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Closed
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Wed |
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Closed
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6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Closed
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Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum is a visually stunning exhibition space at the Mesa Arts Center. The museum features five galleries that showcase various curated and juried contemporary art exhibitions by emerging and internationally recognized artists. Visitors can also attend lectures by significant artists and arts professionals, participate in workshops, and join the volunteer Docent program. MCA Museum is committed to presenting, interpreting, collecting, documenting, and preserving contemporary visual arts, focusing on traditional media. The museum strives to showcase exceptional regional, national, and international exhibitions, providing support and advancement to artists worldwide through solo, group, and juried exhibitions.
The MCC Theatre has been a significant venue for the college's performing arts program and a community landmark for three decades. It has helped countless students launch their careers, provided a platform for community forums, and even hosted the President of the United States. Before the theatre's opening in 1978, the MCC theatre program had to perform in the student cafeteria or wherever space was available. The theatre was initially designed to serve as a lab for theatre students. Still, over the years, it has also hosted several other events, the most notable being George W. Bush's appearance in 2004 to discuss his proposal for federal grant job training programs for community colleges. Despite this, the venue's primary aim has been to foster and train the college's students in all aspects of the performing arts, resulting in numerous award-winning musical, theatrical, and dance productions.
The art of the trade is something that merchants have done for centuries. That tradition is still at the heart of the Mesa Market Place Swap Meet. Every weekend, hundreds of bargain hunters convene at this popular market which features over 1,600 vendors that bring an incredible selection of merchandise. Admission is free and the parking is, too. There are various restaurants available to offer you a quick bite before you get back to the serious business of bargain hunting and swapping.