Marion Art Center – The MAC!

Upcoming Events

It Happens at the MAC

Art

Reception: Salt & Light

May 29, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for the opening reception for our newest exhibition featuring three artists – Kim Gatesman, Christy Gunnels, and Barbara Healy

Theater

Auditions: The Constant Wife

May 30, 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
May 31, 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Audition for this funky adaptation of “The Constant Wife”, our August production!

Music Performances

KabuJazz feat. Candida Rose

The MAC Presents KabuJazz at the Community Center
May 31, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Join us at the Community Center in Marion for this FREE outdoor concert!

MAC Events

Volunteer Orientation

June 6, 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Whether you’re new to the MAC or you’ve already volunteered, our next volunteer orientation is open to all!

Theater

MAC Theater: Our Town

Fri, June 12 at 7:00pm
June 12, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat, June 13 at 7:00pm
June 13, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sun, June 14 at 2:00pm
June 14, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fri, June 19 at 7:00pm
June 19, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sat, June 20 at 7:00pm
June 20, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sun, June 21 at 2:00pm
June 21, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fri, June 26 at 7:00pm
June 26, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Sat, June 27 at 7:00pm
June 27, 2026
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Sun, June 28 at 2:00pm
June 28, 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Don’t miss the MAC’s production of the Thornton Wilder Classic, Our Town!

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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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May 14

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A spot opened up for Saturday! 1-3 pm #artweeksouthcoast #themacmass #marionartcenter

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May 14

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Unfortunately this Unplugged show for Friday has been postponed. Please hold onto your tickets - and we'll let you know when it has been rescheduled. Thanks!

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May 8

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Collective Sightings -
Visions of Grace, Harmony & Solitude
Angela C. Brown, Bill Clark, David DeMelim, Deb Ehrens, Keith Prue

Show Dates: April 24 - May 22, 2026

Special thanks to ORCtv.

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May 8

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Collective Sightings - Visions of Grace, Harmony & Solitude

Angela C. Brown, Bill Clark, David DeMelim, Deb Ehrens, Keith Prue
Show Dates: April 24 - May 22, 2026

FREE and Open to the Public

So many stunning images - we've got a lot on this weekend. Why not take a minute and check it out?

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May 6

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This weekend only May 8, 9, 10 curtain at 7:30 pm on Friday and Saturday and at 2 pm on Sunday. marionartcenter.org/events for tickets. See you there.

Thanks to ORCtv for the video - they are fantastic for our community!

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Apr 30

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CALL FOR ENTRIES: Declaration & Dialogue: Reflections on 250 Years

The Marion Art Center announces a call for entries to its upcoming juried summer exhibition, Declaration & Dialogue: Reflections on 250 Years. 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 seeks contemporary works that spark conversation, paired with historic artifacts or artworks on loan from private collections or institutions. All visual media is eligible—painting, sculpture, mixed media, video, or new media. Works should reflect the artist’s personal interpretation of the Declaration’s legacy—its ideals, challenges, complexities, or contradictions. Submissions may or may not offer political or social commentary; entries may reflect personal, aesthetic, emotional, or conceptual interpretations.

Much more information at our website: www.marionartcenter.org/events
Application Deadline: June 1, 2026 | APPLY online
Show Dates: July 10 – August 7, 2026

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Apr 21

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Get Ready with Me - Behind the scenes at the installation for
Collective Sightings: Visions of Grace, Harmony & Solitude

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Apr 14

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Meet Richard D. Lewis this Saturday at the Music to Change the World: Beverly & Lewis show at 7:00 pm.

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Apr 14

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Music to Change the World: Beverly & Lewis - April 18th 7pm

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Mar 24

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Sublime. Chill. Wind-down. That's our popular Unplugged series. Our first starts with MAC stalwart Donn Legge, joined by fellow guitarist Ed Ledwith.

One hour of tunes with whatever beverages and snacks you've brought along.

Get amongst it on Friday, March 27th. Only at the MAC!

Tickets: $15 members, $20 nonmembers.

Always sells out - get yours!

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Mar 20

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Common Waters: Once Removed, Always Returning
Susan Darwin & Lou Schellenberg

Opening Saturday March 21st 3-5 pm

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Mar 20

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@paulbielatowicz and @simonfitz123 on the MAC stage!

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Mar 14

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Can music change the world?

It can change YOUR world!

This hopeful concert is presented by Carl and Richard- two gifted singer-songwriters whose music embodies the very best qualities of the human experience to inspire us all to create a more egalitarian and humane world.

Come join us to hear well crafted songs with beautiful melodies and lyrical messages that will give you hope that YES!, we can save the planet and truly make the world a better place for ALL of humanity.

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Mar 14

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Unplugged is BACK for 2026 with a new twist - 2 Guitars. Come chill out in a one-hour session that introduces you to the weekend in the best possible way!

Join Donn Legge & Ed Ledwith for the show on March 27 in the MAC's Patsy Francis Gallery. Members.

Tickets at the events link in bio.

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Mar 14

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Free Trial!
Did you know that we have a FREE TRIAL for kids 2-5 to see if they like our Art+Play class?
Free Trial Date: Monday, March 16 at 9:30am
Attend a free trial class the week before the 4-week session begins!
Interested in the class? Here are the details:
Art+Play returns to the MAC! We practice process art, which is a playful and explorative approach to creating. Here, the journey is more important than the final product. We believe children learn best through hands-on exploration and experimentation with a variety of materials and techniques. Each class offers several creative opportunities, empowering your child to make their own choices and work at their own pace. We hope to see you there!

All 4 weeks: $90 for MAC Members, $105 for nonmembers

One-day drop-in: $28 each

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Mar 11

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Common Waters: Once Removed, Always Returning

Susan Darwin & Lou Schellenberg

This wonderful show will be opening on Saturday, March 21 with a reception from 3-5 pm where you can meet the artists.

Hit the Exhibitions link in the bio to get the details.

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Mar 3

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The 39 Steps is frothy, fun concoction that will entertain you - a breath of spring at the tail end of winter. Come and get it! Opens Friday, March 6 and runs for three weekends. Curtain time on Friday and Saturday is 7:30 pm and Sunday matinee is at 2:00 pm. A dizzying cast of characters await you....events link in bio

Thanks to @orctv for their great work!

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Feb 26

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The incredibly talented and MAC Favorite Heather Corrigan will be lending her dulcet tones to this performance on Sunday, March 22 at 3 pm. Why not head along and get a delicious earful of show tunes? How fun is that? Link in bio for tickets. See you there!

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Feb 25

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We miss you too but sadly the MAC will remain CLOSED tomorrow Thursday 2/26 as Marion and the surrounding towns continue to dig out, plow roads and driveways and get power restored.
We hope you are staying safe and warm.
We look forward to seeing you back at the MAC on Friday for regular business hours 10-5
Don’t forget to get your tickets to the 39 Steps! Opening Friday March 6th! #the39steps #theateratthemac @marionartcenter

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Feb 25

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the MAC is open today with limited hours 12-2!
Come by and check out the DATMA exhibit!

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