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Current exhibitions

First Class 20
Until 2 May

Art in Your Community: Printmaking
Until 16 May

Adult art classes

Have you ever considered joining an art class? Unleash your inner artist with adult art classes for artists of all skill levels.

Kids' art classes

Explore a captivating world of art, craft, stories, educational and technical art classes especially for kids.

Upcoming exhibitions

Schedule TBC.

Sculpture Cafe

Located within MAC, Sculpture Café offers a delicious menu to enjoy as you reflect on your art experience.

Shop MAC

At Shop MAC you will find high quality handcrafted jewelery, glassware, ceramics, bags and textile accessories by local and national makers.

Events

Linoprint: Repeat Patterns

06 March 2021

Learn how to make repeat pattern and lino printing

Art on Screen: A Night at the Louvre

06 March 2021

View art from across the globe on the big screen at Rathmines Theatre

Art Space

07 March 2021

Simple art activities for young children and their families guided by friendly art museum educators.

Sunday Sessions at MAC

07 March 2021

Grab a wine or beer, enjoy some local music and artmaking.

MAC - ARTSPACE weekday pop up.

09 March 2021

Creative fun for the little ones and a cuppa and chat for you!

Four-Week Course: Kids Artmaking Techniques

09 March 2021

Children can enjoy exploring artmaking techniques in a structured but fun environment, with inspiration from the gallery exhibitions. Booki

Four-Week Course: Printmaking

10 March 2021

Always wanted to try printmaking but not sure where to start?

Art Workshops - Drawing with Sue Vesely

11 March 2021

Learn about line, tone, and perspective, while exploring Life Drawing, Portraiture and Still Life over 6 x weeks.

MAC Society Second Saturdays (March)

13 March 2021

With special guest artists Rebecca Murray and Grahame Wilson
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News

First Class 20 opens at MAC

Published on 12 February 2021

Media release issued 12 February 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement and environmental issues affecting society are among the dramatic themes explored in a new exhibition by some of the Hunter Region’s top Visual Arts 2020 HSC students.

Innovation and creativity key to new Lake Mac arts leaders’ vision

Published on 22 January 2021

Two new leaders in Lake Macquarie’s thriving arts community have vowed to drive innovation and creativity to cement the City’s reputation as a regional arts powerhouse.

Spend your summer at MAC

Published on 02 September 2020

Media release issued 3 December 2020
The Museum of Art and Culture has a jam packed schedule of events planned for summer 2020/21

Lake Art Prize 2020 - Winner Announced

Published on 02 September 2020

Media release issued 12 December 2020
The Museum of Art and Culture Lake Macquarie is thrilled to announce the winner of the Lake Art Prize 2020, Chelle Destefano for her work Navigating to Safe Space

Lake Art Prize 2020 Finalists Announcement

Published on 02 September 2020

Media release issued 13 November 2020
And the finalists for the Lake Art Prize 2020 are...

Triple Treat as New Exhibitions Open at MAC

Published on 02 September 2020

Media Release issued 26 October 2020
Artworks by some of the Hunter Region’s most creative expats feature in one of three new exhibitions now open at the Museum of Art and Culture.

MAC and the Sculpture Cafe have reopened

Published on 01 June 2020

We are delighted to confirm that MAC and the Sculpture Cafe have reopened.
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Do it online

Online activities

Access a range of new online-based activities for people of all ages using simple household items.

MAC Collection Online

You can now explore MAC's extended collection anywhere anytime.

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