2026 Applications Now Open
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Creative Flagstaff is thrilled to announce that ARTx: Art + Ideas Experience is back for 2026 — and we’re once again offering funding to bring bold, creative ideas to life in Flagstaff! Thanks to $125,000 from the City of Flagstaff’s Bed, Board, and Beverage tax revenue, this marks the 4th year of funding for artists through ARTx.
The 2026 biennial event will light up Flagstaff May 1–3, 2026 with a multi-day celebration of performances, exhibitions, installations, activations, conversations, and community gatherings — plus additional ARTx moments all year long during First Friday ArtWalks.
We’re looking for individual artists, creative collaborations, and organizations ready to dream big. Whether your work thrives on the street, in a gallery, outdoors, or in unexpected places, ARTx has a space for you.
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Three ways to participate (and get funded):
ARTx @ ArtWalk — Creative activations in downtown Flagstaff during First Fridays
ARTx at The Arb — Bold outdoor installations inspired by the native plants and ecology of the Colorado Plateau at the Arboretum at Flagstaff
ARTx @ Free Range — Open call for unique projects at a venue of your choice
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Deadline to Apply: Friday, September 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM MST
Selections announced November 2025
This is your chance to be part of a citywide creative experience, connect with new audiences, and help shape the cultural landscape of Flagstaff.
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Join Coconino Center for the Arts’ County-wide Artist Registry
Coconino Center for the Arts (CCA) invites artists and creatives to share their work in a publicly accessible artist registry open to artists residing in Coconino County. CCA strives to connect and strengthen communities through increased access to and engagement in the arts. The registry is a resource and networking opportunity for Visual Artists, Performing Artists, Literary Artists, and Artisans to share their work and expertise in a free online registry accessible to other artists, venues, and organizations, housed on CCA’s website.
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Call to Artists: Verrado Well Wall Mural
The City of Buckeye invites Arizona-based artists, groups, and organizations to submit qualifications to create a 2D mural for the Verrado Way/Van Buren Water Campus Offsite Well #3. The chosen artist will be asked to create a design on the 200’ x 8’ wall that reflects the theme “desert storms/desert rain.” Two finalists will be selected to develop a design, and each will receive $1,000. The winning artist will advance into production and receive an additional $56,000 for the realization of the mural.
Application Deadline: August 28, 2025, 11:59 pm (Arizona time)
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Call to Artists: Tohono Chul 40th Anniversary Mural Project
Tohono Chul invites proposals from experienced artists to create a large indoor mural that honors its 40-year history, reinforces its mission, and celebrates the distinctive beauty and artistic traditions of the Sonoran Desert. This project will elevate the art experience at Tohono Chul and take advantage of a premium venue: the Pavilion – a grand, 4,744-square-footflexible space that hosts public and private events. The addition of a versatile, timeless, and mood driven mural will transform the space into a daily destination for guests, deepen visitors’ connection to the organization’s mission, and serve as a must-see attraction for guests from near and far. The mural budget is not to exceed $20,000.
Application Deadline: September 1, 2025, 11:59 pm (Arizona Time)
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Beautification in Action Grants
The City of Flagstaff offers a mini-grant program for streetscape art and beautification, such as landscape projects. Grants of up to $8,000 are available. Applications will be accepted on bi-annual deadlines, March 15 and September 15 at 5 pm.
Fall Application Deadline: September 15, 2025, 5 pm (Arizona Time)
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Temporary 3D Illusion Street Art/Route 66 Centennial Celebration
In celebration of the Route 66 Centennial on June 6, 2026, the City of Flagstaff seeks proposals for temporary street art (in chalk or tempera paint) that manipulate perspective to create interactive, 3D illusions and/or offer unique opportunities for pedestrians to engage with the art and take memorable photographs. The finished street art will be allowed to naturally deteriorate or be power washed away at the end of the Celebration. Selected artists will be paid up to $7,000.
Application Deadline: September 16, 2025, 5 pm (Arizona Time)
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Artist Opportunity Grant – Arizona Commission on the Arts
Artist Opportunity Grants support Arizona artists as they take advantage of specific, unique opportunities that have the potential to significantly impact their professional growth. As this grant is available to artists working in all disciplines and at any stage in their career, a wide array of opportunities could be considered eligible.
Application Deadline: October 16, 2025
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Buckle up for an unforgettable night of food, music, theater, and film inspired by America’s most iconic highway
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Saturday, September 27, 5 – 8 PM
Coconino Center for the Arts invites the community to hit the open road—without leaving town—for Route 66: Diner Theater, a one-night-only benefit for CCA’s exhibitions and programs. This dynamic evening blends the tastes, sounds, and stories of America’s most iconic highway into an unforgettable experience.
The ticket price includes appetizers and dinner by Sosta, (2) drink tickets, theatrical performance, and three unique musical experiences, weaving together a rich tapestry of sound and storytelling within Coconino Center for the Arts’ current exhibition.
On sale now through September 18 – Don’t miss your seat for this one-night-only experience!
Members save $10 on tickets! To become a member, click here.
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Thank you, Corporate Sponsors!
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Copyright © 2025 Flagstaff Arts Council DBA Creative Flagstaff. All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
P.O. Box 296, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Our office is located at:
Coconino Center for the Arts
2300 N Fort Valley Rd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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