Arizona Commission on the Arts
Arts Commission Change
Jaime Dempsey is leaving her position as executive director for Arizona Commission on the Arts, a state agency designed to foster the creative and professional development of the arts sector, in June. Dempsey will assume the newly created position of senior vice president for philanthropic initiatives with Arizona Community Foundation, which facilitates philanthropy in many sectors, including arts and culture. As of this writing, the commission had not announced its specific plans for conducting an open search to fill the executive director position.
The Attacca Quartet is schedule to perform at Mesa Arts Center during the 2021/22 season.
Social distancing might be tough on live performances and exhibits, but three events in Mesa show the arts scene is far from being defeated by the pandemic.
The Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum at the Mesa Arts Center has opened its 42nd annual Contemporary Crafts Exhibition, featuring local and other artists whose works have âbecome a benchmark for innovation and quality,â organizers said.
 The exhibition features ceramics, fibers, basketry, metals, wood, glass, jewelry, papermaking and book arts. Admission is free, but reservations are recommended. Reservations: mesaartscenter.com/mcam. Â
While youâre on the Arts Centerâs website, get your tickets for the next installment of its Classical Music Inside Out virtual series featuring Shelly Watson on Thursday, Feb. 18.Â