Goodyear Arts & Culture Commission

10/09/2026

There’s a new exhibit on display at Georgia T Lord Library! Come check out all the amazing work in “Make Believe.” Work will be on display through Jan 20 with a celebratory artist reception happening on Nov 5 from 6-7:30 pm.

09/21/2026

This Veterans Day, help us honor those who have served our country through art.

The city of Goodyear is seeking six Arizona artists to create temporary murals celebrating each branch of the U.S. military.

Each selected artist will receive $1,250 to create an 8' x 8' mural, helping create a meaningful visual tribute to our veterans and their service.

📅 Submission deadline: September 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

View the full Call for Artists and submit your work at https://bit.ly/GYArtistOpportunities

09/16/2026

¡Hola, You are Invited! 🌟 All AZ artists are invited to the HOLA Information Panel and Networking Event!

Learn how the public art process works, hear directly from publicly exhibited artists, connect with city representatives and fellow creatives, and get insight into the upcoming application. 🎨

Free to attend & RSVP required! Reserve your spot at westvalleyaz.culturalyst.com/events/2665

And don’t forget about the HOLA Art Call! All six participating cities are seeking artists for public art opportunities, with one application allowing artists to be considered across all six municipalities. This year’s theme is Light, open to your own creative interpretation. ✨

08/20/2026

If you haven’t had a chance, stop by Goodyear City Hall to see the incredible work created by students in this summer’s Follow Your Art Jr program, in collaboration with Catitude Arts! The exhibit features 150 artworks from 29 artists ages 13–19.

Vote for the People’s Choice Award, which will be distributed to the winner at a reception on October 7.

08/17/2026

Join us for these amazing sessions of classes in September and October!

08/10/2026

🎨✨ Follow Your Art Jr. artwork is on display at City Hall! Stop by to see the incredible portfolios created by our talented local teen artists during this year’s programs. We’re so proud of the creativity and hard work they put in this summer! 💙

Catitude Arts - Community Arts Program

08/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out last night to celebrate at the Everyday Wonders Library Fine Art Artist Reception!

Two artists were recognized for their work in the show: Denise Rufer received the Commissioner’s Choice Award for "Jerry's Room," and Avery Stewart received the People’s Choice Award for "Cecily."

We hope to see everyone again soon! 🎉🎉🎉

08/03/2026

✨ Your Friday plans just got fancier! ✨ Dress to impress and celebrate the incredible creativity of Goodyear teens.

✨ Dress to impress for Fancy Friday! ✨

Join us for an elegant evening celebrating the incredible creativity of our teens at The Rock Teen Center – Goodyear. Enjoy a gallery-style showcase of student artwork accompanied by live piano and acoustic performances. 🎨🎹

Wear your favorite prom attire, suit, dress, or other formal look and help us create a night to remember!

📅 Friday, August 7
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 The Rock Teen Center – Goodyear
14455 W. Van Buren St., Goodyear, AZ 85338

07/30/2026

Join us NEXT THURSDAY 8/6 for an Artist Reception celebrating the artists whose work is currently on display in the Everyday Wonders Library Fine Art Show.

If you haven’t had the chance, stop by the exhibit before next week to vote for the People’s Choice Award by scanning the QR code on our signage. Awards will be distributed the night of the reception.

1900 N Civic Square
Georgia T. Lord Library
Thursday, August 6
6-7:30 p.m.

07/16/2026

The City of Goodyear is seeking artists to create artwork representing each of the countries or territories celebrated during Hispanic Heritage Month to be displayed at the city’s Ritmos Y Raices/Rhythm and Roots event. Following the event, works will be on display at Goodyear City Hall through mid-January.

Applications due by August 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.

Learn more and apply below:
https://www.goodyearaz.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation/arts-culture/art-for-adults/call-to-artists-1718