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.

ARTS AND CULTURE GRANT PROGRAM PURPOSE The mission for the City of Peoria Arts and Culture Grant Program is to extend our reach activating Peoria as a place where arts, culture, and library services are distinctly inclusive, educational, and responsive within the community. The grant program is managed by the Arts & Culture Division. The grant program provides financial support to organizations, schools, and businesses for various projects through a competitive application and grant review process. These projects directly benefit the community and are aligned with the priorities of the Arts and Culture Plan, whose overarching vision is to support a creative, artistic, cultural community with activities that are accessible, inclusive, inspiring and support a high quality of life for all.

The West Valley Arts Council is seeking original artwork from African-American Arizona artists for the upcoming Community Canvas: Celebrating Black Artists exhibit at the Avondale Civic Center Library in Avondale, AZ. The exhibit will showcase the talent of local black artists and correspond with Juneteenth. The exhibit will take place in the new City of Avondale Art Gallery near the entrance of the Avondale Civic Center Library located at 11350 W Civic Center Dr, Avondale, AZ.

The selected mural design will be inspired by the nostalgic “Greetings From…” postcard style, incorporating the iconic block letters and imagery that represents the culture, heritage, and defining characteristics of El Mirage. To ensure durability and quality of the installation, the selected artist will paint the final artwork on a 36” x 48” canvas. The image will then be digitized and enlarged into a vinyl wall wrap for installation on the building facade. The City of El Mirage will retain ownership of both the original canvas and the mural image. See Application page for more details.

WHAM Art Center invites artists to explore the boundless inspiration of blue in its many shades, moods, and meanings. From the deep indigos of twilight to the delicate sky blues of a spring morning, this exhibit celebrates the power of color as a source of emotion, reflection, and imagination. Inspired by the cyanotype process, known for its signature blue prints and experimental approach, we welcome works in all mediums—painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture, digital art, mixed media, and more. Artists are encouraged to embrace the spirit of cyanotypes: unconventional, experimental, and evocative. Whether exploring the psychology of blue—its calm, melancholy, or meditative qualities—or simply reveling in the aesthetic beauty of the color, this exhibit is an invitation to let blue guide your creativity.

WHAM Art Center invites artists to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence with a special exhibition exploring freedom, harmony, and vision. In a time of division and polarization, this show asks: What would a unified, creative, and harmonious America look like? This exhibit is a chance to reflect on the freedom to choose connection, collaboration, and understanding. We invite artists to imagine an America where differences are met with curiosity and respect, where visionaries and creators build bridges across beliefs, and where the ideals of liberty inspire harmony and collective growth. Artists are encouraged to explore these themes in any medium—painting, sculpture, photography, printmaking, ceramics, mixed media, or experimental forms. Works may be literal, abstract, symbolic, or conceptual; all approaches are welcome as long as they embody freedom, creativity, and hope. As part of this commemorative exhibition, WHAM will highlight artwork by veterans whose creative voices reflect lived experiences of service, resilience, and the enduring meaning of freedom.