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Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum Extends Hours with Art After Dark and Announces Free Fall Programs

Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum is expanding access to contemporary art this season with the launch of Art After Dark extended evening hours and a lineup of free fall programs for all ages.

The museum is now open late twice a month for Art After Dark. Visitors can explore the galleries after hours on the second Friday of each month from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. and the third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m.–8 p.m. These extended hours offer visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the exhibitions at their own pace.

In addition to expanded hours, the museum is presenting a series of free programs this fall and winter that dive deeper into current exhibitions and invite the community to connect through art.

Free upcoming programming:

Family Day at the Museum
Oct. 4 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Step into the magical world of paper! Learn different ways to change paper with featured artist Jennie Sweo at her mask-making workshop in the courtyard. Explore storytelling through paper bag players and go on paper adventures in the galleries during storytime. Enjoy a day of art exploring and experimenting with the whole family.

Movie at the Museum: Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho”
Oct. 10 | 7–9:30 p.m.
Come and immerse yourself in the chilling brilliance of one of cinema's most legendary and suspenseful masterpieces: Alfred Hitchcock's “Psycho.” Experience the fear that has terrified and enthralled audiences for generations.

Costumed Life Drawing
Oct. 29 | 6–9 p.m.
Join us for an evening of life drawing Halloween edition! Costumed model will be sitting for a 3-hour long pose. Artists are welcome to bring their own materials. Benches, drawing boards and selection of materials will be available. Dry media only please. All skill levels welcome! Hosted by Red Floor Gallery, organizers of the exhibition “TAKE OVER.”

Hosted Conversation with Artist Yuko Yabuki
Nov. 14 | 7 p.m.
“Duality is not just a concept — it’s a force guiding our future. We are standing at a turning point,” says artist Yuko Yabuki. Learn more about the evolution of her exhibition “Duality,” the working process and story behind the “Heaven, Hell and Earth” series and more during her conversation with Lead Curator Mary-Beth Buesgen. Refreshments will be provided.

Family Day at the Museum
Jan. 10 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
What does home mean to you? Create a paper wall hanging with artist Melissa Haviland, featured in her exhibition “of fog.” Explore patterns by contributing to our “Home” community mural. Then join us for storytime in the galleries. Enjoy a day of art exploring and experimenting with the whole family.

Artist Talk: Melissa Haviland
Jan. 10 | 2–3 p.m.
Join us for an intriguing talk from Melissa Haviland, featured in “of fog.” Learn more about her process, her previous artwork and research and what inspired her installation.

Museum hours:

• Mon: CLOSED
• Tue–Sat: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Sun: Noon–5 p.m.
• Open late twice a month: the second Friday from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. and the third Thursday from 10 a.m.–8 p.m.