The Marion Art Center kicks off its annual giving campaign this week. As a nonprofit organization, the MAC relies on funding from donors and members. The MAC has come a long way since March, when COVID-19 concerns forced the closure of the building and the cancellation or postponement of many programs. With its dedicated board, executive director, and volunteers, the MAC has continued to advance its mission and serve the community.
This year the MAC has introduced: “The Virtual MAC” on the new MAC website, featuring an online exhibit, video gallery tours, artist interviews, a virtual Readers Theater event, and ArtTalk @ the MAC, an online art discussion group; a community message board installed on the MAC patio; a COVID-safe version of Arts in the Park, the MAC’s annual outdoor artisan market; a reopening of the MAC galleries with a popular show Vessels plus an outdoor meet-and-greet with artists; a successful, fun, first ever Online Art Auction; and an outdoor theater production, “Good People,” in Bicentennial Park, with sold-out performances that received rave reviews. More innovative programming coming to the MAC this fall includes an exciting new exhibit featuring paintings by Mike Mazer and sculptures by Erik Durant, a reimagined COVID-safe Halloween celebration, and a new Young Artist Program to expand opportunities for student artists.
Donate to the MAC’s annual campaign today to help support the arts in our community, at a time when it’s needed most. Memberships and the limited funds earned from programming this year cover only a portion of expenses. The Marion Art Center gladly accepts donations of any kind – general donations, annual pledges, stock gifts, memorial or legacy gifts, and the gift of growing the MAC family through membership. Donating online is easy at marionartcenter.org/support. Become a member of the MAC online at marionartcenter.org/join. Alternatively, checks can be mailed directly to the Marion Art Center at P.O. Box 602, Marion, MA, 02738. To find out more, visit the MAC online at marionartcenter.org.