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Mesa Arts Center, owned and operated by the City of Mesa, is a unique, architecturally stunning, international award winning facility located in the heart of downtown Mesa. Arizona's largest arts center is home to four theaters, five art galleries, and 14 art studios. Guests, patrons, and students come to Mesa Arts Center to enjoy the finest live entertainment and performances, world-class visual art exhibitions, and outstanding arts education classes. The facility is an architectural showpiece and a destination for visitors to the Phoenix area. Mesa Arts Center's mission is to invite all people to create and discover entertaining, challenging and diverse art and arts experiences within joyous, dynamic and welcoming environments.
Mesa Arts Center is a top rated destination for Things To Do in Mesa by Trip Advisor.
View Mesa Arts Center's Strategic Plan for 2024-2026.
Theater Seating Charts
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Proscenium theater. 1600 seats.
Orchestra, Dress Circle, Parterre, Mezzanine and Balcony levels
The beautiful canyon-inspired interior of this theater seats up to 1,588 patrons on three levels. The auditorium has been designed with adjustable acoustics to accommodate a variety of musical presentations from symphonies to jazz quartets to soloists.
Virgina G Piper Repertory Theater
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Proscenium theater with modified thrust. 550 seats.
Orchestra and Balcony level
Known as "The Garden Theater" for its layering of subtle tones of green color, this theater features up to 550 seats on two levels. The auditorium has been designed to bring audiences as close as possible to the stage, creating an inviting, intimate experience.
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Proscenium theater. 200 seats.
Orchestra level and gallery boxes. Raked stadium-style seating.
Featuring a colorful design and steeply-raked seating for clear sightlines, the whimsical design of this theater provides a playful atmosphere for 200 patrons.
Anita Cox Farnsworth Studio Theater
Available Upon Special Request
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Black box theater. 99 seats.
Flexible seating configurations.
This "black box" theater measures 1,600 square feet, with a capacity of up to 98 people. The Studio.
Theater can be configured for theater, cabaret, receptions, meetings, and exhibitions.
Concessions at the Mesa Arts Center are open one hour prior to the start of the show and remain open to the end of intermission. Cocktails, beer, wine and soft beverages are available, also a variety of candy and snacks for you to enjoy.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.
Yesenia Segura Villa, Food and Beverage Coordinator
480-644-6641 | Yesenia.seguravilla@mesaAZ.gov
Last year, Mesa Arts Center participated in Americans for the Arts’ Arts & Economic Prosperity Study 6, a study of the economic and social impact of nonprofit arts and culture organizations and audiences in Mesa, Arizona, and the United States. We want to thank all our visitors who completed surveys as part of this study.
We are excited to announce that the data from this study is now available! Click here to see a short summary of findings, or click here to see the full report from Americans for the Arts.
For more information on the Arts & Economic Prosperity Study, and to see nationwide study results, go to AmericansForTheArts.org/AEP6.
Click the link below to see a short summary of findings or the full report from Americans for the Arts:
FY22 Arts & Economic Prosperity Summary
FY22 Arts & Economic Prosperity Full Report
Family photos are welcomed and approved without prior notice. However, any professional photo shoots or filming activities require prior approval from our Event Services team. We have a vibrant, active campus and respect of others and Mesa Arts Center activities is required. This ensures that all professional activities are coordinated and do not interfere with the enjoyment and safety of all our visitors.
To request approval for professional photo shoots or filming, please contact our Event Services team at 480-644-6589 or Rentals@mesaartscenter.com. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
Box Office &
Registration:
480.644.6500
BoxOffice@MesaArtsCenter.com
One East Main St
Mesa, AZ 85201
Box Office Hours
TUE-SAT12P-5P
SUN-MONClosed
TUE-SAT12P-5P
SUN-MONClosed
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