MESA, Ariz. – March 2, 2026 – The Mesa Community College (MCC) Art Department invites the community to participate in the 12th annual Festival of the Arts on March 12, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Southern and Dobson Campus, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa. 

The event will feature all art forms, including music, dancing, poetry, storytelling, visual arts and theater. 

“Every year, the Festival of the Arts brings the creative spirit of MCC to life, and we encourage everyone across campus to join us,” says Faculty Chair of the Art History Department, Lindsey Pedersen. “We’ve invited artists to share their talents, to  sing, dance, paint, write or perform, regardless of their experience level. This festival is a celebration of our diverse artistic community here in Mesa and we’re excited to see new and returning participants share their creativity.”

Visit mesacc.edu/events to learn more about community events hosted at the college.

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Media Contact: Dawn Zimmer, dawn.zimmer@mesacc.edu, 480-461-7892

Mesa Community College (MCC) is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first-generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. Our award-winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high-quality education, training and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 MCCCD colleges. Learn more at mesacc.edu/newsroom.

MCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org.

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or national origin. A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the career and technical education programs of the District. MCCCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. For Title IX/504 concerns, call the following number to reach the appointed coordinator: (480) 731-8499. For additional information, as well as a listing of all coordinators within the Maricopa College system, visit www.maricopa.edu/non-discrimination.