Creating Community Through the Arts
Welcome to the Machias Arts Council
The Machias Arts Council is committed to advancing creativity, strengthening community, and expanding access to arts education throughout Downeast Maine. We support artists, provide inclusive learning opportunities, and deliver cultural programs that enrich the region’s economic and civic vitality.
Current Highlights at MAC
See what’s happening now at the Machias Arts Center — from exhibitions and events to creative opportunities in our community.
Explore past Flash Fiction Contest anthologies featuring stories by Downeast writers. Copies are available locally at the Machias Arts Center, Berry Vines, and Machias River General, with paperback and Kindle editions available on Amazon.
CELEBRATING DOWNEAST STORYTELLERS
Something Wicked Has Arrived in Machias!
The stories are written, the winners have been announced, and the fifth annual Machias Arts Council Flash Fiction anthology is here!
Something Wicked This Way Comes in Machias features original stories by 16 Downeast writers, with cover artwork by MAC artist Dan Reynolds.
Discover the winning stories, celebrate the creativity of our local writers, and find out how to get your copy of this year's anthology.
Discover MAC
Discover original artwork, creative supplies, and opportunities to learn, create, and connect — all under one roof.
FEATURED ARTIST
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ALISON BRYNN ROSS
Artist of the Month
Meet our October Artist of the Month, Alison Brynn Ross, a multidisciplinary artist whose work draws from nature, folklore and the curious connections between the two. Her work spans painting, sculpture, illustration and mixed media, often finding beauty in the strange, overlooked and unexpected.
THE CREATIVE CURRENT
Stories from the Machias Arts Council
Meet the artists, members and people behind MAC, and discover the stories connecting creativity and community throughout Downeast Maine.
Explore MAC
Gallery
Our rotating gallery features work by local and regional artists across many mediums. Visitors can explore new exhibits throughout the year and discover the creative voices that make Downeast Maine unique.
Workshops
We host hands‑on workshops for all ages and skill levels, from painting and mosaics to fiber arts, photography, and seasonal crafts. Each session offers guidance, inspiration, and a chance to try something new.
Events
With a busy event calendar, you'll be sure to find something local to enjoy:
Movie Nights
Plays
Music Concerts
Creative Sessions
Open creative sessions provide a relaxed, supportive environment where anyone can drop in, work on a project, experiment with materials, or simply enjoy making art alongside others.
MAC in the Community
See how the Machias Arts Council is helping bring creativity, connection, and culture to Downeast Maine
Featured In
Community Partners & Affiliations
Machias ACT
Machias Bay
Chamber Concerts
Maine Association of Nonprofits
Creative Ground
Healthy Acadia
Maine Arts
Commission