Merced Multicultural Arts Center - the MAC

12/17/2024

A Winter Wonderland: A Night of Holiday Celebration in Song!

This Thursday, December 19 at 6:30pm.

Presented by Alyssa McCabe and hosted at the MAC.

Tickets are $5 and may be purchased online, https://givebutter.com/macwinterwonderland, or at the door.

The MAC | 645 W Main St, Merced

12/14/2024

New Beginnings Holiday Bake Sale and Gift Shop 10 AM to 3 PM. Don't miss this event!!

12/13/2024

Thank you Merced County Times!

12/13/2024

Christopher Viney and “In Search of Half Dome”

12/13/2024

Today at the MAC!

Current Exhibit at the MAC!
“In Search of Half Dome”
Photography by Christopher Viney

On view now through December 22 in the Second Level Galleries.

Artist Reception:
Thursday, December 12
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Artist Talk:
6:30 pm
Free to the public.

Artist Statement:
I moved to Merced County in 2003, drawn by a unique job opportunity at UC Merced and the proximity to Yosemite National Park. Within a few months, I had learned from Merced Sun-Star photographer Marci Stenberg that it is possible to see the top of Half Dome from Hwy 59 near Snelling – though it took me nearly 20 years to find it. I also became intrigued by online blog posts, especially those of Tony Immoos (photographer) and Garry Hayes (geology professor at Modesto Junior College), showing a view of Half Dome and a silo photographed from Hall Road in Denair. The blogs attracted some energetically skeptical responses claiming that the images were fake. In the spirit of scientific exploration, I started a quest to compile first-hand evidence that there are in fact multiple Central Valley locations from which Half Dome is (at least occasionally) visible.

12/10/2024

Join us this Thursday at 5:30 for a reception and artist talk (6:30) on Christopher Viney's "In Search of Half Dome" photo exhibition! Free to the public.

Current Exhibit at the MAC!
“In Search of Half Dome”
Photography by Christopher Viney

On view now through December 22 in the Second Level Galleries.

Artist Reception:
Thursday, December 12
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Artist Talk:
6:30 pm
Free to the public.

Artist Statement:
I moved to Merced County in 2003, drawn by a unique job opportunity at UC Merced and the proximity to Yosemite National Park. Within a few months, I had learned from Merced Sun-Star photographer Marci Stenberg that it is possible to see the top of Half Dome from Hwy 59 near Snelling – though it took me nearly 20 years to find it. I also became intrigued by online blog posts, especially those of Tony Immoos (photographer) and Garry Hayes (geology professor at Modesto Junior College), showing a view of Half Dome and a silo photographed from Hall Road in Denair. The blogs attracted some energetically skeptical responses claiming that the images were fake. In the spirit of scientific exploration, I started a quest to compile first-hand evidence that there are in fact multiple Central Valley locations from which Half Dome is (at least occasionally) visible.

12/10/2024

A big THANK YOU to everyone involved! Not only was this fun entertainment, but it was all for a good cause to raise money for our local arts organizations!

12/07/2024

12/07/2024

12/06/2024

Enjoy this clip about the Heartland Creative Corps. It’s one part of a documentary featuring the artists and their projects throughout the three counties of Merced, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne. The video below features local artist Oscar Torres and his graphic novel.

12/06/2024

Hey having fun doing some online shopping???

Well checkout our wish list.
Every donation helps keep this place running.

12/04/2024

“The powerful sound of Native American drums cut through the fog in downtown Merced Saturday morning, heralding the start of the Healing of Our People Powwow at the Multicultural Arts Center.”

In case you missed it!

A Powwow gathering in honor of Native American Heritage Month was recently held at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center

12/02/2024

💻 Cyber Monday 🌟

This Cyber Monday, why not make your clicks count for something truly meaningful?
The Multicultural Arts Center (MAC) is more than a building—it's a hub for creativity, culture, and community. But to keep it thriving, we need your help!

Your generosity helps us:

Keep the MAC facilities up-to-date.

Support a space to help enrich all local artists and performers.

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Every purchase, big or small, helps build a brighter future for the MAC and our community.

🎁 Thank you for being part of this creative journey. Together, we can make a difference!