Marion Art Center – The MAC!

Upcoming Events

It Happens at the MAC

Art

Call for Entries: Being Seen

February 7, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
February 10, 2026
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Join the gallery show in our upcoming DATMA/MAC collab, Being Seen: Celebrating Pride in the SouthCoast

Movies

Movies at the MAC: Common Threads

Movies: Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt - $5
February 11, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Join us for a screening of Common Threads: Stories from the Quilt

Art

Reception: Being Seen

February 14, 2026
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Join us for the opening reception for our first show of 2026, the Winter Members’ Show!

Workshops

February Vacation Workshops

Feb Vac: Create/Upcycle
February 17, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Feb Vac: Arctic Animals
February 18, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Feb Vac: Patchwork/Paint
February 18, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Register for children’s art classes during February vacation week!

MAC Events

Volunteer Orientation

February 28, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Whether you’re new to the MAC or you’ve already volunteered, our orientations are open to all!

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Welcome to the MAC!

The Marion Art Center (the MAC) is a dynamic non-profit organization offering a broad range of cultural experiences both in our historic building and across our community. The mission of the Marion Art Center is to enrich the SouthCoast community by supporting and promoting a vibrant arts experience for all.

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Jan 30

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Have you been in yet? Warm your soul at the bonfire of creativity. At the MAC.

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Jan 27

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See you tomorrow!

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Jan 25

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It really isn't too soon to think about Summer Camp for our young members.

In fact, it might be the best time to think about it. 🔥

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Jan 22

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Saturday, January 24 at 10:00am
Open to All
Our first ever group volunteer orientation is open to anyone and everyone! You may be interested in volunteering but haven’t been able to sign up yet. Perhaps you’ve helped out before but would like to learn more about other volunteer opportunities. Or, you may be a seasoned volunteer but would like to meet other people! Come learn about all we do at the MAC and make some new friends in the process. The event should last about one hour.

Coffee and other refreshments will be provided.

Can’t make it to this one?

Stay tuned for next orientation event on Saturday, February 28.

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Jan 21

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Hi there MAC Fans...have you by any chance been by the building lately?

Because there are beautiful things happening...

Being Seen: Celebrating SouthCoast Pride

A community-driven public art statement expressing unity throughout
the region - Link in bio for more information on all the things.

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Jan 17

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Youth Theater is BACK at the MAC
The MAC is pleased to announce the return of its after school theater program for ages 9-12. Young actors in this interactive afternoon program will explore multiple facets of theater craft. Activities may include acting, improvisation, theater games, scene study and exploration, script analysis, and movement for the stage.

NEW in 2026: Additional one-hour scene study option
This longer class is a great option for students who wish to hone their scene study and monologue skills! In this final hour, students will dive deeper into these activities in this focused portion of the class. Instructor: Garrett Olson

Mondays: January 26, Feb 2, 9, 23, March 9, 16 (6 weeks)
No classes Feb 16 or March 2
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NEW Options Available in 2026: Choose 2 or 3 hours!
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Youth Theater Class
3:00-5:00pm in the MAC Theater or Upper Gallery (2 hours, 6 weeks)
$195 for MAC members | $225 for nonmembers
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Youth Theater Class with Scene Study Add-On
3:00-6:00pm in the MAC Theater or Upper Gallery (3 hours, 6 weeks)
$290 for MAC members | $330 for nonmembers
Link in bio for registration & information

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Jan 17

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Did you know? We're doing a Collab with the Elizabeth Taber Library!
*NEW* Exploring Picturebook Illustration

Tuesday evenings, 5:30-8:30pm in the MAC Studio
There are two weeks left in the program - come check it out! 20, 27, 2026
$10 suggested donation or pay-what-you-can, Macy Davis is your instructor!
Link in bio

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Jan 12

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MAC Movies! This Wednesday, January 14th, at 7 pm, join your friends at the MAC, bring a little snack/bev and settle in for the large screen magic & mayhem that is "The Great Dictator".

It's dark anyway, y'all. :-)

$5, more info at the events link in bio

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Jan 8

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Join us on Saturday for the opening reception of the Winter Members’ Show from 3-5pm. The show runs through February 6th.

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Dec 30

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Winter Members’ Show 2026
CALL FOR ENTRIES
Drop off dates for artwork:
Saturday, January 3, 10am-2pm
Tuesday, January 6, 10am-4pm
Show Dates: January 10 – February 6, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, January 10, 3:00-5:00pm
FREE and Open to the Public

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Dec 30

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MAC Theater Auditions
Saturday, January 3, 10:00am-12:00pm
Sunday, January 4, 1:00-3:00pm

Adapted by Patrick Barlow
From the novel by John Buchan
Directed by John Heavey

The 39 Steps is a fast-paced, slapstick comedy thriller where an ordinary man, Richard Hannay, is framed for murder and must go on the run to stop a spy ring from stealing vital British military secrets. The humor derives from the entire story being performed by a small cast who play over 150 characters, often making rapid costume and character changes.
Nine Performance Dates: March 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 2026
Evening shows at 7:30pm | Sunday matinees at 2:00pm

Deets at events link in bio. See you there.

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Dec 20

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Such a treat having this trio on #theMACstage tonight! Thank you to all who came out, and we look forward to seeing you next year! #musicatthemac

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Dec 15

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Congratulations to our amazing cast and crew on a great run of "Greetings!" at the #MACTheater. Four stellar shows with few or no empty seats!

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Dec 12

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Unfortunately the weather does not look too supportive of our annual Igloo at the Marion Stroll. It will be warm and toasty inside the MAC where our Small Works and Holiday Shop will be open 4:00-5;30. There might even be a snack available. See you there.

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Dec 12

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Last night Greetings! opened with a fantastic audience and great performances by Arturo Ferreiro, Bethany Lamoureux, Frank Mitchell, Michele Letourneau and playing Mickey, Tristan McCann. Director Jennifer Palmer noted at the after party that she has wanted to direct this play for twenty years. Marisa Biever and Steve McManus kept the technical side of things on track.

Shelia McManus, and Pippa Asker welcomed the appreciative audience after the show for libations and snacks.

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Dec 3

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Meet Jennifer Palmer, director of Greetings! and the cast of this warm, funny and thoughtful show. Tickets at the events link in bio. Thanks to @orctv !

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Nov 26

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Reflecting on our year and how grateful we are to our community!
It really does happen at the MAC.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Nov 26

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MAC Theater presents "Greetings!" and tickets are selling fast for our holiday show!

Andy has a sweet Catholic mother, a sour Catholic father and an intellectually disabled younger sibling named Mickey. When he brings his fiancé to meet the folks on Christmas Eve, his worst fears about family blow-ups are realized. But when Mickey, whose entire vocabulary has been limited to “oh boy” and “wow,” suddenly spouts the word “Greetings!” the entire family’s belief system is turned upside down.

Cast
Arturo Ferreiro, Bethany Lamoureux, Michele Letourneau, Tristan McCann, Frank Mitchell
Stage Manager: Marisa Biever
Technical Director: Steve McManus
Set Construction: Ron Biever

Link in bio for tickets!

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"Marion is on FIRE! So exciting and creative - a true ArtWeek inspiration on all fronts from programming [to] community engagement!"

Sue Dahling Sullivan, Chief Strategic Officer & ArtWeek Lead Champion, Boch Center

"Great variety of programming, excellent artist shows, picturesque location … the MAC!"

New Member of the MAC Family

"Small but Mighty"

Marilou Newell of The Wanderer