Full Calendar Broadway Classical Concerts Dance Jazz
National Geographic Speakers Theater/Comedy Summer Series Performing Live Resident Companies
Mesa Arts Center Foundation
The mission of Mesa Arts Center is to invite all people to create and discover entertaining, challenging, and diverse art and arts experiences within joyous, dynamic, and welcoming environments. The non-profit Mesa Arts Center Foundation is a community-driven, volunteer-run fundraising organization for Mesa Arts Center.
Mesa Arts Center Foundation’s mission is to engage with Mesa Arts Center to support the arts through community advocacy, philanthropy and service.
In support of the Mesa Arts Center, Foundation board members
The Mesa Arts Center Foundation's Board members are elected and serve voluntarily in various positions. Board members are engaged in fundraising, support and advocacy efforts on behalf of Mesa Arts Center. If you are interested in joining the Board, please contact Jason Davids Scott at jdscott7@asu.edu.
Officers
Effective July 1, 2024
Chair | Paula Gibson |
Vice Chair | Rose Hanne |
Secretary | Dr. Nicolle Karrantinos |
Treasurer | Kathleen Bonzani |
Standing Committee Chairs
Effective July 1, 2024
Governance and Development | Dawnyce Schutz |
Arts at the Center | Dr. Jason Davids Scott |
MAC Store | Jan Newton & Michael Elliot |
Legacy Committee | Mike Hutchinson |
Membership | Jo Wilson |
Special Projects | Bill Schmidt & Rose Hanne |
Business & Corporate Development | Rose Hanne |
NOTE: All Officers & Standing Committee Chairs are members of the Executive Committee.
Board Members
Effective July 1, 2024
Sheenam Arora
Kathleen Bonzani
Michael Elliott*
Joanie Flatt
Paula Gibson
Rose Hanne*
Mike Hutchinson*
Dr. Nicolle Karantinos
John Lewis
Jan Newton*
Larry Pobuda
Michele Ray-Brethower
Bill Schmidt*
Dr. Jason Davids Scott*
Larry Thompson
Patrick Walsh
Jo Wilson*
Marilyn Wilson
* denotes Standing Committee Chair
Liaison
City of Mesa Councilmember Jenn Duff
Are you interested in having your educational or arts organization perform on one of the beautiful world-class stages at Mesa Arts Center? Would you enjoy a day or night in the spotlight? If so, then consider applying for a Mesa Arts Center Foundation (MACF) grant awarded via the popular Arts at the Center Program.
Up to six Arts at the Center grant recipients are chosen each year to present a performance or activity on one of MAC’s stages or in one of its other spaces (studios, outdoor spaces). Theater seating can accommodate from 100 to 1,500 attendees, depending upon the selected space and the type and size of presentation.
An Arts at the Center grant allows presenters to
(1) have the facilities rental fee waived and
(2) receive up to $1,000 in financial support to offset Mesa Arts Center labor costs.
Arts at the Center grant applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
There are openings available and application for performance opportunities is strongly encouraged.
Be advised, we have made changes to the application process. We have made it even easier! Complete the Application for Arts at the Center HERE.
KEY DATES FOR THIS CYCLE:
If you have any questions, please email Natalie Booth at azmacfoundation@gmail.com.
2023-24 Grant Recipients
Arizona Opera Company
The Informant Foundation
Metropolitan Youth Symphony
The Phoenix Boys Choir
Arizona Cantilena Chorale
Mesa Arts Academy
2022-23 Grant Recipients
Grey Box Collective
Owlsong Productions
Central Arizona Flute Ensemble
Phoenix Boys Choir
Skeleton Key
2021-2022 Grant Recipients
Ballet Folklorico Quetzalli
Bharathakshetra School of Dance
Grey Box Collective
Phoenix Boys Choir
Places Production
Sounds Academy
2019-2020 Grant Recipients
Alice Cooper’s The Rock Teen Center-Proof is in the Pudding
Dobson Montessori
Mesa Arts Academy-Willy Wonka
2017-2018 Grant Recipients
Arete Preparatory Academy
Arizona School for the Arts
Dobson Montessori School
Harmony Project
Mesa Arts Academy
Montessori International School
2016-2017 Grant Recipients
Arete Preparatory Academy
Arizona School for the Arts
Dobson Montessori School
Harmony Project
Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School
Mesa Arts Academy
2015-2016 Grant Recipients
Arizona School for the Arts
Dobson Montessori School
Mesa Arts Academy
Symphony of the Southwest
Tanner Community Development