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About Mesa Arts Center - Farnsworth Studio

The Anita Cox Farnsworth Studio Theater, located inside the Mesa Arts Center in downtown Mesa, AZ, is an intimate black box venue designed for flexible performances. With seating configurations that adapt to each show, the space seats up to 98–99 attendees and is perfect for cabaret, readings, meetings, and small exhibitions. The Farnsworth Studio sits at 1 East Main Street, placing it in the heart of downtown Mesa and close to lodging, dining, and transit options.

Whether you're planning a night of live performance or a private event, we’ve got you covered with straightforward ticket access, practical venue details, and trusted nearby recommendations. This page is your one-stop guide to seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations and eateries for the Farnsworth Studio.

Pro tip: secure your seats early for popular small-scale performances, and check the venue’s calendar for intimate shows with regional and resident companies like East Valley Children's Theatre and Mesa Encore Theatre. For convenient travel, the Center & Main St light rail stop is across from the Mesa Arts Center, with additional bus routes servicing downtown Mesa. Parking at the center costs the best available price per vehicle, with options in the south lot or the Sirrine Street Garage, including ADA spaces. When planning your visit, consider nearby hotels such as SureStay by Best Western Mesa Downtown Area and other local lodging, plus dining options to complete your Arts Center experience. If you’re looking for reliable access to tickets and seating, we’ve got you covered.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Anita Cox Farnsworth Studio Theater is a 99-seat black box venue at Mesa Arts Center, 1 East Main Street, Mesa, AZ 85201.
  • The official seating chart shows a flexible configuration with capacity up to 98–99 seats depending on setup.
  • Parking for Mesa Arts Center events costs $10 and can be in the south lot or the Sirrine Street Garage; ADA spaces are available.
  • Transit: Valley Metro Light Rail stop at Center & Main St is directly across from the MAC; additional bus routes service downtown Mesa.
  • Nearby hotels include SureStay by Best Western Mesa Downtown Area (1750 E Main Street) and Mezona Inn (250 W Main Street, now marketed as Mezona on Main apartments; not a current hotel).
  • Notable events/uses: MAC hosts resident companies (e.g., East Valley Children's Theatre, Mesa Encore Theatre) and a range of intimate performances; the Farnsworth space is suitable for cabaret, meetings, and exhibitions.
  • The space is officially named Anita Cox Farnsworth Studio Theater (no demolition or renaming reported).
  • Major opening context: Mesa Arts Center debuted in 2005 with multiple venues, including the Farnsworth Studio; the center has hosted a wide range of touring and local performances since opening.