The Marion Art Center will kick off the month of December with the opening of its new play, Miracle on South Division Street, written by Tom Dudzick, directed by Donn Tyler and Maura Van Voris. The show opens Friday, December 1 and runs through Saturday, December 16, with a total of seven performances. Don’t miss this lighthearted and heartfelt comedy on the MAC stage. See all details and purchase tickets at marionartcenter.org/events.
Visit the MAC during the Annual Holiday House Tour sponsored by the Sippican Women’s Club on Saturday, December 9. The MAC will have extended hours from 10 am-5 pm. Shop for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts and artwork from the current gallery exhibition, Small Works + Holiday Shop. Artworks are all under 14 inches, and the shop features a curated selection of handmade goods, such as jewelry, textiles, ceramics, woodworks and more. All pieces may be immediately removed from the galleries upon purchase for this cash and carry show.
Guests will have another opportunity to shop and join the MAC festivities during the Marion Holiday Stroll on Sunday, December 10 from 3:30-5:30 pm. Take your own fun family photos, pet portraits and selfies in the MAC’s winter wonderland igloo. Use your new photos for a fun holiday greeting card. Tag the MAC or check in on social media to get a free glitter tattoo from the Glitter Witches, who will be on site from 4:00-5:00 pm. The Marion Art Center is located at 80 Pleasant Street in Marion. All are welcome.
Looking for the perfect gift? The Marion Art Center now offers gift cards. Gift cards can be purchased for any amount and used for anything at the MAC including artwork, tuition for classes, memberships, concert or play tickets, and more. They make great stocking stuffers, birthday presents, and are the perfect gifts for those hard-to-shop-for folks in your life. Give the gift of art.
Stay tuned for the MAC’s 2024 season. The first gallery show of the year, the Winter Members’ Show, will open on Saturday, January 13, with an opening reception scheduled 3:00-5:00 pm. All MAC members are invited to enter up to two pieces each and should plan to deliver works to the MAC on Saturday, January 6 between 10 am-2 pm or Tuesday, January 9 between 10 am-4 pm. To learn more, visit marionartcenter.org/on-exhibit. The MAC will close for the season on Saturday, December 16, and office hours will resume on Wednesday, January 3. See all events and programs at marionartcenter.org.