MABEL

Mobile Art-Based Engagement Lab

Mesa Arts Center's MABEL, Mobile Art Based Engagement Lab, takes community engagement on the road with MABEL.

MABEL is an adaptable and flexible creative space and pop-up arts center on wheels with activities meant to create connections on the spot, prompt discussion, catalyze change and spark creativity through the arts. MABEL was created as a result of community discussions and is a key Mesa Arts Center Engagement program.

MABEL is now taking requests for the Spring 2025 Season.

Request Form

MABEL requests are reviewed prior to Fall and Spring seasons until capacity is reached. A minimum of one month’s notice is required for consideration, but due to high demand, we recommend submitting requests further in advance. We typically book six months ahead and encourage early planning to secure availability.

For more information call 480-644-6544 or email mabel@mesaartscenter.com.

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Artist Opportunities

RFQ: Interactive Art Zine

Mesa Arts Center's MABEL program is seeking an artist or artist team with a strong background in print-based media to create an engaging and interactive 12-16 page art zine for their 2025-2026 free programming. The zine, formatted at 5.5” x 8”, should align with MABEL's core pillars of creating connections, sparking creativity, catalyzing change and prompting discussion.

Submission Deadline - Sunday, June 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM

RFQ: Socially Engaged Art

Mesa Arts Center is seeking an artist or artist team committed to socially engaged art to develop and facilitate a project with MABEL at three community events during the 2025-2026 residencies, focusing on creating connections, sparking creativity, catalyzing change and prompting discussion. This residency offers an opportunity to directly engage with the community through accessible and impactful art experiences.

Submission Deadline - Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM

RFP: Engaging & Unique Sticker Designs

Mesa Arts Center's MABEL program invites artists to submit up to three family-friendly sticker designs, with only one design per artist being selected. The chosen designs, with a maximum size of 9 square inches, will be printed in quantities of 550 for distribution at MABEL's community events.

Submission Deadline - Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM

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