The MAC has opened registration to members for the ArtStart 2025. ArtStart is the MAC’s summer art program for children ages 4 1/2 to 9 years, offered in June and July each year. ArtStart teachers are specialists in music, dance, theater, and art, most of whom teach throughout the year and are professionals in their fields. Activities include arts and crafts, theater, music, games, and storytelling.
The schedule for 2025 is Session 1: Monday, June 23 – Friday, June 27;
Session 2: Monday, June 30 – Thursday, July 3 (4 days, no camp July 4);
Session 3: Monday, July 7 – Friday, July 11;
Session 4: Monday, July 14 – Friday, July 18;
Session 5: Monday, July 21 – Friday, July 25. The cost for the 5-day session: MAC Members: $255, Non-members: $295; cost for the 4-day session is: MAC Members: $205, Non-members: $240. Registration for non-members will begin on February 18. More information is available at: marionartcenter.org/artstart.
Dungeons & Dragons: Our participants are immersed in a week-long journey of creative storytelling and thrilling improvisation with the Guild of Imagination’s five-day Dungeons & Dragons program. Players will craft their own unique hero and embark on a fantastical adventure. With a focus on encouraging creativity, teamwork, and problem solving, Dungeons & Dragons ignites imaginations and nurtures storytelling skills. This unforgettable experience will forge friendships in a safe and supportive environment and create memories that will last a lifetime. Session 1: July 28 – August 1; Session 2: August 4 – August 8 MAC. Members: $250, Non-members: $285. More information at: marionartcenter.org/d-and-d.
All Things Art is an immersive weeklong program which takes place in late summer and is geared toward young artists ages 10-15. During their time in the Art Studio, young artists will experiment with a number of practices, techniques and media such as drawing, sculpting, printmaking, fiber arts, working with clay, and more. Learn how to talk about art making and what inspires one’s creative choices.
The All Things Art Schedule for 2025: Session 1 – Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1; Session 2 – Monday, August 4 – Friday, August 8; Session 3 – Monday, August 11 – Friday, August 15. Cost: MAC Members: $250, Non-members: $290, plus a $55 materials fee per student each week. For more information and to register: marionartcenter.org/all-things-art