About the MAC

Our Team

Jodi Stevens, Executive Director
Jodi joined the MAC in 2018 with more than 10 years of management and administrative experience, and extensive work in art and design. She provides key leadership and operational support for the MAC’s wide array of arts and education activities and community outreach.  

Before joining the MAC, Jodi was the Operations Manager at the New Bedford Port Society, the oldest non-profit organization in New Bedford, which maintains the historic Seamen’s Bethel and Mariner’s Home located in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Prior to her time at the Port Society, she was the lead curator at Dedee Shattuck Gallery in Westport, MA. In addition, she is a professional textile artist and has shown work in Canada and the U.S., as well as serving as a visiting artist in residence for several programs in Colorado and Massachusetts. Jodi was formerly the administrator for the ART Drive, a successful annual art studio tour in Westport and Dartmouth, MA, and served as adjunct faculty for the Continuing Education Department at Rhode Island School of Design. She served for many years as a guest juror for the annual Cuttyhunk Plein Air Festival.

Heather Corrigan, Executive Assistant
Heather Corrigan grew up taking dance class, piano lessons and fostering her early love of the arts and theater at the Marion Art Center. After graduating from USC she continued her training in acting, building her resume in theater, film and voice over in NYC and Los Angeles. Along the way, she honed her personal assistant and hospitality skills in some of NYC's best restaurants while pursuing her career. In 2020 she moved back to her hometown of Marion and shortly after started working at the MAC. When she is not here she also teaches yoga currently at Tabor Academy and touring with the production Last Out; Elegy of Green Beret around the country. For more information, tour dates and tickets visit lastoutplay.com.

Jenny Valentine, Bookkeeper
Jenny has been working for local non-profits like the Marion Art Center for nearly ten years. In addition to her time at the MAC, she serves as the Office Administrator for the Association for the Relief of Aged Women of New Bedford. Previously, she worked as the office manager for the Sippican Lands Trust in Marion. Jenny has always enjoyed working for organizations that give so much value to their communities.

A native of Fairhaven, Jenny has lived on the SouthCoast her whole life. She currently lives with her husband Alex and her son Anderson. She loves performing in local community theater and has been fortunate to share the stage with her (now) husband, son and other family members. Along with theater, she enjoys reading, baking, drawing, and traveling.

Lisa Long, Marketing Manager

Lisa is a South Shore native, who after stints overseas in the travel industry, went back to school and earned her MBA in Helsinki, Finland. After 10 years in New York City, she travelled to New Zealand and Australia. She has recently returned home to the United States. Her work includes marketing for professional services, knowledge and information management and community work such as marketing for an urban farm in Wellington, transport for film and television, performing in the Neil Bartlett adaptation of Camus' The Plague. Now of course, she is enjoying every moment of learning about the MAC and the wonderful people who populate it.

Instructors
The MAC offers programming for both children and adults, taught by qualified professional artists and teachers. Check out our Classes/Workshops page for more information on our instructors.

Committees
The MAC has several committees such as theater, exhibition, development, finance, special event planning, and volunteer. These committees are comprised of current and former board members, community partners, and volunteers. 

Volunteers
The MAC thrives thanks to the time and talents of our many volunteers. Find out more about volunteering by clicking the link in the sidebar.