Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years
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The surrounding communities are invited to rediscover The Macoupin Art Collective in Staunton. The MAC is a non-profit art school created with the goal of bringing Art To All, serving over 20,000 children and adults since 2017. Three years ago, they moved into their current building and began renovations, including a vibrant new facade and 60-foot mural by world-renowned artist Cbabi Bayoc. Inside, The MAC is equipped to hold classes in a large variety of mediums: glass, clay, fabric, metal, and more. The MAC would love everyone to stop by to...
The Macoupin Art Collective of Staunton is celebrating their 5th anniversary on Saturday, March 26, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The MAC, located at 115 E. Main, will be hosting an entire day of events and crafts and will unveil their new ArtBus to extend their community ArtReach. Events of the day will include a silent auction, raffle, screen printing, and bus tours. In addition, they will be hosting eight different craft classes, each open to five students, first come/first serve. All classes are...
For the third year, the Illinois Arts Council Agency has awarded The Macoupin Art Collective of Staunton a General Operating Support Grant with an increased amount of $5,700 to be used by Aug. 31, 2022. This grant provides the non-profit the opportunity to partially pay utilities, payroll, and various working expenses for the first half of 2022. Covering operating costs allows The MAC to utilize other income and donations to further their goal of supplying art to the community by holding classes, participating in community outreach, and...
With the popularity and success of last year’s Merry MACidays expanded holiday market at The Macoupin Art Collective, the event is coming back and will be bigger than ever before. More local artists, a silent auction, and added shopping days create what has become one of the MAC’s largest fundraisers of the year. Featuring over 30 vendors, guests will be able to shop stained glass, pottery, wood, jewelry, paper art, fabric and yarn creations, photography, chocolate, and more. Visit www.macart.org to learn more and make an appointment for you...