HOW TO REGISTER | Arts in Service Classes

Arts in Service is a grant funded program which provides studio art classes for service-members and veterans. Arts in Service runs throughout the year from January - December in three semesters a year: Winter/Spring, Summer, and Fall. Registration occurs 6-8 weeks prior to the start of the semester, and will be announced online in the weeks prior. 

There are three ways to register: online, over the phone, or in person at the Mesa Arts Center Box Office: 

Registration for all classes is accepted on first-come, first-serve basis. Please refer to the Arts in Service policies and familiarize yourself before registering. 

Box Office Hours: Tues - Saturday: 12-5pm

Box Office Phone: 480-644-6500 

ONLINE:

• Search the virtual online class catalogue to select preferred class. https://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/classes
• Select Step 1 Adult
• Select Step 2 Class
• Select Step 3 Arts in Service
• Select REGISTER option when ready 
• Verify you have selected the correct class in the Class Information page and choose the SELECT option
• Under Pricing enter 1 
• Under Section enter Class Registration and continue
• Check out when ready
• If this is the first time purchasing through box office you may need to create a new account associated to your email.
• Receipts will be emailed to you to confirm your enrollment.

 OVER THE PHONE:

• Search the virtual online class catalogue to select preferred class. https://www.mesaartscenter.com/index.php/classes
• Select Step 1 Adult
• Select Step 2 Class
• Select Step 3 Arts in Service
• Box Office Registration Phone : 480-644-6500
• Receipts will be emailed to you to confirm your enrollment. 

 OVER THE PHONE:

• Arts in Service registration typically occurs on a Friday, and opens at 12pm when the Box Office opens
• There may be a line and you may have to wait to see a Box Office Representative 

Utilize the maps below to find your class and find a parking space! The first week of class all students will be given a parking permit to keep in their car when they visit Mesa Arts Center. This allows students to access the Mesa Arts Center Parking Lot on the northeast corner of 1st Avenue and Center Street, even if there is a performance in the theaters! 

Tickets are not issued the first week of class, but may be issued to cars in the lot that do not have the parking permit. Additional free parking is available on Center Street, Main Street, Sirrine, and 1st Avenue. 

Class Map

Parking Map 

The Mesa Art Center is committed to providing universal access to all of our events and classes. Please contact the Studios Manager at Artstudioclass@mesaartscenter.com or call (480) 644-6621 to request a disability accommodation. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

The following classes have requirements of all participants: 

WELDING

- Students must have the ability to lift 20 lbs.

- Eyesight capable on a felt-pen-sized area for prolonged periods.

- Ability to stand for welding, hammering, and using a plasma cutter safely.

Please note: the welding and metal shop can trigger photosensitivity and auditory sensitivity. Additionally, the space is compact and participants must be able to step over or navigate over thick and multiple cords. 

JEWELRY/CASTING

- Fine motor skills are used consistently in this class, including using pliers and hammers. Many jewelry components can be small, so students are encouraged to bring magnifying loupes, glasses, or use the magnifying optic accessories available in the studio.

COLOR BLINDNESS

- Mesa Arts Center studios are now using Enchroma Color Blind glasses and have set available for class use for adults, teens, and youth! Contact us to learn how to utilize these while in our studios!