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Arizona Leads Nation in Five-Year Arts Economy Growth by Mike Hunter Arts and culture shape how people experience a community, but their impact can also be measured in jobs, wages and economic activity. The Arts and Cultural Production Satellite Account uses federal data from 35 commercial and nonprofit industries to measure that impact. The latest account, released in April 2025, covers 2023, reflecting the time required to compile the underlying national and state economic data. Arizona’s arts and cultural economy outpaced every other state over the five years ending in 2023, growing 51.4% and reaching $15.8 billion in annual value added. That total represented 3% of the state’s economic output. Arizona ranked 17th among the states in total arts and cultural value added and 10th in year-over-year growth. Its value added increased 10.9% from 2022 to 2023, exceeding the national increase of 7.6% in current dollars. The 10.9% annual increase and the state’s nation-leading 51.4% five-year increase are not adjusted for inflation. Arizona’s arts and cultural industries supported 95,294 jobs in 2023, ranking the state 18th nationally. Employment grew 5.1% from the previous year, tying Arizona for eighth among the states in employment growth. The sector generated $7.33 billion in worker compensation. Arts and Cultural Industries as an Overall Sector Across the country, arts and cultural industries contributed $1.17 trillion to the economy in 2023, equal to 4.2% of U.S. gross domestic product. Their economic value increased 6.6% in inflation-adjusted dollars from 2022, more than twice the 2.9% growth of the overall U.S. economy.
The sector employed nearly 5.4 million wage-and-salary workers nationwide and generated $553.9 billion in compensation. By 2023, 27 of the 35 industries measured by the account had surpassed their inflation-adjusted 2019 value-added levels. Top Arts and Cultural Industries The five largest arts and cultural industries by value added were web publishing and streaming, broadcasting, government services, traditional and software publishing, and motion picture and video. Together, they accounted for 58.3% of the national arts and cultural economy. Web publishing and streaming remained the country’s largest arts industry and grew 59.2% in inflation-adjusted value from 2019 through 2023. Creative computer systems design grew 76.7%, while sound recording increased 62.9%. Recovery remained uneven among organizations that depend heavily on audiences. Performing arts organizations grew 31.6% from 2022 to 2023, but their inflation-adjusted economic value remained 12.3% below its 2019 level. Performing arts presenters fared better, exceeding their 2019 economic value by 36.7%. In Business Magazine invited several of the Valley’s arts and cultural organizations to participate in this guide to performing arts groups, museums, venues and attractions. These organizations contribute to the region’s economy and quality of life while relying on attendance, donations, partnerships and corporate support. We encourage our readers to explore their offerings and consider ways to attend, donate and engage with the arts throughout Greater Phoenix.
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ARTS & CULTURE QUALITY OF LIFE MEANS BUSINESS Performing Arts Organizations Arizona Opera Center Since its inaugural year, Arizona Opera has produced more than 200 fully staged operas and concerts. The company’s artistic history is rich with a blend of opera’s traditional repertoire featuring baroque, bel canto and verismo works; turn-of-the-century masterpieces; operettas; and American operas. Arizona Opera has also presented Wagner’s complete “Ring Cycle” twice, a feat that has been accomplished in North America by only four other companies.
Herberger Theater Center Built in 1989 to support and foster the growth of performing arts in Phoenix as a performance venue and arts incubator, the Herberger Theater Center actively contributes to the cultural and educational development of the Valley. In addition to hosting resident companies and the exceptional work they do, the Center creates festivals that celebrate the arts; holds gallery shows and special events; and, in the face of a once-in-a century pandemic, even built a new outdoor stage to meet the moment. 222 E. Monroe St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 252-8497 • herbergertheater.org
Tempe Center for the Arts
One E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201 (480) 644-6500 • mesaartscenter.com
Tempe Center for the Arts is a vibrant part of the larger Tempe Arts + Culture Division. The iconic TCA facility serves as a cultural gem and the crown jewel of the city’s vibrant performing arts community. More than 200 provocative and inspiring programs are produced/hosted each year. Award-winning performances by national, regional and local dancers, musicians, educators, actors and more give voice to a wide variety of artistic expression and provide meaningful engagement for all audiences. Located on the edge of Tempe Town Lake, the center is home to The Arizona Theatre Company, seven select Resident Companies and a vibrant free art gallery.
Ballet Arizona
The Phoenix Theatre Company
700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 350-2822 • tempecenterforthearts.com
Ballet Arizona is the Southwest’s premier nonprofit ballet institution, dedicated to educating, creating and performing remarkable classical and contemporary ballet. Through unparalleled performances showcasing mastery, elegance and excitement, Ballet Arizona provides guests an occasion the whole family is sure to remember.
The Phoenix Theatre Company, originally founded as the Phoenix Players in 1920, is the oldest arts organization in Arizona and remains one of the oldest operating arts organizations in the country. The Phoenix Theatre Company has launched stars in the industry, developed young audiences, introduced emerging playwrights and composers, created a space for alternative and experimental theatre and hosted world premieres. Most importantly, it remains at the center of an active arts complex serving its audiences by creating dynamic, professional productions while following its mission of educating and elevating the growing Phoenix artistic and cultural community.
1636 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 266-7464 • azopera.org
Arizona Theatre Company The Arizona Theatre Company doesn’t just stage productions … it creates cultural experiences that resonate far beyond the curtain. As a vibrant nonprofit since 1966 and the Official State Theatre of Arizona, it is a hub where creativity thrives, and art takes center stage. Tempe Center for the Arts 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 (833) 282-7328 • atc.org
2835 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 (602) 381-1096 • balletaz.org
The Black Theatre Troupe (Helen K. Mason Performing Arts Center) The Black Theatre Troupe, Inc. has been providing training, employment and performance opportunities for multiethnic and underserved artists since 1970 and acts to make significant contributions toward fostering the arts, specifically theater, within the State of Arizona. It operates to enhance the cultural and artistic awareness of the community by providing productions that illuminate the African American experience and culture. Its purpose and mission are to educate, enlighten and entertain a diverse, multicultural audience by using local, regional and national talent with the emphasis on providing exposure to black culture and ideology. 1333 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 (602) 258-8128 • blacktheatretroupe.org
Museums & Attractions Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum At the only combat aviation museum in Phoenix, visitors will take an edu-venture through history and learn how aircraft evolved as a vital partner to ground and sea operations from WWI to present. It’s an opportunity to get up close and personal with history. Friendly docents are the keepers of nostalgic, inspirational stories and are eager to answer any questions or lead a tour through the collection of artifacts and exhibits. 2017 N. Greenfield Rd., Mesa, AZ 85215 (480) 924-1940 • azcaf.org
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Mesa Arts Center The Mesa Arts Center is a performing and visual arts complex in downtown Mesa. At more than 210,000 square feet, the $95-million facility, completed in 2005, is the largest comprehensive arts campus in the state. The programs are hosted in four buildings on the Mesa Arts Center campus. This includes the four theaters, the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum and 14 art studios.
TheaterWorks of Peoria The 2026–2027 season marks TheaterWorks’ 41st season, which produces full seasons of theater (Main Stage series), youth theater (Youth Works), youth education camps and classes (Theater Alive and SummerWorks) and more. TheaterWorks welcomes thousands of school-aged youth to field trip performances, hundreds of young people to its YouthWorks Academy classes and camps, more than a hundred young people to its stages, and draws more families than ever before to the programming offered by TheaterWorks.
1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 254–2151 • phoenixtheatre.com
10580 N. 83rd Drive, Peoria, AZ 85345 (623) 815-7930 • theaterworks.org
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
Valley Youth Theatre
One of the premier performing arts halls in the western United States, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts showcases a diverse season of music, dance, theatre, comedy and film from around the world. Each year, the Center presents hundreds of events that entertain and inspire — from live performances and educational programs to community celebrations and major festivals.
Recognized for its professional-quality performances and exceptional teaching staff, Valley Youth Theatre has continuously impacted the vitality and diversity of the arts in Phoenix. While some VYT alumni go on to become professional theatre, television and film actors, many reach their full potential in other professions to become police officers, professors, attorneys, chefs, parents and community leaders.
7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 499-8587 • scottsdaleperformingarts.org
525 N. First St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 253-8188 • vyt.com
Arizona Heritage Center at Papago Park
Arizona Museum of Natural History
The Arizona Historical Society is proud to serve as the steward of Arizona’s history. Its collections broadly represent Arizona history that offers a one-of-a-kind resource for Arizona history. Its artifact and manuscript holdings offer unique opportunities for public programming, educational outreach and exhibitions, as well as academic and community-based research. AHS collections provide premier resources for recounting Arizona’s past, and they are invaluable tools for promoting public understanding of contemporary issues such as water availability, immigration, free trade, mining, and urban development and revitalization. Closed for Renovations, Expected Open Date June 2027.
Nestled in the heart of Downtown Mesa, the 80,000-square-foot Arizona Museum of Natural History offers plenty to see, learn and explore for dino enthusiasts and historians of all ages. Admire its collection of nearly 60,000 objects, snap a selfie with a T-Rex, pan for gold, discover the origins of the galaxy, and take a stroll through a mock village of our ancestral Sonoran Desert people at this popular Mesa attraction. 53 N. Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201 (480) 644-2230 • arizonamuseumofnaturalhistory.org
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Heard Museum
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When it first opened in downtown Phoenix in 1984, Arizona Science Center was a small space on the map, occupying a modest 10,000-square-foot storefront. A pilot science center by the Junior League of Arizona, the Center (then called Arizona Museum of Science and Technology) quickly proved its value, however, welcoming more than 87,000 visitors its first year. With its unique ability to inspire, educate and engage curious minds through science, Arizona Science Center quickly grew in popularity and created the need for a larger space. So, in 1997, it moved into a 120,000-square-foot building that was designed by award-winning architect Antoine Predock. Today, the Center still occupies this distinct building within Heritage and Science Square and has added an additional 18,000 square feet with the opening of CREATE at Arizona Science Center®.
Since its founding in 1929, the Heard Museum, a private nonprofit organization, has grown in size and stature to become recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, world-class exhibitions, educational programming and unmatched festivals. It consists of 12 galleries featuring American Indian art and exhibitions, an outdoor sculpture gallery, a world-class museum shop and an outdoor café.
Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art
600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 716-2000 • azscience.org
ASU Art Museum Arizona State University Art Museum centers art and artists in the service of community well-being and social good. Designed by Antoine Predock and opened in 1989, the Nelson Fine Arts Center facility is located on ASU’s Tempe campus with three floors of year-round exhibitions that rotate seasonally and the award-winning museum store. 51 E. 10th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 965-2787 • asuartmuseum.org
Children’s Museum of Phoenix One of the top children’s museums in the nation, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix is a wondrous place of imagination, inspiration, creativity and just plain fun! Designed for children ages birth to 10, this is not your typical Museum … visitors are actively welcomed to touch EVERYTHING! And with more than 48,000 square feet of space, there’s plenty to touch. The Museum offers more than 300 play experiences, spread throughout three floors in the magnificent and historic Monroe School Building. 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 (602) 253-0501 • childrensmuseumofphoenix.org
Hall of Flame Museum of Firefighting George F. Getz Jr. founded the Hall of Flame in 1961. He organized the National Historical Fire Foundation as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to promote the programs of a museum, which he named the Hall of Flame. Getz began to collect fire apparatus after the Christmas 1955 present of a 1924 American LaFrance fire engine from his wife, Olive Atwater Getz. 6101 E. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85008 (602) 275-3473 • hallofflame.org
George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center is a premier cultural institution that is the steward of the African American experience in Phoenix. The museum honors African American Heritage and Arts & Culture. The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center established by the Phoenix Monarchs Alumni Association of Arizona in 1996 is committed to moving forward with the vision of creating a community gathering place for cultural learning. It was approved March 1, 2017 as an Historic Landmark. 415 E. Grant St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 675-4755 • www.thecarveraz.org
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i.d.e.a. Museum The i.d.e.a. Museum — which is owned by the City of Mesa and supported by the i.d.e.a. Museum Foundation — offers hands-on activities and art exhibitions for kids of all ages. Programs are developed not only for children but also — most importantly — for the whole family. The museum inspires visitors to experience their world differently. Therefore, in addition to art, creativity and imagination, it focuses on supporting early learning, nurturing creative thinking and engaging families in quality experiences. 150 W. Pepper Pl., Mesa, AZ 85201 (480) 644-idea (4332) • ideamuseum.org
Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) MIM has a collection of more than 7,500 instruments from more than 200 world countries and territories. The galleries reflect the rich diversity and history of many world cultures. But music and instruments also show us what we have in common — a thought powerfully expressed in the MIM’s motto: Music is the language of the soul. 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050 (480) 478-6000 • mim.org
Penske Racing Museum The Penske Racing Museum showcases a collection of cars, trophies and racing memorabilia chronicling the career of one of the most successful dynasties in sports. Team Penske has more than 50 years of racing experience and more than 600 major race wins, highlighted by 20 Indianapolis 500 victories. The museum’s displays demonstrate the breadth of Team Penske’s achievements across racing disciplines, including a 2015 Ford Fusion driven by Joey Logano to victory in the Daytona 500. Its collection also includes Indianapolis 500-winning cars, among them the 1979 Penske PC6 driven by Rick Mears to the first of his four victories in the legendary race. 7191 E. Chauncey Ln., Phoenix, AZ 85054 (480) 538-4444 penskeautomall.com/penske-racing-museum
Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix Art Museum has provided access to visual arts and educational programs in Arizona for more than 60 years and is the largest art museum in the Southwestern United States. In addition to an annual calendar of exhibitions, Phoenix Art Museum’s permanent collection galleries are drawn from more than 21,000 works of American, Asian, European, Latin American, Western American, modern and contemporary art, and fashion design. 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 257-1880 • phxart.org
SMoCA is a museum dedicated to contemporary art, architecture and design. Far more than just an arts and culture destination, Scottsdale Arts is a hub for creativity and innovation that welcomes all. 7374 E. Second St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 874-4666 • smoca.org
S’edav Va’aki Museum (formerly Pueblo Grande Museum) S’edav Va’aki Museum explores the ancestral Sonoran Desert people who engineered one of the largest and most sophisticated canal systems in the pre-European New World. Exhibits and the National Historic Landmark site reveal how Indigenous farmers and engineers thrived in the region for millennia. 4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034 (602) 495-0901 phoenix.gov/parks/arts-culture-history/sedav-vaaki
Shemer Art Center The Shemer Art Center is a true “home for the arts.” It is also one of the City of Phoenix’s Points of Pride. In 1992, the Phoenix Pride Commission asked Phoenix residents to name places that make Phoenix unique. More than 10,000 postcards, listing approximately 150 locations, were received during the initial campaign. From the 40 sites receiving the most votes, the first 25 Points of Pride, including the Shemer Art Center, were selected. 5005 E. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85018 (602) 262-4727 • shemerartcenter.org
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is a premier cultural institution situated in Old Town Scottsdale. Established in January 2015, the museum resides on the historic grounds of the Loloma Transit Station (N. Marshall Way and E. First St.). With a sprawling two-story layout encompassing 55,000 square feet, the museum showcases the art, culture and rich history spanning 19 states in the American West, Western Canada and Mexico. Former Scottsdale mayor Herb Drinkwater (1936–97), who served from 1980 to 1996, envisioned the museum, which became a reality through the City of Scottsdale’s ownership and the dedicated operation by The Scottsdale Museum of the West, a nonprofit organization established in 2007. 3830 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (480) 686-9539 • westernspirit.org
Taliesin West Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Having purchased several hundred acres of land in the then rural foothills of northeast Scottsdale, Wright began to conceive of a desert utopia comprised of low-slung buildings designed to reflect the sweeping expansiveness of the desert. Always in favor of local materials, Wright would construct Taliesin West largely of “desert masonry”: local rock set in wooden forms and bound by a mixture of cement and desert sand. 12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85259 (888) 516-0811 • franklloydwright.org/taliesin-west
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The Phoenix Symphony
Every Great City Has a Great Symphony Since 1947, the Phoenix Symphony has been one of Arizona’s most important cultural institutions, bringing the power of live music to stages, classrooms, hospitals and neighborhoods across the Valley. Performing both timeless classics and innovative new works, the Symphony calls Symphony Hall its home while reaching audiences throughout Greater Phoenix and beyond. Backed by generous support from individuals, corporations and foundations, the Symphony’s world-class musicians do more than perform; they serve as ambassadors of music’s ability to inspire, unite and heal. At its core, the mission of the Phoenix Symphony is to provide extraordinary musical experiences that enrich the lives of people of all ages and backgrounds. Learn more: www.phoenixsymphony.org/about-us A Symphony in Transition and Transformation This season marks an exciting moment in the Symphony’s evolution as it conducts an international search for its next Virginia G. Piper Music Director. The strong interest from acclaimed conductors reflects both the talent of our orchestra and the vitality of Arizona’s arts community. The next music director will inherit a rich legacy and help shape the Symphony’s bold future. Symphony for All: Expanding Access to Music The Phoenix Symphony is committed to ensuring that world-class music is accessible to everyone. Its Symphony for All initiatives remove barriers to attendance and are made possible through philanthropic support: • KidTix: Free tickets for youth ages 5–17 with a paid adult (for select concerts)
• Military & Veterans Program • Student & Senior Discounts • Culture Pass: Free tickets through local libraries These programs welcome thousands of new concertgoers each season. With continued support, the Symphony aims to expand this reach across Arizona. Learn more: www.phoenixsymphony.org/symphony-for-all Community Engagement & Education: Music with Purpose The musicians of the Phoenix Symphony don’t just perform — they participate. As Arizona residents, they actively bring music into schools, shelters, libraries and community centers, using it as a tool for learning, healing and connection. Education is a cornerstone of the Symphony’s mission. Each year, it reaches more than 100,000 students through in-school concerts and music programs. In addition, the Symphony’s Music and Wellness programs provide comfort and connection to adults in hospitals, Alzheimer’s care centers, hospice settings and individuals experiencing homelessness. Phoenix Symphony musicians travel more than 14,000 miles annually to share music’s impact across the state. Learn more: www.phoenixsymphony.org/education-community More Than a Concert: A Catalyst for Community Whether in the concert hall, a classroom or a care facility, The Phoenix Symphony inspires. It is a cultural beacon, a community builder and a force for good. As the Symphony enters its next chapter, it invites all to be part of the journey — because in Phoenix, music is for all. Learn more: www.phoenixsymphony.org
At-a-Glance Organization Name: The Phoenix Symphony
Website/Tickets: phoenixsymphony.org
Arts & Cultural Category: Symphony / Live Music
Average ticket price/costs? $23 + and up
Name& Position of Org Leader: Peter Kjome, President and CEO No. of Years Leader has Been Onboard: 3 years Number of employees: 109 Main Local Office/Address: One N. First St., Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Season Tickets? Yes Top 3 events/attractions/seasonal performances: More than 100 performances a season: Concerts include Classics, Phoenix Pops, Films & Specials. Musicians perform in classrooms, shelters and hospitals. Donations link: phoenixsymphony.org/donate
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Ballet Arizona dancer Leticia Endler. Photo by Ed Flores, photo composite by Angie Slade Design.
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Ballet Arizona
Ballet Arizona, founded in 1986, has grown into the Southwest’s leading professional ballet organization. Over 40 years, it has pursued its mission to ignite the human spirit through the magic of dance and make ballet accessible to all. The company preserves the beauty of classical ballet while championing new, innovative works, and remains committed to supporting access to the arts. Today, under the artistic direction of internationally esteemed choreographer Daniela Cardim, Ballet Arizona features a company of more than 30 professional dancers. The community has rallied behind the company as it enters a dynamic new chapter of artistic excellence in Arizona. At Ballet Arizona, there is a deep belief in the transformative power of dance. Each production invites audiences into an imaginative world beyond words, offering an experience that inspires, uplifts and resonates long after the final bow. Central to the organization is The School of Ballet Arizona, which expands access to ballet through high-quality dance education. With a focus on technical excellence and artistic development, The School nurtures a lifelong love of dance in every student. Ballet Arizona believes that ballet is for everyone. Through a collaborative approach to arts access, the organization offers school-day performances, behind-the-scenes experiences, and free community presentations. Each is designed to broaden access to ballet and deepen understanding of the arts’ essential role in enriching lives and strengthening community connection.
In addition to its performances, Ballet Arizona is deeply committed to serving Arizona through education and community engagement, reaching more than 26,000 children each year. Its Class Act program brings professional dancers into local elementary and middle schools, giving students the opportunity to dance, choreograph and learn directly from Ballet Arizona artists. Each year, the company also welcomes more than 2,200 children and families to its Angel Night performance of “The Nutcracker,” partnering with more than 60 community service organizations that support children, families and veterans across the Valley. This past season, Ballet Arizona presented its first Sensory Adapted Nutcracker, opening its doors to 700 attendees and expanding accessibility for neurodiverse audiences. As the organization looks forward to its 2026-2027 season, Ballet Arizona is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a diverse program of classical and contemporary ballets for Arizona audiences. The new season will start celebrating the company’s legacy with “Romeo & Juliet” Oct. 22–25 at Symphony Hall. Ballet Arizona will bring the star-crossed lovers’ story to life in downtown Phoenix. Hailed as acclaimed choreographer Ib Andersen’s greatest work, “Romeo and Juliet” is set to captivate audiences with its sweepingly regal ballroom scenes, rich emotion and breathtaking choreography. Corporate donors can get involved by reaching out to Sasha Vincett, Corporate & Foundations Manager. Email: svincett@balletaz.org Phone: (602) 343-6522
At-a-Glance Organization Name: Ballet Arizona Arts & Cultural Category: Ballet / Performing Arts Name& Position of Org Leader: Jami Kozemczak, Executive Director Daniela Cardim, Artistic Director No. of Years Leader has Been Onboard: 12 years and 2 years, respectively
Phone: (602) 381-1096 (Box), (602) 381-0184 (general) Website/Tickets: www.balletaz.org Average ticket price/costs? $30–$76 Season Tickets? Yes
Number of employees: 107
Top 3 events/attractions/seasonal performances: The Nutcracker, An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden, and Ballet Under the Stars
Main Local Office/Address: 2835 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034
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Children’s Museum of Phoenix
The Children’s Museum of Phoenix fosters a joy of learning through play. With exhibits and programs designed for children ages birth to 10, our mission is to engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of children and the grownups who care about them. The Children’s Museum of Phoenix stands out in many unique ways — it’s not just a museum, it’s a joyful, imaginative play space designed to support learning through open-ended, hands-on play. Built around the principle that play is how young children learn, the Museum houses more than 300 interactive experiences across three floors in the historic Monroe School building in downtown Phoenix. Each of the Museum’s exhibits supports multiple developmental levels –— so a toddler and an older child can enjoy the same space in different ways. Here children can: scale The Climber, a three-story climbing structure encouraging safe perceived-risk play and gross motor skill development; navigate the Noodle Forest, a “forest” of pool noodles suspended from above, offering sensory immersion in a unique and engaging environment; role play in The Market as children exercise their physical, cognitive and social skills while providing opportunities to engage in group play, measuring, weighing, reading and counting; and build and engineer in BlockMania!, to name just a few of the Museum’s exciting exhibits. Whether you’re encouraging early childhood development, playing together with caregivers or seeking a safe inclusive space, the Children’s
Museum of Phoenix offers something meaningful for everyone. The Children’s Museum of Phoenix is located at 215 N. 7th Street in downtown Phoenix. Tickets are $19 per person. Members and children under the age of 1 are free. Tickets can be purchased onsite or online at ChildrensMuseumOfPhoenix.org. The Museum is open Tuesdays – Sundays and select holiday/school break Mondays, 9am – 4pm. During summer, the Museum is open 7 days a week from Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Children’s Museum of Phoenix is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN #86-0934323. Corporate donors can connect with the Museum and its mission several ways: • Volunteer with Purpose – Engage your team through meaningful corporate volunteer opportunities that support learning, creativity and play for thousands of children and families annually. • Event Sponsorship – Support Museum programs and events while increasing brand awareness among parents, caregivers, educators and community leaders. • Host An Event Here – From corporate receptions to holiday partiers, the Museum offers a unique venue that’s professional, memorable and fun. • Employee & Family Memberships – Share the gift of play and learning with employees and clients through corporate membership packages.
At-a-Glance Organization Name: Children’s Museum of Phoenix
Website/Tickets: childrensmuseumofphoenix.org
Arts & Cultural Category: Children’s Museum
Average ticket price/costs? $19 per person. Children under age 1 are free.
Name& Position of Org Leader: Kate Wells, Chief Executive Officer No. of Years Leader has Been Onboard: 13 years
Annual subscriptions? Yes
Number of employees: 90
Top 3 events/attractions/seasonal performances: Happy Noon Year, CARnival, Children’s Museum Gala
Main Local Office/Address: 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85034
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The Phoenix Theatre Company
For more than a century, The Phoenix Theatre Company has grown alongside the Valley, transforming from the Phoenix Players, founded in 1920, into Arizona’s largest professional regional theatre company. Following an ambitious campus expansion, the company now presents year-round programming across three stages, including the new, state-of-the-art, 500seat Dr. Stacie J. and Richard J. Stephenson Theatre. The expanded campus gives artists room to think bigger without sacrificing intimacy. The Stephenson Theatre accommodates large-scale musicals with soaring scenery, a full orchestra pit and advanced technical capabilities. The Hormel Theatre remains home to bold musicals and contemporary stories, while the Judith Hardes Theatre provides a close-up setting for plays and distinctive theatrical experiences. Together, the venues allow each production to take place where it will resonate most powerfully. The patron experience begins before arrival with a personalized concierge team and staff committed to putting guests first. Visitors can enjoy dinner or drinks at the ArtBar+Bistro, continue the evening in the Cullum Homes Encore Lounge and enter theatres designed to keep audiences close to the action. This combination of hospitality and performance makes the campus a destination for date nights, family outings, company gatherings and visitors seeking a distinctly Phoenix cultural experience. That range is on display during the company’s 107th Season, themed “A Season to Lift Your Spirits.” The lineup includes five Tony Award-winning musicals: Suffs, Mary Poppins, Monty Python’s Spamalot, Sweeney Todd and Kimberly Akimbo. Audiences can also enjoy the fast-paced comedy Murder for Two, the uplifting energy of Legally Blonde, the timeless romance of The Fantasticks and the historical intimacy of Churchill & Roosevelt: The Christmas That Saved the World.
The company also plays a growing role in developing work with national potential. The regional premiere of Unlock’d brings a witty, pop-infused world of fairies, gnomes and royal romance to Phoenix before its next chapter. The annual Richard P. Stahl Festival of New American Theatre gives emerging work by playwrights, composers and performers a vital path from page to stage. Its impact extends beyond performance nights. Inclusive Summer Camp and year-round classes help young people develop confidence, creativity and collaboration. Community Nights welcome audiences who might otherwise face financial barriers to live theatre. Partners That Heal, the company’s nationally distinctive healthcare program, uses more than 250 improvisationbased interventions to reduce fear, strengthen communication and create connections among patients, families and caregivers. This work is also an investment in Phoenix. More than 600 annual performances support actors, musicians, technicians, designers, craftspeople and administrators, while attendance generates business for nearby restaurants, hotels, transportation providers and other local companies. By producing shows in-house, The Phoenix Theatre Company employs creative professionals and purchases the materials, services and expertise needed to build theatrical worlds from the ground up. How can corporate donors get involved? Corporate partners can participate through production and program sponsorships, customized client and employee experiences, event packages, annual giving and naming opportunities. Their support can help launch a musical, give a child access to arts education, welcome Community Night audiences or send Partners That Heal artists where connection is needed most. Learn more about Sponsorships and The Spotlight Experience at phoenixtheatre.com/support/sponsorships/
At-a-Glance Organization Name: The Phoenix Theatre Company
Main Local Office/Address: 1825 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004
Arts & Cultural Category: Theater
Phone: (602) 254-2151
Name& Position of Org Leader: Michael Barnard, Producing Artistic Director Vincent VanVleet, Executive Director
Website/Tickets: phoenixtheatre.com
No. of Years Leader has Been Onboard: Michael – 28th season, Vincent – 29th season
Season Tickets? Yes
Number of employees: 535
Donations link: donate.phoenixtheatre.com/donate
Average ticket price/costs? $60+
Top 3 events/attractions/seasonal performances: Les Misérables, Disney’s Mary Poppins, Sweeney Todd
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