Past Exhibitions and Events | 2026

Artist Demonstrations at the MAC!

As part of Newport’s 2026 Foraging Festival, MAC is excited to offer live  artist demonstrations at MAC on Saturday, May 16. Stop by any time from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. to enjoy an up-close look at many of our artists in action and learn how they make their beautiful work. See you then!

Opening Friday, April 10th at the MAC

This traveling exhibit is a collaboration with artists and poets at Vermont correctional facilities and is free and open to the public.

The exhibit features art that has emerged through the State carceral system and includes drawings, mixed media, poetry, and narrative writing, and shows that one can find hope within.

A closing reception will be held on Friday, May 8, starting at 4 PM, and will include presentations by the three co-curators of the exhibit: Heather Newcomb of Vermont Works for Women; Ashley Messier of VT Women’s Justice & Freedom Initiative; and John Vincent of A Revolutionary Press.

Poetry Reading

In honor of April Poetry Month 2026, the Memphremagog Arts Collaborative (MAC), is hosting a “Thoughts from Within” event on April 25th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the MAC Center for the Arts Gallery, located at 158 Main Street. The free event is open to the public and tea and refreshments will be served.