ABOUT THE VENUE:
The Madison is a state-of-the-art venue featuring a 904-seat auditorium, an extensive veranda and spacious lobby with a soaring 40-foot ceiling. The elegant versatility of this venue makes it an ideal choice for corporate events, galas, weddings, and other large life celebrations. Free parking is available in the 375 space covered stall parking structure located directly south of the facility by The Madison Promenade.

MISSION:
The Madison Center for the Arts is committed to enriching the community’s quality of life by generating opportunities for participation in the arts, partnering with schools, collaborating with mission-based organizations, and driving economic prosperity to increase resources, recruitment, and revenue for the MESD while embracing patrons, visitors, and community members from all backgrounds while providing exceptional service to our resident companies and to all who present or experience the arts at The Madison. We champion the arts in Phoenix for all people.

VISION:
The Madison Center for the Arts strives to deepen the cultural life of every resident of Phoenix and continue creating an increasingly relevant, multidisciplinary performing arts center. The Madison’s vision for the future is to evolve as a world-class center for arts education, culture, and the performing arts which includes the MESD leadership, management, and staff being an advocate for The Madison through paid attendance, referrals, and advocacy.

VALUES WE LIVE BY:
Accessible, inclusive, and welcoming.
Belief in the power of arts, education, and community connection.
Responsive, adaptable, and resilient.
Fiscally responsible

        A LOVE OF THE ARTS: We affirm the importance and impact of the arts and the courage of artists, through performance, education, outreach, and partnership.

        EQUITY: We are committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility for all.

        THE VALUE OF ARTS EDUCATION: Arts education is critical to academic success, helps build confidence, empathy, and social connectivity, and should be available to all children and youth regardless of income or background.

        COMMUNITY: The Madison was founded on the strength of community collaboration. We place the community we serve at the forefront.

        ADAPTIVITY: We will be nimble and responsive to new challenges and opportunities.

        EXCELLENCE: Each member of our team truly values the work that they do, and we believe that when our partners succeed, we succeed. Our staff is dedicated to bringing a vision to life with exceptional expertise in technical services, production, ticketing, and more to ensure a seamless and unforgettable experience for artists, clients, students, and patrons.

        HOSPITALITY: Providing outstanding service is at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re a patron, artist, or client, we strive to ensure that all are welcomed and valued at The Madison from the moment you first engage with us.