Art

After taking a hiatus in 2021, the eighth annual Southwest Maker Fest (SWMF) will bring a variety of exhibitors to downtown Mesa on February 19! The FREE festival engages visitors in exploring art, science and technology, sustainability, and fun hands-on learning, from Lego creations to casting fossils to 3D printing, from 10am to 4pm, on Macdonald Street just north of Main Street in downtown Mesa. 

Starting Friday, January 21, 2022, the i.d.e.a. Museum in Mesa will present the new exhibition, Imagine, Design, Build! Featuring 40 artworks by 15 artists from four states and six countries, the exhibition will include a variety of paintings, sculpture, fiber works, digital videos, LED lighting, and digital photography.

Artlink has announced that Art Detour will return as a month-long celebration of the Arizona arts and culture community in March. The event will run from March 1 to 31, 2022, giving art patrons, collectors and art lovers a broader range of ways in which to engage with artists and destinations throughout the state.

Ballet is an art that tells a visual story that can transport and transform. This winter, Ballet Arizona returns to Symphony Hall in grand fashion with The Nutcracker, a holiday classic for all ages, followed by an impressive schedule of performanaces to look forward to in 2022.