Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency
History
The Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency is the latest testament to a rich history of excellent arts education in the state. This diploma seal is administered by the Arizona Department of Education’s Office of Arts Education and is awarded to graduates who complete the minimum arts pathway requirements throughout their high school career. The State Seal of Arts Proficiency, or SB1111, as sponsored by Senator Paul Boyer, had bipartisan support and was a grassroots effort from Arizona Arts Education advocates from across the state. It was signed into law by Governor Doug Ducey on May 14th, 2019. Board rule was adopted by the State Board of Education on October 28th, 2019.
After the approval of SB1111, the Arizona Department of Education encouraged students to submit their designs for the seal. The winning design pictured here was submitted by Chloe Ball from Pinnacle High School in the Paradise Valley School District. This design will be printed on copper foil and affixed to the diplomas of all future graduates who qualify for the Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency.
Objectives
Stakeholders from across the state of Arizona convened during the summer of 2019 to outline seal objectives and pathway requirements. The goals of the Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency are to:
- Celebrate students who demonstrate elevated levels of proficiency in the Arizona Arts Education Standards through personal expression and creative experiences in arts education programs
- Identify pathways of artistic literacy that cultivate skills for 21st-century success
- Prepare students for college and career readiness, including active participation in the creative industries sector
- Promote increased access to well-rounded, high-quality arts education across the state
2025-2026 Timeline
Jul 18, 2025: Application Open
Aug 6, 2025: State Seal of Arts Proficiency 25-26 Kick-off Webinar (3:30-4:30pm) - Register
Sep 15, 2025: Application Due (11:59pm)
Oct 1, 2025: Notification of Application Status
Feb 13, 2026: Achievement Report Open
Feb 18, 2026: State Seal of Arts Proficiency 25-26 Midyear Check-in Webinar (3:30-4:30pm) - Register
Apr 15, 2026: Achievement Report Due
May 1, 2026: Seals Received by LEAs
May 15, 2026: Year-End Report Published by ADE
The 2025-2026 State Seal of Arts Proficiency Achievement Report is open now through April 15, 2026. District-level Seal of Arts Proficiency Coordinators, select the button below to get started.
See below for more information about the Seal of Arts Proficiency program.
2025-2026 State Seal of Arts Proficiency Implementation Guide
2025-2026 State Seal of Arts Proficiency FAQ
2025-2026 State Seal of Arts Proficiency Fact Sheet
The resources below have been shared by experienced Seal of Arts Proficiency Coordinators from Dysart and Gilbert Unified Districts as examples for those coordinating the Seal of Arts Proficiency for their district or charter organization.
Dysart Unified District
Student Portfolio Google Site Template
Gilbert Unified District
Overview for Students/Parents/Teachers
Capstone Reflection Assessment
Extracurricular Log and Reflection
2024-2025 State Seal of Arts Proficiency Year-End Report
2023-2024 State Seal of Arts Proficiency Year-End Report
2022-2023 State Seal of Arts Proficiency Year-End Report
2021-2022 State Seal of Arts Proficiency Year-End Report
Student Capstone Examples
Want to showcase your students' amazing work? Select the button below to share student capstone projects associated with the Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency. Submitted projects may be displayed on this website, at state and national conferences, or at ADE sponsored events. Sharing is encouraged but not required. Thank you for sharing the artistic accomplishments of your students!
Share Student Capstone Projects
