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The Monson Arts Council welcomes you! Please use the navigation above to have a look around and see what's coming up! We've always got something in the works as we are a very active arts center.

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Spring 2013 Play: The Interview
Monson Arts Council's spring production is called The Interview. This world premiere play is written by Monson native Matthew Guthrie and directed by Kathleen Delainey. The show will run May 31st, June 1st, 7th and 8th at 7:30 p.m., with matinee performances at 2 p.m. on June 3rd and June 9th. All performances will be in Monson's historic Memorial Hall, on Main Street in "downtown" Monson. For more information and to purchase tickets online, click this link

bodyARTfest
The Monson Arts Council has announced plans to hold a show of tattoos and body art on July 4 2013, as part of the annual Summer Fest activities. It will be called "bodyARTfest", and will take place in the Monson House of Art from 11-2, immediately following the annual 4th of July parade. Art Show page. Download the Prizes and Guidelines document and the Registration Form by clicking the links. You may also pay your application fee online via PayPal.

20th Annual Spring Art Exhibition
View the online gallery and the winners' list on the Art Show page.

ArtBeat2013 - MAC's art show for kids
After a very successful ArtBeat 2012 with over 100 entries filling the House of Art by artists from ages 5 to 18, it's time again to get ready for ArtBeat 2013. Important dates: April 27 is deadline to submit entries; May 3rd is the delivery date; and May 18 and 19... showtime! Every participant receives a t-shirt with the ArtBeat logo. Please see Entry Form for details and for more information contact Jeannie Guertin at jeannierae@comcast.net, or 413.364.9405

MAC 2013 Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted
TThe Monson Arts Council is preparing to award its fifth annual scholarship. The $1000 scholarship is available to any high school senior, from any high school, who has lived in the town of Monson for at least the last two years, including at graduation. Full information is available here.

Talent Show Triumphs Over Adversity
The Monson Arts Council's annual talent show, "Western Mass Performs", was staged on Sunday March 3rd, after being routed by winter storm Nemo. It was a great show! Though the audience was smaller than normal, it was vociferous, with everyone enjoying themselves. Click here for the full story and photos.

Community Partners
A new feature on the MAC Website, the Community Partners Page recognizes the year-long support of these businesses for the arts in Monson. Click the list to view the page with full information.

Support the MAC!
We can now accept payments through PayPal! You can join online, renew your dues (soon) - even donate to us using the convenience of your credit card!

Experience the Quaboag Hills Region
While you're in town for any of the MAC's exciting and fun events, download the Chamber of Commerce's Experience the Quaboag Hills Region Visitor's Guide to find listings of many other interesting and fun things to check out while you're here!

Advertising Opportunities with the MAC!

You can now promote your business in the Monson Arts Council's Theater Programs and other printed materials! Click Here for Details!

For further information on any of the Monson Arts Council programs, please contact Maureen Solomon at 413-267-3042.