Mesa Arizona Arts & Entertainment
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Mesa Arts Center.
The Mesa Arts Center is the Southwest’s crown jewel, a stunning cultural center exploding with artistic activity and talent. Dedicated to the performing, contemporary and visual arts, the Mesa Arts Center features theaters, spacious art exhibition spaces and studio galleries. Here, dancers, actors, painters, photographers and sculptures unite under one roof. Visitors can experience a full day of cultural and educational events through the many classes, seminars, exhibitions and dance performances offered.Mesa Arts Center Design.
As a Mesa, Arizona landmark and icon, the design of the Mesa Arts Center is innovate and fresh. Reflecting the varied terrain of the Sonoran Desert, the Mesa Arts Center boasts glass walls, angular rooftops and colors of the Southwest. Murals, gardens, arroyos, courtyards, sculptures and unique art designs are scattered throughout the Mesa Art Center’s seven-acre campus. A 700-foot Shadow Walk brings cooling shade to a beautiful outdoor plaza. [Top]Mesa Arts Center Facts
- Opened Spring 2005
- Groundbreaking May 20, 2002
- Three building Complexes Located on 7-Acres
- 4 Theater Complexes
- 5 Contemporary Art Galleries
- 14 Visual Performing Art Studios
- Shadow Walk including outdoor gardens and sunken courtyards
- 230,000 Annual Attendance [Top]
Mesa Shakespeare Company.
For over ten years, the Southwest Shakespeare Company has brought dozens of Shakespeare’s works to the center stage. Classically trained, professional actors play out famed Shakespearean characters while addressing contemporary relevance. The Southwest Shakespeare Company emphasizes a connection between actor and audience to create a truly theatrical experience. www.swshakespeare.org/Mesa Symphony of the Southwest.
Since 1956, the Symphony of the Southwest, formerly known at the Mesa Symphony Orchestra, has been entertaining orchestral music lovers with quality, inspiring symphonic performances. The Symphony of the Southwest blends culture, education and music in an attempt to keep the classical music tradition alive. Under the direction of Maestro Cal Stewart Kellogg, all ages will enjoy regular season concerts at the Mesa Arts Center’s Ikeda Theater. Other performances also take place at other East Valley locations. Founded in 2006, the Youth Symphony of the Southwest dedicates itself to bringing superior music education through practices and performances by youth between 15 and 20. http://symphonyofthesw.wordpress.com/ [Top]For hotel discounts related Mesa, Arizona culture, check out our Arizona History and Museum Package.
