Local Organizations
Guilds & Leagues
Arizona Art Alliance
The Arizona Art Alliance is a non-profit organization of 18 art groups representing over 3,000 artists statewide.
Arizona Artists Guild
We are a membership of talented amateur and professional artists throughout Arizona. We seek to promote artistic skills as well as public awareness and appreciation of the medium of soft pastel.
Arizona Watercolor Association
AWA is growing in stature and membership. It hosts a National Watercolor Exhibition, and two Membership Exhibitions, all juried by nationally acclaimed artists.
Fountain Hills Art League
A major influence in the Fountain Hills community, this league offers many and varied opportunities and encourages outdoor “Paint Outs”, museum, gallery, and studio trips.
Mesa Art League
From its inception in 1939, the Mesa Art League has been community-minded, supporting the arts, the children and those in need through its generous donations.
Mountain Artists Guild
Mountain Artists Guild, Inc., in Prescott, Arizona, is a 501( c)3 is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting visual arts and crafts through workshops and seminars, exhibits, scholarships and fellowship.
Phoenix Artist Guild
The Phoenix Artists Guild, endeavors to promote artistic activity and art appreciation, and to offer instructional aid to interested art students through seminars, workshops, and art exhibits.
Scottsdale Artists’ League
Our mission is to encourage the practice of art, promote and advance the interest, appreciation, and application of all forms of art, foster good fellowship, cooperation and development among artists and other interested members of our community.
Sonoran Arts League
To give to our community by promoting art, artists, and art education through leadership and service in the belief that an artistic awareness is essential to the well being of life and our community.
Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild
The Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild is a community of artists who enjoy the exploration of a wide range of water media, value continued learning and practice, exhibit and sell their art, and support young artists through scholarships
Tempe Artists Guild
The Tempe Artists Guild (TAG) was organized in February 2007. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. Our membership includes artists in all stages of development: professional, aspiring, students, plus supporters of art.
Tucson Pastel Society
We strive to unite artists working in the dry pastel medium, promote enjoyable art activities, nurture artistic growth, and create awareness of the versatility and value of pastel fine art among our members, the public, gallery owners and art collectors.
Organizations
Arizona Commission on the Arts
The Arizona Commission on the Arts is an agency of the State of Arizona which provides grants, programs, services and leadership in support of arts and arts education programs.
Artlink Phoenix
artlink inc. is one of the oldest artist-run, all volunteer arts organizations in downtown Phoenix.
Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona
Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona is a nonprofit organization that brings the healing powers of the creative arts to abused, neglected and homeless children by partnering with over 100 group homes, treatment centers and shelters in Maricopa County.
Local First Arizona
Empowers individuals to build the life they want in their local community. Together we can create a stronger economy and a more vibrant community!
Phoenix Center for the Arts
Phoenix Center for the Arts provides opportunities to participate in the visual and performing arts through quality classes and programming. Classes are available for youth, adults and families.
Art Education
Arizona Arts Education Assoc.
The AAEA is a nonprofit professional organization serving in the advancement of art education and the improvement of its instruction.
ASU Herberger College of Fine Arts
The Katherine K. Herberger College of Fine Arts at Arizona State University.
Scottsdale Artists’ School
Welcome to the Scottsdale Artists’ School, an internationally respected nonprofit organization devoted to the education of traditional fine art.
Shemer Art Center
The Shemer Art Center and Museum is a historical site operated since 1984 by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department as a family-oriented art education center and museum.
Taos Art School
Art Classes, Art Experiences & Creative Expeditions in the west’s most famous art colony, Taos, New Mexico.
U of A College of Fine Arts
College of Fine Arts at the University of Arizona