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Surprise Arts
We inspire creativity and curiosity in Surprise
@SurpriseArts
Description
The Arts & Culture Division aims to inspire creativity and curiosity in Surprise by supporting arts and culture experiences that are created with the community, accessible to the public and unique to the history, character and culture of Surprise. We envision a city where arts and culture are a core component of our unique identity, where residents feel empowered through creativity, inclusion and representation, and where artists and organizations can thrive in a healthy, supportive and vibrant arts and culture ecosystem. Header photo credit: Jason Roehner
Organization Type
Government AgencyLOCATION
16000 N Civic Center Pkwy, Surprise, AZ, 85374
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES
Opportunity
Traffic Cabinet Artwork
Call to Artists
The City of Surprise invites West Valley-based artists to submit qualifications to create 2D art designs for traffic cabinets on 163rd Ave. Artists will transform traffic signal control cabinets in Surprise from functional infrastructure to colorful works of art inspired by family and community. Up to 7 artists will be selected. The artist fee is $1,000 for design and community engagement; the printing and installation costs will be covered by the city. All artwork designs must be converted to a high-quality digital format for vinyl wrap printing.
Fee to Apply
Free
Financial Award
$1,000
Deadline
March 24, 2026
Scope
West Valley
Organized by
Surprise Arts
Opportunity
Best of the West Fest
Call to Artists
Surprise Arts invites applications from performing artists and performing arts organizations to be featured in the Best of the West Fest, a new performing arts celebration presented by Surprise Arts, dedicated to amplifying the voices, stories, and talents of local West Valley performing artists. The festival aims to celebrate, support, and elevate professional-quality performing arts that represent the creative identity of the West Valley community, and to create shared cultural experiences that inspire community connection through performance. The inaugural Fall 2027 festival will aim to showcase a diverse lineup of performances and genres — including music, dance, theater, spoken word, puppetry, and comedy—presented at the Vista Center for the Arts in Surprise, AZ.
Fee to Apply
Free
Deadline
November 2, 2026
Scope
Arizona, West Valley
Organized by
Surprise Arts
Opportunity
Musician Roster
Call to Artists
Surprise Arts invites musicians, musical groups and music organizations to submit qualifications for inclusion on a prequalified roster for Surprise Arts events. This roster will be shared publicly as a database and resource, and will be used by Surprise Arts staff to identify qualified performers for a variety of events. The prequalified roster is intended to streamline artist selection while ensuring equitable access, artistic quality and a diverse range of musical genres and performance styles.
Fee to Apply
Free
Deadline
May 4, 2026
Scope
Arizona
Organized by
Surprise Arts
Opportunity
Traffic Cabinet Artwork
Call to Artists
The City of Surprise invites West Valley-based artists to submit qualifications to create 2D art designs for traffic cabinets on 163rd Ave. Artists will transform traffic signal control cabinets in Surprise from functional infrastructure to colorful works of art inspired by family and community. Up to 7 artists will be selected. The artist fee is $1,000 for design and community engagement; the printing and installation costs will be covered by the city. All artwork designs must be converted to a high-quality digital format for vinyl wrap printing.
Fee to Apply
Free
Financial Award
$1,000
Deadline
March 24, 2026
Scope
West Valley
Organized by
Surprise Arts
Opportunity
Best of the West Fest
Call to Artists
Surprise Arts invites applications from performing artists and performing arts organizations to be featured in the Best of the West Fest, a new performing arts celebration presented by Surprise Arts, dedicated to amplifying the voices, stories, and talents of local West Valley performing artists. The festival aims to celebrate, support, and elevate professional-quality performing arts that represent the creative identity of the West Valley community, and to create shared cultural experiences that inspire community connection through performance. The inaugural Fall 2027 festival will aim to showcase a diverse lineup of performances and genres — including music, dance, theater, spoken word, puppetry, and comedy—presented at the Vista Center for the Arts in Surprise, AZ.
Fee to Apply
Free
Deadline
November 2, 2026
Scope
Arizona, West Valley
Organized by
Surprise Arts
Opportunity
Musician Roster
Call to Artists
Surprise Arts invites musicians, musical groups and music organizations to submit qualifications for inclusion on a prequalified roster for Surprise Arts events. This roster will be shared publicly as a database and resource, and will be used by Surprise Arts staff to identify qualified performers for a variety of events. The prequalified roster is intended to streamline artist selection while ensuring equitable access, artistic quality and a diverse range of musical genres and performance styles.
Fee to Apply
Free
Deadline
May 4, 2026
Scope
Arizona
Organized by
Surprise Arts