WHAT MAKES AN ARTIST AN ARIZONA ARTIST?

ARIZONA ARTIST DEFINITION

These are some of considerations the curator of exhibitions will consider in qualifying what makes an Arizona artist.

• Has been a legal resident of the State of Arizona for at least 10 years or has spent at least 6 months per year in the State for at least 10 years.
• Can demonstrate Local, National or International awareness of their work
• Can demonstrate a track record of having sold their pieces to the public.
• Can demonstrate contributions to the AZ arts community in terms of time, money, work, collaboration, teaching/education, etc.
• Can demonstrate recognition in the form of awards, nominations, honorable mentions, etc.
• Can demonstrate work having been displayed in museums, galleries, art shows/festivals, local representation, public display, etc.
• Artists who meet the criteria but are deceased will be considered posthumously.
• Art is a fluctuating and flexible term that includes but is not limited to:
  • Painting
  • Drawings
  • Fine Art printmaking
  • Sculpture
  • Crafts
  • Textiles
  • Decorative arts
  • Performance Art
  • Photography
  • Architecture
  • Carvings
  • Mixed Media