For decades, Mesa Arts Center (MAC) as an organization has
been a hub of many things creative and artistic for the City of Mesa and the
greater Phoenix area. The magnificent theaters and the Mesa Contemporary Art
Museum’s galleries house inspiring works of both performing and visual art.
Even the architecture and landscape of the Center is inspiring. These are a few
factors that attracted me to MAC and what enticed me to complete the
marketing/public relations internship for my bachelor’s degree at Arizona State
University. Once I began my journey here, I realized there was a whole other
feature that enhanced the Mesa Art Center, and that was the numerous amount of
art classes they provide. Education is an integral part of what completes MAC
as an all-encompassing center of the arts.
There is vast variety in the classes that MAC provides.
Painting, drawing, screen printing, glass, jewelry, metals, ceramics, acting,
dance, drama, photography and sculpture are all provided by the Center. There
are single workshops and classes that span a semester of up to sixteen weeks.
Options for children provide a fun and creative place to learn new crafts and
develop their social abilities and imaginative nature. Classes for adults range
from beginner to advanced, and you can feed your curiosity about new artistic
endeavors or hone and perfect your already developed skills. For nearly every
niche in the art community, there is a class available that will meet your
needs. From ballet fitness to blacksmithing, jewelry to black and white
photography, there is truly something for everyone at Mesa Arts Center.
The instructors are dynamic, experienced, and professional.
Their goal is to develop your creativity and impart onto you their knowledge
and experience. The instructors come from various backgrounds from all over the
country. Many have masters’ level education in their field and all are
experienced artists themselves. Their passion for art and teaching is easily
sensed by their students and it creates excitement and drive in their
classes. The hands-on learning environment makes the courses at MAC an
interactive atmosphere for anyone who has an interest in art.
I have already seen how MAC enhances and involves the
community in all areas of artistic exploration. Visual and performing art
education is part of what makes the Center so unique. For registration
information, visit mesaartscenter.com or call 480-644-6520 and start exploring
your future art education.
By Marketing and Public Relations Intern Rachel Finn
