The MAC at 30: A Canvas of Community
Exhibit Opening at the Courthouse Museum

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Merced County Courthouse Museum will open “The MAC at 30: A Canvas of Community” exhibit on Thursday, October 8, at 5 p.m. The Merced Multicultural Arts Center (The MAC) is the arts hub of Merced County. It nurtures a passion for the arts and strives to bridge cultural divides and make the arts accessible to all. The Merced County Arts Council staff and volunteers, led by Kathy Hansen, worked closely with the Courthouse Museum to present a history that honors The MAC’s 30 years of community enrichment. Showcasing The MAC’s humble beginnings and award-winning projects, this exhibit intertwines arts and history in a beautiful display. At the exhibition opening, an art and performance festival will take place in front of the Courthouse Museum at 6 p.m. Performers include Michelle Allison, Arturo Barajas, Joyce Dale, Auntie Becky and South Pacific Dance Company, Skyhawk Haynes, and Niara Jones. The exhibit will run through February 14, 2027. For more information about the exhibition, please contact the Museum office at (209) 723-2401.

Montgomery Ward Building was remodeled and opened as The MAC in 1996
Montgomery Ward Building was remodeled and opened as The MAC in 1996


The MAC, 2026
The MAC, 2026


The MAC Mosaic Finishing Touches, 1997
The MAC Mosaic Finishing Touches, 1997

The MAC's Grand Opening, 1996
The MAC's Grand Opening, 1996

Women in Art Show at The MAC, 2016
Women in Art Show at The MAC, 2016