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A Tribute to Dr. Anna Broomall
Delaware County native Dr. Anna E. Broomall (1847-1931) dedicated her life to helping her community. This show seeks to tell her remarkable story through the art and artifacts in the collection of the Delaware County Historical Society.
Figure Drawing with Live Model
Sessions are held on Tuesdays, 6-8pm
$10 per drop-in session, no pre-registration
Join us for relaxed Tuesday evening figure drawing sessions at the MAC!
The Nile Swim Club of Yeadon: A History
The history of the Nile Swim Club in Yeadon is a story of perseverance that highlights an incredible part of Black history in Delaware County. Join author Robert Kodosky as he reveals the incredible history and legacy of the Nile Swim Club and the vibrant landmark it remains today.
3 Point Perspective: Cheryl Schlenker, Carol Lee Hannon & Amelia Cain
Full show dates: May 3 - June 23
Opening Reception: May 3 2024, 5 pm - 7 pm
3 Point perspective is a joint show by artists Carol Lee Hannon, Cheryl Schlenker, and Amelia Cain
Fundamentals of Drawing
Have you ever wanted to learn drawing, but don’t know where to begin? In this "Fundamentals of Drawing" class, you will learn the basics of hand-eye coordination in a step-by-step manner that will allow beginners to build confidence as they go.
Delco Gives Day May 8-9
Delco Gives Day is a 24-hour county-wide day of giving/community celebration, hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County, where people will make a donation to their favorite nonprofits. Media Arts Council is participating in the inaugural Delco gives day, May 8-9, 7pm-7pm. Join us!
Playreading - The Lady Flyer by Gwen Armstrong
It is April 20th, 1987, the final meeting of the Stephen's Bend Women's Club. Catherine Oaks, iconic photographer/journalist and the “most famous person ever to come out of Stephen’s Bend” arrives, bringing troubles of her own.
Poetry Nights at the MAC: Lisa Naomi Konigsberg
Thursday, May 16
Lisa Naomi Konigsberg is an Assistant Professor of Composition and Rhetoric at West Chester University going in her 16th year there. She has taught writing at the college level for over 20 years. Her poetry has been published in various journals
Community Financial Wellness Fair
Join us for an exciting and informative event focused on improving your financial well-being!
Adult Class: The Wonders of Cyanotype (Sun Prints)
Workshop description: Discover the magic of cyanotype and create your own prints in this hands-on introductory workshop.
SUMMER CAMP: Jazz Camp with Jake Kelberman
Monday June 17 - Friday June 21
Daily 9am - 3pm
Students will have the opportunity to rehearse daily in a small ensemble and to participate in open-mic jam sessions with their peers and faculty. Culminating in a final public concert, participating students will have a primer in the fundamentals of jazz performance to prepare them for future performances, college auditions, and a lifelong love of America’s musical heritage.
Mosaic Planters with Claire Brill
Who can’t use another flower pot... let alone a one of a kind mosaic flower pot you made yourself?
SUMMER CAMP: “Camp Create!” with Carol Lee Hannon
Monday July 1 - Wednesday July 3 (Three days)
Daily 9 AM - 3 PM
Get amped for creativity! Campers will delve head first into the world of modern art and have the opportunity to create unique masterful works each day through painting and collage.
SUMMER CAMP: Drawing Comics with Ted Woods
Monday July 8 - Friday July 12
9 AM - 3 PM daily
From writing a script and creating characters, to drawing panels and writing word balloons, this class will take students from the start to finish of making their own comic.
SUMMER CAMP: Art as Activism with Katie O’Neill
Monday July 15 - Friday July 19
9 AM - 3 PM daily
Let’s raise awareness locally about what we are passionate about! Campers will work together to discuss topics about the environment, human and animal rights and social justice and how art can become an outlet for activism. There will be activities to explore the activist art forms of Craftism and Street Art. We will be partnering with localized community-led organizations
MAC Classical Festival & Academy
April 19-21 don’t miss MAC’s first annual Classical Festival & Academy
Poetry Nights at the MAC: Kelly Mashu Lambiras
Thursday, April 18
The April writing workshop will focus on parenting. We will read and write poems about being a mother or father, about our own parents, and write for our parents or grandparents, keeping in mind Mother’s Day is three weeks from the workshop date.
Improv Comedy: Better Than Bacon (Blue Show)
Improv Comedy is At The MAC with Better Than Bacon!
Better Than Bacon Improv is a short form improv comedy troupe based in West Chester, PA. Improv comedy, as we say in our show openers, is a one-time only performance. We work without a script or a net. What you see in one show will never be seen again.
Playreading: Divided We by Dave Ebersole
When liberal talk show host Ben Simmons brings the infamous gay "right wing" loud mouth, Constantine Verrand on his show, the controversy it causes could cost him his friends, his partner, and his beloved show.
Youth Jazz Series With Chris Oatts
MAC’s monthly jazz performance series featuring young jazz musicians from area high schools and universities as well as a house band of professional jazz musicians. Led by saxophonist Chris Oatts he and local rhythm section will kick off the performance by playing a few selections, and local area high school combos will be invited to perform for and sit in with the professionals. Each performance will have a featured guest artist or theme of the month.
Media Film Festival: Media Theater
Weekend 2 of the 2024 Media Film Festival Takes place from April 4-4 at the Classic Media Theatre
How to Make Your Low Budget Film (without going broke)
Do you want to make a movie but have low budget or no budget? Local filmmakers Sandra Wade and Oliver Assiran will show you how. You'll get tips on everything from crowdfunding to credit cards! With lots of fun stories about our personal experiences shooting features, music videos, and shorts.
Media Film Festival
Weekend 1 of the 2024 Media Film Festival takes place at The Towne House on March 29th and 30th with dinner/brunch and a movie.
Workshop: Collage Afternoon
Sunday, March 24
1PM-4PM
$90
Join us for an all-levels, multimedia workshop exploring the process of collage!
Poetry Nights at the MAC: Sibelan Forrester
Thursday, March 21
In this workshop we will quickly consider a few systems (astrology, numerology, palmistry, tea leaves, Tarot) to see what poetic responses they provoke, from meditation to rejection.
Anime Character Design (Ages 11-14)
Saturday, March 16
2 PM - 4 PM
$50
Ages 11-14
Learn how to design and draw your very own anime character in this introductory course!
Playreading: the Greatest Millennial Baby X
When the power suddenly and mysteriously goes out - a harsh light is shed on the power struggles and generational discord at Bonner Soaps, Inc.
The Main Line Opera Presents: That's Amore
Enjoy an evening of love Italian style at The MAC with light and popular Italian music sung by beautiful operatic voices. The program will include famous Italian opera numbers, Neapolitan Songs as well as Andrea Bocelli favorites
MEDBURG at 53: the 53rd Anniversary of the FBI Burglary in Media
On March 8th 1971, a group known as the Citizens' Commission to Investigate the FBI broke into the FBI office on Veterans Square in Media. The documents that they found exposed illegal surveillance activities by the federal government
Youth Jazz Series With Chris Oatts
MAC’s monthly jazz performance series featuring young jazz musicians from area high schools and universities as well as a house band of professional jazz musicians. Led by saxophonist Chris Oatts he and local rhythm section will kick off the performance by playing a few selections, and local area high school combos will be invited to perform for and sit in with the professionals. Each performance will have a featured guest artist or theme of the month.
We Were Here: The Art and Artifacts of Delaware County 100 Years Ago and Today
This exhibit will feature artifacts, art, and photography from the permanent collection of the Delaware County Historical Society — as well as a juried selection of photographs from the past 10 years that capture Delaware County today through the lens of its residents.
Paper Marbling Workshop
Sunday, February 25th
1-4pm
$125 for all materials
Sign up with a friend and get $10 off each ticket!
Experience the magic of marbling decorative and abstract papers with this easy-to-pick-up introductory workshop to a centuries old practice. 1 Ticket to this event reserves your own marbling station, set of tools, and 10 marble-ready sheets of paper.
The Man in the Brown Suit, a radio play based on the Agatha Christie novel
Attention mystery lovers! Join MAC and spoken word production company Lingua Obscura at the Towne House for an original audio performance of The Man in the Brown Suit, an exciting mystery novel by the queen of crime, Agatha Christie.
Poetry Nights at the MAC: Liz Chang
Tuesday, February 20
This session will focus on the transitional form: the prose poem. What strengths does this form borrow from poetry, from prose? Writers with both/either poetry and prose experience are welcome to join us.
Improv Comedy: Better Than Bacon
Improv Comedy is At The MAC with Better Than Bacon!
Better Than Bacon Improv is a short form improv comedy troupe based in West Chester, PA. Improv comedy, as we say in our show openers, is a one-time only performance. We work without a script or a net. What you see in one show will never be seen again.
Soup-a-Palooza Winter Fundraiser!
Please join us for this special fundraiser to benefit our programming at MAC. Help us reach our $2,500 goal.
Valentine Linocut Printmaking Workshop
Saturday, February 10th
1-4pm
$85 (Bring a friend and you'll both save $5 off admission!)
In this Valentine Linocut Workshop students will make their own handmade Valentines using linoleum block printing.
Playreading: Play On! by Quinn D. Eli
The Media Arts Council (MAC) Play Reading Series creates a space for local playwrights to hear their work read by talented actors and receive feedback from a public audience. The only regular new play reading series in in the area, it brings exciting new stories to Delaware County.
Youth Jazz Series With Chris Oatts
MAC’s monthly jazz performance series featuring young jazz musicians from area high schools and universities as well as a house band of professional jazz musicians. Led by saxophonist Chris Oatts he and local rhythm section will kick off the performance by playing a few selections, and local area high school combos will be invited to perform for and sit in with the professionals. Each performance will have a featured guest artist or theme of the month.
Visible Mending Workshop
Saturday, January 27
11-1 PM
$50 (supplies included)
Save $5 per person if you sign up with a friend!
Bring your ripped, stained, and holey textiles for an afternoon of repair using visible mending techniques. The workshop will include a tutorial on versatile darning technique and guidance on best practices and methods for mending all kinds of garments.
A Night of Music and Skate Videos!
Friday, January 26
8 PM
$10 at the door (also gets you a drink ticket!)
Join us for a night of music with Zeke Zagar, musician from one of the original skate rock bands, McRad, who will play an acoustic set across a backdrop of old school skate videos. $10 at the door also gets you a drink ticket!
Skate Deck Design Workshop (13-18)
Sunday, January 21
1 - 2 PM
$45
Ages 13-18
Support the Delco Skatepark Coalition! Come paint your own custom grip tape with artists Bridge McCartan and Gloria Haag. Participants will receive a free skateboard!
Skate Deck Design Workshop (8-12)
Sunday, January 21
11:30 AM- 12:30 PM
$45
Ages 8-12
Support the Delco Skatepark Coalition! Come paint your own custom grip tape with artists Bridge McCartan and Gloria Haag. Participants will receive a free skateboard!
Quizzo with a skate twist!
Saturday, January 20th
7 PM
Test your general smarts and skate knowledge and win awesome prizes surrounded by amazing art. Bring your family and friends for a fun night.
Poetry Nights at the MAC: Clinton Smith
Thursday, Jan 18
In this workshop, we will look at how poetry can bring light to our closest relationships (with our best friends, our life partners/spouses, our parents) how they are built and sometimes become undone.