Museum OPEN

Find timed entries starting at 9 a.m. online: https://my.mesaaz.gov/3mzvMmf Business hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Art Studio: Mixed Media, Drawing, Doodling, and Discovering

Art Studio: Mixed Media These experiences let kiddos explore new materials and practice difference ECE skills. They're chances for our visitors to try out some of the cool mediums and supplies we have or want to share. Art Studio: Drawing Doodling, Discovering We wa......More

Art Studio: Mixed Media These experiences let kiddos explore new materials and practice difference ECE skills. They're chances for our visitors to try out some of the cool mediums and supplies we have or want to share. Art Studio: Drawing Doodling, Discovering We want visitors to experience something new or different. So, think beyond “just drawing.” What can you provide that will encourage discovery & excitement? Consider what they’re drawing on and with. While “draw a platypus” isn’t process art, “draw using curvy lines,” or “only circles” is. Doodling is great for thinking, and it’s an important pre-writing skill. Art Studio is a caregiver directed art-making space where children can explore a variety of art materials, express their creativity and enjoy a different art-making activity every day. 

Storytime in Artville

Book: A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka

Storytime in Artville

Book:

Museum OPEN

Find timed entries starting at 9 a.m. online: https://my.mesaaz.gov/3mzvMmf Business hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Art Studio: Messy Fun/Painting

Art Studio: Messy Fun/Painting Anything that allows kids to have messy experience that they probably wouldn’t be able to do at home(because of the cleanup). Painting can include different types of paint as well as different techniques. Art Studio is a caregiver direc......More

Art Studio: Messy Fun/Painting Anything that allows kids to have messy experience that they probably wouldn’t be able to do at home(because of the cleanup). Painting can include different types of paint as well as different techniques. Art Studio is a caregiver directed art-making space where children can explore a variety of art materials, express their creativity and enjoy a different art-making activity every day. 

Storytime in Artville

Book: Pete the Cat, I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin

Storytime in Artville

Book:

Art Studio: Sensory Sculpting Sunday

Art Studio: Sensory Sculpting Sunday Today is for exploring3-D mediums and/or providing experiences that engage multiple senses. Whatmaterials can visitors use to build up and out? Can we add smells or sounds inany way? The experience is adding a new dimension to crea......More

Art Studio: Sensory Sculpting Sunday Today is for exploring3-D mediums and/or providing experiences that engage multiple senses. Whatmaterials can visitors use to build up and out? Can we add smells or sounds inany way? The experience is adding a new dimension to creating are. Art Studio is a caregiver directed art-making space where children can explore a variety of art materials, express their creativity and enjoy a different art-making activity every day. 

Museum OPEN

Find timed entries starting at 9 a.m. online: https://my.mesaaz.gov/3mzvMmf Business hours are Noon - 4 p.m. 

Storytime in Artville

Book: Mouse’s First Spring by Lauren Thompson

Storytime in Artville

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Museum Closed

The i.d.e.a. Museum is closed on Mondays.  Find other times to visit online: https://my.mesaaz.gov/3mzvMmf Business hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday thro......More

The i.d.e.a. Museum is closed on Mondays.  Find other times to visit online: https://my.mesaaz.gov/3mzvMmf Business hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays and some holidays. Check our website for details. 

Art Studio: Messy Fun/Painting

Art Studio: Messy Fun/Painting Anything that allows kids to have messy experience that they probably wouldn’t be able to do at home(because of the cleanup). Painting can include different types of paint as well as different techniques. Art Studio is a caregiver direct......More

Art Studio: Messy Fun/Painting Anything that allows kids to have messy experience that they probably wouldn’t be able to do at home(because of the cleanup). Painting can include different types of paint as well as different techniques. Art Studio is a caregiver directed art-making space where children can explore a variety of art materials, express their creativity and enjoy a different art-making activity every day. 

Museum Open

Find timed entries starting at 9 a.m. online: https://my.mesaaz.gov/3mzvMmf Business hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Art Studio: Messy Fun/Painting

Art Studio: Messy Fun/Painting Anything that allows kids to have messy experience that they probably wouldn’t be able to do at home(because of the cleanup). Painting can include different types of paint as well as different techniques. Art Studio is a caregiver direct......More

Art Studio: Messy Fun/Painting Anything that allows kids to have messy experience that they probably wouldn’t be able to do at home(because of the cleanup). Painting can include different types of paint as well as different techniques. Art Studio is a caregiver directed art-making space where children can explore a variety of art materials, express their creativity and enjoy a different art-making activity every day. 

Storytime in Artville

Book:

Drama Through Literacy

Join Mesa Arts Center at 10:30 for Let’s Play!, a drama storytime just for preschoolers and their families! Come along on an exciting storytelling adventure as we explore imaginative worlds and bring picture book characters to life through the magic of drama and creativ......More

Join Mesa Arts Center at 10:30 for Let’s Play!, a drama storytime just for preschoolers and their families! Come along on an exciting storytelling adventure as we explore imaginative worlds and bring picture book characters to life through the magic of drama and creative play!

Museum Open

Find timed entries starting at 9 a.m. online: https://my.mesaaz.gov/3mzvMmf Business hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Art Studio: Mixed Media, Drawing, Doodling, and Discovering

Art Studio: Mixed Media These experiences let kiddos explore new materials and practice difference ECE skills. They're chances for our visitors to try out some of the cool mediums and supplies we have or want to share. Art Studio: Drawing, Doodling, Discovering We w......More

Art Studio: Mixed Media These experiences let kiddos explore new materials and practice difference ECE skills. They're chances for our visitors to try out some of the cool mediums and supplies we have or want to share. Art Studio: Drawing, Doodling, Discovering We want visitors to experience something new or different. So, think beyond “just drawing.” What can you provide that will encourage discovery & excitement? Consider what they’re drawing on and with. While “draw a platypus” isn’t process art, “draw using curvy lines,” or “only circles” is. Doodling is great for thinking, and it’s an important pre-writing skill. Art Studio is a caregiver directed art-making space where children can explore a variety of art materials, express their creativity and enjoy a different art-making activity every day. 

Storytime in Artville

Book: Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault

Storytime in Artville

Book:

Museum OPEN

Find timed entries starting at 9 a.m. online: https://my.mesaaz.gov/3mzvMmf Business hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Art Studio: Mixed Media, Drawing, Doodling, and Discovering

Art Studio: Mixed Media These experiences let kiddos explore new materials and practice difference ECE skills. They're chances for our visitors to try out some of the cool mediums and supplies we have or want to share. Art Studio: Drawing, Doodling, Discovering We w......More

Art Studio: Mixed Media These experiences let kiddos explore new materials and practice difference ECE skills. They're chances for our visitors to try out some of the cool mediums and supplies we have or want to share. Art Studio: Drawing, Doodling, Discovering We want visitors to experience something new or different. So, think beyond “just drawing.” What can you provide that will encourage discovery & excitement? Consider what they’re drawing on and with. While “draw a platypus” isn’t process art, “draw using curvy lines,” or “only circles” is. Doodling is great for thinking, and it’s an important pre-writing skill. Art Studio is a caregiver directed art-making space where children can explore a variety of art materials, express their creativity and enjoy a different art-making activity every day. 

Storytime in Artville

Book: Little Bea by Daniel Roode

Storytime in Artville

Book:

Museum OPEN

Find timed entries starting at 9 a.m. online: https://my.mesaaz.gov/3mzvMmf Business hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Art Studio: Mixed Media, Drawing, Doodling, and Discovering

Art Studio: Mixed Media These experiences let kiddos explore new materials and practice difference ECE skills. They're chances for our visitors to try out some of the cool mediums and supplies we have or want to share. Art Studio: Drawing Doodling, Discovering We wa......More

Art Studio: Mixed Media These experiences let kiddos explore new materials and practice difference ECE skills. They're chances for our visitors to try out some of the cool mediums and supplies we have or want to share. Art Studio: Drawing Doodling, Discovering We want visitors to experience something new or different. So, think beyond “just drawing.” What can you provide that will encourage discovery & excitement? Consider what they’re drawing on and with. While “draw a platypus” isn’t process art, “draw using curvy lines,” or “only circles” is. Doodling is great for thinking, and it’s an important pre-writing skill. Art Studio is a caregiver directed art-making space where children can explore a variety of art materials, express their creativity and enjoy a different art-making activity every day. 

Storytime in Artville

Book: Go! Go! Stop! by Charise Mericle Harper

Storytime in Artville

Book:

Museum OPEN

Find timed entries starting at 9 a.m. online: https://my.mesaaz.gov/3mzvMmf Business hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Art Studio: Messy Fun/Painting

Art Studio: Messy Fun/Painting Anything that allows kids to have messy experience that they probably wouldn’t be able to do at home(because of the cleanup). Painting can include different types of paint as well as different techniques. Art Studio is a caregiver direc......More

Art Studio: Messy Fun/Painting Anything that allows kids to have messy experience that they probably wouldn’t be able to do at home(because of the cleanup). Painting can include different types of paint as well as different techniques. Art Studio is a caregiver directed art-making space where children can explore a variety of art materials, express their creativity and enjoy a different art-making activity every day. 

Storytime in Artville

Book: How the Crayons Saved the Rainbow by Monica Sweeny

Storytime in Artville

Book:

Art Studio: Sensory Sculpting Sunday

Art Studio: Sensory Sculpting Sunday Today is for exploring3-D mediums and/or providing experiences that engage multiple senses. Whatmaterials can visitors use to build up and out? Can we add smells or sounds inany way? The experience is adding a new dimension to crea......More

Art Studio: Sensory Sculpting Sunday Today is for exploring3-D mediums and/or providing experiences that engage multiple senses. Whatmaterials can visitors use to build up and out? Can we add smells or sounds inany way? The experience is adding a new dimension to creating are. Art Studio is a caregiver directed art-making space where children can explore a variety of art materials, express their creativity and enjoy a different art-making activity every day. 

Museum OPEN

Find timed entries starting at 9 a.m. online: https://my.mesaaz.gov/3mzvMmf Business hours are Noon - 4 p.m. 

Storytime in Artville

Book: Kite Day, A Bear and Mole Story by Will Hillenbrand

Storytime in Artville

Book:

Museum Closed

The i.d.e.a. Museum is closed on Mondays.  Find other times to visit online: https://my.mesaaz.gov/3mzvMmf Business hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday thro......More

The i.d.e.a. Museum is closed on Mondays.  Find other times to visit online: https://my.mesaaz.gov/3mzvMmf Business hours are 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays and some holidays. Check our website for details. 

Art Studio: Messy Fun/Painting

Art Studio: Messy Fun/Painting Anything that allows kids to have messy experience that they probably wouldn’t be able to do at home(because of the cleanup). Painting can include different types of paint as well as different techniques. Art Studio is a caregiver direct......More

Art Studio: Messy Fun/Painting Anything that allows kids to have messy experience that they probably wouldn’t be able to do at home(because of the cleanup). Painting can include different types of paint as well as different techniques. Art Studio is a caregiver directed art-making space where children can explore a variety of art materials, express their creativity and enjoy a different art-making activity every day.