The City of Mesa has launched Shop Mesa Get the Arts which runs through June 30, 2010. This program rewards consumers for making purchases in Mesa. Shop in Mesa and earn Mesa Bucks toward free admission to shows at Mesa Arts Center and free entry to Mesa Contemporary Arts, Arizona Museum of Natural History, and Arizona Museum for Youth.

Instead of feeling nervous about making purchases, it's time to be rewarded. The program is simple. Bring your receipts from any purchases made in the City of Mesa to the Mesa Arts Center Box Office. Shopper's sales tax price will be matched in Mesa Bucks from three dollars up to two hundred dollars per visit. These non-monetary vouchers can be used to purchase admissions to any of the Mesa arts and cultural facilities, events, exhibits, or performances with the purchase of a ticket at regular price.

Use the vouchers for admission to Arizona Museum for Youth and families can spend a day of fun exploring art and culture geared towards children. The Arizona Museum of Natural History will also accept Mesa Bucks, giving patrons the opportunity to view their thrilling new summer 2009 exhibitions. These are only a few options of the many that are available for Mesa consumers through the Shop Mesa Get the Arts program.

Consumers do not need to be Mesa residents but only receipts of purchases made in the City of Mesa are valid. Mesa Bucks cannot be used for purchases at any of the Museum Stores, have no cash value, and there is no carryover of unused funds. Mesa Bucks will be issued for receipts dated after April 1, 2009. No receipts with a tax total of less than three dollars will be considered, and the maximum amount to be converted to Mesa Bucks per receipt is two-hundred dollars. Mesa Bucks can be used to purchase admissions/tickets on a buy one, get one basis (Mesa Bucks have to pay for the full cost of the second - no partial payment.)


Current Locations Accepting Mesa Bucks:

Mesa Arts Center (MAC)

Mesa Bucks will be available for selected performances at the Mesa Arts Center.

All Ages: $3.50

Arizona Museum of Natural History (AzMNH):

Adults: $10.00
Seniors: $9.00
Students: $8.00
Children: $6.00

Arizona Museum for Youth (AMY):

All Ages: $6.50

For more information contact the Mesa Arts Center Box Office at boxoffice@mesaartscenter.com or call 480-644-6500.

Box Office Hours:
Mon thru Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 12:00pm - 4:00pm