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Gallery 2026

Our gallery space at MACA is located just inside the entrance at 50 S Main St. Marion NC, past the Artisan Shop. We are located at street-level and have a public restroom with accessible stalls available during operating hours. 

The Permanent Collection at MACA is a collection of original art by McDowell County artists that helps us tell the stories of McDowell. 
More about the Permanent Collection


February
The Permanent Collection at MACA
an unofficial exhibit

March
McDowell Tech Graphics & Photography - Student Show
MTCC Graphics
MTCC Photography

April
McDowell County Middle & High School Art Show
mcdowell.k12.nc.us

May 
SilverArts in partnership with McDowell Senior Center
mcdowellcountyseniorcenter.org

June
Juneteenth Community Gallery in collaboration with West Marion Inc
westmarion.org

July
Beyond 1842 Project
beyond1842.org

September 
Hispanic Heritage Month Community Gallery

October
Mountain Glory Quilter's Annual Quilt Show
Mountain Glory Quilters

November - December
Blue Ridge Artisan Show & Sale (Holiday Shop)

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Directions

CONTACT INFORMATION

McDowell Arts Council Association (maca)

Hours: ​Tuesday through Friday 12-5pm 
Saturdays 11-4pm
​All other times by appointment.
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Street Address: 50 S MAIN ST MARION NC
Mailing Address: PO BOX 1387
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Phone Number: 828-652-8610
Text Accessible (Google Number): 828-559-1404
Email Address: [email protected]

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McDowell Arts Council Association acknowledges that we live and work on occupied land. McDowell County is the native territory of the Catawba and Cherokee people.