The McDowell Arts Council Association welcomes you! We are located at 50 S. Main Street in downtown Marion, NC. You may download a membership application here (PDF). Help support the Arts in McDowell County!


Saturday June, 7th Livermush Festival
Livermush Festival is an annual one day festival that has the feel of a county fair. Come Join the fun! Festival starts at 12:00 pm - 6:00pm. More information here.


The First Friday Concert Schedule is posted! Mark your calendars. See the schedule here.

The MACA Gallery is privileged to exhibit the artwork of students from both our local Junior High Schools for the month of May.
Opening Reception is Thursday, May 8, 3:30-5:30

Soup & A Bowl
MACA’s Soup & A Bowl tickets go on sale Friday, March 1! For a donation of $20, participants receive a beautiful handmade bowl to keep after enjoying a delicious lunch of soup, salad, cornbread, drink and dessert. Superb soups will be donated by local restaurants. You won’t want to miss this “green” extravaganza on Friday, March 28, 50 S. Main St., Marion. Seating at 11:00 or 1:00 – stop by MACA or call 652-8610 for tickets.

See last year's event here.


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