20 for the 20th
In celebration of Mesa Arts Center's 20th Anniversary, we’re honoring 20 remarkable individuals whose contributions have shaped Mesa Arts Center into the dynamic and thriving cultural hub it is today. This project is made possible with support from the Arizona Commission on the Arts.
Patty Haberman
Since 1998, Patty has been a driving force behind our space and exhibitions. From the legendary lowrider shows to her unforgettable collaboration with Cheech Marin on the Take 10 exhibition, Patty made sure our gallery walls spoke to everyone. She didn’t just curate exhibits—she created experiences, built relationships and deepened the cultural dialogue in our community.
Bill Passey
After experiencing a performance by Zuill Bailey, Bill was inspired to expand access to classical music through the Classical Music Inside Out program. Over the past 13 years, his support has grown to include initiatives like LIT Ink, color-blindness accessibility glasses for our museum, student scholarships and more.
Zuill Bailey
For over a decade, Zuill Bailey has been more than just a world-renowned cellist to us, he’s been a catalyst for connection, inspiration and the heartbeat of CMIO at Mesa Arts Center. In 2013, his performance of the complete Bach Cello Suites lit a spark that deepened our commitment to classical music and its role in our community. A year later, he officially joined us as CMIO’s artistic director, and since then, his passion, flexibility and vision have helped bring music to thousands.
This project is made possible with support from the Arizona Commission on the Arts.
