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Declaration & Dialogue
Reflections on 250 Years

Artists' Reception: Friday, July 17, 5:00-7:00pm
FREE and Open to the Public

Exhibition Dates: July 10 - August 7, 2026

As we mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we invite artists to engage deeply with what this milestone means now—through lenses of commemoration, critique, hope, and transformation. This exhibition showcases contemporary works that spark conversation, paired with historic artifacts or artworks on loan from private collections or institutions. Works in the show reflect the artist’s personal interpretation of the Declaration’s legacy—its ideals, challenges, complexities, or contradictions.

Featuring
Erline Belton, Matt Brackett, Margaret Bruzelius, Rebecca Doughty, Robert Dunn, Susan Gentile, Helen Granger, Christy Gunnels, Michael Hubert, Mary N. Hurwitz, Elyse Laurelle, Susan G. Lawrence, Keith Maddy, John Magnan, David Owen Maloney, Gayle Wells Mandle, Lidia Mikhaylova, Nancy Dyer Mitton, Alanna Nelson, Cher Sauter, Rebecca Stoffer, Peter Stone, Herby Thompson

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Philip Tifft

Maria Bayazid
Kate Corkum
Sharon Giblin
Andrea Green
Elizabeth Howland
Harriet Ingerslev
Bernie Klim
Sarah Mitchell
Alice Shire

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Summer Members' Show
Call for Entries

Exhibition Dates: August 15 – September 18, 2026
Opening Reception: Saturday, August 15, 3:00-5:00pm

The Marion Art Center is issuing a call for entries for its Summer Members’ Show. Any person with a current MAC membership may enter one piece for exhibit. All works must be original, must have been created by the artist within the last five years, and must not have been previously shown at the Marion Art Center. Works must be prepared for installation. The MAC will not exhibit works that are in poor condition (including frame). Artwork must be easily identifiable with artist name on piece as appropriate (on back of 2D work, for instance).

To exhibit, members should drop off artwork and completed contract to the MAC on Saturday, August 8 between 10am-2pm or Tuesday, August 11 between 10am-4pm. Printed copies will be available at the time of drop-off, or artists may download and print the agreement ahead of time through the link below. To request an email copy of the contract, or to submit questions, email info@marionartcenter.org. Interested in participating but not a MAC member? Joining is easy online HERE.

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