The MAC has added two new programs to their fall slate of fun activities.
Art + Play – Instructor Aylin Cetik brings Art+Play back to the MAC, for ages 2-5 years old. 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. Classes are on Wednesdays, 9:30 am to 10:30 am in the MAC Studio, located at 80 Pleasant Street, Marion. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The MAC is offering a free Trial Date on October 1 at 9:30 am. Registration is required for the free trial class. The class runs October 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. The cost is $90 for MAC members and $105 for nonmembers. One-day drop-in classes are available for $28 each. More information and registration are at marionartcenter.org/art-lab.
Youth Theater
The MAC is pleased to announce a new after-school program for ages 10-15. Young actors in this interactive afternoon theater program will explore multiple facets of theater craft both on stage and behind the scenes. Activities may include acting, improvisation, costume creation, stage management, tech, and movement. The class is led by Garrett Olson, who joined the MAC as our ArtStart Music and Movement teacher in 2025 and served as our program director for our successful new summer camp, All Things Theater.
The class runs on Mondays from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm, six weeks from October 20 through November 24. Classes take place at the MAC, located at 80 Pleasant St, Marion. The cost for the program is $195 for members and $225 for nonmembers. More information and registration at marionartcenter.org/youth-theater.
Three Art in the Afternoon Early Release Half Day Camps – The MAC is offering three Early Dismissal Half Day Camps for ages 6-12. Join us for an afternoon packed with artistic adventures where kids will dive into the exciting world of mixed media art, letting their imaginations run wild by combining different materials and techniques. When it’s time to stretch our legs and soak up some sunshine, we’ll head outside for fun and active games to keep the energy flowing! Dates include: Wednesday, September 24, 12:20 pm to 3:00 pm (2.5 hours, $70 for MAC Members, $80 for nonmembers): Thursday, October 23, 11:30 am to 3:00 pm (3.5 hours, $95/$110), and Friday, October 24, 11:30 am to 3:00 pm ($95/$100). Register online at marionartcenter.org/art-lab.