That's the question when 30 years of inconsistent visions, not enough imagination, and admitted failures year-after-year to engage and active citizens, have produced few results even after spending over $100 Million$-of-Dollar$ on the centerpiece of an "Arts-and-Entertainment Complex" . . .
Perhaps the $75,000 grant from The National Endowment for The Arts will help to create more interest and activate Main Street and the arts center complex for two days. We'll see how this works out.
Here's wishing everyone well - from the people who submitted applications and to all the people who have promoted this Pop-Up event.
Here's a press release from Casey Blake who's doing a great job for public relations:
Nov. 16, 2017
Contact: Casey Blake
480-390-1258 (cell)
MEDIA ADVISORY
What: Main Street Prototyping Festival
When: 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday, November 17,
noon-10 p.m. Saturday, November 18,
Where: Downtown Mesa, AZ, on Main Street between Country Club and Sirrine Street
Mesa Arts Center, One East Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201
Who: Media/public
Why: Twenty temporary prototypes installed in downtown Mesa for a two-day festival to explore how inventive structures and gathering places could enliven public space and increase connectivity along Main Street. Created by artists, architects, students, designers and makers, the prototypes offer interaction, play time, entertainment, hands-on creative activities, virtual reality experiences and music making.
Cost: FREE
Examples of visual opportunities include MEGA Mesa (enormous Spirograph tools), Living Topography (people-sized vertical shade panels reminiscent of pin impression toys), Wayward Beasties (a giant turtle-like experiential vehicle) and others. City of Mesa Director of Arts and Culture Department, Cindy Ornstein, will be available for interview, as will several of the participating prototypers.
All media are invited to attend the free, family-friendly community event. Media parking may be available by calling 480-390-1258.
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About Mesa Arts Center
The Mesa Arts Center mission is to inspire people through engaging arts experiences that are diverse, accessible, and relevant. Owned and operated by the City of Mesa, Arizona’s largest arts center is recognized as an international award-winning venue. The unique and architecturally stunning facility is home to four theaters, Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, 14 art studios and The Store, an artists cooperative gallery.
The Mesa Arts Center mission is to inspire people through engaging arts experiences that are diverse, accessible, and relevant. Owned and operated by the City of Mesa, Arizona’s largest arts center is recognized as an international award-winning venue. The unique and architecturally stunning facility is home to four theaters, Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, 14 art studios and The Store, an artists cooperative gallery.
For more information, visit mesaartscenter.com.
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