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
Campbell House Halloween
Saturday, October 31, 12:00-4:00 pm
Included with Museum Admission
Show us your costume! During our family-friendly spooky celebration, explore Campbell House for Halloween. Puzzle through clues as you search for scavenger hunt items. Snatch a bag of goodies on your way out.
Art History Lecture Series: Regionalism and the American Heartland
Sunday, November 1, 2:00 pm
Free | Suggested $10 Donation
During the 1930s, a group of American artists became well-known for their idealized scenes of everyday life in the Midwest. In this lecture, Dr. Meredith Shimizu will examine how these painters used rural scenes to express ideas about American identity, community, and resilience in a time of economic hardship.
Heart of Glass: Art and Innovation at 2100 Degrees
Friday, November 6, 6:30 pm
Free and Open to the Public
The Pacific Northwest has become a global hub for glass art. This talk, led by curator Katie Buckingham from the Museum of Glass, blends history and science with stunning examples of glass art, revealing an artform that is still evolving today.
MAC After Hours
Come to the MAC the last Wednesday of the month for live music, beer and wine, art classes, gallery talks and more. Museum admission is 50% off (free for members). Visit the event calendar to read about each month's offerings.
Join us and learn about the dark history of the Campbell House and get hands-on in our creative workshops while enjoying great food and drinks with live music.