Update on The Store

The Mesa Arts Center Foundation is announcing the closure of The Store as of May 30.

This decision was made by the Mesa Arts Center Foundation board in collaboration with Mesa Arts Center leadership, following a review of the strategic plan focused on the next era of growth, evolving community needs and strategy for impact.

The Store, which operated as an artist cooperative in space leased from Mesa Arts Center to the Mesa Arts Center Foundation, stood as a visionary initiative that reflected the founding spirit of the campus through an artist-led enterprise. We are deeply grateful to the artists and patrons whose creativity and support made it possible.

This decision follows a thoughtful evaluation of how best to meet evolving community needs. As we look ahead to the next 20 years, we look at how Mesa Arts Center’s footprint can be leveraged strategically to serve our mission and maximize community impact. 

The Mesa Arts Center Foundation and Mesa Arts Center remain firmly committed to supporting local artists. While this chapter comes to a close, we continue to foster connections between artists and audiences, and grow through new formats, innovative programs and dynamic experiences across our campus.