New collaboration between the MAC and Mudstone Studios
The Marion Art Center is pleased to announce a new collaboration with Mudstone Studios in Wareham. This partnership will enable MAC members to access upcoming ceramics classes at a discounted price. Beginner Wheel Throwing runs November 7 through December 16 from 1:00-4:00pm (Thursdays, six sessions, no class on 11/28). Classes are held at Mudstone Studios at 3065 Cranberry Highway, Wareham. Enrollment is limited to ten students. Registration price includes all the materials and tools, including clay, and 4 visits to open studio time. Cost for MAC members is $315 and the cost for nonmembers is $350. For more information, or to register, visit marionartcenter.org/adult-classes. For more information about Mudstone Studios visit mudstonestudios.com. MAC gift certificates can be used for this program.

Artists’ Gallery Talk

(Marion, MA) – The Marion Art Center will host an artist presentation on Tuesday, October 15, from 7:00-8:00pm in the MAC galleries at 80 Pleasant Street, Marion. Exhibiting artists Pamela Hoss and Kim Barry will discuss their paintings and their processes, and answer guests’ questions about their work. The current show, Pamela Hoss and Kim Barry, Two, Painters, Two Friends, is up through Friday, November 1 at the MAC. Read more about Hoss and Barry, and view artist interviews at marionartcenter.org/on-exhibit. Gallery hours are Thursday-Saturday, 10am-2pm, or other days and times by appointment.

Art in the Afternoon at the MAC

(Marion, MA) – The Marion Art Center announces new availability for our very popular Art in the Afternoon program, which runs Friday afternoons, for ages 7-12. Our Early Dismissal Half Day Camp, scheduled Friday, October 18 12:00-3:00pm in the MAC Studio, is $70 for MAC members and $80 for nonmembers. Students will explore wool felt and model magic clay, making felted soaps and personified clay pop tarts, among other projects.

The next four-week session, All Things Paper, is scheduled October 25-November 15, from 3:00-4:00pm in the MAC Studio. In this session students will learn to make handmade paper, monoprints on decorative paper and create their own mini artists' books. Perfect for the upcoming holidays! The cost for the four-week session is $90 for MAC members and $105 for nonmembers.

Sippican School students can come directly to the MAC for Art Lab. Parents can arrange for their children to be walked over by a MAC volunteer or staff member. Learn more and register for classes at marionartcenter.org/art-lab.

The MAC Halloween Parade returns!

(Marion, MA) – The volunteer witches of the Marion Art Center have been brewing up plans for their annual Halloween Parade around the town on Thursday, October 31. Costumed characters of all ages are invited to join in for this fun family event! Participants should meet in front of the Marion Music Hall (we’ll line up on Cottage Street) at 4:00pm. Under the direction of Hannah Moore, the Sippican Elementary School drummers will lead the parade of witches and princesses, goblins and ghouls, wild animals, and spooky spirits. The parade route will head south on Front Street, up Main Street, north onto Spring Street and back down Cottage to the Music Hall. Don't forget to pop by the Music Hall at the end of the parade route for your treat bags, made with love by the good witches of the MAC! “Teal Pumpkin” goodie bags are available for those with allergies or food sensitivity.

This year, the First Congregational Church, at the corner of Main and Front streets, Marion, is planning to have a photo opportunity on the church lawn with a harvest display with hay bales, mums and pumpkins, after the MAC Halloween parade has concluded and treat bags are collected. Pets are welcome for their photos as well and there will be water and dog treats available. All are welcome!