MACFest News - - Season 2011-2012 February
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MACFest NEWS - - Season 2011-2012 Happy New Year
Fri December 02, 2011
MACFest NEWS - - Season 2011-2012 December 3 event
Sat November 19, 2011
MACFest presents the event - Saturday, November 12, 2011 get along with “Mesa Old West Days”
Wed October 05, 2011
For immediate release Contact: MACFest Media – Relations
November, 2011
MACFest presents the event
Saturday, November 12, 2011 get along with “Mesa Old West Days”
Who: Public and media
What: Mesa Arts and Culture Festival, MACFest is in its Fourth Season and celebrates with an outdoor non-juried exhibit of Original "Made by Me" Arts and Crafts located in Downtown Mesa featuring unique, hand-made items created by local artists and is FREE to the public. MACFest will celebrate along with ‘Mesa Old West Days’, more event details at mesaoldwestdays.com showcasing the pioneer history of Mesa, Arizona. MACFest music performed by the Hooked On A Feeling Band performing Classic Rock and Country music from 11 AM - 2 PM located on Main Street between Macdonald and Center Streets with MACFest. Saturday, November 12th MACFest Event is between the hours of 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Artists and Volunteers are encouraged to participate.
Exhibitors Register for MACFest online, by phone or in person at the Box Office.
A MACFest “ASK ME” Information Booth will be located Saturday, November 12 on Main St. south side midway between Center and Macdonald Streets. FREE Make-n-take Art projects for children age 8 and younger at the Information Booth each MACFest Event this Season.
When: Saturday, November 12, 2011 between the hours of 10:00 AM – 4 PM.
Where: Downtown Mesa, Main Street between Macdonald and Center Streets
Cost: Free to the public. Artists may sell their own original “Made by Me” quality arts and crafts. Space rental fee is $20 per artist per day. 10 ft. x 10 ft. spaces will be made available on a first come first served basis.
CONTACTS:Website: http://MACFestMesa.com
For more information about registration and space rental call: Box Office at (480) 644-6500
General Information Questions: boxoffice@mesaartscenter.com
To Volunteer at MACFest: Volunteers@MACFestMesa.com
In Person Registration: Mesa Arts Center Box Office, One East Main Street, Mesa AZ. 85201
MACFest presents the Fall Fest “JAZZ IT UP” - Saturday, October 22, 2011
Mon October 03, 2011
For immediate release Contact: MACFest Media – Relations
October, 2011
MACFest presents the Fall Fest “JAZZ IT UP”
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Who: Public and media
What: Mesa Arts and Culture Festival, MACFest Celebrates its Fourth Season with an outdoor non-juried exhibit of Original "Made by Me" Arts and Crafts located in Downtown Mesa featuring unique, hand-made items created by local artists and is FREE to the public. MACFest will celebrate its Fall Fest with “JAZZ IT UP” music performed by the ‘52nd Street Jazz Band’ between the hours of 11 AM – 2 PM www.joehopkins.org Saturday, October 22. Event is between the hours of 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Artists and Volunteers are encouraged to participate.
Exhibitors Register online, by phone or in person at the Box Office.
A MACFest “ASK ME” Information Booth will be located Saturday, October 22 on Main St. south side midway between Center and Macdonald Streets. FREE Make-n-take Art projects for children age 8 and younger at the Information Booth each MACFest Event this Season.
When: Saturday, October 22, 2011 between the hours of 10:00 AM – 4 PM.
Where: Downtown Mesa, Main Street between Macdonald and Center Streets
Cost: Free to the public. Artists may sell their own original “Made by Me” quality arts and crafts. Space rental fee is $20 per artist per day. 10 ft. x 10 ft. spaces will be made available on a first come first served basis.
CONTACTS:Website: http://MACFestMesa.com
For more information about registration and space rental call: Box Office at (480) 644-6500
General Information Questions: boxoffice@mesaartscenter.com
To Volunteer at MACFest: Volunteers@MACFestMesa.com
In Person Registration: Mesa Arts Center Box Office, One East Main Street, Mesa AZ. 85201
MACFest NEWS - September 10 Kick off Event
Fri August 19, 2011
MACFest Fourth Season and kick off event - Saturday, September 10, 2011
Mon August 08, 2011
For immediate release
August, 2011
MACFest Media – Relations
MACFest Presents Fourth Season and kick off event
Saturday, September 10, 2011
evening, 4:00PM to 9:00PM only this date
Who: Public and media
What: Celebration of Mesa Arts and Culture Festival, MACFest Fourth Annual season features unique, hand-made items created by local artists and is FREE to the public. MACFest takes place in downtown Mesa, Arizona on Main Street between Macdonald and Center Streets, on selected Saturdays beginning September 2011 through April 2012. Kickoff Saturday MACFest event will be on September 10, 2011 this date only, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Remaining MACFest selected Saturdays will be between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
New artists and Volunteers are encouraged to participate.
Artists may sell their own original “Made by Me” quality arts and crafts. Food and Consumable craft Exhibitors of pre-packaged, prepared foods must be in possession of all required permits and/or licenses. Space rental fee is $20 per artist per day. 10 ft. x 10 ft. spaces will be made available on a first come first served basis.
Rental space registration begins Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 10:00 A.M. for the September event.
Registration opens on the first of each month at 10:00 A.M. for the following month event(s).
Exhibitors Register online, phone or in person at the Box Office.
MACFest “ASK ME” Information Booth Saturday Location is Main St. south side midway between Center and Macdonald Streets. FREE Make-n-take Art projects for children age 8 and younger at the Information Booth each MACFest Saturday.
When: MACFest Season 2011-2012 is on these selected Saturdays only!
September - April
September 10, evening, 4:00PM to 9:00PM only this date MAC Kickoff
The following dates are 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
October 22 – Fall Fest
November 12 – with Old West Days
December 3 – Holiday Fest
January 14 and 28 – New Year
February 11 – with Mesa Centennial
March 10 and 17 – with MAC in Festival of Creativity
April 7 – Spring Fest/Tour de Mesa
Where: Downtown Mesa, Main Street between Macdonald and Center Streets
Cost: Free to the public
CONTACTS: Website: http://MACFestMesa.com
For more information about registration and space rental call: Box Office at (480) 644-6500
General Information Questions: boxoffice@mesaartscenter.com
To Volunteer at MACFest: Volunteers@MACFestMesa.com
ONSITE Registration: Mesa Arts Center Box Office, One East Main Street, Mesa AZ. 85201
Fourth Annual MACFest - Season 2011-2012
Sun August 07, 2011
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 MACFest is a Community–Owned MACFest is a free event featuring unique artist creations, music and fun for the whole family. Fourth Annual MACFest Season 2011-2012 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM MACFest is no longer every Saturday. MACFest is on these Selected Saturdays only! selected Saturdays |
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 Fourth Annual MACFest is FREE to the public and takes place in downtown Mesa Arizona on Main Street between Macdonald and Center Streets, on selected Saturdays beginning September 2011 through April 2012. Kickoff Saturday MACFest event will be on September 10, 2011 this date only, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Remaining MACFest Saturdays will be between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Exhibit at MACFest! |
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MACFEST END-OF-SEASON THREE GATHERING - Tuesday, May 3
Tue April 26, 2011
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April, 2011 MACFest Media – Relations
MACFest (Mesa’s Art and Culture Festival) will be celebrating the close of Season Three with an End-of-Season Gathering on Tuesday, May 3, 6-9 p.m. at the Mesa Arts Center in the Mesa Contemporary Arts’ – (MCA Dobson Lecture Hall, One E. Main Street. All MACFest artists, volunteers, stakeholders and board members are invited to give feedback for next season and have some FUN!
MCA galleries are open and free to the public for the duration of the event!
The formal meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the MCA Dobson Lecture Hall where feedback from the third MACFest season and proposals for next season will be considered. An informal end-of-season reception will follow at 7 – 8:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres, beverages, cash and bar, door prizes and a live jazz band – “The Jerry Rulon Trio”. (For more information on the band, you may contact Jerry at jerryrumax@gmail.com.)
Please RSVP to Jean Kaminski by Tuesday, April 26 at 480 644-6607 or jean.kaminski@mesaartscenter.com
MACFest Presents “Autumn Shadow” - Saturday, April 16, 2011
Fri April 08, 2011
For immediate release April, 2011
Who: Public and media
What: Mesa’s weekly celebration of Mesa Arts and Culture Festival (MACFest) will be
showcasing live entertainment by “Autumn Shadow” from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the northwest corner of Main and Macdonald Streets. The duo Sandy Lamont and John Hesterman will feature their latest project, Great American Songbook – the music of great traditional composers such as George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Lionel Hampton, Cole Porter, Johnny Mercer, Irving Berlin and Hoagy Carmichael to talented contemporaries such as Jimmy Webb, Carole King, Paul Williams and Brian Wilson. “Autumn Shadow” has been entertaining Valley residents since 1970. For more information view http://www.johnhesterman.com/autumnshadow/autumnshadow.html
MACFest features unique, hand-made items created by local artists every Saturday through April 30, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. New artists are encouraged to participate. View www.macfestmesa.com for more information.
Where: Downtown Mesa
Main and Macdonald Streets
Cost: Free to the public
MACFest Presents “Surfside IV” - Saturday, March 19, 2011
Thu March 10, 2011
For immediate release March, 2011
Who: Public and media
What: Mesa’s weekly celebration of Mesa Arts and Culture Festival (MACFest) will be
presenting live entertainment by “Surfside IV” (“killer instrumental surf sounds”) from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the front (north side) of the Mesa Arts Center, One East Main St. in downtown Mesa. For more information view www.thesurfsideiv.com.
MACFest continues to accept new art supplies and/or monetary donations for the Arizona Museum For Youth. These donations will positively impact and enrich the lives of local children who participate in art appreciation at the Arizona Museum For Youth. Donations will be accepted at the MACFest “ASK ME” volunteer booth on Macdonald and Main St. from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Suggested art supplies include the following: washable markers, construction paper, colored pencils, glue sticks and chalk. For a more complete list, and to download the Supply Donation Form to accompany your items, view www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com and click on Donations. The Supply Donation Form will also be available at the “ASK ME” volunteer booth. Monetary donations in the form of checks may be sent directly to: Development Office Arizona Museum for Youth Friends 35 North Robson Street, Mesa AZ 85211. Donations will be collected on an on-going basis at the “ASK ME” volunteer booth throughout the festival season. The “ASK ME” booth is staffed with volunteers who answer questions about upcoming events in Mesa as well as brochures and flyers.
MACFest features unique, hand-made items created by local artists every Saturday through April 30, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. New artists are encouraged to participate by viewing www.macfestmesa.com for more information. Artists are invited to create souvenir arts and crafts for the Amococo exhibition (enormous inflatable sculpture which provides an awe-inspiring sensory experience of light and color) in the Mesa Arts Center parking lot March 11 through March 20. For more information view http://architects-of-air.com/ or call the Mesa Arts Center box office for tickets/information at 480 644-6500. After hours - 480 644-6509
Where: Downtown Mesa – Main and Macdonald Streets
Cost: Free to the public
AMOCOCO Southwest Premiere at Mesa Arts Center - March 11-20
Tue February 15, 2011
For immediate release Contact: Sarah Moran
February 2011 Phone: 480-644-6620
E-mail: sarah.moran@mesaartscenter.com
AMOCOCO
Southwest Premiere at
“The luminaria are successful precisely because they have that Le Grand Meaulnes quality of transforming a place, making a magical event, then quietly disappearing.” Hugh Pearman, Sunday Times
EVENT INFORMATION:
WHAT: AMOCOCO
WHEN: March 11-20, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
WHERE: Mesa Arts Center
South Parking Lot
One East Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
COST: $5
Show your AMOCOCO ticket stub for free admission to Mesa Contemporary Arts and discounts at MAC Store and select downtown merchants. Also enjoy free entertainment on the Mesa Arts Center campus including aerial dancers, artist demonstrations, live music and other performances.
CONTACT: Mesa Arts Center Box Office at 480-644-6500 or visit MesaArtsCenter.com
DETAILS: The luminarium is accessible to wheelchair users and people with mobility difficulties. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult (1 adult for 4 children.) The luminarium closes at 10 p.m. the last entry will be at 9:40 p.m.
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ABOUT MESA ARTS CENTER
Mesa Arts Center has received numerous awards and accolades for its programs and outstanding facilities. Arizona's largest arts campus is home to four theaters, five art galleries, and fourteen art studios. Guests, patrons and students come to Mesa Arts Center to enjoy the finest live entertainment and performing arts performances, world-class visual art exhibitions, and outstanding arts education classes. The facility is an architectural showpiece and a destination for visitors to the Phoenix area. The Mesa Arts Center mission is to inspire people through impacting and engaging experiences that are diverse, accessible, and relevant; and that enhance the quality of life and vitality of the region.
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ARTIST INFORMATION for the AMOCOCO Event See MACFest special event site map below. Artists are welcomed to visit the website: AMOCOCO/gallery and create souvenir ‘made by me’ arts and crafts in reference to this event. •10 ft. x 10 ft. spaces will be made available on a first-come first-served basis. (Exhibitors will need to provide all space setup equipment.) RESERVE YOUR RENTAL SPACE TODAY! |
MACFest Showcases More Live Entertainment “Hooked on a Feeling” - Saturday, February 12, 2011
Sun February 06, 2011
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February, 2011 MACFest Media – Relations
Who: Public and media
What: Mesa’s weekly celebration of Mesa Arts and Culture Festival (MACFest) will be
showcasing live entertainment by “Hooked on a Feeling” (classic rock and roll and country – music from the 50’s to today) from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the northwest corner of Main and Macdonald Streets. For more information view www.hookedonafeeling.net or www.myspace.com/hookedonafeelingband.
MACFest features unique, hand-made items created by local artists every Saturday through April 30, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more information, view www.macfestmesa.com
Where: Downtown Mesa
Main and Macdonald Streets
Cost: Free to the public
MACFEST Goes RED - in the Spirit of Love
Wed January 26, 2011
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January, 2011 MACFest Media – Relations
What: On Saturday, Feb. 5 and Saturday, Feb. 12 MACFest, a Mesa Arts and Culture Festival will feature its “wear red” event in commemoration of Valentine’s Day. MACFest’s weekly celebration in downtown Mesa features unique arts and crafts creations from local artists. For two special Saturdays when patrons wear red, they will be offered discounts on items from participating artist booths displaying the official MACFest red-heart flyer. This is an opportunity to purchase original, handcrafted items for your loved ones and also support your local art community!
Where: Downtown Mesa
Main and Macdonald Streets
480 644-6500
When: Every Saturday through April 30, 2011
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
“Wear Red” Event
Saturday, Feb. 5 and Saturday, Feb. 12
Cost: Free to the public
“Along For the Ride” At MACFest - Saturday, January 22
Wed January 19, 2011
For immediate release
January, 2011 MACFest Media – Relations
Who: Public and media
What: Mesa’s weekly celebration of Mesa Arts and Culture Festival (MACFest) will be
featuring live entertainment by “Along for the Ride” (trio performs eclectic music ranging from Jimmy Buffett to Johnny Cash to Jack Johnson) from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the northwest corner of Main and Macdonald Streets. View www.alongfortherideaz.com for more information.
The “Ask Me” volunteer booth (at Macdonald and Main Sts.) will continue to accept new art supplies for children enrolled in art appreciation at the Arizona Museum for Youth. Suggested art supplies include the following: washable markers, construction paper, colored pencils, glue sticks and chalk. For a more complete list, and to download the Supply Donation Form to accompany your items, view www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com and click on Donations.
MACFest features unique, hand-made items created by local artists every Saturday through April 30, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more information, view www.macfestmesa.com.
Where: Downtown Mesa
Main and Macdonald Streets
Cost: Free to the public
“YOU GOTTA’ HAVE ART!” MACFEST PROMOTES “ARTS FOR KIDS” PROGRAM - BEGINNING JANUARY 15, 2011
Sun January 09, 2011
For immediate release
January, 2011 MACFest Media – Relations
Who: Public and media
What: Mesa’s weekly celebration of Mesa Arts and Culture Festival (MACFest) is encouraging patrons to donate new art supplies and/or monetary donations. These donations will positively impact and enrich the lives of local children who participate in art appreciation at the Arizona Museum For Youth. Donations will be accepted beginning on Saturday, January 15 at the MACFest “ASK ME” volunteer booth on Macdonald and Main St. from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Suggested art supplies include the following: washable markers, construction paper, colored pencils, glue sticks and chalk. For a more complete list, and to download the Supply Donation Form to accompany your items, view www.arizonamuseumforyouth.com and click on Donations. The Supply Donation Form will also be available at the “ASK ME” volunteer booth. Monetary donations in the form of checks may be sent directly to:
Development Office
Arizona Museum for Youth Friends 35 North Robson Street, Mesa AZ 85211. Donations will be collected on an on-going basis at the “ASK ME” volunteer booth throughout the festival season.
MACFest features unique, hand-made items created by local artists every Saturday through April 30, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more information, view www.macfestmesa.com
Where: Downtown Mesa
Main and Macdonald Streets
Cost: Free to the public
MACFest Features “2 for 1”Exhibition Booth Sales - January 8, 2011 through February 26, 2011!!
Mon January 03, 2011
For immediate release
December, 2010 MACFest Media – Relations
Who: Public and media
What: In order to support the loyal artists who exhibit regularly at Mesa’s weekly celebration of Mesa Arts and Culture Festival (MACFest), the MACFest Committee has decided to offer exhibition spaces on a special “2 for 1” deal from January 8, 2011 through February 26, 2011! All exhibition spaces must be rented either by telephone (480 644-6500 or 480 644-5409 - after business hours) or in person at the Box Office of the Mesa Arts Center. The Box Office will be open all 8 Saturdays to accommodate the ease of purchase. January space rental will be sold on the North side of Main Street (sunny/warmer side).
MACFest features unique, hand-made items created by local artists every Saturday through April 30, 2011from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more information, view www.macfestmesa.com.
Where: Downtown Mesa, Arizona
Main and Macdonald Streets
Unique Holiday Shopping Experience and Original Arts and Crafts at MACFest! -
Sat November 27, 2010
MACFest Showcases Live Entertainment - “Melloland”
Sat November 20, 2010
Who: Public and media
What: Mesa’s weekly celebration of Mesa Arts and Culture Festival (MACFest) will be showcasing live entertainment by “Melloland” (jazz, blues and R & B) from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the south side of Main and Macdonald Streets. Terri Owens, vocals - Robert Thompson, keys – Pete Mello, guitar – Jerry Perk, drums.
MACFest features unique, hand-made items created by local artists every Saturday through April 30, 2011 (except December 11, 25 and January 1) from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more information, view www.macfestmesa.com.
Where: Downtown Mesa
Main and Macdonald Streets
Cost: Free to the public
2010-2011 Season - Third Annual MACFest
Sat October 02, 2010
MESA ARTS AND CULTURE FESTIVAL (MACFest) - THIRD SEASON BEGINS
Sat September 18, 2010
Who: Open to the public.
What: Mesa’s weekly celebration of Mesa Arts and Culture Festival (MACFest) will welcome the beginning of its third season on October 2 (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.).
MACFest occurs every Saturday from October 2 through April 30, with the exception of December 11, 25 and January 1.
Live entertainment will be performed by “Melloland” (jazz, blues and R & B) from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., October 2, at the southeast corner of Main and Macdonald Streets.
Where: Downtown Mesa
Main and Macdonald Streets
Cost: Free to the public
Third Season Kick-off Meeting - Mesa Arts and Culture Festival (MACFest)
Tue September 14, 2010
Photo by MACFest Vice Chair, Denise A. Currier
Who: Artists, merchants, media, volunteers and stakeholders are invited to attend.
What: Cindy Ornstein, Executive Director of the Mesa Arts Center and the Arts & Culture Director for the City of Mesa, and Vern Mathern, Chair of MACFest, will be co-chairing the meeting to share plans for MACFest’s Third Season (to begin Oct. 2, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.). Topics will include dates, the addition of monthly live entertainment, the new location of the Information Booth, explanation of artist booth space rental (canopy versus table only), on-line registration for artists and information on how to make a difference and volunteer with MACFest “ASK ME”. Additionally, rental of 10 x 10 foot exhibition spaces are available through the Mesa Arts Center Box Office or on-line at www.macfestmesa.com on a first-come-first-served basis starting Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Time will be allocated for input and questions. Suggestions from all meeting participants are encouraged to ensure greater success for MACFest’s Third Season.
Where: Mesa Arts Center (One E. Main St.)
Dobson Lecture Hall at Mesa Contemporary Arts’
The Mesa Contemporary Arts’ galleries will be open for free from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. for all meeting attendees. The museum is showcasing contemporary American Indian artwork in three new exhibitions.
When: Tuesday, September 14
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
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The MACFest Third Season event is free to the public Every Saturday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, October 2, 2010 – April 30, 2011 with the exception of December 11, December 25 and January 1, Downtown Mesa, Arizona, starting at Main and Macdonald Streets.
Mesa Arts Center Named Arts Organization of the Year - By Steve Jansen, Thu., Aug. 19 2010 @ 9:00AM
Thu August 19, 2010
Blogs
The Arts & Business Council of Greater Phoenix (A&BC) has named the Mesa Arts Center. The result, announced Wednesday during an awards ceremony at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, was decided by a panel of 42 independent judges from across Maricopa County.
(MAC) as its "Arts Organization of the Year" for 2010
According to Steve Carr of The Kur Carr Group, Inc, the nominee list included 14 other Arizona-based arts organizations, including Arizona Theatre Company, Children's Museum of Phoenix, Herberger Theatre Center, and Rosie's House.
A&BC states that the Mesa Arts Center displayed excellence when it "launched four major initiatives to expand the reach of arts and culture in its community." These included the ongoing art-centric MACFEST event and the Mesa Bucks program, which gives shoppers discounted admission to Mesa-area arts and cultural events.
The 210,000-square foot MAC, opened since 2005, offers a year round schedule of art exhibits, concerts, and theater events.
MACFest a success and is here to stay, Mesa mayor says - by Art Thomason - The Arizona Republic
Thu April 29, 2010
The Valley's only weekly fall-through-spring arts festival has taken root in downtown Mesa and is there to stay despite early predictions to the contrary.
That's the appraisal of city officials, arts activists, volunteers and downtown stakeholders who vowed to do all they can to sustain the Mesa Arts and Culture Festival as a continuing signature event.
"A lot of people didn't give you two months," Mayor Scott Smith told the group as they met to dissect the festival's second season, which ended Saturday, and start planning its next installment, which begins in October.
The mayor was referring to pessimism that the festival would incur the same fate as many other previous downtown events.
"We really are committed to what you're doing," he said, and added that "a lot of great things happening in downtown are a direct result of the successes of MACFest."
Held on 26 Saturdays during its seven-month season, the festival drew 31,000 people to arts and crafts on the sidewalks of Main Street, said Vern Mathern, the festival's organizing committee chairman.
Fifty percent of the artists recorded sales of $50 or less per Saturday while 20.6 percent reported sales of $100 to $250 per day, he said.
Though the figures are not indicative of expensive pieces of art or high-volume sales, they are not bad considering that the festival's exhibit space fee is only $15 per day, festival organizers said.
MACFest has sprouted, Smith said, because of the creativity of its participants and their willingness to take chances.
"It's about not being afraid to get out of your comfort zone," he said. "That's why I think MACFest will continue to build."
"Every community needs a rebirth," the mayor said. "It needs to go through transitions."
MACFest, he said, generates a sense of community by people who create things while enjoying being with others who create things.
Kyle Jones, Mesa councilman from the 4th district, which includes downtown, said the success of MACFest and its correlation with other downtown, played a major role in a decision to hold a Fourth of July weekend freedom festival on Friday and Saturday, July 2 and 3.
MACFest End of Season II Gathering - invitation
Tue April 27, 2010
Native American Art Festival joins MACFest - AZcentral.com
Thu February 11, 2010
www.azcentral.com/community/mesa/articles/2010/02/11/20100211mr-macfest0210asfm.html
MACFest offering discounts and specials - AZcentral.com
Wed February 03, 2010
www.azcentral.com/community/mesa/articles/2010/02/03/20100203mr-macfest-03.html
MACFest Goes Red in the Spirit of Love - You can too
Tue January 26, 2010
MACFEST Goes RED in the Spirit of Love
What: On Saturday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 13 MACFest, a Mesa Arts and Culture Festival will feature its “wear red” event in commemoration of Valentine’s Day. MACFest’s weekly celebration in downtown Mesa features unique arts and crafts creations from local artists. For two special Saturdays when patrons wear red, they will be offered discounts on items from participating artist booths displaying the official MACFest red-heart flyer. This is an opportunity to purchase original, handcrafted items for your loved ones and also support your local art community!
Where: Downtown Mesa
Main and Macdonald Streets
www.macfestmesa.com
480 644-6500
When: Every Saturday through April 24, 2010
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
“Wear Red” Event
Saturday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 13
Cost: Free to the public
FARMERS’ MARKET PARTNERS WITH MACFEST - Gears up for 1st season
Tue January 12, 2010
FARMERS’ MARKET PARTNERS WITH MACFEST
Downtown Mesa will be buzzing with activity with the return of Mesa’s weekly celebration of Mesa Arts and Culture Festival (MACFest) beginning Saturday, October 3. MACFest is a free event featuring unique artist creations, music and fun for the whole family. The 2009-2010 season will be every Saturday, October 3 – April 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the exception of December 26 and January 2. MACFest artists’ booths will start on Macdonald Street and go along Main Street.
MACFest is the brainchild of Johann Zietsman, Executive Director of the Mesa Arts Center and the Arts & Cultural Director for the City of Mesa. Johann commented: "We received a lot of positive feedback from visitors last year, and our second season will see improvements based on this feedback. A frequent request was for a Farmers’ Market, and we are delighted that Dee Logan agreed to partner with us - this will no doubt expand the visitor experience, and increase the downtown buzz on Saturdays!" The much anticipated farmers’ market is partnering with MACFest beginning October 24 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and every Saturday through May. Dee Logan, Senior Coordinator of the Arizona Community Farmers’ Market Group related the plan is to focus on food and farming items such as locally farmed and in-season produce, breads, jams and jellies. (For more information on the farmers’ market, visit www.arizonafarmersmarket.com.) The farmers’ market will be located on north Macdonald at Main Street.
MACFest’s Executive Committee have been diligently planning additional themed events, live entertainment and have increased the advertising and promotion of MACFest, both on-line (Facebook, Twitter, Showup.com/event, etc.) as well as print publications and planned community TV & radio spots.
Last season’s attendance was estimated at 30,000 with nearly 200 artists participating. The upcoming 2009-2010 season will surely exceed those numbers due to the partnership with the farmers’ market, additional themed events, live entertainment, and increased media exposure and promotion.
MACFest 2009-2010 Season - 2nd Annual MACFest
Mon October 05, 2009
Downtown Mesa will be buzzing with activity with the return of Mesa’s weekly celebration of Mesa Arts and Culture Festival (MACFest) beginning the first Saturday in October.
MACFest is a free event featuring unique artist creations, music and fun for the whole family. The 2009-2010 season will be every Saturday, October 3 – April 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the exception of December 26 and January 2. MACFest artists’ booths will start on Macdonald Street and go along Main Street.
MACFest is the brainchild of Johann Zietsman, Executive Director of the Mesa Arts Center and the Arts & Cultural Director for the City of Mesa. In it’s inaugural season, MACFest attendance was estimated at 30,000 with nearly 200 artists participating. The upcoming 2009-2010 season will surely exceed those numbers due to the partnership with the farmers’ market, additional themed events, live entertainment, and increased media exposure and promotion.
The much anticipated farmers’ market is partnering with MACFest beginning October 24 - 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and every Saturday through May. Dee Logan, Senior Coordinator of the Arizona Community Farmers’ Market Group related the plan is to focus on food and farming items such as locally farmed and in-season produce, breads, jams and jellies.
JAMMIN’ AT MACFEST - Kicks off season 2
Sat October 03, 2009
JAMMIN’ AT MACFEST
October 3, 2009
Who: Public and media
What: Mesa’s weekly celebration of Mesa Arts and Culture Festival (MACFest) will be kicking off it’s second season on October 3 (10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.). Live entertainment will be performed at various times throughout the day.
Courtney Chayne, Country music (www.myspace.com/courtneychayne)
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Jen Timmer, Indie/Pop/Rock music (www.myspace.com/jentimmer
12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Darkeyed Juncos, Class Rock/Rock music (www.myspace.com/thedarkeyedjuncos)
Two sets:
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
My Dearest Juliet, Pop/Jam Band (www.myspace.com/mydearestjuliet)
3:00 p.m. to close
Where: Downtown Mesa
Northeast corner of Main & Mcdonald Streets (near the Bank of America)
Cost: Free to the public
MACFest Exhibition Spaces on Sale September 1 -
Sat August 01, 2009
MACFest Exhibition Spaces on Sale September 1
Who: All artists
What: Mesa’s weekly celebration of Mesa Arts and Culture Festival (MACFest) will be
kicking off it’s second season beginning October 3 (10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) and
continuing through April 24 (with the exception of December 26 and January 2). MACFest is a free event featuring unique artist creations, a Farmers’ Market (beginning October 24 - 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.), music and fun for the whole family.
Where: Downtown Mesa
Artists will start on Macdonald Street and go along Main Street.
Farmer’s Market will be located on north Macdonald at Main Street.
When: Rental of 10 x 10 foot exhibition spaces are available through Mesa Arts Center Box Office on Tuesday, September 1, 2009 or on-line at www.MACFestMesa.com on a first-come-first-served basis.
How: New artists can register at the Mesa Arts Center Box Office beginning Tuesday September 1, 2009.
For MACFest tips and guidelines please view www.MACFestMesa.com. To be included on the MACFest e-mail list and for general information, email boxoffice@mesaartscenter.com.
Cost: Free to the public
Artist participation is $15 per week per artist
MACFest will Draw Crowds to Mesa Every Saturday - Weekly Arts Festival Launches
Sat October 04, 2008
MACFest will Draw Crowds to Mesa Every Saturday
Weekly Arts Festival Launches Saturday, Oct. 4, 2008
(MESA, Ariz.) Starting Saturday, October 4, 2008, Mesa will join cities like Santa Barbara with a weekly arts and cultural festival. The event will take place every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. – May and will host an array of food, live music, and most importantly, original artwork from artists throughout the Valley and Arizona. MACFest will take place on Main Street from Sirrine to Morris in downtown Mesa.
The purpose of MACFest is to provide a free, regularly held celebration in downtown Mesa featuring creations from local artists, food, live music, and fun for the whole family. MACFest will also offer a consistent, easy, and affordable way for the many wonderful artists in Mesa, the Valley, and Arizona to expose and sell their work.
MACFest is the brainchild of Johann Zietsman, Executive Director of the Mesa Arts Center, and the Arts and Cultural Director for the City of Mesa. Zietsman was involved in the launch of a similar event in a South African city comparable to the size of Mesa, where the event quickly drew 20,000 people and several hundred artists each week. Zietsman refined the idea based on what he learned in South Africa and proposed it in Mesa at a public meeting on July 30, 2008. Support was immediate and a committee made up of the public quickly formed.
“I was thrilled when Johann Zietsman announced his proposal for MACFest so I attended the initial public meetings. As a member of Mesa’s Downtown Development Committee, I saw an opportunity to become more deeply involved in downtown dynamics. Other citizens at the meetings pointed to me to head up the organizing committee and I accepted without hesitation. I believe MACFest has great potential to draw more visitors to downtown Mesa on a regular basis and to increase business for the merchants. I firmly believe that the arts are vitally important for economic development.” said Vern Mathern, President of the MACFest Committee.
City of Mesa officials have also jumped on board with MACFest. Councilmember Dina Higgins is going to purchase an exhibition space for her artwork. “I think that MACFest is a brilliant idea and I would like to support the event as an artist and a citizen of Mesa. This event is a great way to showcase our City to tourists and all of Arizona.” said Higgins.
Call to Artists: Exhibition spaces are $15 per week and are available through the Mesa Arts Center Box Office at 480-644-6500 on a first come first serve basis. Spaces are going quickly with 41 sold in the first week. Artists can acquire their City of Mesa tax license for $50 by visiting http://www.cityofmesa.org/salestax/pdf/MACFest.pdf or calling Karen Rounsborg at 480-644-3359. Artists will need proof of the Mesa City Sales Tax number to initially sign up at the Mesa Arts Center Box Office. For MACFest tips and guidelines and to get on the MACFest e-mail list contact Sharon Sieben at ssiebenart@cox.net. For event logistics contact Courtney Tjaden at 480-644-6627 or courtney.tjaden@cityofmesa.org.
ABOUT MACFest
MACFest is a community-owned, “made by me” arts and cultural festival. The purpose of MACFest is to revitalize downtown Mesa, to support downtown merchants, to offer artists a regular, affordable opportunity to sell their work, and to build a sense of community in Mesa. The event is guided by the following principles it will be simple and easy, affordable to exhibitors, held regularly and frequently, owned and monitored by stakeholders, it will stick to the main goals, and only quality, original, handmade arts and crafts will be exhibited. The event is managed by a committee of community artists, merchants, and volunteers. MACFest occurs every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct.-May on Main Street from Sirrine to Morris in downtown Mesa.