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Whitsett Art Research Library at MCDOWELL ARTS COUNCIL ASSOCIATION

The arts and crafts reference library serves as a local resource for both everyday folks and scholarly initiatives. 

The Whitsett Art Research Library at MACA is a small collection of specialty craft research books that are available for loan. The library is open to the public during regular arts council hours. The off-site loan of books is limited to arts council members at this time. 

The Whitsett Art Research Library at MACA is dedicated in memory of mother and son McDowell County Artists, Holly Whitsett (1959-2025) and Wil Whitsett (1993-2014). Holly was a mastercrafts-person of paper-marbling and worked as a teaching artist for many years in McDowell County Schools through the Mountain Arts Program. 



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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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