Arts and Culture

Although there is no central location for the arts in Maricopa, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy cultural events in the city. Three dedicated spaces feature artwork from local artists of various media. Musical, theatrical, dance and chorale performances are also a cultural staple in Maricopa and are curated by local artistic organizations.

The region’s rich Native American history is displayed on the walls of the Ak-Chin Him-Dak EcoMuseum, and the Maricopa Historical Society works to preserve the city’s past through its monthly meetings and cultural events.

Maricopa Arts Council
Co-directors: Judith Lang Zaimont, Susan Cameron, David Vargas, Angelina Martin
MaricopaArtsCouncil.wixsite.com/MaricopaArtsCouncil
MACmaricopa@gmail.com

Art Gallery Space

Maricopa City Hall
Seasonal rotating gallery
39700 W. Civic Center Plaza
520-568-9098

History and Culture

Ak-Chin Him-Dak EcoMuseum and Archives
Director Elaine Peters
47685 N. EcoMuseum Road
520-568-1358

Maricopa Historical Society
President Paul Shirk
909-260-3020
MHS50.com
Contact@MHS50.com

Dance

Desert Sun Performing Arts
Director Ceylan Gentilella
19756 N. John Wayne Parkway
520-483-8915
DSPAdance.com

Music

Maricopa Music Circle
Co-founder Judith Lanh Zaimont
MaricopaMusicCircle.org
MaricopaMusicCircle@yahoo.com

Maricopa Chorus
Artistic Director Don Raflik
602-317-8278
MaricopaChorus@gmail.com

Performing Arts

Maricopa Community Theatre
Artistic Director Carrie Vargas
520-261-4097
MaricopaCommunityTheatre.org
MaricopaCommunityTheatre@gmail.com