Merced Arts Center

“Moana Jr.” just finished a successful run at the Multicultural Arts Center (MAC) with a series of impressive performances by local youngsters over the past weekend. With the exception of some enthusiastic parents, no one could be more pleased than the three performing arts camp leaders who helped bring it all together: Madison Mitchell,…

After an incredibly warm reception for a first-ever production last October, “Dragaret” is returning to the Multicultural Arts Center (MAC) in Merced on…

The Merced County Arts Council hosted its annual High School Art Show reception at the gallery of the Merced Civic Center recently and honored…

The art exhibit “Equality and Justice for All” is on show through Feb. 27 at the Multicultural Arts Center (MAC) in downtown Merced. The exhibit coincides with Black History Month and highlights a collaboration between the NAACP Merced County Branch and the MAC. The show features work by local artists Chavella Dobbins, TC the Diva and Eddie…

The Merced Multicultural Arts Center (MAC) unveiled numerous colorful alters, paintings and displays last Saturday for the opening reception of…

“Lagrimas de Amor” — the 2021 Dia de los Muertos exhibition at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center (MAC) — is now open for viewing until Nov. 14. The…

Dragaret — a cabaret experience — is coming to Merced’s Multicultural Arts Center next Saturday, Oct. 23. The 21 and older Halloween event is being held as a fundraiser for the MAC and will feature performances from local musicians, drag and cabaret performances, and a complimentary drink and desserts. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m., and…

It’s “last chance Sunday” on Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. — the last day for community members to spot and purchase an art-related treasure for…

In the coming days, if you happen to see someone downtown with a spray paint can in hand as they eye a street utility box — don’t call the police…

The Merced County Arts Council and the Merced Sunrise Rotary brought together a charitable event on Saturday that filled two floors of the Multicultural Arts Center (MAC). The special evening of fun brought together local artists and families to hand paint designs on nearly 50 wooden desks that were handcrafted by local artisan and…