MEDIA

Name: NSAL Arizona

Mission: NSAL Arizona chapter of the National Society of Arts and Letters assists promising young artists though competitions, financial assistance, master classes, and career opportunities.

Who We Are/What We Do:
Founded in 1966, NSAL Arizona chapter of the National Society of Arts & Letters is a 501 (c)(3) volunteer-led, nonprofit organization of arts patrons, advocates, and professionals. We create opportunities for young talent with our competitions, scholarships, and awards in these six categories:

• Dance
• Drama
• Instrumental Music
• Literature
• Musical Theater
• Visual Arts

Programs: Competitions

Every year, we give out monetary awards to winners in Dance (Classical Modern), Literature, and soon, Visual Arts. We also review Dorothy Lincoln-Smith Voice Competition submissions before selecting two chapter finalists for the national competition.

On a four-year, rotating basis, we hold competitions in Dance, Drama, Instrumental Music, and Musical Theater. Chapter winners go on to compete for larger prize money at the national level.

Programs: Members
Membership is open to anyone with a desire to support young emerging artists in Arizona. The chapter holds members’ events throughout the year.

Source of Income: Membership dues, individual donors, corporate/business underwriting and/or in-kind donations.

Governance: NSAL Arizona is a nonprofit organization founded in 1966 and governed by a volunteer board of directors who do not receive any financial compensation for their services. The chapter is certified by its parent organization, National Society of Arts and Letters (NSAL).

Address: 3104 E. Camelback Rd. #944, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Email: info@nsalaz.org
Contact Person: Gail Fisher, President