Maricopa Artisans' Committee
Our Story,
In late Summer of 2012, at the inspiration of Cynthia Portrey, a group of five talented individuals met at "Seven Cups" to form an "artist" network. We brainstormed on the possibility of an event that would bring artists together, educate the community on the value of art, and how art plays a major role in bringing revenue into the City of Maricopa. Hence, the "Maricopa Artisans' committee was formed and "Art on the Veranda," was our first introduction to the community of Maricopa.
Co-founded in 2010 by Judith Lang Zaimont, pianist, Genevieve Ehrbright, violin, and Mary Mullarky, cello. Performing primarily within Maricopa and surrounding locales, MMC has since grown from a small ensemble to a conductorless Chamber Orchestra of skilled musicians playing arrangements tailored especially for our instrumentation. Our programs always range widely and include everything from full orchestral works to classical instrumental and vocal solos, along with traditional seasonal music, popular tunes, and great standards from the big-band era to the present.
Maricopa Music Circle
The Spotlight Showcase Bonnie Del Turco
Desert Sun Performing Arts comprises Maricopa’s premiere dance academy and the city’s only ballet company. Under Artistic Director and Founder, Ceylan Gentilella, DSPA has developed into a nationally recognized school with noted faculty offering a well-rounded curriculum, and presenting main-stage performances several times a year. Its dance curriculum includes an array of programs designed to fit every age group and type of dance – Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip hop, Clogging, Theatre and more.
Desert Sun Performing Arts
Maricopa Community Theatre was founded in 2010 by Carrie Vargas to bring quality plays, musicals and entertainment to the residents of Maricopa, AZ and beyond. MCT’s Mainstage Company offers elaborate full productions around the calendar – comedies, dramas and musicales ranging from Shakespeare to Sondheim and more. And its family of companies has grown to include Maricopa Teen Conservatory Theatre (ages 11 – 19) and Maricopa Children’s Theatre (ages 5 to 13), both offering performance opportunities that encompass a summer camp with a musical show plus two play productions during the year
Maricopa Community Theatre
28 years as an Administrative Assistant now working for our very own Maricopa High School; now artist, business owner, and actively involved in the “Arts” in Maricopa including designing the MAC website.
Inspired artist and artisan in her own right, Bonnie serves the entire Arts community as continuing Curator of the ‘Spotlight Showcase’, and a key member of Maricopa Artisans planning committee.
Known world-wide as a composer, Judith is the former head of the Composition program at U of MN, and also an accomplished pianist and Co-Founder of Maricopa Music Circle.
28 years as an Administrative Assistant now working for our very own Maricopa High School; now artist, business owner, and actively involved in the “Arts” in Maricopa including designing the MAC website.
Additionally we would like to add a special behind the scenes "Thank You" to our Foundational Independent Artist Members ...
