Artists to Work Review Panelist Interest Form |
Thank you for your interest in becoming a panelist!
About the process
The Artists to Work Program supports the creation and presentation of original, new or in-process artistic work by practicing Phoenix artists. To distribute this funding in a fair and equitable manner, the city relies on panels of artists and creatives to review applications, provide feedback, and recommend decisions.
The 2026 Artists to Work cycle will accept applications from literary or performance artists.
Why apply?
Reviewing grants is a great way to gain valuable professional experience while connecting with other artists and giving back to the community. Reviewing applications also provides the panelist an inside-look at the application and review process and helps prepare them to submit their own applications.
The Artists to Work Program supports the creation and presentation of original, new or in-process artistic work by practicing Phoenix artists. To distribute this funding in a fair and equitable manner, the city relies on panels of artists and creatives to review applications, provide feedback, and recommend decisions.
The 2026 Artists to Work cycle will accept applications from literary or performance artists.
Why apply?
Reviewing grants is a great way to gain valuable professional experience while connecting with other artists and giving back to the community. Reviewing applications also provides the panelist an inside-look at the application and review process and helps prepare them to submit their own applications.
Who can be a panelist?
For the Artists to Work program, we are specifically wanting to identify experienced and practicing artists and creatives in the art forms specific to performing arts and literary arts, as well as other individuals who can bring a wealth of arts knowledge to the review experience. You do not need to live or reside in the city of Phoenix to participate, though we first consider Arizona time when scheduling panels.
Commitments and compensation
A panelist spends between 12 to 15 hours reviewing grants, taking notes, and attending a virtual orientation and a virtual panel meeting over a six to eight week period in any given grant cycle season. All of the committed hours are virtual or remote, and the majority of work is completed individually. Each panelist receives an honorarium of $500. More information about reviewing grants will be provided at the appropriate time.
*Time commitment varies on review speed, prior panelist experience, number of applications being reviewed etc.
Commitments and compensation
A panelist spends between 12 to 15 hours reviewing grants, taking notes, and attending a virtual orientation and a virtual panel meeting over a six to eight week period in any given grant cycle season. All of the committed hours are virtual or remote, and the majority of work is completed individually. Each panelist receives an honorarium of $500. More information about reviewing grants will be provided at the appropriate time.
| Task | Date | Time | Amount of Time |
| Panelist Orientation | 10/1 from 12pm-1pm | 1 hour |
| Individual Review | 10/1-10/29 | 8-10 hours |
| Panel Meeting |
11/4 Performing Arts Panel | 9am-1pm
11/5 Literary Arts Panel | 9am-1pm
|
3-4 hours |
*Time commitment varies on review speed, prior panelist experience, number of applications being reviewed etc.
Submitting your application
To apply to become a panelist, all you need to do is complete the following form, which should take between 10 and 15 minutes to complete. Besides your basic contact information, the only materials you'll need are a brief biography and an optional resume/CV.
What's next?
Once you complete the form, you'll receive an automated message in your web browser confirming your submission. Then, we'll follow up with applicants on an individual basis as we begin putting panels together prior to a grants cycle.