January 2026
Thursday, Jan. 1 — Facility closed for New Year’s Day (observed), all areas
Wednesday, January 7, 4 p.m.–4:30 p.m. —Create Your Own…Burlap Artwork with Nell Langford, YouTube channel artists workshop.
Thursday, January 8, 4-5 p.m. — “Young @ART” distribution of Mesquite Symphony Orchestra Concert Craft (promoting Trial &Tribulation), Main Library, promocode: MAC40OFF
Monday, January 12, 12-12:30 p.m. (Premiere on YouTube) — In The Studio with “Poppy Xander and Shamsy Roomani” Video
Saturday, January 19 — Facility closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, all areas.
Tuesday, January 26, 12-12:30 p.m. (Premiere on YouTube) — In The Studio with “ETAMU” Video
Monday, January 26– Saturday, March 21, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. — Poppy Xander and Shamsy Roomiani present Luminous Frequencies, Main Gallery, Facebook
Monday, January 26– Saturday, March 21, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. — East Texas A&M Commerce Alumni presents “Finding Connection Through Color”, Chamber Gallery
Saturday, Jan 30, 7 PM MAT Awards Ceremony
February 2026
Monday, February 2, 12–1 p.m. — Tote-and-Go "Art Pick-up," outside offices
Wednesday, February 4, 4 p.m.–4:30 p.m. —Create Your Own…"Zine” with Angelica Garcia, YouTube channel artists workshop.
Thursday, February 5, 12-12:30 p.m. — “Homeschool Hangout” distribution of Mesquite Symphony Orchestra Concert Craft (promoting Trial &Tribulation), Main Library,
Thursday, February 5, 7-9 p.m. — Artists Talk + Performance: Poppy Xander and Shamsy Roomiani present Luminous Frequencies, Main Gallery
Friday, February 6– Sunday, February 22, 7:30–9:30 p.m.(Friday and Saturday); 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Sunday Matinee) — Mesquite Arts Theatre, Murder on the Orient Express, Black Box Theatre, tickets at www.mesquiteartstheatre.org
Friday, February 6, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. — Mesquite Arts Theatre, Shakespeare? (Session 1), Black Box Theatre, MAT.
Saturday, February 7, 5:30–7 p.m. — Artist Opening Reception: Poppy Xander and Shamsy Roomiani present Luminous Frequencies, Main Gallery
Saturday, February 7, 5:30–7 p.m. — Artist Opening Reception: East Texas A&M Commerce Alumni presents “Find Connection Through Color”, Chamber Gallery
Saturday, February 7, 7 -9 p.m. — Mesquite Symphony Orchestra Concert presents “Trial & Tribulation”, Concert Hall
Thursday, February 12, 4-5 p.m. — “Young @ART”| Create Your Own Burlap Artwork Art Kit | Promoting Mesquite Symphony Orchestra Concert Craft (promoting March Concert) Main Library, promocode: MAC40OFF
Friday, February 14, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. — Mesquite Arts Theatre, Shakespeare? (Session 2), Black Box Theatre, MAT.
Saturday, February 14, 6–8 p.m. — Celebration: Winter GLOW Fest!, Rehearsal Hall + Courtyard + Concert Hall Lobby + Front of Building
Saturday, Feb. 14, 6–8 p.m. — Mesquite Makers "Valentines" Crafts @ WinterGLOW, Rehearsal Hall + Courtyard + Concert Hall Lobby
Saturday, Feb. 14, 6–8 p.m. — Exhibition + Artist Reception: MEET + GREET | Shamsy Roomiani from Luminous Frequencies Exhibition, Main Gallery (note: Poppy will be on stage with Helium Queens)
Saturday, Feb. 14, 6–8 p.m. — Exhibition + Artist MEET + GREET: East Texas A&M Commerce Alumni presents “Find Connection Through Color” , Chamber Gallery or RH, or Courtyard
Workshop: Luminaries Workshop (Hermila Cuervas)
Saturday, Feb. 14, 6–8 p.m. — Music Performance: Helium Queens, Rehearsal Hall
Saturday, Feb. 14, 6–8 p.m. — Food and Activities
Saturday, February 22, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. — Mesquite Arts Theatre, Shakespeare (Session 3), Black Box Theatre, MAT.
Wednesday, February 25, 4 p.m. — Virtual Programming: MAC Doodles | TBD | American Art History, Mesquite Arts Center's YouTube Channel, (Premiere). Instructed by @JoeCadena
March 2026
Monday, March 2, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. — Tote-and-Go "Art Pick-up," outside offices.
Wednesday, March 4, 4 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. — Virtual Programming: Create Your Own with Corey Godfrey, Mesquite Arts Center’s YouTube Channel (Premiere).
Thursday, March 5, 7–9 p.m. — Courtyard Concert Series: The Elton Jons, Courtyard or Rehearsal Hall.
Thursday, March 5, 12-12:30 p.m. — “Homeschool Hangout”: Food-Inspired Painting | distribution of Mesquite Symphony Orchestra Concert Craft (promotingRequiem & Valor Concert), Main Library
Thursday, March 5, 6-7 p.m. — Artists Talk + Performance: Poppy Xander and Shamsy Roomiani present Luminous Frequencies, Main Gallery
Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. — Mesquite Arts Theatre: Shakespeare (Session 4), Black Box Theatre.
Saturday, March 7, 7–9 p.m. — Mesquite Wind Symphony Concert | Requiem & Valor, Concert Hall + RH. www.mesquitesymphony.org
Thursday, March 12, 4-5 p.m. — “Young @ART”| Mini Canvas Give Away (30pcs) Promoting Mesquite Symphony Orchestra Concert Craft (promoting Transcendence Concert) Main Library,
Saturday, March 14, 7-9 p.m. — Mesquite Arts Theatre, What’s My Line Again?, Black Box Theatre, MAT, tickets at www.mesquiteartstheatre.org
Sunday, March 15, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. — Mesquite Arts Theatre: Shakespeare (Session 5), Black Box Theatre.
March 16 - March 20 | Spring Break
Monday, March 16–Friday, March 20, 10 a.m.-11:30 am ( Mesquite Arts Center), 12:30 - 2 PM ( Sharing Life)— Spring Break Camp: Cara Mia Theatre’s School of Yes!, Rehearsal Hall.
Thursday, March 19, 6-7 p.m. — Courtyard Concert Craft Night: Nature Specimens with Shamsy Roomiani, ages: young at heart.
Thursday, March 19, 7–9 p.m. — Courtyard Concert Series: Spring Break Concert | PriMadonna, Courtyard ( Rehearsal Hall as “rain” plan) - confirmed
Saturday, March 21, Silkscreening with Durty Laundry + Joe Cadena Illustration, Mesquite Makers, Car Show with Historic Mesquite.
Sunday, March 22, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. — Mesquite Arts Theatre: Shakespeare (Session 6), Black Box Theatre.
Saturday, March 28, 7–9 p.m. — Mesquite Symphony Orchestra Concert | Scholarship Gala (concert and presentation), Concert Hall + RH. www.mesquitesymphony.org
Sunday, March 29, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. — Mesquite Arts Theatre: Shakespeare (Session 7), Black Box Theatre.
April 2026
Wednesday, April 1, 4 p.m.–4:30 p.m. —Create Your Own…Poppy + Grady, YouTube channel artists workshop.
Thursday, April 2, 7–9 p.m. — Courtyard Concert Series: Mr. Inez, Courtyard.
Friday, April 3 - Sunday, April 19, 7:30–9:30 p.m.(Friday and Saturday); 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (Sunday Matinee) — Mesquite Arts Theatre, Odd Couple, Black Box Theatre, tickets at www.mesquiteartstheatre.org
Saturday, April 4, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. — Mesquite Arts Theatre: Speakespeare (Session 8), Black Box Theatre.
Saturday, April 4, 9-1 PM— Mesquite Makers "Eggstravaganza" (250 pcs giveaway at Information Booth Area- "Spin To Win" area)
Sunday, April 5 — Facility closed for Easter Sunday, all areas.
Monday, April 6 - Saturday, June 20, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. — Exhibition: Victoria Gonzales (Baylor University Student / Alumni), Main Gallery.
Monday, April 6 - Saturday, June 20, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. — Exhibition: Loren Thrasher, Chamber Gallery.
Monday, April 6, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. — Tote-and-Go "Art Pick-up, outside offices.
Saturday, April 11, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. — Mesquite Arts Theatre, Shakespeare Workshop (Session 8), Black Box Theatre, tickets at www.mesquiteartstheatre.org
Saturday, April 11, 7–8 p.m. — Mesquite Community Band: “The Dawn of Spring”, Concert Hall (FREE)
Thursday, April 16, 6–7:30 p.m. — Exhibition + Artist Reception: Victoria + Loren, Chamber + Main Gallery.
Thursday, April 16, 7–9 p.m. — Courtyard Concert Series: Who’s Best, Courtyard or Rehearsal Hall.
Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. — Mesquite Arts Theatre, Shakespeare Workshop (Session 9), Black Box Theatre, tickets at www.mesquiteartstheatre.org
Wednesday, April 23, 4 p.m. — MAC Doodles: Spring Theme, Mesquite Arts Center’s YouTube Channel (Premiere).
Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. — Mesquite Arts Theatre, Shakespeare Workshop (Session 10), Black Box Theatre, tickets at www.mesquiteartstheatre.org
Thursday, April 29, 4 p.m.–5 p.m. — Mesquite Makers “In Person Arts Activity”, Promoting “National Library Day” with the Mesquite Library System “Young at Art program” ( Main Library), Meeting Room (America’s Credit Union Financial Literacy Workshop) + Children’s Education Room ( Art Workshop).- Earth Day Plate Craft