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Community Events

Reading Frederick Douglass Together

July 6, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Attend a free community reading of Frederick Douglass’s famous speech, “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center.

Art

Arts in the Park

July 11, 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Don’t miss our annual outdoor artisan market!

Art

Reception: Declaration & Dialogue

July 17, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for the artists’ reception for our summer show, “Declaration & Dialogue: Reflections on 250 Years.”

Music Performances

Unplugged: Del Nero & Richard

Unplugged 7/24 1st Seating 7:00pm - Richard/Del Nero
July 24, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Unplugged 7/24 2nd Seating 8:30pm - Richard/Del Nero
July 24, 2026
8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Experience an intimate concert in our upstairs gallery with Matt Richard and Paul Del Nero!

Fundraiser

Cocktails by the Sea

July 31, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for our premier summer fundraiser, Cocktails by the Sea!

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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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Jun 25

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Artist Talks in the MAC Galleries

Salt & Light
Kim Gatesman, Christy Gunnels, Barbara Healy

Thursday, June 25 at 5:00pm TONIGHT!
FREE and Open to the Public

Exhibition Dates: May 29 – July 3, 2026
Last days - be sure to come through and see this beauty!

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Jun 24

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The Bible is arguably the most read book in history. The interpretation of the book is quite personal.

Do you have something to add to the Pride Guide? Email us at info@marionartcenter.org and we'll include your picks, and your voice.

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Jun 20

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In case we forgot to mention it, we LOVE our MAC Volunteers! Special thanks to building and grounds team Don Norton and Frank Murphy for giving our purple doors some fresh paint!

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Jun 19

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We're at it again! We had such a good time last year that we're participating in the 4th of July parade in Marion!

We're looking for our younger members from 8 - 17 year old, who are able to join us on July 4th at 9 am.

This year’s parade group will be simple, colorful, and fun, and we’re hoping to include children and teens who would enjoy representing the MAC in one of Marion’s favorite traditions. We will have a brief run-through a few days before the parade so everyone feels comfortable and prepared.

We’re also looking for 2 adult volunteers to help organize the group before the parade and walk alongside the children during the event.

If your child would like to participate, or if you’d like to volunteer, please reply to info@marionartcenter.org

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Jun 19

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It's Juneteenth and we're highlighting different ways our community can experience the holiday. @hubtowntours offer a Juneteenth tour/Underground Railway tour with availability through the end of the month. The cost is $35 per person

From their website:
We will explore Boston’s role in the fight to end legalized slavery and celebrate local abolitionists that helped to lead America’s “Second Revolution.” This 2.5-hour walking tour will visit sites along the Black Heritage Trail, including abolitionist landmarks like the African Meeting House and the Lewis and Harriet Hayden House. Along the way, delve deeply into the tumultuous years before the U.S. Civil War when 19th-century Bostonians grappled with the institution of slavery and demanded an end to racial injustice across their young nation.

Tickets are available from @hubtowntours Hub Town Tours

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Jun 18

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At Our Town, we're feeling grateful to the wonderful @cathleenbroderickphotography for her stunning photographs of our cast. Evocative, beautiful photos that literally set the stage. Do you have tickets yet? Events link in bio. See you there!

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Jun 17

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As I Lay Dying is a 1939 novel by William Faulkner that is considered one of the greatest works of the 20th century and certainly an excellent addition to the Southern Gothic genre.

The multiple narrators, interior dialogue and stream of consciousness narration all serve to bypass traditional boundaries and create a more intimate tone.

Do you have something to add to the Pride Guide? Email us at info@marionartcenter.org and we'll include your picks, and your voice.

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Jun 15

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Jun 13

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Mikhail Baryshnikov first burst into the ballet scene in the 1970's and instantly became an icon of American dance, and more importantly, found a place in American culture. Multiple generations of dancers have been inspired by his incredible performances. His place in American culture with his appearance on Sex and the City in the 1990s.

Do you have something to add to the Pride Guide? Email us at info@marionartcenter.org and we'll include your picks, and your voice.

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Jun 10

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Our Cocktails by the Sea event is almost sold out - and we just couldn't do it without our Patrons, Friends and Supporters.

Thanks to our sponsors we all get to enjoy a beautiful afternoon by the sea, with a nice cocktail or two, great conversations with engaging people and genuinely interesting activities. They really do make it possible!

If you haven't got your tickets yet, there's still time - events link in bio!

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Jun 7

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Tickets on sale at events link in bio. See you there!

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Jun 2

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This month for pride or featuring a piece of artwork/music /dance /film /video or piece of writing that is meaningful to someone from our LGBTQIA+ community. Do you have a suggestion?
Send it to “lisa@marionartcenter.org” and share your voice

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Jun 1

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The Town of Marion is Looking for Young Artists!

We invite children and teens ages 5-18 to participate in our “I Voted” Sticker Design Contest. Designs may be patriotic-themed, Marion-themed, or a creative combination of both. One winner will be selected from each age group (5-9 years-old, 10-14 years-old, and 15-18 years-old), and all three winning designs will be printed and available to voters beginning with the September election. Show your community spirit and help make voting in Marion even more special! Please stop by the Town Clerk’s office any time during normal business hours to pick up a template. The deadline for submissions will be July 31, 2026. Winners will be chosen on August 3, 2026.

More Info: https://www.marionma.gov/list.aspx?MID=464

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May 31

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Thank you to the KabuJazz Ensemble featuring Candida Rose @goldenrosemusic for an amazing performance! Thank you also to the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center of Marion, our partner location for this event. We are grateful to our MAC supporters who sponsored this free community concert, and to those who joined us despite the rain! Can't wait to do it again!

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May 30

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Music in the MAC Community
KabuJazz Ensemble feat. Candida Rose
FREE Outdoor Concert
Sunday, May 31 at 4:00pm
at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center
465 Mill Street, Marion, MA
Bring your own lawn chairs and picnic!
In case of foul weather, the concert will be moved indoors at the community center.

Join us for a FREE outdoor concert at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center, located at 465 Mill Street in Marion, MA.

Under the leadership of Candida Rose Baptista and musical direction of J. L. Santos Spencer, the KabuJazz Ensemble is a group of talented Cabo Verdean and Jazz-oriented musicians who come together to bring a unique combination of Cabo Verdean and American—primarily Jazz—musical influences to audiences cross-country, a combination Candida Rose has labeled “KabuJazz”.

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May 29

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Music in the MAC Community - KabuJazz Ensemble feat. Candida Rose
A FREE Outdoor Concert

Sunday, May 31 at 4:00pm

Bring your own lawn chairs and picnic!
In case of foul weather, the concert will be moved indoors at the community center.

Join us for a FREE outdoor concert at the Benjamin D. Cushing Community Center, located at 465 Mill Street in Marion, MA.

Under the leadership of Candida Rose Baptista and musical direction of J. L. Santos Spencer, the KabuJazz Ensemble is a group of talented Cabo Verdean and Jazz-oriented musicians who come together to bring a unique combination of Cabo Verdean and American—primarily Jazz—musical influences to audiences cross-country, a combination Candida Rose has labeled “KabuJazz”.

Special thanks to the generous MAC members who are supporting this program!

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May 29

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Auditions!

Saturday, May 30, 10:00am-12:00pm
Sunday, May 31, 1:00-3:00pm
The Constant Wife
By Somerset Maugham

Adapted and Directed by Kate Fishman
Nine Performance Dates: August 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 2026
Evening shows at 7:30pm | Sunday matinees at 2:00pm

Description
Get your groove on. This classic play is reimagined for the late 1960s, when women’s liberation was rising, social norms were shifting, and everything was groovy.

This adaptation drops Maugham’s sharp social comedy into the vibrant, swirling world of the late 1960s—a moment when women were questioning marriage, autonomy, and identity with new fire. In this story Constance Middleton, the stalwart wife of a philandering Harley Street doctor, starts reassessing her life and her choices both past and present. Her decisions are bold and surprising to herself and everyone who knows her. Through it all, Constance emerges as a heroine who discovers her power in a world buzzing with change.

Age ranges represent playable age, not actor age.
All roles open to all ethnicities.

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May 28

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We're getting our Pride on a little early this year and we're asking our LGBTQIA+ community for help. We want to try something new.

We want to amplify your voice and your experience. What art moved you because it felt like you? What music is the soundtrack of your life? What did you read that said "this author really gets me"?

We'll be curating a list of recommended reading, listening and viewing and then publishing them throughout the month so that the part of our community that is not LGBTQIA+ can experience a different perspective. Yours!

If you want to participate, simply send your recommendation to lisa@marionartcenter.org. If you want to include why you recommend a particular piece, we'll publish that too. If not, and prefer anonymity, that's also cool.

Welcoming everyone to Pride this June.

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May 28

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Opening Friday! Meet Kim Gatesman, Christy Gunnels, and Barbara Healy at 5:00 pm Here’s a tiny peek at this glorious show! Congratulations to @merrickbrannigan on his new album - we borrowed his tune Sweet July- Thanks Merrick and great job.

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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