Public Programs
Through entertaining and thought-provoking programs, the MAC connects lifelong learners with the visual and performing arts, history and cultures, and creative crafts-making. From talks and tours to films, art workshops, and live performances, there is something for almost every interest. Led by talented artists, scholars, and enthusiasts, each program offers a chance to spark your creativity, share meaningful experiences, and discover something new.
Learn more about our program offerings by subject below, by date in our calendar of events, or in our MAC Bound newsletter. Programs are published in four-month cycles, so be sure to check back.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Spokane Society of the Archaeological Institute of America (AIA) Lecture
Thursday, November 19, 6:00pm wine social, 6:30pm lecture
Free
Having just returned from a year teaching abroad in Rome, Dr. Andrew Goldman (Professor of History, Gonzaga University) will speak this evening about several exciting new discoveries in and around the Eternal City, where every year new evidence for urban planning and Roman culture continues to emerge. This talk will give a quick survey of the major projects currently on-going in the city center and its environs as well as new museums and monuments for the curious visitor.
Friday Night Movie: Red River (1948)
Friday, November 20, 6:30pm
$8, $7 for Members
Tom Dunson, a recently successful cattle baron, must drive a 10,00 head of cattle to market in faraway Missouri. With his adopted son Matt and a team of cattle hands, Dunson leads his team on a grueling trek across the American South. Dunson is a cruel leader and drives the cowboys and Matt to the point of mutiny in this classic Western drama.
Behind the Glass: Artist Talk with Dan Friday
Thursday, December 10, 6:30pm
Free, Suggested $10 donation
Discover how glass can carry history, identity, and shared experiences in this evening lecture with glass artist Dan Friday. A member of the Lummi Nation and a Skagit Valley based artist, Friday has spent 30 years creating works primarily in glass which are inspired by his Coast Salish heritage. In this special lecture, he'll share his artistic journey and experiences that have shaped his art and career.
