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MESA ARTS CENTER FOUNDATION

AZ · EIN 742535164 · $837K rev · operational · www.mesaartscenter.com
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Mesa Arts Center Foundation operates as a community arts organization in Mesa, Arizona, providing a variety of art classes and workshops for individuals of all ages and skill levels. The foundation focuses on accessibility and inclusivity, offering programs that cater to diverse populations, including youth and individuals with disabilities.

activities · 16

what they do

direct service · 15
  • Ensuring Accessibility and Accommodations Physical & Sensory Accessibility Accommodations
    Provides various accessibility features and accommodations, including accessible entrances, elevators, wheelchair-accessible seating and restrooms, courtesy wheelchairs, assistive listening devices, sign language interpreted performances, sensory kits, enChroma glasses for color blindness, and accessible parking.
  • Ensuring Accessibility and Inclusivity Physical & Sensory Accessibility Accommodations
    Provides various accessibility services including wheelchair-accessible facilities, courtesy wheelchairs, accessible parking, assistive listening devices, sign language interpreted performances upon request, sensory kits, enChroma glasses for color-blind students, and fee assistance or full scholarships for classes to eligible individuals.
  • Ensuring Accessibility and Inclusivity Physical & Sensory Accessibility Accommodations
    Provides various accessibility services including wheelchair-accessible facilities (entrances, restrooms, seating, parking), courtesy wheelchairs, infrared and WiFi-assisted listening devices, sign language interpreted performances upon request, sensory kits and enChroma glasses for students, and fee assistance and full scholarships for classes to eligible individuals.
  • Offering Arts Programs for Specific Demographics Art Programs for Veterans and Homebound Seniors
    Provides free arts experiences for adults aged 55 and over, and offers the "Arts in Service" program, which delivers creative studio arts experiences to veterans and service members to support personal goals like community building, stress relief, and health and wellness.
  • Offering Arts Programs for Specific Populations Art Programs for Veterans and Homebound Seniors
    Provides free arts experiences for adults aged 55 and over, and offers the "Arts in Service" program, which delivers creative studio arts experiences to veterans and service members to support personal goals like community building, stress relief, and health and wellness.
  • Offering Arts Programs for Specific Populations Art Programs for Veterans and Homebound Seniors
    Provides free arts experiences and engagements for adults aged 55 and over, and offers the "Arts in Service" program, which delivers creative studio arts experiences to veterans and service members to support personal goals like community building, stress relief, and health and wellness.
  • Operating Arts Facilities Performing Arts Venue Operations
    Operates a large-scale arts facility in downtown Mesa, featuring four theaters (including a black box theater and a studio theater), five art galleries, and 14 art studios, designed for various performances, exhibitions, and educational activities.
  • Operating an Arts Facility Performing Arts Venue Operations
    Operates a large-scale arts facility in downtown Mesa, featuring four theaters, five art galleries, and 14 art studios, including a black box theater, a 1,600 square foot studio theater, an 8,000 square foot ceramic studio, and jewelry and metals studios.
  • Operating an Arts Facility Performing Arts Venue Operations
    Operates a large-scale arts facility in downtown Mesa, featuring four theaters, five art galleries, and 14 art studios, including a black box theater, a studio theater, and an 8,000 square foot ceramic studio.
  • Presenting Live Performances and Exhibitions Presenting Theatrical Performance Series
    Presents a diverse range of live entertainment, including Broadway shows, classical music, concerts, dance performances, jazz, speaker events, theater, and comedy shows, as well as visual art exhibitions.
  • Presenting Live Performances and Exhibitions Presenting Theatrical Performance Series
    Presents a diverse range of live entertainment, including Broadway shows, classical music, concerts (patriotic, holiday, jazz, and tribute), dance performances, National Geographic Live events, speaker events, theater productions, and comedy shows.
  • Presenting Live Performances and Exhibitions Presenting Theatrical Performance Series
    Presents a diverse range of live entertainment, including Broadway shows, classical music concerts, dance performances, jazz concerts, patriotic and holiday concerts, and various speaker events and National Geographic Live presentations.
  • Providing Arts Education Classes and Workshops Studio Access & Glass/Clay Arts Education
    Offers arts education classes and workshops for all skill levels, including drawing, painting, glass art techniques (flameworking, glassblowing), jewelry making, metalworking, and metal sculpture, within dedicated art studio classrooms.
  • Providing Arts Education Classes and Workshops Studio Access & Glass/Clay Arts Education
    Offers arts education classes and workshops for all skill levels, including drawing, painting, glass art techniques (flameworking, glassblowing), metal sculpture, and ceramics, with dedicated art studio classrooms designed for relaxation, enjoyment, discovery, and learning.
  • Providing Arts Education and Workshops Studio Access & Glass/Clay Arts Education
    Offers a variety of arts education classes and workshops for all skill levels, including ceramics, drawing, painting, glass art, jewelry, metalsmithing, and metal sculpture, with fee assistance and scholarships available for eligible individuals.
capacity building · 1
  • Engaging Volunteers, Artists, and Interns
    Engages volunteers, artists, and interns to support its various programs and operations.
strategies · 18

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named programs · 8

what they call their work

Ceramics
Offers classes for all levels in working with clay, including techniques such as raku and soda firing.
Drawing/Painting/Printmaking
Provides classes in various drawing and painting techniques, as well as printmaking methods.
Glass Studio
Hosts classes in glassblowing, flameworking, and other glass techniques for ages 16 and up.
Jewelry and Metals
Teaches jewelry making and metal fabrication techniques, accommodating both beginners and advanced artists.
Metal Sculpture
Focuses on techniques in welding, blacksmithing, and creating sculptures from various materials.
Movement
Offers dance classes in various styles including ballet, jazz, and hip hop.
Photography
Includes classes in black and white and digital photography, as well as specialized processes.
Youth Art Camps
Year-round camps for youth covering various art forms including dance, drama, music, and visual arts.
relationships · 25

who they work with

  • Ballet Etudes Partner — Resident company at Mesa Arts Center
  • Banner Alzheimer's Institute Phoenix Partner — Community partner in the Creative Aging program.
  • City of Mesa Government — Mesa Arts Center is owned and operated by the City of Mesa.
  • City of Mesa Government — Owner and operator of the Mesa Arts Center facility
  • City of Mesa Partner — Operates Mesa Arts Center programs and facilities.
  • East Valley Children's Theatre Partner — Offers a 2025-26 Season Package for theater performances.
  • East Valley Children's Theatre Partner — Resident company at Mesa Arts Center
  • Golden Roller Skates Partner — Community partner in the Creative Aging program.
  • Hiram Diaz Partner — Guest artist and euphonium player featured in the "Rising" concert.
  • Mesa Encore Theatre Partner — Offers a 2025-26 Season Package for theater performances.
  • Mesa Encore Theatre Partner — Resident company at Mesa Arts Center
  • Mesa United Way Partner — Presenting partner for the "Arts in Service" program.
  • Metropolitan Youth Symphony Partner — Resident company at Mesa Arts Center
  • Millennial® Choirs & Orchestras Partner — Performs in "America 250: In Concert."
  • Oakwood Creative Care Partner — Community partner in the Creative Aging program.
  • Phoenix Children's Chorus Partner — Featured in the "Believe" performance.
  • Phoenix Children’s Chorus Partner — Collaborates on the "Believe" holiday concert.
  • Salt River Brass Partner — Presents concerts at the Mesa Arts Center, including "Heroes," "Believe," "Heatwave," and "Rising."
  • Salt River Brass Partner — Resident company at Mesa Arts Center
  • Salt River Youth Band Partner — Featured in "Heatwave" and "Rising" performances.
  • Salt River Youth Brass Band (SRYBB) Partner — Performs in the "Heatwave" and "Rising" concerts.
  • Southwest Shakespeare Company Partner — Resident company at Mesa Arts Center
  • Symphony of the Southwest Partner — Resident company at Mesa Arts Center
  • Youth Symphony of the Southwest Partner — Presents free classical concerts.
  • Yumi La Rosa Partner — Featured flamenco dancer in the "Heatwave" concert.