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Past Events

Explore highlights from exhibitions, workshops, creative gatherings, and community events that have brought artists and neighbors together.

Hearts of Machias: Art with Heart

A community exhibition that celebrated local creativity while supporting neighbors in need.

The Machias Arts Council extends heartfelt thanks to everyone who visited, shared, and supported our Hearts of Machias exhibition. Throughout the month-long exhibit, the gallery was filled with creativity, connection, and community spirit.

Thanks to artwork purchases and generous food donations brought to the gallery, MAC was able to provide both a financial contribution and a collection of non-perishable items to the Machias Food Pantry.

We are grateful to everyone who helped make this meaningful community effort possible and encourage continued support of this important local resource.

people smiling at a fundraiser for a food pantry
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Top picks from the Washington County 4-H Photography Contest on display at the Machias Art

Top picks from the Washington County 4-H Photography Contest on display at the Machias Arts Center.

Young Artists in Focus

Celebrating the creativity of Washington County's 4-H photographers Washington County 4-H Photography Exhibition
August 2026

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The Machias Arts Council was proud to showcase a selection of top photographs from the Washington County 4-H Photography Contest, a unique perspective of the next generation of artists in our community.

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LEARN ABOUT THE 4-H PHOTO CONTEST →

  • Open Studio Night
    Open Studio Night
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Nov 04
    Machias Arts Center
    Nov 04, 2026, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Machias Arts Center, 277 Main St, Machias, ME 04654, USA
    A welcoming monthly gathering for writers of all genres to create, share ideas, overcome creative blocks, and finally make progress on that project you’ve been dreaming about.
  • Trick or Treat on Main Street
    Trick or Treat on Main Street
    Fri, Oct 30
    Machias Arts Center
    Oct 30, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Machias Arts Center, 277 Main St, Machias, ME 04654, USA
    Put on your costume and head to downtown Machias for Trick or Treat on Main Street, sponsored by the Machias Arts Council.
  • Beginner Stained Glass Workshop: Create a Suncatcher
    Beginner Stained Glass Workshop: Create a Suncatcher
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 24
    Oct 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – Oct 31, 2026, 4:00 PM
    Machias Arts Center, 277 Main St, Machias, ME 04654, USA
    Create your own stained glass suncatcher while learning the complete stained glass process—from cutting glass to soldering the finished piece. No experience necessary!
  • Something Wicked: Flash Fiction Celebration & Book Launch
    Something Wicked: Flash Fiction Celebration & Book Launch
    BOOK LAUNCH & AWARDS
    Fri, Oct 23
    Oct 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
    Machias Arts Center, 277 Main St, Machias, ME 04654, USA
    Celebrate the writers of the Machias Arts Council's 5th Annual Flash Fiction Contest! Join us for story readings, an awards presentation, refreshments, and the launch of this year's anthology, Something Wicked This Way Comes in Machias.
  • Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention
    Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Oct 23
    Oct 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Machias Arts Center, 277 Main St, Machias, ME 04654, USA
    Improve balance, strength, flexibility, and confidence through gentle, accessible tai chi in this free 8-week series.
  • Artist of the Month Reception: Alison Brynn Ross
    Artist of the Month Reception: Alison Brynn Ross
    ARTIST RECEPTION
    Sat, Oct 17
    Oct 17, 2026, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Machias Arts Center, 277 Main St, Machias, ME 04654, USA
    Join the Machias Arts Council for a reception celebrating Alison Brynn Ross, MAC's October Artist of the Month. Meet Alison, explore her work, and enjoy an evening celebrating art and community at the Machias Arts Center.

Everyone is Welcome

You don’t have to be an experienced artist to be part of the creative community at MAC. Our sessions are designed for all skill levels and are a chance to learn, share, and connect with others who enjoy creating.

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