MESA, Arizona -- April 28, 2026 -- Mesa Community College invites the community to the Desert in Bloom Spring Fashion Show,” 6 p.m., May 1, in the Navajo Room on the Southern and Dobson Campus, 1833 W. Southern Ave., Mesa. Free and open to the public, the event features more than 80 original designs by MCC Fashion Program students along with musical entertainment by MCC’s DJ program.

"From concept to runway our students will demonstrate their ability to transform ideas into compelling visual experiences with originality and purpose," said MCC Fashion Design Occupational Program Director Kimberly Broxham.

Opening the show will feature designs by MCC’s Artists of Promise fashion winners Yukiko Devine, Melissa Gardner, Kallie Johnston, Heather Maahs and  Andrea Prieto.

In recognition of Earth Month, the show will also feature sustainable designs by approximately 50 students from the Fashion Design program.

Unlike many fashion programs, MCC welcomes individuals interested in learning specific skills, such as draping or sewing and those interested in earning an Associate in Applied Science degree.

Learn more about the degrees and certificates offered by the MCC Fashion Program at mesacc.edu/fashion.

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Media Contact: Dawn Zimmer, dawn.zimmer@mesacc.edu, 480-461-7892

Mesa Community College (MCC) is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first-generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. Our award-winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high-quality education, training and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 MCCCD colleges. Learn more at mesacc.edu/newsroom.

MCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), hlcommission.org.

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