Creating The Space For Creativity

Innovation requires creativity and imagination. At the i.d.e.a. Museum, visitors tap into creativity and imagination through design in art, science and technology. Located in downtown Mesa, the innovative museum provides families in need the opportunity to delve into the arts – and their imaginations. Donations to the Access for All – No Barriers to Learning fund make this possible.
The i.d.e.a. Museum has three main exhibition spaces – Whiteman Family Exhibition Gallery, the HUB and ArtVille – that provide opportunities to be creative. Staff develops classes and exhibitions aimed at engaging one’s curiosity and to foster quality family time. Educators realize the importance of the arts and creative thinking in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.
Leadership: Sunnee D. O’Rork: CEO / Executive Director
Mission: To inspire children of all ages to experience their world differently through art, creativity, engineering and imagination.
Founded: 1978
Impact: 105,000 annually
Staffing: 27 Employees and 100 Volunteers
Needs List: Funding for “Access for All”, Exhibition sponsors, 3-D printers, Tech Table Software, iPads and Mac Mini’s, Touchscreen monitors
Next Big Thing: Color the Night: Adult Take Over, Friday, April 8, 2016 from 6 – 10 p.m.