Mar. 15

Experience the beauty of art and nature of the first exhibition before it deinstalls! Sited at the Elizabeth “Liz” C. Archuleta County Park, this outdoor display features stunning large-scale sculptures by artists Gedion Nyanhongo, Lance Yazzie, Olivero Balcells, and the creative team of Inok Alrutz, Reggie Fitchett and Meg Kabotie. Artworks highlight Indigenous, Black, Latinx and other diverse cultural voices, bringing important stories and traditions to life. Presented in partnership with Coconino County.

The 2025/26 exhibition opens May 19. Stay tuned for details!

Image: Artist Oliverio Balcells at the opening of the 2024/25 Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition. Photo by Outlive Creative.

Enhance your artist portfolio

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your portfolio at this free event! High-quality images of your artwork are essential for grants, exhibitions, residencies and other opportunities. In this hands-on workshop, instructors Julie Comnick and Jay Gallegos will teach attendees how to professionally photograph paintings, drawings and sculptures, as well as post-processing and formatting for digital use.

Camera equipment and editing software will be available for participant use.

Event Details
Saturday, May 3, 9 am-Noon
Coconino Center for the Arts
FREE. Space is limited. Advanced registration required.

Click here to learn more and register.