Arizona America250 Events Calendar
Explore our Arizona America250 Events Calendar, your hub for commemorating America’s 250th anniversary in Arizona. This calendar highlights both signature events hosted by Arizona America250 and community-led events taking place across the state.
If your organization or community is planning an event that aligns with the spirit of America250, we invite you to be part of the celebration. Help us build a vibrant calendar that reflects the richness of Arizona’s past, present, and future. Submitting your event is easy and free!
Let’s make history together. One event at a time.
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Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum Spring Opening Reception
February 13 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum celebrates the opening of five new free spring exhibitions exploring the depth and diversity of contemporary craft, alongside a season of free public programs designed to engage audiences of all ages. On view are “Soundcraft,” “Crafting Legacy: Honoring Arizona Veteran Artists,” “Beyond Tradition: Selections from the MCA Permanent Collection,” Ann Morton’s “Hook, Line and Sinker” and the “47th Annual Juried Contemporary Crafts” exhibition.
The spring 2026 season is presented as part of Craft in America’s national “Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026” initiative, a year-long Semiquincentennial collaboration highlighting the importance of handmade work throughout American history and in contemporary life. Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum has dedicated its entire spring season to craft, elevating compelling stories and underrepresented artists and traditions. Visitors can also experience a special February event with artist-in-residence Ehren Tool at the One East Pop-Up, located across from the museum.