Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture

Phil Jones,
Executive Director

Public Art Program
Frequently Asked Questions

Downtown Civic Space Sculpture
Frequently Asked Questions

Para Espanol

Arts Grants Program

 Artist Career Development Grants

Public Art Program

21st Century Learning Center Initiative

Mayor's School of Excellence Award

Artspace Request for Proposals

Other Programs and Services

RFQ Coordinator of Arts Services

RFQ for Trainers

Cultural Facilities Resource Guide

Valley Ethnic Resource Directory

Links to Arts and Culture Calendars

Links to Phoenix Area Arts Organizations Websites

Arts and Economic Prosperity III: Phoenix Report

Links to Partner Agencies

Phoenix Arts and Culture Commissioners

POAC Staff

Phoenix is a thriving desert city rich with diverse cultural and artistic experiences.

The Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture was established in 1985 by the Phoenix City Council to advance the growth and development of the city’s arts and cultural community. The Office of Arts and Culture manages the city’s public art program, administers a grants program, supports arts education, conducts research, provides information and assistance to artists and cultural organizations, and oversees the city’s cultural planning efforts. The Office of Arts and Culture works with other city departments that manage cultural facilities and programs. Collectively, these efforts result in a broad range of artistic and cultural opportunities for Phoenix residents and visitors.

The Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission, a diverse group citizen volunteers, is appointed by the Mayor and City Council to advise on the development of arts and culture in Phoenix. The Commission includes representatives from the cultural, business, and education communities and the general public. The Commission is supported by other citizens and arts professionals who serve on panels to review applications and make recommendations regarding grant awards and selection of artists for public art projects.

Through ongoing advocacy efforts and relationships with other agencies and organizations, the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and the Phoenix Arts and Culture Commission work together to increase awareness of the city's rich cultural diversity, the role of the arts in enhancing education and addressing social issues, and the contributions of arts and culture to Phoenix's economy and quality of life.

200 W. Washington St., 10th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(602) 262-4637
(602) 262-6914 (Fax)

City of Phoenix
Arts and Cultural Plan
2008 - 2012

"The message in these numbers is very clear: our diverse, creative and vibrant nonprofit arts community pays tremendous dividends. We cannot overlook or overstate the incredible value that these organizations bring to the City of Phoenix; value that goes well beyond the financial impact"
—Mayor Phil Gordon

"A community’s investment in arts and culture improves its quality of life, making the community a more livable place. This study demonstrates that through support of arts and culture we also invest in the community’s economic well-being.”
—Tom Simplot, Phoenix City Councilman

"Every dollar spent on nonprofit arts and culture has a significant return on investment. When you buy a ticket to the opera, a play or a museum exhibition, you’re supporting not only the artists, but the organization’s staff, vendors and local restaurants, to name only a few."
—Phil Jones
Executive Director, Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture