Yuma Art Center

08/13/2026

🎭📣 Deadline Tomorrow! Call for Directors: Dinner Theatre Directing Fellowship 🎬✨

Have a vision for the stage? Now’s your chance to bring it to life!

Applications for the 2027 Dinner Theatre Directing Fellowship are due TOMORROW, Friday, August 14, by 11:59 PM!

The Yuma Art Center is looking for creative storytellers ready to take the lead and direct a full-length production as part of our annual Dinner Theatre season at the Historic Yuma Theatre.

Whether you’re an experienced director or ready to take that next creative step, we want to see your proposal! 🎭

📅 Important Dates:

📝 Application Deadline: TOMORROW — Friday, August 14 | 11:59 PM
🎉 Fellowship Notification: September 25, 2026
🎭 Fellowship Period: October 2026 – February 2027
🎟️ Show Dates: February 4–7 & 11–13, 2027

✨ The Fellowship Includes:
• Directing a full-length Dinner Theatre production
• Artistic mentorship and support
• Bringing your creative vision to the Historic Yuma Theatre stage

⏰ Don’t miss your chance — applications close tomorrow!

🔗 Apply here:
https://form.jotform.com/241437809507158

For complete fellowship details and guidelines, visit YumaAZ.gov/DinnerTheater.

08/12/2026

✏️🎨 Youth Drawing: A New Creative Adventure Begins!

Got a young artist ready to put pencil to paper? ✨ A brand-new Youth Drawing session is starting August 27!

Young artists will explore the foundations of drawing while building confidence and developing their creative skills. From line and shading to value, perspective, gesture, and composition, they’ll experiment with graphite and charcoal while creating artwork from still life and photos.

✨ All supplies included
✨ Perfect for beginners and young artists ready to grow
Youth Drawing – Session 1
📅 Thursdays | August 27 – October 1, 2026
⏱️ Time | 4:30 – 5:45 PM
🧒 Ages | 8 – 15
📍 Yuma Art Center | Classroom 2
💲 Residents $38 | Non-Residents $53

🎯 A new session is starting soon — spots are limited and fill quickly! Register today and let the creativity begin!

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/4wHt9Dl

📞 Questions about the class or registration? Call 928-373-5202 — we’re happy to help!

08/12/2026

🎨 It's this Friday, Yuma! Meet the Artists. Experience the Art.

Join us as we celebrate our newest exhibitions at the Yuma Art Center.
Explore the galleries, discover inspiring artwork, and meet the talented artists behind the exhibitions.

✨ Free admission | Open to the public
🍽 Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash/credit bar during the reception.

📅 Friday, August 14, 2026
🕕 6–8 PM
📍 Yuma Art Center

We look forward to seeing you in the galleries! ❤️

08/12/2026

🎨 Yuma, come and meet the Artists. Come and experience the Art.

Join us as we celebrate our newest exhibitions at the Yuma Art Center.
Explore the galleries, discover inspiring artwork, and meet the talented artists behind the exhibitions. Whether you're a longtime art lover or a first-time visitor, we invite you to experience an evening of creativity, conversation, and community.

✨ Free admission | Open to the public
🍽 Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres and a cash/credit bar during the reception.

📅 Friday, August 14, 2026
🕕 6–8 PM
📍 Yuma Art Center

We look forward to seeing you in the galleries! ❤️

08/11/2026

🚨🎨 Artists, the deadline is THIS Thursday, August 13, 2026!

There’s still time to be part of the exciting public art coming to East Mesa Community Park!

Follow Parks and Recreation Director Eric Urfer and Cultural Affairs Manager Ana Padilla as they give us a look at what’s coming—including unique functional art benches made from recycled wind turbine materials, murals, and more.

🎨 Interested in submitting your work? Apply by THIS Thursday, August 13!

Murals:
https://form.jotform.com/261176917479168

Functional Art Pieces (Benches):
https://form.jotform.com/261174858036159

Don’t miss your chance to leave your creative mark on East Mesa Community Park!

📲 928.373.5202
🌐YumaAz.Gov/ArtCenter

08/11/2026

🎨✨ Every mural has a story. Every sculpture has a place. Come discover Yuma through art!

Explore colorful murals, inspiring sculptures, and public art that help tell the story of our community.

Download your Public Art Map & Guide and enjoy a self-guided adventure through Historic Downtown Yuma and beyond.

🗺️ Start your art adventure today at YumaAZ.gov/ArtCenter.
Just click on the Public Art tab to download your map and guide.

08/08/2026

🎸🤘 Yuma... are you ready? 🤘🎸

The lineup is set. The amps are warming up. Now all we need is YOU.

🔥 Ojalá
🔥 Val Chillmore
🔥 Plum
🔥 Ronni NoGood
🔥 Znora

Five local bands. One epic night of live music.

Come support Yuma's incredible music scene, sing loud, rock harder, and celebrate the artists who keep our city sounding amazing.

📅 Friday, Sept. 11
🕡 Doors: 6:30 PM
🎶 Show: 7 PM
📍 Historic Yuma Theatre

🎟️ Get your tickets now, here:
https://bit.ly/459Vqq2

Let's make some noise, Yuma. 🤘❤️

08/07/2026

🎶✨ ¡Es MAÑANA, Yuma!

¡No pierdas la oportunidad de ver a Elías Medina en vivo, interpretando los grandes clásicos de la música mexicana en un escenario tan especial como el Historic Yuma Theatre!

🎟️ ¡Aún hay boletos disponibles!

📍 Historic Yuma Theatre
🎫 YumaAZ.gov/YACCalendar | 928-373-5202

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🎶✨ It's TOMORROW, Yuma!
Don't miss your chance to see Elías Medina live in the intimate setting of the Historic Yuma Theatre as he performs the timeless classics of Mexican music.

🎟️ Get your tickets while seats are still available!

📍 Historic Yuma Theatre
🎫 YumaAZ.gov/YACCalendar | 928-373-5202

Yuma, AZ!!!

A cantar con fuerza este 8 de agosto✌🏽

Abrazo parejo!!

https://etix.com/ticket/p/40416793/concierto-elías-medina-yuma-historic-yuma-theatre