Welcome to MAC Center for the Arts!
The MAC Center for the Arts, also known as the Memphremagog Arts Collaborative Inc, is a nonprofit arts collaborative of artists, craftspeople, performing artists, published authors/illustrators, and supporting members.
MAC’s member-run Gallery and storefront, located at 158 Main St, Newport, VT, features the juried work of members and includes a wide variety of paintings, photography, books, pottery, jewelry, metalsmithing, music, fiber arts, fine furniture, wood craft, basketry, stained glass works, and much more.
Downstairs at MAC, our Exhibition Gallery is home to an ever-changing calendar of art exhibits, workshops, classes, performances, and lectures.
Founded in 2007, MAC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to nurture our community’s understanding, appreciation and support of the arts, cultural heritage and humanities.
Winter Hours
Wednesday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm
158 Main St, Newport, VT
Upcoming Events:
MAC’s Annual Poetry Reading Celebrates National Poetry Month
The Memphremagog Arts Collaborative is hosting their Annual Poetry Reading on Saturday, April 13th from 1:00-3:30 pm to celebrate April’s National Poetry Month, a large world-wide literary celebration. Please sign-up to read a poem or poems by Wednesday, April 10.. The event is free and open to the public.
“If you are a poet and/or poetry lover, come join us for a National Poetry Month Celebration at the MAC Downstairs Gallery,” said host Patty Oliver-Smith. “Read up to three of your own poems or choose a favorite poet’s work to read or recite or just come to listen. Poets/Readers will have up to 10 minutes to read depending on the number of people signed up. We invite anyone interested to come share the enjoyment of reading and/or listening.”
The Memphremagog Arts Collaborative is a non-profit 501 C-3 organization. The Gallery is located at 158 Main Street gallery in Newport VT and open Tuesday-Saturday 10-5. For more information, please call 802.334.1966, or visit the web – www.maccenterforthearts.com or Patty Oliver-Smith at pattyos@earthlink.net
Spring block printing workshop scheduled at MAC Arts
Due to the success of the winter block printing workshop, the Memphremagog Arts Collaborative in Newport is scheduling an exciting spring workshop for persons ages 12 and up. The workshops will be held on three Saturdays: April 20, 27 & May 4th from 1-4. The cost, including materials, is $60 and advanced registration with the gallery is required. You can also email macartsevents@gmail.com.
“The winter workshop was a raving success with eight people participating and creating a variety of wonderful works of art.” said Lynn Rublee, instructor. “Everyone had a great time.”
The Memphremagog Arts Collaborative is a non-profit 501 C-3 organization. The Gallery is located at 158 Main Street gallery in Newport VT and open Tuesday-Saturday 10-5. For more information, please call 802.334.1966, macartsevents@gmail.com, or visit the web – www.maccenterforthearts.com.