FALL 2017 46 | FRONTDOORSMEDIA .COM FALL ARTS & CULTURE DIRECTORY DESERT SOUNDS PERFORMING ARTS A Sense of belonging (Jeremy Project), an opportunity to learn (musical mentors) and an occasion to share is what Desert Sounds Performing Arts gives underserved children. The Jeremy Project refurbishes donates/used instruments and lends them to children who otherwise would not be able to participate in their school based band/orchestra programs. Our Musical Mentors teach children music and help them develop the skills for success in life. Mariachi Sones del Desierto, a multi-tiered program, teaches a diverse group of children in grades k-12 traditional mariachi music. Our programing is passing on to the next generation a love for the arts. desertsounds.org FREE ARTS Founded in 1993, Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona is a nonprofit organization which heals homeless and abused children through artistic ex - pression. Free Arts programs include creative elements that promote safety, self-expression and a sense of belonging. All Free Arts programs, delivered by volunteers and artists, serve more than 8,000 children annually through partnerships with 45 social service child welfare agencies at 100+ sites across Maricopa County. freeartsaz.org DESERT STAGES THEATRE A bustling community playhouse, Desert Stages Theatre in Scottsdale, Ariz., will celebrate its 23rd year in 2017. DST is a nonprofit 501 (c) 3, founded in 1995, and delivers performances year-round. Four show sched - ules occur throughout the year: Actor’s Café performances in the intimate 68-seat theatre; Mainstage Series in Cullity Hall, a 200-seat theatre; On Stage Children’s Series for ages 3-19, andNext Stage Series for 12-19, both also performed in Cullity Hall. DST also operates a theatrical academy (Cen - ter Stage, and many other classes) and offers a variety of music, dance and classes open to the community. desertstages.org

FALL 2017 FRONTDOORSMEDIA .COM | 47 FALL ARTS & CULTURE DIRECTORY HALE CENTRE THEATRE Arizona’s Premier Family Theatre in Gilbert since 2003. Hale Centre Theatre is a 350 seat theater-in-the-round that puts on exquisite family-friendly productions throughout the year. Hale is dedicated to providing patrons with the finest theatrical experience possible in an atmosphere as intimate and friendly as their own homes. In doing so, we have always selected shows which reflect our promise to provide fun and affordable entertainment. Come see how incredibly talented local actors bring the plays and musicals to life, making every production here a memorable experience! HaleTheatreArizona.com HEATHER J. KIRK Longtime Artist and Graphic Designer “PhotoGraphic Artistry by Heather J. Kirk” includes her photography on clothing and accessories. Using art and fashion for a cause, she proudly supports World Vision and Eternally Cherished programs that prevent and intervene in sex and human trafficking around the world. In the fashion industry, she seeks to support the human rights of garment workers and encourage ethical purchasing by consumers and clothing designers all along the supply chain. Her learning process resulted in a TEDx Fountain Hills presentation and a “Not On Their Backs” campaign. Find links to her art and fashion at www.HeatherJKirk.com HeatherJKirk.com HEARD MUSEUM Since its founding in 1929, the Heard Museum, a private nonprofit organiza - tion, has grown in size and stature to become recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, world-class exhibitions, educational programming and its unmatched festivals. With an education center, an award-winning Shop, the Books & More bookstore, Coffee Cantina and Courtyard Café, the Heard Museum is a place of learning and unforgettable experiences. Dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art, the Heard presents the stories of American Indian people from a first-person perspective, as well as exhibitions that showcase the beauty and vitality of traditional and contemporary art. heardmuseum.com