Mesa Arts Center Foundation

Mission

The mission of Mesa Arts Center Foundation (MACF) is to support and advocate for engagement in the arts. The non-profit 501(c)(3) organization is the fundraising arm for Mesa Arts Center (MAC). Mesa Arts Center strives to inspire people through impacting and engaging arts experiences that are diverse, accessible, and relevant, and that enhance the quality of life and vitality of the greater region.

The Mesa Arts Center Foundation hosted Artoberfest on October 30, 2012 at Crescent Crown Distributing in Mesa and will be presenting their annual gala, Evening of Musical Magic, on February 2, 2013 at MAC. In affiliation with Mesa Arts Center, the MACF assists with the annual giving campaign and membership drive, helps identify sponsors and grant opportunities, and hosts various Members Circle and donor related events.

Arts and Cultural Education Sponsorship (ACES) Program

Are you interested in having your educational organization perform at one of the beautiful stages of the Mesa Arts Center? Would you enjoy a night in the spotlight?

The ACES Program allows non-profit educational organizations to use the MAC by waiving the facilities rental fee and providing support to cover most other MAC costs.  

The MAC Foundation encourages your organization to present theater, dance, or other types of performances on one of the MAC stages. Theaters range from 1500 to 100 seats.

For more information and to download an application, click here.

History

For a number of years, Mesa Arts Center has appreciated the support of its non-profit partners. When Mesa Arts Center's programming grew in the 1980's, two support groups were formed: Galeria Guild and the Friends of Mesa Youtheatre. In the 1990's, they merged into the Friends of Mesa Arts Center, to continue the support of Mesa Arts Center programs and operations. In 2004, the group reorganized again to step up fundraising and advocacy efforts for the new Mesa Arts Center. To reflect their renewed commitment to and support of Mesa Arts Center, the organization changed its name to the Mesa Arts Center Foundation. 

Mesa Arts Center Foundation Board 

updated 01/23/13